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As part of the $500-million fleet-wide modernization program, Celebrity Equinox® is now making even more waves in the cruise world. From adding elevated design concepts and technology across the ship to The Retreat®, an exclusive experience for guests of The Retreat that includes The Retreat® Sundeck and The Retreat® Lounge, the change is phenomenal. These new venues combined with the award-winning Luminae are sure to please. Slip into new eXhale® bedding featuring CashmereSM mattresses that will surround you in luxury—literally. The very essence of premium cruising. And after some extensive upgrades, that's more true than ever before. With new amenities not available on any other Celebrity ship, prepare to have your expectations exceeded as soon as you step on board. Delight in your choice of ten exceptional dining venues. Enjoy craft beer and comfort food in the new Craft Social and sip refreshing frozen cocktails on the pool deck at Slush. A unique experience at sea, feel grass beneath your feet at the relaxing Lawn Club. Every imaginable comfort complimented by Celebrity's unrivaled guest services promises an unsurpassed cruise experience no matter your destination.
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2009Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2009Country of Registry
MaltaTonnage (GRT)
122000PAX (basis 2)
2,850Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
2850Passenger Decks
14Number of Crew
Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
66Balcony
0Oceanview
70Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
1150Interior
140Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Penthouse Suite
Royal Suite
Celebrity Suite
AquaClass Sky Suite
Sunset Sky Suite
Sky Suite
Suite Guarantee
Horizon Suite
Size approx.: 1,680 sq. ft. Sleeps 4.
Suite offers 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms.
Unwind in modern spaces that will make you feel on top of the world. Relax in ultimate luxury on your private veranda. Lounge in the king-size Cashmere™ Mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your butler, expansive lounge areas and much more.
Stateroom amenities: Butler, Choose from Luminae at The Retreat, the main restaurant, specialty restaurants, or in your suite, Dedicated pre-cruise Retreat Concierge, Onboard Retreat Concierge, Priority check-in, departure, and port tendering/boarding. Your dedicated team of attendants, concierges, and butlers will do everything to ensure you never have to lift a finger on vacation.
Prime Aqua Class Veranda Stateroom
Aqua Class Stateroom with Veranda
Sunset Concierge Class
Prime Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom
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Ultra Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Sunset Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Prime Veranda Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom
Concierge Class Guarantee
Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
Veranda Stateroom (Partial View)
Aqua Class Stateroom Guarantee
Prime Ocean View Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom Guarantee
Prime Inside Stateroom
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Inside Stateroom Guarantee
Deck 16 Solstice
Deck 15 Lawn
Deck 14 Lido
Deck 12 Resort
Deck 11 Penthouse
Deck 10 Sky
Deck 9 Panorama
Deck 8 Vista
Deck 8 Vista
Deck 7 Sunrise
Deck 7 Sunrise
Deck 6 Continental
Deck 5 Entertainment
Deck 4 Promenade
Deck 3 Plaza
Deck 2
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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
SUBMIT A REVIEWMARCH
Unfortunately, the ship is old and that is reflected in the colors, worn fabrics, etc. In our cabin the balcony floor had a large “gash” on the floor. Other than the ship needing a total refurbishment, and some ADA compliance, it was great. We usually do not like ships this large, but The Retreat (Royal Suite) was fabulous, as were our butler, steward, all speciality restaurant crew, The Retreat lounge crew is fantastic too…got me a wheelchair for disembarking! Would definitely go on another Celebrity cruise…,on a brand new ship (The Retreat Sundeck issue apparently has been handled, in The Retreat, in Royal Suite.
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DECEMBER
I loved the ship, i just which there was a variety of music. I feel the 80's was played everyday. I was disappointed that there was no Latin bands or music to dance to.
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DECEMBER
Totally enjoyed our time on the Equinox! Very friendly and accommodating staff.
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OCTOBER
This cruise was a back to back for a total of 14 days. We have no complaints at all about service, food, condition of the ship or anything else. Looking forward to cruising again with Celebrity.
