Luvcrusn

We used to Go Green program on our Equinox cruise in December and honestly didn't notice the difference. Our cabin was kept clean, the towels were replaced 2x daily and the nightly turn-down was the same. We got the 5 extra points and will do this again. During the whole cruise we actually wondered whether they had gotten our request for the Go Green participation and only know that they did when our points were added after the cruise.

Brilliant!

Paella was served in the OBC cafe on Equinox in December when we were aboard for lunch one day, however it was only okay. The crust that we love on a well prepared paella was noticeably absent. It was only okay, not great.

Trays have been gone for years.

In appreciation of a rip off!

Smoke and mirrors

Lipstick on a pig...still a pig!

Shaking my head in wonderment! 🤯

Generally a gratuity is paid on the food bill. When there's a delivery fee on food (like Grub Hub or Uber Eats) the gratuity is paid as a percentage of the food cost.

18% of what? Certainly shouldn't be 18% of the service fee!

We, like you, don't need a TA to hold our hand when making a reservation and have use the same agency for the past15 years. The cruise I booked with them last week for 2024 had a fare difference that was $3090 less than quoted by X (or done by us online on the X site for the identical cabin) and also got an additional $375 in OBC-R for an Aqua Class cabin. Usually the difference is about $800-$1000. This price difference is ridiculous!

I mentioned several of them in my conversation yesterday with the person from LLP's office that responded to my email.

FYI we were on Equinox 3 weeks ago and there was an excellent speaker from NASA. Funny you should mention that LOL.

We booked a X cruise for 2024 with our TA and priced it through X as well. The pricing was for an Aqua Class cabin (the same cabin booked). The TA rate was $3090 less than booking it direct with X. Both were refundable deposits, both included Classic BP, WIFI, and gratuities and $400 OBC from X. The TA additionally included 10% of the cruise fare back as OBC-R in addition to another loyalty OBC-R from the TA.

The prime verandahs that are on the slant off the hump have verandahs that are larger, however the cabins themselves are the same size.

I am so sorry for your loss. As always your positive attitude shines through. Prayers and wishes for strength for you and your family.

I sent an email to LLP yesterday as well and received a call back today. I expressed that while I understand the exponential rate increases post-Covid, the additional nickel and diming once onboard (i.e. new room service fee and second lobster charge combined with the noticeable cutbacks in OVC lunch, dinner and afternoon tea offerings) were not compatible with X's expected level of service. The person I spoke with listened and said that customer feedback was valued, recorded and considered. She didn't offer any excuses. We'll see.

But...one must get dressed to go there eliminating the advantage of multi tasking (eating and dressing) to get to an early excursion.

On Equinox in December there were no burgers in the OVC, just at Mast Grill. Yes, there was a sandwich station but it was greatly reduced from all of our previous cruises on any X ship. The pizza was like always. No grilled steaks.

We were on Equinox in December and few passengers wore masks, maybe about 5% We did wear them in elevators, theater etc. and noone commented. Only a few of the staff wore them, although some did. Our stateroom attendant didn't most days that we saw him, however I returned to the cabin one day while he was doing a cleaning during the cruise and he was masked up. There were no announcements made regarding covid cases. I did talk to one couple at the pool daily whose friend had 102 degree fever but I don't think they reported it to medical and just stayed in his cabin. His wife was out and about however as were their friends.

We had them on Equinox 12/12/2022-12/22/1022. However there was also as @albimentioned a lot of pork and less expensive cuts than previously available.

AquaClass Exclusive Restaurant: Blu Expanded room service breakfast menu available† AquaClass Features Located close to The Spa Floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors King-sized bed** Exclusive eXhale® bedding Plentiful storage space Spacious sitting area with sofa Enhanced air filtration system *Additional charges apply † $9.95 service fee and 18% gratuity may apply **Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed Yup, they tout the expanded menu and then say they are going to charge $9.95+ for the privilege! Really?!!! Considering the outrageous fares they are currently charging for Aqua they have one large nerve!!!🤬

Or they want to charge $9.95 + gratuity each time we exercise the privilege.🤬 When we have an early shore excursion is was so convenient to order room service breakfast while getting dressed.

My most cherished moments on a cruise are having an early hot coffee and buttery croissant on the balcony in the early morning followed by a light breakfast of eggs and fruit, wrapped in my robe and watching the ocean. It's one of the reasons we usually book at least concierge or Aqua for their expanded room service menu.