Luvtoeat Posted July 15 #1 Share Posted July 15 Have not been on a smaller ship such as these in a long time but think it's time to go smaller as tired of the 4000-6000 passenger ships. In looking at these ships they look to be basically the same. For anyone that's been on both ships any reasons you prefer one over the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 15 #2 Share Posted July 15 They are both sister ships and part of Celebrity's oldest and smallest class ships currently operating, with Summit in service since 2001 Constellation since 2002. They have both been refurbished since then several times and have been constantly maintained. IMO the difference in choice would boil down to itinerary options served by each and your preference with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted July 15 #3 Share Posted July 15 15 minutes ago, Luvtoeat said: Have not been on a smaller ship such as these in a long time but think it's time to go smaller as tired of the 4000-6000 passenger ships. In looking at these ships they look to be basically the same. For anyone that's been on both ships any reasons you prefer one over the other. Depends on where want to cruise The Summit ha been up graded , the Connie has not Here is what was done to Millennium, which was also done to the Summit https://www.celebritycruises.com/blog/celebrity-millennium-revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvtoeat Posted July 15 Author #4 Share Posted July 15 4 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Depends on where want to cruise The Summit ha been up graded , the Connie has not Here is what was done to Millennium, which was also done to the Summit https://www.celebritycruises.com/blog/celebrity-millennium-revolution Not that interested in the ports as we have been on around 35-40 cruises and usually stay on the ship. My wife did mention a concern as to the the rocking of these smaller ships as she usually wears the patch bur our last 2 cruises were on a large MSC ship and we just came off the Mardi Gras another big ship and she did not use the patch. May just come down to departure port as we lived in Tampa for a number of years and would let us reconnect with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted July 15 #5 Share Posted July 15 6 minutes ago, Luvtoeat said: Not that interested in the ports as we have been on around 35-40 cruises and usually stay on the ship. My wife did mention a concern as to the the rocking of these smaller ships as she usually wears the patch bur our last 2 cruises were on a large MSC ship and we just came off the Mardi Gras another big ship and she did not use the patch. May just come down to departure port as we lived in Tampa for a number of years and would let us reconnect with people. We did a 15 night TA on the Connie in November and thought the ship was in ok condition We like the size of the M class ships , also S class ships are around 3200 passengers and never felt crowded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 15 #6 Share Posted July 15 They are sister ships , I have sailed summit last few years had no issue with ship movements and had an aft suite each time . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted July 15 #7 Share Posted July 15 42 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: They have both been refurbished since then several times and have been constantly maintained. However, Summit has been "revolutionized." Constellation has not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 15 #8 Share Posted July 15 7 minutes ago, RichYak said: However, Summit has been "revolutionized." Constellation has not. That's not necessarily a bad thing. There are downsides to the "Revolution" along with some advantages on M class ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted July 15 #9 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Luvtoeat said: Have not been on a smaller ship such as these in a long time but think it's time to go smaller as tired of the 4000-6000 passenger ships. In looking at these ships they look to be basically the same. For anyone that's been on both ships any reasons you prefer one over the other. For us itinerary would be the deciding factor. Whatever ship is good with us. IMO can't go wrong with either ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kk20 Posted July 15 #10 Share Posted July 15 We’ve sailed on both. The summit has been fully revolutionized while the infinity has just had upgrades done as needed. Where we noticed the most differences were in the cabins - the summit has updated decor, larger tvs and the bathroom tiles have been replaced. The Infinity also has shower curtains in its regular cabins whereas the Summit has glass shower doors. The Infinity’s mdr also has more of a hotel / banquet hall feel while the Summit is completely updated. That being said, both ships are lovely and we’re happy to sail on either one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted July 15 #11 Share Posted July 15 3 hours ago, Luvtoeat said: Have not been on a smaller ship such as these in a long time but think it's time to go smaller as tired of the 4000-6000 passenger ships. In looking at these ships they look to be basically the same. For anyone that's been on both ships any reasons you prefer one over the other. Our last two cruises on M class were