Celebrity Summit

Ship and life on board

The Celebrity Summit began its maiden voyage on October 1, 2001. The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment in March 2019. This included redesigned suites and public areas, as well as The Retreat suite area. The company profile lists 1,109 staterooms, of which 20 percent are interior staterooms and 80 percent have ocean views.

The refurbishment also included technical upgrades: Celebrity lists Xcelerate Wi-Fi and digital stateroom keys through the Celebrity app. New boutiques expand the onboard shopping options; the company profile names brands including Shinola, John Hardy, and TAG Heuer. For relaxation, guests can visit the spa, which was redesigned as part of the renovation. The casino was also included in the refurbishment program. For groups and events, the ship’s largest meeting room, with a capacity of 900 people, is another notable feature.

The public spaces were also visibly redesigned during the refurbishment. Celebrity highlights the Oceanview Café, the main restaurant, Sunset Bar, and Rendezvous Lounge. The Retreat is for suite guests and includes a private sundeck and lounge. Celebrity credits Kelly Hoppen with the suite design, while the company profile says the staterooms were updated in collaboration with Hirsch Bedner Associates. The profile also describes refreshed seating areas and new design features in the restaurant and lounges. The work was part of The Celebrity Revolution, a fleet-wide program involving investments of more than $500 million, according to Celebrity.

Itineraries and overview

As part of the ocean-going fleet, the Celebrity Summit can be viewed in the context of the Celebrity Cruises company profile. For an overview of the fleet and general information about this type of trip, see the guide to ocean cruises. Celebrity also lists the Summit for Alaska voyages; the regional guide to Alaska cruises describes the destination and the travel options available there. Along with Alaska, the company profile lists the Pacific Coast, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean as itineraries. The ship therefore combines coastal scenery with classic tropical cruise destinations.