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Celebrity Summit Review: Cruising Paradise

By Author Lance Longwell

Posted on Last updated: June 2, 2021

We’re frequent cruisers and have cruised on the Celebrity Summit ship twice. Our first trip was to the Eastern Caribbean on a holiday cruise. Our second voyage was to Bermuda following a significant renovation on the ship. Since we have cruised twice, we’ve seen changes to the vessel over time and have had the chance to really explore the ship. There aren’t a lot a lot of detailed Celebrity Summit reviews, so this may help others.

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The Celebrity Summit is a Millennium-class vessel that was built in 2001 at a cost of over $350 million. While it is an older ship, it has been well maintained.

The 2012 renovation added cabins and other improvements to make the ship more similar to the company’s Solstice-class ships – larger public spaces, more dining options, and a few special perks for those in Aqua Class.

The 2019 Celebrity Summit refurbishment saw the most substantial refit and renovations in the vessel’s history. All of the suites, cabins, and staterooms were completely renovated. Dining options were substantially expanded with new specialty restaurants added. The casino was completely modernized. The Oceanview Café was remodeled and now has a better passenger flow. The renovations are more substantial than photos would indicate, including enhancements to the plumbing (more on that later) and behind-the-scenes areas.

Anyone who has cruised before will recognize the general layout of the ship and the Celebrity Summit deck plans. The lowest level is the gangway and infirmary. There are a total of 11 decks accessible to guests (labeled Decks 2-12).

The Celebrity Theater is in the bow of the ship from Decks 3-5. The shops, casino, front office, shore excursion office and lounges are available on Decks 4-5. Guest staterooms are located on Decks 2-3 as well as from Decks 6-9. Deck 10 is the pool and the buffet, called the Oceanview Café. Deck 11 is the walking track. Deck 12 is the sports deck.

Regardless of company, most cruise ships are laid out in a nearly identical fashion. While they may differ in the location of a specific bar or casino, it’s pretty standard.

On our cruises, we spend the bulk of our time on Decks 10-11, by the pool or on the deck above looking out at the ocean. When visiting some beautiful ports of call, it lets us have the chance to have excellent views at sail away.

On both of our cruises, we were in an interior stateroom. We were in room 2088 – an interior stateroom on deck 2 – during our Eastern Caribbean cruise. And, on our Celebrity cruise to Bermuda, we were in room 8105, immediately under the swimming pool. On cruises, we spend almost no time in our room, so the interior/exterior and room size make little difference for us. We’ve never paid for a big suite or balcony, and that’s fine by us.

Our Celebrity Summit stateroom was pretty standard and had two twin beds pushed together to make a king-sized bed just like every other cruise we’ve been on. The stateroom had a small sofa (more like an over-sized chair), a coffee table, and a little vanity station. There was a flat panel TV and a mini bar. The closets had one large compartment for hanging clothes and a smaller section with shelving (one shelf held a safe for valuables) to serve as a dresser. The bathroom was pretty compact and had a shower, sink, and toilet.

Since the refurbishment, the rooms have a more open concept and there is glass doors on the shelving and cubby areas, which make it appear more open and inviting.

One of the things that many cruisers look forward to is the food onboard. There are 9 different restaurants and cafes onboard. Every morning, we had breakfast in the Oceanview Café (Deck 10) in the middle of the ship. This is the long buffet with hot food and omelet stations in the morning and some cooked-to-order items for dinner. One evening, we had dinner here for the Asian stir fry, which was delicious. Most days, we had a late lunch at the Pool Grill (Deck 10), grabbing a quick hamburger and fries before soaking up some sun.

For dinner, we dinned almost every night in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant (Deck 5), which has been renamed with the super-boring name of Main Restaurant.

We opted for Celebrity Select Dining – a more flexible option giving us the ability to make reservations for the times that interested us. We made reservations most nights, and on the one time we didn’t, we only had to wait about 20 minutes.

The food in the Main Restaurant was quite good. To feed several thousand people, everything needs to be mass produced, but it is done in a way where quality standards were very high. We enjoyed it.

One night, we went to the playfully modern Qsine. The Qsine menu, which is presented on iPads, is full of deconstructed items or whimsical recreations of favorites – spring rolls served in large springs, sushi lollipops, or a taco mortar pestle guacamole. The food was exceptional and the service matched.

We were not in Aqua Class, but we heard good things about the private dining room Blu.

One of the special experiences available on Celebrity Cruises are some of the cooking classes. On select sea days, cooking classes are offered. In the morning, you’ll make a multi-course meal and then eat it for lunch in the Tuscan Grille restaurant. It’s a wonderful experience!

There were entertainment programs every night, including two Broadway-esque singing shows: the classics with Stars in Their Eyes and iHollywood, which had tunes from the silver screen. Additionally there was an iMagic show with the greatest illusions in history and Joel Mason’s Elton John tribute show.

Unfortunately, we didn’t go to a single one of the evening programs. For us, it seemed liked there was usually only one show, which seemed to conflict with dinner. For the nights when they had two shows, the first was extremely early and the other was in the middle of dinner.

Celebrity Cruises offers two different behind-the-scenes tours onboard. There is a behind-the-scenes Celebrity Summit Ship tour, usually on the first sea day. There’s a nearly $100 per person charge for the tour. You’ll see the bridge, the I-95 main corridor, and see how the magic is made. If you’ve never taken a cruise ship tour, it’s worth doing at least once.

There’s a second option for cruisers. The behind-the-scenes galley tour is free and not to be missed. You’ll descend into the bowels of the ship and see how your food is prepared. You can see the massive ice cream makers, employees cutting all the fruits and vegetables, and all of the prep work being doing. It is absolutely fascinating!

