When I saw a cruise advertised for $86 per night, I knew I had to give it a try. In reality, the total cost was a bit higher with taxes, fees, and gratuities. Still, the opportunity to sail on a Celebrity cruise and take a few days off was too tempting to pass up.

I knew there was no guarantee of good weather at this time of year, and I was unsure how I’d like cruising on a smaller, older ship on a repositioning journey from our home port of Los Angeles to Vancouver, British Columbia. Plus, I didn't anticipate encountering a major problem before we even boarded.

The ship, the Celebrity Summit, was built in 2001 and is just under half the size of the world’s largest cruise ships. I expected the smaller size might mean fewer entertainment options and less food, but I also knew it had undergone a major refurbishment in 2019. So come with me to find out if it was worth it.

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02:25 Deck 4: Muster Drill/Casino
02:43 Deck 2: Oceanview Cabin
03:24 Deck 10: Mast Grill
03:51 Deck 10: Pool, Solarium, Spa, Fitness Center
05:11 Deck 12; Rooftop Terrace, Pickleball Court, and The Retreat
06:01 Deck 2: Cabin Tips
07:06 Sailaway Party
07:57 Main Dining Room
11:45 Cookies
12:30 Cafe al Bacio
13:20 Buffet
15:24 Entertainment
17:35 Rendezvous Lounge
17:50 Shops
18:04 Main Theater
19:00 Art
19:59 Cautionary Tale