Despite delays with the shuttle and communication problems with the driver (at one point we weren’t sure where were being taken), we arrived at the port. With minimal lines, we basically walked right on the ship, were greeted with champagne, mimosas, or orange juice, and by 11:30 a.m. were exploring our new home away from home. Our first stop was to the Maitre’d to see if we had a table for two and discuss my diet restrictions.
As is always the case on the first day, everything is a little crazy onboard until the cabins are ready as everyone has to find a place in the public areas.
Rooms were ready a little after 1:00 p.m. We booked room 7197, Concierge Class, on deck 7, last balcony the port side. Here are some photos of the room:
The general emergency drill was held at 3:15 p.m. With each cruise over the years, this has become more and more informal. I remember our wedding cruise 10 years ago where we actually stood outside our life boat with our life jackets on. Now it is just packing everyone in the two largest lounges, taking roll call, and demonstrating how to put on a life jacket.
Then after waiting for the Carnival Splendor to get out of our way (and Captain Kate to remember what purse she put her keys in), we left the New York City Harbor. The views were spectacular especially since the rain and clouds had lifted. Here are some photos:
Here is a photo of a sculpture right at the dock. I understand it was a gift from Russia to memorialize the losses of 9/11. You can read more about it here.
Here is how the dock workers passed the time as we were all anxiously waiting departure from he dock:
Although the skies have cleared up and the weather is beautiful, Hurricane Joaquin gave us some rougher seas up to 16’ swells. So even without a drink, I was stumbling a bit walking down the aisles as I tried to acquire sea legs.
For dinner, we have table 112 at the 6:00 p.m. early seating in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant. We have a table right next to a large window which is incredible. Although our table technically is a table for two, another “table for two” is about 6 inches away.
The food was very good.
Here is a link to the dinner menu.
The night’s entertainment was Comedian Fred Klett with an opening aerobatic act with a woman hanging from rings who was incredible. The comedian was also very enjoyable.
Here is a link to the Celebrity Today activities guide.
Now for a little bit about our ship and cruise.
Length of Cruise: 14 days
Destination: Canada and New England round-trip out of Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ with stops in Boston, MA; Portland, ME; Bar Harbor, ME; Quebec City, Quebec; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Halifax, Nova Scotia
Here is a link with an overview of the cruise and another link with information about top members of the crew.
Nautical Miles Traveled: 3,050
Ship: Celebrity Summit
Double Occupancy: 2,034
Crew: 941
Length: 965 ft.
Beam: 105 ft.
Draught: 26 ft.
Gross Tonnage: 91,000
Cruising Speed: 24 knots
Captain: Kate McCue, first woman captain in the fleet, first American Woman captain in the industry - This is her second cruise as Captain.
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