Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2023 With Summit not going to Bermuda next year, we will be cruising on Eclipse. For those who have sailed both- what are the differences that we can expect on Eclipse? How much bigger does it feel than Summit. We have sailed Summit so many times it feels like home and now we feel like we are moving into a new home. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 4, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 4, 2023 More Specialty Restaurants on Eclipse. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 4, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Although there are about 600 more passengers on the Eclipse, there is an open feel in my opinion. The biggest differences for me are the Specialty Restaurants, nicer Persian Gardens and the Sky Lounge in front of the ship for drinks and viewing. I don't think you will be disappointed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 4, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, keesar said: Although there are about 600 more passengers on the Eclipse, there is an open feel in my opinion. The biggest differences for me are the Specialty Restaurants, nicer Persian Gardens and the Sky Lounge in front of the ship for drinks and viewing. I don't think you will be disappointed. The Summit also has a Sky Lounge at the front of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 4, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Laurab23 said: With Summit not going to Bermuda next year, we will be cruising on Eclipse. For those who have sailed both- what are the differences that we can expect on Eclipse? How much bigger does it feel than Summit. We have sailed Summit so many times it feels like home and now we feel like we are moving into a new home. Laura The Summit was revolutionized and the Eclipse hasn't been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted July 4, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) I think the S class ships have a fairly similar feel to the M class, just more spaces and more venues to visit. S class ships also only have two banks of elevators - mid-ship and forward. So if you book a cabin far aft you will be walking a bit. Not a big deal unless you have mobility issues (helps walk off some of those calories LOL) They aren't a huge change in vibe like the E class ships are. One difference for these ships in particular is that Eclipse was never revolutionized due to the Covid shutdown. In some ways that is nicer, but the furnishings will be a bit older than you currently see on Summit. I really like both classes of ships. Edited July 4, 2023 by phoenix_dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted July 4, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Eclipse doesn't have the T-Pool in the solarium. I'm guessing you are Elite, so the Tuscan Grill is great for morning breakfast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 4, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2023 45 minutes ago, davekathy said: The Summit was revolutionized and the Eclipse hasn't been. The revolutionized is a joke , outdoor retreat has no bar or pool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 4, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, George C said: The revolutionized is a joke , outdoor retreat has no bar or pool . Does seem weird. But since we don't book suites, we have no complaints about the Summits revolution. We did think it was odd that Celebrity didn't give the Rendezvous Lounge a facelift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted July 4, 2023 50 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: Eclipse doesn't have the T-Pool in the solarium. I'm guessing you are Elite, so the Tuscan Grill is great for morning breakfast. yes we are elite. Sad to hear no T-pool. We did enjoy that on Summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, davekathy said: The Summit was revolutionized and the Eclipse hasn't been. Yes i did read that. I love what they did with Summit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, phoenix_dream said: I think the S class ships have a fairly similar feel to the M class, just more spaces and more venues to visit. S class ships also only have two banks of elevators - mid-ship and forward. So if you book a cabin far aft you will be walking a bit. Not a big deal unless you have mobility issues (helps walk off some of those calories LOL) They aren't a huge change in vibe like the E class ships are. One difference for these ships in particular is that Eclipse was never revolutionized due to the Covid shutdown. In some ways that is nicer, but the furnishings will be a bit older than you currently see on Summit. I really like both classes of ships. Thank you for the info. Does sound like they are similiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 4, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Just now, Laurab23 said: Yes i did read that. I love what they did with Summit. Agree. We've been on the Summit a few times pre revolution but twice post revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, davekathy said: Agree. We've been on the Summit a few times pre revolution but twice post revolution. Us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. B. Posted July 4, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, George C said: The revolutionized is a joke , outdoor retreat has no bar or pool . Not a joke to those who are Not suite guests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cachecara Posted July 4, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 4, 2023 We’ve been on both multiple times and agree there are more similarities than differences. Both are great. S class has an additional specialty restaurant and that’s good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Looking at deck plans it shows a pool in Solarium just not a Tpool. Is this correct? And no hot tubs in solarium? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted July 4, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Laurab23 said: Looking at deck plans it shows a pool in Solarium just not a Tpool. Is this correct? And no hot tubs in solarium? Laura Is solarium pool heated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Laurab23 said: Looking at deck plans it shows a pool in Solarium just not a Tpool. Is this correct? And no hot tubs in solarium? Laura Summit no to both questions. Eclipse has two hot tubs. No T-pool. Edited July 4, 2023 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted July 4, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, LorraineP said: Is solarium pool heated Somewhat, probably around 75 degrees. Not heated anywhere near what the T-pools are heated. There are two hot tubs in the solarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted July 4, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2023 18 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: Somewhat, probably around 75 degrees. Not heated anywhere near what the T-pools are heated. There are two hot tubs in the solarium. Disappointed. 75 too cold for me. Loved the heated T-pool on the Summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted July 4, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted July 4, 2023 50 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: Somewhat, probably around 75 degrees. Not heated anywhere near what the T-pools are heated. There are two hot tubs in the solarium. Good to hear about the hot tubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stockjock Posted July 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) I did NYE on Summit year before last. We thought the revolutionized upgrades were meaningful and the ship was in beautiful condition. I also liked the smaller ship in the sense that it seemed more intimate. We sailed Eclipse a few years ago and I have another sailing on it later this year. Not revolutionized, which does make a difference, but also a newer ship than Summit and it should still be in nice condition. Obviously, it's a bit larger and also has more venues versus Summit. Even though the ships are obviously different, I'd consider it basically a wash. However, I'd prefer Eclipse to an older non-revolutionized ship, such as Infinity. Edited July 4, 2023 by Stockjock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 5, 2023 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I don’t think ships being revolutionized makes any difference, it didn’t on summit as far as I am concerned. My first cruise on Celebrity was on S ship a little over ten years ago all others have been on M class or E class, reason we did so many M classes was we do music charters which are only on M classes . Our only S class was before they had a suite restaurant and lounge . One thing I loved on S class was the view from Tuscan grill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted July 5, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2023 14 hours ago, Laurab23 said: With Summit not going to Bermuda next year, we will be cruising on Eclipse. For those who have sailed both- what are the differences that we can expect on Eclipse? How much bigger does it feel than Summit. We have sailed Summit so many times it feels like home and now we feel like we are moving into a new home. Laura if you liked Summit, I think you will like Eclipse. As many have said, they are similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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