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23 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

Yes, really.  Those of us who have paid a lot of money in the past to sail in the PH in the past and have current future reservations certainly have a right to our opinion as to the "upgrades."  I have no problem with upgrades if they are actually upgrades.  To tear out a dressing table area and provide no replacement is not an upgrade, in my view.  To replace a perfectly functional table on the deck with an Ikea wannabee and milk cartons for chairs is beyond belief.  If you had ever seen the elegant entry way with its gorgeous mosaic tile floor and beautiful wall, you would see that the Hoppenization is not an upgrade.  So, you are entitled to your opinion and so are the rest of us.  Since you have not yet sailed in the suite, I'm curious as to why you have such strong opinions and feel the rest of us have no right to valid opinions.

Of course you are entitled to your opinion as is everyone else. The criticism here is the fact that you haven’t even been in the new revolutionized PH suite and are slamming it. As someone else expressed, you have MANY PH bookings, so don't go on them if mosaic tile and milk cartons aren't your thing. Believe me, when I first booked our cruise summit looked like it used to,  with the piano and the dark wood, etc . And it was lovely. But I am embracing the new style and decorations with anticipation. I Refuse to let hooks and tchotchkes ruin a new adventure for me and my family

Again I am new to Celebrity and I am very much looking forward to our cruise. We are in the penthouse suite and my daughter and her family have booked the adjoining sky suite.  Most of our cruises have been on Norwegian in the haven suites either deluxe owner suites, owner suites, two bedroom suites etc. However I have never heard or read so much negativity or complaints about a suite or rooms that people have not even been on, that it makes me question the type of people  that go on Celebrity  cruises. If you want everyone the same and everything to stay the same forever then stay at home. Times change, people change and if the cruise line is going to continue to flourish they need to attract younger people such as my 30-year-old daughter and her family. If you want dated furniture and old wood looks then go on the titanic or stop complaining until you at least see it for yourselves! You are all complaining about stuff you never saw or experienced. Knick knacks and tchotchkes are your complaints???!!! Either move the tchotchkes that bother you or go elsewhere.  We are all fortunate enough to be able to afford to go on these amazing vacations and we should look at them as adventures. Closet space? Hooks? Coral? REALLY? 

Thank you so much for the videos! The suite looks great. BTW did you get monogrammed bath robes?

2 hours ago, texswamper said:

 

On 5/9/2019 at 5:29 AM, texswamper said:

I was on the 4/20 sailing in the Penthouse as well and we arrived at the pier just after 11am.  Dropped our luggage at the Special Delivery sign and walked right through security and up to the desk to check in.  We were then escorted by the suite concierge to drop our carryon luggage in the suite and look around.  We then looked around the ship before having lunch in Luminae, which opened at 12.  It couldn't have been easier!  

Texswamper or Anyone else - do you have any revolution pics of the penthouse you could share or anything we should know going in?  This is my first time on Celebrity.  We usually cruise NCL in the Haven and don't have a lot of insight of what to expect in the Penthouse on Celebrity or the Retreat. Obviously, this thread has been mixed with reviews, but I like the look of the renovation and hope that some of the suggestions have been taken into consideration. 

10 hours ago, PhoenixCruiser said:

 

Celebrity does not dock at the Old San Juan pier.  You would need to grab a cab or order an Uber to go to Old San Juan - or anything really.

WOW thanks for that info! I am so glad I asked. I assumed it was at the other pier. That changes my plans somewhat. 

2 hours ago, texswamper said:

I was on the 4/20 sailing in the Penthouse as well and we arrived at the pier just after 11am.  Dropped our luggage at the Special Delivery sign and walked right through security and up to the desk to check in.  We were then escorted by the suite concierge to drop our carryon luggage in the suite and look around.  We then looked around the ship before having lunch in Luminae, which opened at 12.  It couldn't have been easier!  

Thanks for the information! I am assuming that we can go on and off the ship while in port then? We want to drop off our bags and explore Old San Juan. Would be nice to do so that we don't have to go the night before and get a hotel room.

We are on the April 2020 Summit out of San Juan. The departure time is listed as 8pm. Does anyone know what time we can actually get on the ship? We are in the Penthouse Suite if that makes a difference. We are trying to figure out if we have a place to put our luggage if we fly in on Saturday.

Thanks! Appreciate it.  I found this from one of the PR releases, so it made it sound like there was an actual blow-dry bar added:

Spa transformed by Krause Sawyer

The new, wellness-focused spa design for Canyon Ranch at Sea by New York design firm Krause Sawyer transformed the treatment rooms, salon, fitness center and locker rooms. The Persian Garden thermal suite was enhanced with new therapeutic spaces and experiences such as a Turkish bath, infrared sauna and salt therapy.

A new, semi-private consultation area in the fitness center was created for personal training and consultations. A new salon provides services like a blow-dry bar and luxury manicures and pedicures.