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JUNE
We paid to have our luggage taken from the cruise ship to the airport, and when we arrived home, the airport did not have our luggage and it had to come in on another plane. Luckily the airport delivered it that same night but still a little bit scary.
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JUNE
The ship was great. The crew was fantastic. Food and entertainment was wonderful.
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MAY
Four N.Y. State Maritime College grads were celebrating our 65th college reunion. We had a personal meeting with the ship's Captain who arranged for a nice tour of the bridge.
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MAY
The was our first cruise and we absolutely loved it! Our stateroom with the veranda was our favorite spot to sit and read while listening to the water. The entertainment/music was great. There was something to do at anytime of the day. Bimini was our favorite stop. The island was beautiful!
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MAY
<div>Once we boarded the cruise ship, everything was taken care of. Our room steward was first class and kept our rooms spotless. The waitstaff at dinner was incredible and the food was 5 star. We booked specialty dining one night which was world class. The entertainment on the ship was great and the ships choice of ports was fantastic. The bar staff were genuinely friendly and attentive. The excursions were efficient and moved like clockwork. At no point did we feel like cattle as we have with other cruise line excursions. Disembarkation was flawless. </div>
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APRIL
Love this ship, it is our second Cruise on this line and we will be coming back.
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MARCH
Great fun!
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FEBRUARY
Clean ship, friendly staff
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JANUARY
This was the absolute best Christmas and New Year’s experience ever! What an amazingly fun and relaxing experience!!! I would love to do a cruise like this every year! The only (very few) cons are: lack of outlets in convenient locations in the staterooms and throughout the ship. The restrooms throughout should have a spot to put down our cell phones while we take care of business. We are encouraged to use the Celebrity app which means we carry our phone, which means we need a spot to put it. Also, the wifi connection is horrible. They really need to step up their internet service onboard. Lastly, the cruise lines really need to get the various popular sports packages and channels. I realize it’s a cruise but people still want to see their favorite teams playing. Being held captive by minimal channel availability in this age of technology is crazy!
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NOVEMBER
If you are looking for a relaxing cruise vacation that offers what I call an “old school “ cruising experience, then look no further. Celebrity truly delivers a wonderful experience with yjust enough activity to keep you engaged but without distraction. Mostly an all adult environment with plenty of public spaces that offer room to simply enjoy life at sea. The staff and crew go above and beyond to help make the cruise memorable. The Martini Bar and Sky lounge are two favorite locations to enjoy the evening hours and meet up with new friends met along the way.
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NOVEMBER
If you are looking for a relaxing cruise vacation that offers what I call an “old school “ cruising experience, then look no further. Celebrity truly delivers a wonderful experience with yjust enough activity to keep you engaged but without distraction. Mostly an all adult environment with plenty of public spaces that offer room to simply enjoy life at sea. The staff and crew go above and beyond to help make the cruise memorable. The Martini Bar and Sky lounge are two favorite locations to enjoy the evening hours and meet up with new friends met along the way.
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NOVEMBER
The ship was great - the staff were great. Rooms were comfortable, food options were plentiful. Shows were good - some better than others, which is normal. We were on the southern Caribbean itinerary - some of the tours offered by Celebrity were worthless - better to research on your own. In Curacao, we took a Celebrity offered tour to a garden, which was really some ones backyard and wasted our time. On Belize, we took a local water taxi to a beautiful beach and had a great time. Do your research!
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OCTOBER
Best bartenders. Arya, Putu, & Wayan made great martini’s with flair and style. Very good bartenders. Cabin housekeeper, Manuel was excellent. Efficient and friendly. Service was excellent.
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AUGUST
Yet again, the distance from the exit area of the ship when in port is much too long a distance for many, and little or no transport is provided.
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AUGUST
We signed up for Aqua class and our room had a balcony. Both items well worth the extra money! Excursions were amazing experiences.
