Fredric22 Posted July 21, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I am trying to figure out a cruise for next August/September 2012. I am looking at the Explorer of the Seas 10 night out of Bayonne (8/30) and the Celebrity Summit out of Bayonne (9/2) doing a 6 night Bermuda cruise. My first choice is the Explorer because of the longer and better itinerary, however I am worried that the ship is looking "tired" and "old" based on some recent reviews. In a years time I would assume it would only get worse. On the other hand, Celebrity Summit is going through a massive dry dock in January and will emerge "Solsticized". Although price isn't too much of a factor, the Celebrity cruise is 499 and the RCCL cruise is 899 both for inside cabins. Any insight would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted July 21, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I am trying to figure out a cruise for next August/September 2012. I am looking at the Explorer of the Seas 10 night out of Bayonne (8/30) and the Celebrity Summit out of Bayonne (9/2) doing a 6 night Bermuda cruise. My first choice is the Explorer because of the longer and better itinerary, however I am worried that the ship is looking "tired" and "old" based on some recent reviews. In a years time I would assume it would only get worse. On the other hand, Celebrity Summit is going through a massive dry dock in January and will emerge "Solsticized". Although price isn't too much of a factor, the Celebrity cruise is 499 and the RCCL cruise is 899 both for inside cabins. Any insight would be appreciated! Tough to compare prices because one is a 6 night and one a 10 night...what about a B2B on Celebrity? Oh.......now you have me thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 21, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 21, 2011 As you said, Summit will be Solsticized by then. But it is still a vast contrast to Explorer. What are your on board preferences? If you prefer a large ship with a lot of activities and a better family atmosphere, Explorer is your ship. If you prefer a more subdued atmosphere, less activities, and enrichment seminars, Summit is the better choice. But I say all that on equal itineraries. 10 nights vs. 6 nights? Easy. Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulekrause Posted July 21, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 21, 2011 For me the choice is simple: Bermuda. Note that Royal also does a Bermuda cruise from BAyonne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredric22 Posted July 21, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted July 21, 2011 The Explorer 10 night itinerary also includes a stop in Bermuda, so both cruises would stop in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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