• Occupancy: 2,218 (after the 2019 refurbishment)
• Tonnage: 91,000
• Length: 965 feet
• Width: 105 feet
• Draught: 26 feet
• Year Built: 2001 (plus substantial renovations in 2012 and 2019)
• Number of Pools: 3
• Number of Hot Tubs: 5
• Number of Restaurants/Cafes: 9
• Number of Bars/Lounges: 9

The Celebrity app is a useful tool onboard. It has detailed schedules, deck plans, and even a handy messaging feature to keep in touch with friends and family members on board. One of our top Celebrity cruise tips is to download the app at home to save slow downloads on the first day on the boat.

The check-in process in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was relatively painless. The transfer of baggage from taxi to longshoreman took only about 3 minutes. Once inside the terminal, the lines moved very quickly. We were fully checked in and headed towards to the ship in about 20 minutes.

In some Celebrity Summit reviews we read, others noted a long, disorganized check-in process so we were expecting the worst. However, we found it to be efficient and consistent with other cruise lines.

Disembarkation in San Juan was also relatively painless. Like all cruise ships, you leave the tagged luggage outside your door by midnight. The luggage meets you on shore. We were some of the last to leave the ship, heading up to the Oceanview Café for breakfast before taking our time getting off the boat. Once in the terminal, we did experience long lines to clear immigration (sadly, no Global Entry kiosks in San Juan).

This cruise was a seven night Eastern Caribbean cruise leaving out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Depending on which ports are included, they either sell this cruise an Eastern Caribbean cruise or a Southern Caribbean cruise.

The Eastern Caribbean ports of call were:

• St. Croix, US Virgin Islands – Snorkeling Buck Island
• Basseterre, St. Kitts – Jammin’ at the reggae Cockleshell Beach
• Roseau, Dominica – Visiting Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge and the Champagne Reef
• St. George’s Grenada – Scuba diving the Grenada underwater sculpture park
• Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas – A visit to Magens Bay Beach
• San Juan, Puerto Rico

In each port, we opted to plan our own activities rather than book into one of the official Celebrity Cruises excursions. We’ve found this is a good way to get away from the crowds and have the kind of travel experience we really want. If you are new to cruising, we recommend reading our article Cruise Tips for a Better Voyage in which we share all of our tips and tricks.

The check-in in Cape Liberty, New Jersey, was the fastest and most efficient check-in we’ve experienced. Cruisers can now use the Celebrity Cruises app to upload photos of themselves and scan their documents. When you arrive at Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, all you need to do is drop your bags, head inside, use the facial-recognition software, go through security screening and get on the boat. Total embarkation time for us was less than 5 minutes.

Getting off the boat was equally easy. Roll off the boat, walk through the facial-recognition software, pick up your bags, and get in your car. It could not be faster or easier.

The focus of this cruise is on Bermuda. There are usually two sea days in one direction and one sea day coming the other way. On some select itineraries, Newport, Rhode Island, or Charleston, South Carolina , are sometimes added. On some 10-day Bermuda cruises, both Newport and Charleston are added to the itinerary.

One evening we were coming back from dinner in the dining room and noticed the carpet in our hallway near our door was wet. It was about like someone had spilled a glass of water. No big deal. And then we heard the sound of water rushing in the ceiling above our heads. We opened the door to our stateroom.

The carpet was wet and water was pouring into our stateroom through the wall. Laura called down to the front desk and there was no answer – it rang for over a minute. By this time, some of our neighbors were encountering large amounts of water in their room. Down the hall, a family with small children started screaming and crying. Down the hall, some idiot yells, “The boat is sinking!”

Laura ran down to the front desk to try and get someone from the ship’s crew to come. They told her they were aware of the issue and it was being handled. Meanwhile, back outside our stateroom, there were no employees anywhere. I called the front desk and was told maintenance was fixing it. Meanwhile, no employees visible.

For over 30 minutes, water poured into at least a dozen staterooms and not a single employee showed up help or calm people down.

Despite having spent weeks in dry dock going through a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, it would seem the pipes had not been addressed. A high-pressure pipe connecting the swimming pool to a dump valve outside the vessel had burst. The entire contents of the ship’s swimming pool drained in guest staterooms – an estimated 15,000 gallons of saltwater – in our luggage, clothes, and personal possessions.

While waiting until 2:00am to figure out if we could go back into our room or waiting on employees to tell us anything, a server in one of the bars casually mentioned this has happened before. There have been at least two other burst pipes that have flooded the crew’s quarters on the lower decks of the cruise ship in recent months.

The next day, the captain and the director of hospitality met with the people whose rooms were flooded on the bridge of the ship. Explanations and apologies were made. We believe Celebrity’s efforts truly helped make the situation right and we were satisfied with the outcome. And, yes, we will probably cruise on Celebrity again sometime. But we were left with the nagging feeling that guest safety wasn’t a top priority.

We would cruise on Celebrity again, but would look to a different itinerary.

Our overall Celebrity Summit review is very good. While the Summit was an older ship, it was well maintained, particularly after the refurbishment.

The Summit itineraries are very good. The selling point of the 7-day cruise of the Eastern Caribbean is the chance to have six days in port and visiting some amazing destinations! On the Celebrity Cruises to Bermuda, the main selling point was the ability to drive to the Cape Liberty terminal and have several consecutive days in port.

Lance Longwell is a travel writer and photographer who has published Travel Addicts since 2008, making it one of the oldest travel blogs. He is a life-long traveler, having visited all 50 of the United States by the time he graduated high school. Lance has continued his adventures by visiting 70 countries on 5 continents – all in search of the world’s perfect sausage. He’s a passionate foodie and enjoys hot springs and cultural oddities. When he’s not traveling (or writing about travel), you’ll find him photographing his hometown of Philadelphia.