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MAY
Had a great 9 night cruise on Celebrity Equinox. The crew and ship were phenomenal and you could feel how happy everyone was to be back to cruising - crew and passengers. Entertainment was great! The comedian was overshadowed by the great comedy of the cruise director and activities director though. COVID did break out later in the cruise but Celebrity did a great job cleaning the ship and isolating those infected. We chose to avoid shore excursions early in the cruise and instead going it on our own to minimize the risks. It worked out well for us and our friends.
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MAY
The trivia games were not well geared to the ship's clientele. Eyeballing the passengers, it looked like the average age was in the 50s or 60s. Music from any year in the 21st century is not an "oldie" to today's retirees. As for the Disney trivia game, that's nice that "Erin from Idaho " knew all about Disney; the retiree passengers, not so much. Parents of young children can take their youngsters on RCCL cruises for all that.
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FEBRUARY
All in all it was a wonderful cruse from beginning to end.
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AUGUST
We had a great cruise. The staff, food, and entertainment were excellent. They went out of their way with cleanliness due to the COVID concerns. This was our 11th cruise with Celebrity. We highly recommend them.
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MARCH
Great
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FEBRUARY
On the whole, a beautiful ship, the staff was excellent, every single person so friendly, we loved bambang and his helpers (Bambang was so attentive, caring, friendly, he made us laugh every night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our room steward, cute, nice, very energetic
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FEBRUARY
This was my first Carribean cruise on any ship and I was very impressed. I mentioned most of the reasons above. I did not have any negative experiences. The crew and stewards were so very polite and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the food was amazing! Thank you.
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FEBRUARY
Could have skipped Dominican Republic. Not nearly as nice as the other 3 stops
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DECEMBER
Friendly professional staff.
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NOVEMBER
The food was excellent! The staff was very helpful and attentive.
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NOVEMBER
Dinning room was nice. Specialty dinning was good. The buffet needs some work. Wasn't open before or after some excursions. Not enough bar tenders at the buffet or the martini bar.
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OCTOBER
This was my first cruise and now I'm hooked. Celebrity is a great cruise line. We heard from seasoned cruisers that Celebrity is the best of all the line out there so we would definitely cruise with them again.
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OCTOBER
I have travelled in Aqua class 4 times and then moved up to Sky suites for the last 3 trips. The difference in price is well worth all the special services you receive and i like the fact that you pay one price and all is included. No shocking $1000++ account to settle at the end. I particularly enjoy a privater restaurant and bar which is much more intimate and quiet. Also a butler and concierge who will make life easier with booking and arranging activities.
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JULY
With this being the first cruise experience for most of our family, the added amenities offered as concierge class were excellent. We loved having the balcony rooms with attached balconies so we had more common space to share. The service of our concierge was fantastic and all service in the dining room, specialty restaurants, buffet and bars felt personalized and always exceptional. We enjoyed activities on sea days, as well as time in the casino, shops, and spa. We took in a show or two most evenings and enjoyed ourselves throughout the cruise. Some of the family may consider cruising again when prior to this first experience they may have hesitated at giving it a try. We had a fabulous family trip!
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MAY
<div>I especially liked the excursion to the Blue Lagoon in Nassau. It included a Little bit more everything.. It was beautiful.</div>
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APRIL
The Equinox is a very nice ship. Lots of public spaces and also quiet places to get away from the noise. We like Celebrity’s food. They also have a free sanctuary for adults with a covered pool and spas. Nice place to watch the ocean and relax.
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MARCH
<div>Cruise was headed by Captain Kate, first American female captain of a megaship. She was amazing, seemed to be everywhere, never had a Captain before who was at gangplank on departure wishing every guest a safe journey home. She deserves every accolade that Celebrity can bestow on her.</div>
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FEBRUARY
Excellent staff, food. Cleanliness, stateroom, size of ship. Liked captain.
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<div>Excellent cruise. Everything about Celebrity comes down to service and attention to detail.</div>
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JANUARY
HAD A GREAT TIME
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JANUARY
We enjoyed our January cruise very much. Lots to do. Excellent food. Friendly and helpful crew. Nice choices for entertainment....something for everyone. Nice ports of call if you chose to go off the ship.