40 minutes ago, hcat said:

Could someone please post a direct link to the Summit deck plan for Deck 7, post renovation?.   We are trying to see what,  if anything,  replaced the Acupuncture area on that deck.  

 

( tried CC  search, other links and the odious X website.. ...no luck today!

 

Thanks...

 

Got this on the Celebrity Site.  Just go to Ships-Celebrity Summit - then scroll down.  All the deck plans are listed on the bottom of the page:

https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-summit

I asked this before, but didnt get an answer. Does anyone who has been or is on the Summit now know if they added a blow dry bar to the salon? And if so, what do they charge for a blow out? Thanks in advance 

Does anyone know if they actually put a blow dry bar on the Summit? It was in the pre cruise information. Would LOVE that addition if true. Also, if true, what do they charge for a blow out?

41 minutes ago, jcpc said:

You will be receiving a phone call or email from the shoreside concierge prior to your cruise.  I've received this email sometimes 3 weeks prior to the cruise, but at other times 3 days prior to the cruise.  But in any event, he/she will contact you to find out what types of liquor you want stocked in the butler's pantry, what types of soda/water/beer, etc you will want stocked, if you need any specialty dining reservations made, or if you have any special requests.  (The refrigerator in the butler's pantry will be stocked with whatever you request (i.e., water, soda, beer) and will be replenished throughout the week.)  At this time you can tell him/her about the need for a rollaway bed in the PH and a pack and play (they don't have cribs per se but rather provide pack and plays) in 6145.  

 

The shoreside concierge will convey your requests to the onboard concierge (Retreat concierge) who will then make all the arrangements.  If, however, the arrangements are not to your liking just speak with your butler or the Retreat Concierge or the Suite Manager.  They will make everything perfect for you.

 

If you have any other questions about Celebrity or the "suite life" on Celebrity, just ask!

 

 

Perfect! Thanks! Last question.... I know they fill the fridge with beer, soda and waters, but can you also get wine?

6 minutes ago, jcpc said:

On two separate occasions I was booked in the PH and my brother and sister-in-law were booked in the adjoining Sky Suite.  They did not receive the PH perks.  This may have changed since we sailed (the last time we sailed together with this type of suite set-up was 3 years ago).

 

Also, definitely get a rollaway bed for one of your sons.  There is plenty of room in the PH living room to accommodate the rollaway.  We once had 4 women sharing 6148 and we got a rollaway.  During the day they folded it up and stored it in a corner in the living room.  Our butler also told us that if we wanted it removed from the PH on a daily basis and brought back in again at night they would do that.  But it was perfectly fine for us to have it stored in the corner.

Great idea. Thanks. Is that something i can book prior to the cruise or does it have to be done onboard? We also need a crib for my grandson, so same wuestion for that as well.

37 minutes ago, JFontaine said:

The cabins connect via a door in the penthouse living room.  It might also be possible to remove a balcony partition, so that the balconies connect. The new sectional is a pullout, not sure the size, and there’s plenty of room for a rollaway bed, which probably would make sense for one son.  Welcome to Celebrity, hope you love it. 

Thanks so much for your answer. BTW, Do you know if the SS gets the same benefits as the PH when booked together? When i booked there was a perk for SS of premium beverage package, OBC, gratuity and unlimited wifi; however, someone told me that when you book the PH and SS suites together the SS also gets unlimited specialty dining and the rest of the perks for the PH.

3 minutes ago, fstuff1 said:

 

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• October 11, 2013
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Holy Lurker!

6 years to make his 1st post?!!?!!!!

 

So rude! Can’t imagine why I didn't post earlier 🙄 I only made my first post because this is my first time on Celebrity and I had questions especially in light of the refurb. I know NCL like the back of my hand and never needed to ask questions because they post actual pictures of their rooms and I can get answers from NCL agents themselves. When calling Celebrity, they were less than forthcoming with answers.

I certainly hope that all Celebrity Cruisers aren't as judgmental and rude as you. BTW, he is a she. 

I am new to Celebrity usually cruising on NCL in the Haven (Deluxe owners suites, Owners suites and 2 bedroom villas). I have been on both the larger NCL ships i.e. Escape that have dedicated restaurants and lounges and the smaller ships i.e. Gem that have a dedicated pool area and sun deck but no bar or restaurant.  I booked the PH suite 6147 and the SS1 6145 for my family for April 2020 based on the itinerary. So i have a few questions....how do the X suites compare to the Haven suites? Does anyone know where the connecting door is located in the PH? Butlers pantry, Living room?  My daughter, her husband and my grandson will be staying in the SS and we will be staying in the PH with our two sons. We plan on keeping the door between the suite open so they can come and go as they please and use the deck, butlers pantry as needed/wanted. Also, is the new sectional a pull out bed and if so, double or queen? My 19 and 15 year old sons will be sharing. Thanks for all the posts and information.