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Tuesday 2nd of May 2023

Question- unsure if i missed this detail but we booked bermuda cruise for july and nervous about the pipes/plumbing thing now.. Can you please tell me if your plumbing issue was what year? hoping it was before the 2019 refurb? thanks in advance and thanks for the detailed review!

Laura Longwell

No, it was after the refurbishment. Considering how bad the leaking was, I would be surprised if they didn't check everything VERY carefully after that. Hopefully you'll have smooth sailing in every way.

Monday 20th of June 2022

I have an older android phone. It won’t allow me to download the celebrity application. Any suggestions?

Linda Lee Reeves

Thursday 30th of May 2019

We are scheduled to cruise to Bermuda in July. We ar under the impression the Summit haa been refurbished. It doesn'r sound thaf way according to Ms. St Hill's review. Was that cruise before or after the refurbishing?

Lance Longwell

Wednesday 5th of June 2019

To clarify, the Celebrity Summit refurbishment was in March 2019. It was a full dry dock refurbishment.

Jeanine St Hill

Wednesday 8th of May 2019

I just went on a Celebrity Summit cruise and the bathroom really had a sewage smell to it. We were show several rooms that also had that same smell. The room attendant said that the pipes needed to be fixed. I also experienced the same smell in one of the whirlpools. The food from the buffet made me sick, maybe it's because there are no gloves worn by the chef. The basketball court needs to be upgraded because the rim is leaning. The only nice thing I liked was the massage and the Solarium.

Linda Najam

Tuesday 2nd of April 2019

I do not have a cruise booked yet this year. But have been on Celebrity many times...Have also sailed NCL.. Carnival...Cunard...Royal Carribean...Princess and some lines that no longer sail...the old Home Lines and Sitmar...Been on 49 cruises ....and still think Celebrity is the BEST....hope to jump on one before the year is over!!!!

Cruise Review – Celebrity Summit 9 day Bermuda plus Boston and Newport

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Celebrity Summit Bermuda Cruise Review (plus Boston and Newport)

This was our 16th cruise, but our first Celebrity Cruise. We had heard many positives about Celebrity and were excited to finally have the opportunity to sail on the Summit. We had hoped to try one of the larger, newer Celebrity Ships, but this one fit our preferred travel dates and destinations, so it worked! I should mention, that we have sailed to Bermuda a couple times before and we just love Bermuda. I could go every year and never have enough. If you are considering Bermuda, Book It!!

First let me say that we loved this cruise! It will be an honest review with some pros and cons, as well as filled with a few tips for ship and itinerary – but I can tell you right now that I highly recommend the Celebrity Summit as a fabulous Bermuda cruise!

Who cruised: 2 adults, one teen

Cabin: Balcony

Perks: 2 perks available at that time. We chose the All inclusive classic beverage package plus Onboard Credit (which was a greater amount than the prepaid gratuities so best value)

Embarkation

This cruise departed from Cape Liberty, in Bayonne, New Jersey. One of the things I love about this cruise is that I can drive to this port in a little over 6 hours. This makes it an easy Summer cruise for us as we don’t have to worry about airfare. If you are a Canadian traveler (like me) or if you live in the North-Eastern states this might be a plus for you too! If you’re budget minded, you may appreciate that secure Port Parking is only 20$ per day compared to 40$ a day in Manhattan where some other Bermuda Cruises sail from.

We drove in day day prior to the cruise,  as we always do for every cruise.  This way we can relax, shop, have a nice dinner somewhere and be well rested and vacation-ready the morning of the cruise. We left our hotel after breakfast and headed to the port early. New Jersey highways can be confusing and signage isn’t always great, so allow some extra time to drive there.

We arrived at about 10:45 am and after a fast and easy check in, we were on the ship before 11:30 am. This was a surprise to us as it was one of the earliest times we have boarded. We weren’t able to go to our cabins yet, so we decided to start our cruise vacation with one of the fabulous coffees at Al Bacio.

Since we had the Classic Beverage package, specialty coffees were included – Amazing!! In my opinion Celebrity has the best all inclusive beverage perk. We had 2 cappuccinos and our son had the Affigato. This is such a treat – it is an espresso served with a small scoop of vanilla gelato and served in a martini glass. It was decadent, and I had it several times during this cruise.

The Celebrity Summit Impressions :

We had a nice embarkation day as we explored the ship. The Atrium is beautiful and elegant, but not large and grand in the way we have come to expect on many ships. We did love the layout as it felt very intimate and upscale, but it did surprise us.

We ate lunch in the buffet and found it to be very good the first day in particular. We were really impressed with the meat and fish grill in the back of the buffet, so do make your way over there. There were also some nice pizza and pasta stations. As the cruise went on perhaps we just got used to it, but we found it be slightly better than average, perhaps due to the lack of variety. We always felt the quality was consistent and very good.

Dinner was  to-die-for  every night! Seriously, we had some main dishes and appetizers and soups that we all agreed were absolute stand-outs, as in “the best we have ever had in our whole life”! The service was truly superb, from the waiter, assistant waiter, sommelier (remember we had the Classic Beverage Package), and right back to the Maitre D. This is what a cruise should feel like! Attentive, friendly and refined service. Celebrity does it right.

Entertainment and activities :

There were nightly shows that included typical production shows as well as a very funny Comedian that appeared twice. We aren’t super fans of the singing and dancing shows, but each to their own. The reviews from our fellow guests were “Two Thumbs Up!!“. The atmosphere in the evening was less lively than we experienced on the majority of our cruises. I am not really sure why that was, but it did seem like only one main event happened each night, so that if you weren’t at the main show, there wasn’t a lot else to do. We often like to relax  and hang out in a lounge or bar in the evening and often met a few new friends at the Ice Bar.