Constellation (2022) and Summit (2024). They are both fine ships and I would sail on either of those two ships again in a heartbeat! I would let itinerary decide on which of the two ships to book. Celebrity Summit docked at Puerto Vallarta, May 1 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 15 #12 Share Posted July 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, kk20 said: We’ve sailed on both. The summit has been fully revolutionized while the infinity has just had upgrades done as needed. Where we noticed the most differences were in the cabins - the summit has updated decor, larger tvs and the bathroom tiles have been replaced. The Infinity also has shower curtains in its regular cabins whereas the Summit has glass shower doors. The Infinity’s mdr also has more of a hotel / banquet hall feel while the Summit is completely updated. That being said, both ships are lovely and we’re happy to sail on either one You are referring to Infinity - OP is asking abut Constellation. The information may be the same, just confirming. Edited July 15 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted July 15 #13 Share Posted July 15 Despite sailing 90 or so times, I still am subject to seasickness at times. If there is motion to be felt, you may feel it more on this size ship compared to S or E class. That said, it wouldn't stop me. I have sailed both these ships many times. I would pick based on itinerary and cost. Summit is more updated but also then more modern decor. Connie has been updated in many public areas but the cabins were not. So they are a little more worn, but frankly more comfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 15 #14 Share Posted July 15 If in a suite I prefer the suite lounge prior to updates called michaels rather than the newer retreat , more comfortable furniture in michaels. Outdoor retreat on M class is a joke. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homedepot124 Posted July 15 #15 Share Posted July 15 If Sue is the cruise director on Connie go with her. She is top notch all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted July 15 #16 Share Posted July 15 28 minutes ago, homedepot124 said: If Sue is the cruise director on Connie go with her. She is top notch all the way. Someone reported she has a new position and no longer a CD Which is a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 15 #17 Share Posted July 15 19 minutes ago, homedepot124 said: If Sue is the cruise director on Connie go with her. She is top notch all the way. I heard somewhere recently that Sue Denning had just moved to another position. Will try to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kk20 Posted July 16 #18 Share Posted July 16 3 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: You are referring to Infinity - OP is asking abut Constellation. The information may be the same, just confirming. Ugh! Thank you for pointing out my idiocy 😹 note to self: do not post on online forums after double dosing my allergy meds 🫣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvtoeat Posted July 16 Author #19 Share Posted July 16 I was doing a little more research and found that I can book our favorite Celebrity ship which we have been on 4-5 times and is larger and my wife loves for the same price or actually less depending on sailing. I will call celebrity tomorrow for hopefully better pricing. A few years ago I priced a cruise on the website and then called and must gave spoke to the right person as they priced same cruise for $800.00-$1000.00 less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted July 16 #20 Share Posted July 16 LOL! I guess this thread is done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 16 #21 Share Posted July 16 (edited) @kk20, not a problem and the information with Infinity may have been similar. I was just confirming your post. But apparently from the OP's last response it may be moot as it looks like they are moving on with a different ship. Edited July 16 by leaveitallbehind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winslow050 Posted July 17 #22 Share Posted July 17 Summitt hands down, been on the Summitt 38 times, great crew, best servicew and food id terrific ... Martini bar is the place to be...great bartenders and always a lot of fun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 17 #23 Share Posted July 17 2 hours ago, winslow050 said: Summitt hands down, been on the Summitt 38 times, great crew, best servicew and food id terrific ... Martini bar is the place to be...great bartenders and always a lot of fun 38 times, and yet... 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted July 17 #24 Share Posted July 17 4 hours ago, canderson said: 38 times, and yet... 🤔 Probably a few veteran Silhouette and Millennium cruisers, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted July 17 #25 Share Posted July 17 8 hours ago, winslow050 said: Summitt hands down, been on the Summitt 38 times, great crew, best servicew and food id terrific ... I'm impressed by your loyalty to one ship! My five trips to the Summit don't seem like very many by that standard. ☹️ BTW, I do agree with your general assessment of the Summit. Though I got the same on the Millie the one time I sailed on her... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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