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JANUARY
<div>Would most definitely cruise again on this ship or one of its sister ships. Perfect size for us</div>
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OCTOBER
Enjoyed the cruise even though it rained on all the islands. I got sick from the rain in Aruba so I wasn’t feeling well to go explore the other islands.
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AUGUST
My wife and I took our first cruise last week. We found the experience to be very pleasant. This was a one week trip. We dropped off our luggage one time and did not touch it until it was time to leave the ship. We had a lot of freedom to do the things we wanted to do or just enjoy the ship. We enjoyed the fitness center and my wife took two Zumba classes. Guest Relations was always available to help us with our questions. They never tired of our asking. We took our own luggage off the ship. It was a very easy departure. My wife loved the trip. She will be back for another cruise.
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JULY
<div>My wife and I were first time "Celebrity Cruisers" we ARE HOOKED! Wonderful Guest service tailored to our smallest of requests, never a "No" and always a Great plus 1 attitude. The ship is beautiful and a great size, not too crowded but a good mix of guests and demographic.</div>
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JUNE
<div>overall we had a wonderful time. Our wait staff was excellent as was our room steward. Lots of places to go on the ship that were not over crowded. Good choice of food both in dining room and cafe. While the performers were very talented, I was not crazy about the themes of the shows and I did not care for the sometime rude jokes from the comedians. I prefer good clean comedy. The Golden Eagle excursion on St. Marteen was fabulous. Snorkeling on St. Thomas and St. Marteen was not very good however, not sure if that is due to the recent hurricanes they sustained.</div>
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MAY
Staff was excellent is all areas. Ship was clean and easy to get around in. Food in Oceanview Buffett and Main dining room was excellent. Loved the ports we visited.
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MARCH
This was our second cruise in two years. We would do another cruise on Celebrity. Mathew and Carmelita were the best in the dining room. They were most attentive to our group of 18. Ivonne had excellent recommendations for our wines each night.
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FEBRUARY
Had a great time on a 3-day trip to Nassau, Bahamas in January 2018. Highlights: show every night, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, loved the interior atrium. Gluten-free menu available in all dining areas/restaurants.
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JANUARY
WILL NEVER USE SELECT DINING.
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DECEMBER
WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!
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OCTOBER
Ship and its staff were unbelievable Itinerary was fantastic Hot Glass Blowing was incredible Only negative is I found Martinique more or less interested in having ship dock, shops were closed by noon if they opened at all on a Saturday. I thought they would be craving to have business.
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JUNE
I wish we had known that Formal Night had changed. We would have packed less. As in much of life, Celebrity seeks the lowest denominator by not enforcing dress code after 5:00pm. The ambience of cruising has been diminished by the relaxed attitude. The entertainment in the public areas is way too loud. I miss the piano, cocktail music in Michael's Club. The Murano was a exquisite as ever, despite the fact that there were women in shorts and men wearing hats at the table...food and service...wonderful The Tuscan Grill needs help...Veal Marsala...nothing be a breaded cutlet (yuck) Caesar salad....fried Calamari...very good Over all food in main dining room (dinner) very mediocre...service fantastic
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MAY
The suite with butler service was amazing. 2 separate rooms with TV's; L shaped sofa and double balcony; etc. was like having a nice condo on the water!!! What a life!! All staff were exceptional, but special cudos to Rosebud and staff in the main dining room (Luninae)!!
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MARCH
We have cruised many times (32) and have always enjoyed Celebrity and the wonderful ships in her fleet. Equinox was everything we expected it would be as we have sailed her sister Solstice class ships several times also. The ship is in excellent condition, well maintained, the crew and most staff very accommodating. The attention to ship detail is noticed. We have visited the ports of call before and knew what we wanted to do in each port. Having 4 days at sea allowed for relaxing at the pool and enjoying the many different on board activities.