One super fun things to do (that was totally different) was the Silent Disco. This took place at the Ice Bar which is in the Atrium area. Fun, fun, fun! This was both the quietest and liveliest party all at the same time! I’ll explain. There is a DJ and there are headsets, so only those with headsets can hear the music.  There are 3 “stations” you can set your headsets – red, green, or blue. You can also change your frequency or station at any time. So at any given time you can see 50-100 or more people dancing, many to different music, and all in silence to those walking through. You could even find new friends to mingle with that are dancing (and possibly singing) to the same music as you. Here’s a photo just for fun!

• Cafe Al Bacio: This is a fantastic coffee bar/pastry and dessert venue for a relaxing sit down treat or take away.
• Diningroom : The two story main dining room was elegant and offered an incredible dining experience each night.
• Cabins: This is where the ship’s age shows and the cabin didn’t reflect Celebrity’s tagline of “modern luxury”.
• Celebrity special touches : In my opinion, the little extra touches that Celebrity provides for it’s passengers add to cruise in a subtle way, that you later miss and notice when it doesn’t happen on other ships. What touches? Take a look at the “water station” as we were getting ready for our tender at the end of a hot day in Newport, Rhode Island.

If you’d like to know more, you may enjoy:

Celebrity Cruises: 7 Reasons You Will LOVE Cafe Al Bacio

12 Special Touches That Will Make You LOVE Celebrity Cruises

The Ultimate Celebrity Cruises Tuscan Grille Review

Ports:  Newport, Rhode Island

This was a lovely seaside town to visit. After tendering off the ship we walked along the main street and mostly window shopped and people watched. In hindsight we would have benefited from one of the tours, including seeing the Breakers, the Vanderbilt “summer cottage” and other historical mansions.

Ports: Boston, Massachusetts

I love this city! So much so that I will be doing a separate review/guide for it. We took the ship’s shuttle for 15$ p/p from the port to a central drop off and pick up point that was running continuously throughout the day. Information guides were present with city maps and were very helpful. We were able to walk around the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall where we saw fabulous interactive street performers. You can also walk the historic Freedom Trail.

We took about a half hour at the Holocaust memorial and it moving and poignant. Finally we went over to Little Italy for fabulous pizza and cannolis. One of the our best port days on a cruise!

Ports: Bermuda (3 days)

We are in love with Bermuda. This was our 4th time visiting by cruise and it just never gets old for us. I think it is underrated by some cruisers, as many don’t appreciate how special it is to have 3 days and nights to explore a port, especially an island as beautiful and unique as Bermuda.

We chose the Devil’s Isle Snorkel excursion offered through the cruise line on the first day.  Snorkeling isn’t fabulous in Bermuda but the excursion was still nice and informative, and had some kayaks and other water toys that made the trip enjoyable. Just an FYI, on Wednesday evenings there is a street party in Hamilton called Hamilton Nights. For 5$ p/p you can take the ferry over and enjoy a parade with traditional Gombey Dancers. You’ll also see some vendor booths set up along the streets selling jewelry and other crafts made by local artists, as well as some street food tables. Many take advantage of being in a port at night by checking out the locals pubs and bars as well.

We went to Horseshoe Bay Beach which is just the nicest anywhere. The pale pink-peachy sand is dreamy and really glitters when you see it for yourself. If you want a much less crowded section, just keeping walking to the left about 10 minutes. You can certainly take public transit safely in Bermuda (and with pink buses who wouldn’ t want to?), however there are van shuttles available for about 7$ p/p that come and go all day to the beach.

We checked out the man-made beach right in Dockyard, next to the cruise ship, Snorkel Park Beach . This was our day to say close by to the ship and do some shopping in the dockyard area. This place is gorgeous and has changed immensely since we were first there about 10 years ago.

There’s really so much to do in Bermuda that it deserves more space than I can give I here. I will be doing  a separate review/guide of Bermuda so that I can give you some tips on “what to see”, and you can tailor your Bermuda itinerary to your interests.

**Update – A Bermuda Guide for Cruisers is now available with lots of things to do plus tips just for cruise passengers!

Thanks for checking out my Celebrity Summit Bermuda, Boston and Newport Cruise Review. If you have questions please just ask in the comments below. If you liked my review or found it helpful, please let me know as well.

Happy Cruising!!

Thanks for including the link to my review Emma! LOVE your blog!

I loved your thoughtful comments about Celebrity and your cruise. After reading, I would LOVE to try Bermuda. We love Celebrity as well. We just booked our second Celebrity cruise, and because of the perks, this will be the first time we’ve ever had a drink package. Last year we spend over $1000 on beverages for the two of us, so this should be quite a savings. Our nightly drinks are martinis. Was it your experience that they might just use the $9 of the Classic package and charge us the overage? This might be a better question for Celebrity, but since you mentioned the Martini Bar, I thought you might know.

Hi Amy, I just ca,e back (last night) from another Celebrity Cruise to Bermuda! Yes, the beverage package is 100% worth it as a perk! It did cost me 3$ extra every time I had a martini, however this only added up to about 30$ the whole cruise. At the pool, we were able to get every typical frozen drink (try the BBC) with the classic package. I also drank a red wine Carmenere most nights that was within the package. I did have a friend who upgraded and it was 14$ plus 18% a a day. LOVED the martini bar!If you follow me on facebook or join the LifeWellCruised Community Group it would be easier to message if you like :-). Happy Cruising!!

Hi Amy, I could not have said anything better than your review. We’ve sailed on the Summit about 12x, her sister ship Constellation several times.This past June for our 50th Anniversary took daughter and granddaughter (their first cruise to Bermuda) and they just loved it. We started sailing w/Celebrity in 1993 on the Zenith ship. Service, food, and the attention to detail from the waiters, busboys, cabin stewards always stood out. For 2019 we booked the 10 day cruise (3) in Bermuda balance in New England. Bermuda is our favorite “port of call”, and we will make it an effort to visit each year. and the way we were treated

Hi Joann and Martin,

It was so nice to read about your cruise experiences. I too just LOVE Bermuda and could go every year I think. How sweet that you celebrated your 50th anniversary with your daughter and grand-daughter. Hope you have another fantastic cruise next year and Happy Anniversary!!!

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Shaped by British, Portuguese, West Indian, and African cultures, Bermuda is fringed by teeming coral reefs and the almost impossibly turquoise waters of the Sargasso Sea, due east of South Carolina. This sub-tropical paradise, which blends history with a contemporary and very inviting way of life, is an easy escape from the East Coast. But the island is still a world apart—and a luxury cruise to Bermuda is the perfect way to enjoy this exclusive destination. 

Days drift by in a delightful blend of scuba diving, golfing, exploring art galleries and historic fortifications, or simply relaxing on exquisite pink sand beaches. Let Celebrity show you Bermuda’s many charms, with blissful days at sea to unwind on either side of your time on this fascinating island.

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Pink beaches.

Bermuda’s beaches are famous not just for their beauty but for their blush-pink sand, caused by the presence of tiny, ground up shells. Horseshoe Bay Beach is the most famous, with clear, teal-blue water and tumbled rocks. Warwick Long Bay is adorned with rock outcrops and has pretty tide pools to explore. Elbow Beach is the place to head for a livelier scene, with bars, restaurants, and watersports facilities, as well as a shallow reef, teeming with fish.

Scuba Diving

Bermuda’s coral reefs and rocks have claimed more than 300 wrecks over time, making this one of the world’s top dive sites. Warm, glass-clear water and the fact that many of the wrecks lie in as little as 30 feet of water make Bermuda a dream for novice divers, too. What’s more, the underwater life is spectacular. You should see blue angelfish, parrotfish, spiny lobster, silvery jacks, wrasse, and graceful eagle rays, as well as coral in brilliant colors.

Colorful History

Step back in time in the National Museum of Bermuda in the Royal Naval Dockyard to learn about 400 years of the island’s history, from antique maps and cannons to treasures rescued from shipwrecks. Learn about the island’s role in both World Wars, and the darker days of the slave trade. UNESCO-protected St. George’s, too, is a fascinating insight into the past, with colorful old buildings and cobblestone streets to explore, as well as the 17th century St. Peter’s Church.

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On Celebrity’s ships, you can enjoy an impressive range of restaurants, with menus designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Try anything from mouth-watering seafood to classic Italian and gourmet French cuisine. Elevate your experience to the next level at The Retreat®, with sumptuous suite accommodation, access to a tranquil lounge, and dining at the exclusive Luminae at The Retreat. 

We will help you make the most of your time ashore with our range of imaginative excursions, from Destination Highlights to Small Group Discoveries, or even custom-designed Private Journeys. Marvel at bioluminescent lagoons, paddle a kayak across aquamarine shallows, and take in the buzzing pubs and bars of the Royal Naval Dockyard during your incredible cruise to Bermuda. 

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What are the best things to do in Bermuda on a cruise?

From naval history to pretty country villages, hiking trails, and pink sand beaches, there are endless things to do during your time in Bermuda. Our itineraries spend two nights docked here, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore.

One of the best things to do is to snorkel over the coral reefs and multiple wrecks that surround the island. There are some fascinating museums, too; the National Museum of Bermuda, located in a fort at the Royal Naval Dockyard, takes you through 400 years of history. Historic St. George’s is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 45 minutes from the port by ferry, with narrow cobblestone lanes, colorful old homes, and quaint churches.

If you’re an active traveler, there’s all manner of watersports to try, as well as world-class golf, and cycling or hiking the historic 18-mile Railway Trail. Explore the Crystal and Fantasy Caves, where you’ll see dramatic stalagmites and stalactites and a shimmering underground lake.

There’s also excellent craft shopping in Bermuda, much of it within Royal Naval Dockyard.

Look out for rum, rum cake, spicy pepper sauces, ceramics, linen, locally made fragrances, cedarwood items, and the famous Bermuda shorts. 

When is the best time to cruise to Bermuda?

Bermuda’s peak season is from May to October, with July and August the warmest and sunniest months. May has the lowest rainfall. Just outside of the high season, you should still enjoy pleasant weather. Months with lower humidity, particularly April, make exploring easy.

What should I pack?

Depending on the time of year you’ve chosen, pack for a subtropical climate. Bring plenty of beachwear, a sun hat, sunglasses, coverups, water shoes (if you’re visiting coral beaches), and reef-friendly sunblock. 

A light waterproof jacket is handy for the occasional rain showers. Consider bringing comfortable walking shoes; Bermuda is a very walkable place with some wonderful hikes. 

If you intend to play golf, check the dress code of the courses you want to play. A collared shirt with sleeves and shorts the length of Bermuda shorts is standard.

Throughout the ship, casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs are appropriate, paired with sandals, low heels, and loafers. In main and specialty dining, we ask guests to refrain from wearing swimsuits, see-through coverups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, and baseball caps. 

Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jeans with a stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip-flops are not considered Smart Casual. 