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MARCH
We loved the cruise. John and Justin work wonderfully together. We thought the themes of the major productions were not well explained and not geared for older, mature audiences. The singers and dancers were wonderful though.
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MARCH
Great vacation
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FEBRUARY
If you're not into trivia or gambling, not much to do! Not a fan of overnights! Would prefer another port. Just another budget cut!
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JANUARY
Nice size ship, older crowd,good lectures on sea days
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JANUARY
<div> It was so much fun and I met so many wonderful people from all over the world. If I take another cruise, It was wonderful.</div>
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JANUARY
This was our second time on this ship. Really a great cruise. Highlight was watching a ship go through the Gatun Locks at the Panama Canal. Also visited Costa Rica, Colombia, grand cayman and Cozumel.
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OCTOBER
See Cons area
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AUGUST
Nice ship, great itinerary, lacked attention to detail.
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JULY
Great cruise, even with itinerary change to eliminate Istanbul. It was unfortunate but necessary. Suite class service and dining is amazing. The suite concierge was incredibly helpful.
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JULY
when booking spa packages, we were pushed to purchase a more expensive option. approached in the corridor and at bars to upgrade our drink package from classic to premium. inconsistency from staff regarding what was in what package. no "list" to differentiate drinks. photographers were aggressive to get you to have your picture taken. They did not ask if they could take your picture at dinner, but TOLD you they were and how to sit.
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APRIL
Didn't see any of the shows or participate in any of the onboard activities other than Captain's Club cocktail party (very nice), so I didn't want to comment on those areas, but this form required it.
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APRIL
Christina was a joy to work with. This was our first time cruising and I don't know if it could have gone any smoother even in spite of last minute changes in plans. Would highly recommend her if you are planning a trip by land or sea.
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APRIL
This is my 40th cruise and 11th with Celebrity. I have sailed on all the Solstice class and there is a consistency of product and service with minor differences. Good mix of passengers from the USA, Canada and Europe. The only negative on all Celebrity ships: no laundry rooms provided for passenger use. To me this is a real negative on cruises more than 7 days. We did received as a perk two free bags of laundry, however, since we are "Elite" members. Chose 5 nights of specialty restaurants during a 10 day cruise. Food is really great, although I do think the menus in Murano and Tuscan Grill need to be updated. Nice crew. The level of service is comparable to a Princess cruise or visa versa. I have taken and continue to sail the Princess product too.
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MARCH
Everything was great except the entertainment.
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MARCH
Service was excellent! Skipping the port of Dominica was a huge disappointment! The printed material (Daily Newsletter) for St. Marteen even advised to "Not Wear Jewelry" when leaving the ship. Why would anyone feel safe being off after dark? That night, we did have the Deck Party, with huge throngs of passengers (all on the ship). There was also a strike, and even going to the French side of the island was questionable. Main Dining Room had some better dinner menu options than were being offered in Blu. Upon request (with a little reluctance), we were able to get a few of the options from Main Dining (which were excellent)!
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FEBRUARY
Thanks for your help with planning this wonderful vacation and for the thoughtful gift from Cruises International awaiting us on board.
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FEBRUARY
This was a wonderful 10 day cruise. Service was outstanding. Ship was immaculate. Food was great.
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JANUARY
Celebrity remains our favorite cruise line. The bottom line is that we booked another cruise while on board. The entertainment (for a cruise ship) was outstanding with one exception. The cruise director (Alejandro) was entertainment in and of himself. The captain made his presence and care for his passengers known. We were disappointed that the fish selection, on one night's menu, was pollack. That's the stuff of which frozen fish sticks are made.
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JANUARY
Very nice trip overall. Enjoyed attention to detail in food and service.