Each itinerary features one to two more “formal” nights that we call Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jeans, an elegant dress top, or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. 

The daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and attending the theater.

What travel documents are required?

Round-trip cruises from Cape Liberty to Bermuda are known as “closed-loop cruises” for which U.S. citizens do not require a passport.

According to U.S. Customs & Border Protection, acceptable forms of identity include an Enhanced Driver’s License, which is a state-issued driver’s license that provides proof of identity and U.S. citizenship; a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where the person was born) or passport; and if 16 or older, a government-issued driver’s license or picture ID denoting photo, name, and date of birth.

For transatlantic cruises that call at Bermuda, all visitors will need a valid passport.

Where do cruises depart from?

Our Bermuda cruises depart from Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Bermuda is also a stop on several of our transatlantic cruises, which depart from Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona, and Lisbon.

How long does it take to get to Bermuda?

The sailing time between Cape Liberty and Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard is two days, during which you’ll have plenty of opportunity to relax and enjoy the many amenities of the ship. On the return journey, you’ll have one day and two nights at sea.

On a westbound Transatlantic cruise, you’ll have four days at sea between the Azores and Bermuda. On an eastbound voyage, you’ll leave Tampa and arrive in Bermuda after three days at sea. If you depart from Fort Lauderdale, there will be two days at sea before reaching the island.

What’s the weather like?

Bermuda is located in the Atlantic Ocean, a long way north of the Caribbean, and enjoys a temperate, subtropical climate. In other words, you can expect summers to be warm and sunny, with temperatures around the mid-80s, and high humidity. 

May to October is considered the high season, with April and November bringing slightly cooler but still pleasant weather. Expect average highs of 68°F in April and 72°F in November. 

What currency is used in Bermuda?

Bermuda’s currency is the Bermuda Dollar, which is tied to the U.S. Dollar. You can use U.S. dollars in most places on the island, although you may be given change in Bermuda dollars.

Where can I see pink sand beaches?

Horseshoe Bay Beach is one of the most beautiful pink sand beaches, where rocky outcrops fringe the sweep of pink and there are umbrellas and beach chairs available to rent. Warwick Long Bay, one of the longest beaches, has pale pink sand and great snorkeling close to the shore. Tiny Jobson’s Cove, nearby, is almost entirely hemmed in by rocks and is safe for swimming in the turquoise shallows. 

Also nearby is Stonehole Bay, a beautiful combination of pale pink sand, cyan water, and craggy rocks. Elbow Beach, another popular spot, curves around the coast for nearly a mile, and is protected by coral reefs.

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Bermuda possesses all of the stunning attributes of a tropical paradise, with a unique mix of travel experiences. You’ll experience island vibes, British charm, a temperate climate, palm trees, impossibly blue water—and it’s an easy island getaway for anyone who lives on the East Coast. In fact, one of the most popular departure ports for a Bermuda cruise is Cape Liberty in New Jersey, just across the river from New York City. 

From relaxing on a pink sand beach to diving over one of the many shipwrecks to hiking through a jungle, there is something for everyone. You can descend into the incredible Crystal Caves, viewing the natural stalactites and stalagmites. Bermuda's museums and art galleries add touches of urban sophistication. Its well-preserved forts surround you with its history. And, its natural island beauty makes it ideal for water sports, hiking, golfing, or just lazing on a picture-perfect beach. Our 7- and 10-night Bermuda cruise itineraries offer two overnights in Royal Naval Dockyard, so you have enough time to do it all. 

Plus, starting in 2020, all of our Bermuda sailings will visit stunning Newport, Rhode Island, famous for its historic mansions of the Gilded Age and dramatic seaside cliffs. And, on our 10-night sailings, you’ll also enjoy an overnight stay in Charleston, South Carolina, a city that’s equal parts southern charm and cosmopolitan excitement.

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Natural Beauty

Beautiful pink sand beaches, shallow water, and remarkable visibility in the seas surrounding Bermuda make diving there an unforgettably vivid experience. In Newport, you can explore the Goosewing Beach Preserve, one of Rhode Island’s most scenic spots, where endangered shorebirds are protected. And on our 10-night sailings visiting Charleston, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the coastal marshlands.

Be awed by the magical spectacle of the bioluminescent waters off Bermuda a few days after each full moon, or snorkel by day to swim alongside colorful reef fish. As if that weren’t enough, you can get up-close and personal with whales off the coast of Newport. And you’ll discover Charleston’s majestic dolphins and seabirds. 

Bermuda is surrounded by beautiful reefs, which account for its history—and its well-earned reputation as a spectacular dive site. In 1609, the flagship of Admiral Sir George Somers was wrecked on these reefs while en route to the colony at Jamestown, Virginia. The crew then built two small ships and headed on to the American colony, but three sailors hid out and remained on the island. They were Bermuda's first European settlers. Not only can you can visit these historic sites, you’ll also discover the enchanting mansions of the Gilded Age in Newport, and visit the island of Fort Sumter in Charleston on our 10-night sailings.

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Royal Naval Dockyard has something for everyone—from adventure to relaxation. Taste local flavors and stroll through the many shops and museums near the sun-bleached Royal Naval Dockyard military fortress and the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Or, spend the day enjoying a scenic catamaran sail as you work on your tan and have the option to snorkel, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard in a secluded cove. Then, at night, experience all the hot dining spots, live music, and nightlife Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda  has to offer. 

Newport, Rhode Island

Cruise to Newport , a serene city that has long been the playground of the rich and famous. Take a tour of the city’s many over-the-top mansions—like The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and more. Learn about Newport’s rich “Gilded Age” history, hear tales about the historical figures that made the city one of America’s wealthiest summer resorts, or enjoy the coastal views on the Cliff Walk.

Charleston, South Carolina

Cruise to Charleston , a place full of southern charm. Our overnight stays allow you to explore the city to the fullest—dine at local restaurants, soak up the neighborhood nightlife, or take a scenic drive through the brightly-hued Rainbow Row with its stately mansions and majestic churches.

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Cape liberty, new jersey.

This cruise port, the first to be built in New Jersey in 40 years, provides the perfect setting to the beginning or end of any voyage and is conveniently located close to New York City. From your vantage point on the ship’s deck, you can look out over the most magnificent views as you cruise to Bermuda from New Jersey —the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, New York Harbor, and all of lower Manhattan. Its proximity to New York City makes it easy to spend a day or more exploring the Big Apple.  In fact, our 7-night sailings will take you past the iconic Statue of Liberty.

There are so many ways to explore your ports of call on a Bermuda cruise. Whether you’re an outdoorsy, active type or a foodie out to explore local cuisine and craft beers, Celebrity has shore excursions in Bermuda  geared to your interests.

Take a kayak around Bermuda, relax on the pink sand beaches, explore the local aquariums, or take a nature hike through the forest. In Charleston, enlighten the family with some history on a tour of Fort Sumter. Or, spend time admiring magnificent mansions in Newport. There are plenty of shore excursion options for the entire family.

Whether you go snorkeling with reef fish in sunken shipwrecks off the coast of Bermuda, track enormous whales in Newport, or capture Charleston’s majestic seabirds, dolphins, and bald eagles on camera, there’s natural beauty and wildlife wherever you look on a Bermuda cruise. 

Bermuda, Newport, and Charleston are a historian’s dream. From the British history of Bermuda to a harbor cruise around Fort Sumter to the iconic lighthouses in Newport, there is no shortage of historical sites to visit on our sailings to Bermuda, Newport, and Charleston.

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You’ll discover an abundance of fresh new flavors and places on our cruises to Bermuda, Newport and Charleston.

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Rum cakes, as the name suggests, have rum as one of its ingredients and you will be able to make out the distinct and spicy rum flavor as soon as your teeth sink into the soft and delicious cakes. Horton's is the original bakers of Bermuda Black Rum Cakes which is a great favorite of the locals. Be sure to bring some home.

Southern Cuisine

Charlestonians take their cuisine seriously- whether it’s crispy fried chicken, golden waffles, southern biscuits, or freshly caught oysters, you’ll get a satisfying taste of the deep South. A combination of authentic low country ingredients and a warm, coastal climate make every dish so special.

Fish Chowder

Considered the national dish of Bermuda, its basic ingredients are fish, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions, seasoned with black rum and "Sherry Pepper Sauce." The recipe is believed to have been developed by the 17th century British colonizers of Bermuda. Make sure to order some as you explore the culinary joys of Bermuda.

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Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches are waiting to welcome you during our new 2023 season, and we can already taste the rum swizzles. Our stunningly revolutionized Celebrity Summit® will again offer blissful island getaways, with some sailings featuring incredible stops along the way, too—including a new port of call, Martha’s Vineyard.  

Our perfectly timed 7-night escapes sail round trip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey throughout June and July. Every sailing gets you up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty on your way to Bermuda, where you’ll have three days and two nights to discover all the island has to offer. Kick back on the world-famous Horseshoe Bay Beach, and snorkel the crystal-clear waters. Soak up the island’s rich British history. Enjoy a night (or two) on the town, exploring the restaurants and bars lining Front Street. As much as Bermuda has to offer, this is just the beginning. 

Our 9- and 10-night Bermuda sailings visit more must-see destinations along the East Coast in May. Discover historic Newport, Rhode Island, with spectacular cliffside mansions that will take you back to the Gilded Age. Fall in love with the southern charm of Charleston, South Carolina, with its cobblestone streets and delicious low-country cuisine. Our 10-night sailings give you one or two full nights to explore it. And, new for 2023, we’re visiting Martha’s Vineyard, just south of Cape Cod. This island’s understated glamor has made it an A-list hot spot for decades, offering great beaches, classic New England lighthouses, and fresh seafood. All these 2023 escapes are now open for booking, so plan yours today.

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After digging through what's new for 2024, I've come up with a shortlist of sailings that I think are noteworthy. They range from a standard Bahamas voyage with a new twist and an extended Alaska sailing that includes a foray across the Arctic Circle to more far-flung destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dream on, dear reader, and add these to your list of 2024 cruise itineraries.

Note: All prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Fares do not include taxes and fees.

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Seabourn's 'Kimberley Expedition: Waterfalls and Wandjinas' itinerary

Last year, the Australia and New Zealand cruise region gained momentum following the pandemic shutdown. In 2024, the hardly populated Australia region of The Kimberley is gaining popularity. Luxury cruise brand Seabourn will be offering a series of six 10-night voyages between Broome and Darwin on expedition vessel Seabourn Pursuit during what will be early winter in the southern hemisphere.

The line's " Kimberley Expedition: Waterfalls and Wandjinas " will take passengers to places along the coast few passengers are able to visit to see the stunning teal waters and horizontal waterfalls of Talbot Bay, sample wines in the Hunter River Region and check out nature preserves in Wyndham.

Details: The first sailing, from Darwin to Broome, embarks on June 12. The final voyage, from Broome to Darwin, departs on Aug. 1. Prices start from $6,134 per person ($613 per person, per night), double occupancy, for the July 2 cruise. All accommodations are suites with balconies.