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JANUARY
This is our third cruise, first with Celebrity - previously sailed with Princess and Carnival. On the plus side...We loved the layout of the ship, in particular how the public areas (pool, central atrium, etc.) drew people together. Our cruise director was hilarious, tasteful, and seemingly everywhere. The staff were all very professional. The entertainment was very good, especially the guest performers. I personally loved that the Celebrity Equinox has live bands everywhere (including backing up their guest performers), and doesn't resort to using DJs in their club areas. The music director was awesome. We had a veranda stateroom and we loved it. The bathroom layout is exceptional for a such a small space, and we had enough room to store all our clothes and stow our empty suitcases under the bed. The ports were good, and the disembarking/embarking process went very smoothly. The ship's staff seemed very organized throughout the whole experience. On the minus side...We had an initial boarding nightmare (took 2.5 hours) in Port Everglades, but we give Celebrity a little pass on that because the ship was forced to dock in a small loading area, and the dock simply could not handle the volume. Celebrity apologized, but it was a very unpleasant way to begin the trip. The food was the most disappointing part of the trip. We made the mistake of choosing anytime dining and making a 6:30 reservation for the whole trip. That meant we were constantly moved around for the first half of the trip, and the service was not great. One night, we waited over an hour for our main course to come after we had already eaten our appetizers. We sat down at 6:30 and rushed out at 8:45 to get to the show. To the ship's credit, the restaurant manager we spoke with tried his best to follow up with us and provide a better environment. We eventually settled in one section for the last four nights, and the service was better. But the food quality was inconsistent, several pastas overcooked, and several main dishes were bland. We liked the food and the service better on both our other cruises.
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DECEMBER
Overall would recommend a cruise on this ship.
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DECEMBER
<div>This wonderful 11-day adventure was incredible. Panama Canal trip on a ferry with buffet, rain forest tour, etc. Best cruise ever of our 15-plus cruises. My travel agent did a spectacular job for us getting us the perfect cabin near elevators, away from noise, great view, etc.</div>
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DECEMBER
The food was a little off compared to other cruises we've taken, but since we are not "foodies," it was not a big deal for us. The quality of entertainment was top notch compared to our previous cruises. The staff on other Celebrity ships have always been good, but they exceeded our expectations on this one.
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OCTOBER
Unfortunately Most excursions involved a lot of time sitting on a bus. We understand that the ports are of necessity where deeper waters are and we didn't experience on the river cruises we've taken and really prefer by comparison.
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JULY
The day time and night time excursions schedule should be better coordinated. Due to heavy traffic within Istanbul, we almost missed the pick up time for night time excursion.
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JUNE
I felt that the vessel had exceptional facilities, provided many benefits and activities, and was well organized. In fact if I were taking the same cruise again I would probably spend more time on the ship and less time on excursions. The staff was particularly friendly and helpful. I feel very positive about using Celebrity Cruises again if I decide to go on a similar trip in the future.
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MAY
In 20 years of cruising, this was a best overall experience. The Equinox was outstanding, and I would higly recommend it to family, friends and acquaintances.
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MAY
Entertainment, food and off shore excursions were great
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APRIL
We had a great time and the suite services were above and beyond, except for the coupons. Highly recommend the suite life on this ship.
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APRIL
Costa Rica Excursion was great - driver as well as guide. Cozumel is beautiful. Shows medium to good.
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APRIL
We have asked Celebrity for a refund of the $90 we paid for our meal at the Tuscan Grille as it was mediocre at best. We feel the extra charges for the specialty restaurants in general are getting to be a bit much. Also there was a big percentage of foreigners on this cruise and the meals in the main dining room seemed to be geared more for them.
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APRIL
Celebrity Cruises need to focus on their attention to detail, especially when dealing with the Lifeboat drill. My rating for that activity = C-. Visiting Puerto Limon, Costa Rica on a Sunday morning is not a very good idea. The whole town is asleep. The leaders in Cozumel need to focus on cleaning up the sea weed off the beaches, as they were no where close to what the brochures indicated. Cartagena, Colombia as usual did not disappoint. Celebrity could have spent 2 days in Cartagena and skipped Puerto Limon entirely. A visit to Panama City was worth it.
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FEBRUARY
Overall a great experience .suggestions would be to do a 50/60 cruise
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JANUARY
Good staff and excellent attention given, very accommodating. A good cruise for the under 50 crowd.
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DECEMBER
See above. In addition, the Oceanview Cafe' was always closing food stations before the allotted time for each meal was over.Many everyday items, such as cottage cheese, cream cheese, tomato juice etc. were unavailable or kept out of sight. Beverages were not brought to our table by the wait staff. Very often, they ran out of coffee. Health procedures failed due to the preponderance of illness on the ship.
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DECEMBER
All in all cruise was great tours great and ship was well organized
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NOVEMBER
<div>This ship and cruise absolutely surpassed my expectations. Our travel agent is wonderful. Made everything easy with there preparation for this. Cruise</div>
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NOVEMBER
HAD A VERY NICE TIME. WOULD DO THIS OR A SIMILAR CRUISE ON THIS SHIP OR ANOTHER SOLISTICE CLASS IN THE FUTURE.
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OCTOBER
Excellent!
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JULY
We, wife, myself, and two grandsons, took the Greek and Italy cruise on the Celebrity Equinox in June, 2014. Our trip began with a 3 day pre-cruise stay in Istanbul, our embarkation port. The pre-cruise included three nights at the Senatus Hotel plus a one-day tour of the city. There was plenty of extra time to learn about and enjoy the mystique of Istanbul. The Senatus was located within walking distance of many attractons including the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque. We recommend looking no further than the restaurant at the Senatus as it was the best we found. The cruise stops included Mykonos, Athens, Malta, Sicily, and Sorrento each of which had its own individual highlights. The excursions we took gave us a good taste of each of the stops on the cruise. Celebrity offers great service, wonderful dining, terrific entertainment, and the cabin accommodations were superb as well as more spcacious than we experienced on previous cruises. This was a special trip for us and Celebrity certainly enhanced our travel experience.
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JUNE
<div>We had a fabulous time! </div>
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<div>Generally a good cruise</div>
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<div>Our Celebrity Cruise of the Mediterranean aboard the Equinox was first class, from start to finish! It was a clean, luxurious ship with plenty of friendly crew members whose only wish was to grant yours. There were always things to do aboard, a variety of music from classical, big band, acoustic guitar, light jazz, to oldies and top hits. The theater presentations were first rate, often with a Cirque de Soleil flavor. We did excursions every day, with the exception of the Gk. isle of Mykonos, where we enjoyed the shops and ambiance of the town. We always were able to find a place to sit on deck, and there was even an indoor pool for adults only which played spa music and was most restful. The spa was a Canyon Ranch one, but I never had time to indulge! I spend several hours watching the glassblowing group from Corning Glass Works. It was utterly fascinating, esp. the night presentation, done without explanation to the sound of New Age music. (I have a love for Murano glass.) The food was very good, our waiters superlative, and our four other dinner companions very enjoyable. The stateroom was good sized, well appointed with a king size bed, and I esp. liked the veranda. It was amazing how efficiently the crew coordinated the embarkation and debarkation at the various ports. The entire ship was appointed throughout, even in the hallways, by wonderful works of modern art.</div>
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We traveled on our first 10 day cruise to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Marteen. Had a wonderful time on all the excursions they offered. Friendly staff and very clean. I would recommend a 10 day trip anytime.
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APRIL
The Celebrity Equinox is a beautiful ship offering lots of amenities. We especially enjoyed the solarium area. It was very relaxing and peaceful. We also enjoyed the grass area as it too was peaceful. The evening shows were exceptional! The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
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APRIL
<div>Nice ship. Little tall so on the 7 deck you roll a lot. Photos are subcontracted to a vendor and are over priced. Photo staff would not take a group picture of 42 people on the grand stair unless every one bought a picture or we paid a $150 set up fee plus photos. We did ourselves with the help of some of the guests. Food ok. Up scale restaurants were very good. Wine prices fair.</div>
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<div>Everything about the cruise was great, beautiful ship, great ports and good entertainment. </div>
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