Celebrity's 'Best of Japan' and 'Vietnam and Thailand' cruises

The number of voyages in Asia was trending upward notably prior to 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought cruising in the region to an extended halt. And it's once again on the rise. Following that curve, Celebrity Cruises will be running new 11- to 13-night Asia sailings in 2024 on two ships — Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Solstice — that bring stops in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand.

What's notable about the offerings is that they will aim to immerse passengers further into the destinations by including overnights in a total of 11 ports across all itineraries. That means more time to explore Hanoi's Old Quarter as the sun sets, indulge in nighttime gastronomy in Hong Kong, visit one of Bangkok's many markets, or learn why Osaka is known for street food.

Details: Celebrity Millennium's " Best of Japan " cruises run from early mid-March to early October. At press time, the least expensive fares — for a 12-night sailing — start from $1,330 per person ($111 per person, per night) for an inside cabin. It travels round-trip from Yokohama and visits Hiroshima, Pusan and other ports, including Osaka, where the ship will overnight.

Celerbrity Solstice's Vietnam and Thailand cruises kick off in mid-January and run through March. The ship will resume them again in the fall of 2024 and run through the winter season. Prices start from $1,255 per person ($105 per person, per night) for an inside cabin. The voyage sails from Hong Kong to Singapore with stops in Da Nang and Koh Samui, plus overnights in Hanoi and Bangkok.

SeaDream's 'Yachting the Adriatic & Greek Isles' sailing

Here's one to put on your radar if you're looking to book — but not necessarily sail — in 2024. It's a new Mediterranean itinerary that doesn't start up for nearly three more years, in 2026. The SeaDream routing brings stops at seven ports that are rarely visited by cruise passengers. During the seven-night voyages, there will be calls at Primosten, Croatia; Cesme, Turkey; Cetubal, Portugal; and Kythira, Kythnos, Syvota and Tinos, Greece — making these sailings unique and well-suited to anyone who loves the region but who's looking for new places to experience.

SeaDream's small ships, each of which carries just 112 people, are able to reach locales about which passengers on megaships can only fantasize. Couple that with excellent service, and you'll be visiting the Our Lady of Loretto statue in Primosten, touring the Cesme Castle and lounging on stunning Greek beaches from a home base that puts you squarely in the lap of luxury.

Details: An itinerary that includes three of the seven new ports is the 11-night " Yachting the Adriatic & Greek Isles " itinerary from Venice, Italy, to Athens, Greece, departing on Aug. 8, 2026, on SeaDream I. Prices start from $10,399 per person ($946 per person, per night) for a room with a porthole view.

Holland America's 'Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice' Legendary Voyage

Alaska is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys the vastness of untouched wilderness, the wildlife it houses and adventurous pursuits it provides. (Think whale-watching, hiking on glaciers and salmon fishing.) However, Holland America 's Westerdam is hosting a 28-day sailing that's anything but your standard cruise to the Last Frontier .

Passengers will visit the usual Alaska ports, such as Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau, with scenic sailing through the Inside Passage, past Hubbard Glacier and to Glacier Bay. But they can also expect less-common stops at places like Nome, Kodiak, Anchorage (with an overnight) and Homer. Plus, about halfway through, this cruise crosses the Arctic Circle — a rite of passage for many travelers.

Details: Holland America's 28-day " Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice " cruise — one of the line's Legendary Voyages, known for longer durations and a unique mix of port calls — sails June 9-July 7, round-trip from Seattle. Inside cabins start from $5,299 per person (about $189 per person, per night).

Silversea's summertime French Polynesia cruises

Another consideration for future travel is Silversea Cruises , which is featuring its first full-summer season in French Polynesia in 2026. Silver Whisper will offer two immersive itineraries, including overnights, across 17 voyages between April and September.

Passengers can choose seven-night sailings that visit idyllic favorites like Tahiti, Moorea and Huahine and which also include overnights in Bora Bora. Or, they can cruise for twice as long by selecting a 14-night voyage that calls on the same ports as the seven-night option but with Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Atuona and Tahuata added.

Details: Silversea's seven-night voyages begin April 6, 2026, and start from $5,650 per person ($808 per person, per night) for an ocean-view cabin.

The line's 14-night sailings start on April 20, 2026. Fares start from $10,450 per person ($747 per person, per night) for ocean-view accommodations.

New Bermuda voyages on Carnival Venezia

Beginning in May of 2025, Carnival Cruise Line 's Carnival Venezia will sail a series of eight four- and five-night cruises to Bermuda from New York. These itineraries are notable because the line is aiming to increase its presence there but also because the style of the ship is new to even most of the brand's most dedicated passengers.

In 2022, Carnival announced its Costa by Carnival concept after revealing it would be transferring ships from its Costa sister brand to the Carnival fleet. Now, when travelers visit the Gibb's Hill Lighthouse or check out the island's renowned pink-sand beaches during a sailing on Carnival Venezia, they can enjoy both the Italian style of the ship and Carnival's fun atmosphere and high service standards.

Details: Voyages kick off on May 22, 2025. Prices start from $429 per person ($108 per person, per night) for an inside cabin on a four-night cruise departing Sept. 18, 2025.

Disney Cruise Line's Lighthouse Point itineraries

Disney Cruise Line 's new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , a private destination on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, is set to open in June with a three-night preview sailing on June 6 aboard Disney Magic. Following the initial voyage, the line will run regular three- to seven-night voyages to Lighthouse Point on Disney Magic, Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream.

The island will feature a dedicated family beach and water play area, an arts and culture pavilion focused on Bahamian culture, 20 family cabanas, an adults-only beach and a selection of shore excursion options.

Details: Prices for itineraries that include Lighthouse Point start from $624 per person ($208 per person, per night) for a three-night cruise on Disney Magic. The cruise departs Nov. 5 and sails from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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