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On 2/16/2020 at 9:43 AM, SHIP TRAVELER said:

A deal also worth noting is the Infinity trans Atlantic balcony less than $ 800 pp. for 14 nights.

I am not seeing that and I sure looked for it. !!!!  :)

I love the Equinox. 

I didn't know about the Whale tail until I read this posting.   So I haven't seen it, it just sounds fun :)

I have to say I had a great time, not just making a piece ( though they do most of the work ), 2 tumblers and a vase later, but sitting and watching others make items.

As to it not looking exactly as expected, its art; not machine made. That is part of the reason I enjoyed watching others making things too. 

It is more expensive than when I did it, but I will do it again next time I am onboard, cause now I want a whale tail mug :)

Have an awesome trip.  I love the Equinox as well.  Glass Blowing and World Class Bar for the win !

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time for this.   I have not been thrilled about trying the new class of ship.  But the more of these reviews I am seeing, I think I am going to book when I am on board next month to try it.

You two are fantastic. I am having a blast reading along with you !!   Thanks for taking the time to do this.

3 hours ago, Scuba_Tom said:

We’re currently on the Tri-rail train from MIA, headed to Ft Lauderdale Airport to meet up with our travel buddy.  Elle is teaching me the ways of using public transportation.  You know us Californians and the environment.  I can’t complain, it only cost $7.50 for two so we’re winning there

I love the Tri-rail myself. I fly into Ft Lauderdale and use it to get to Miami. And the price is right !

I won't get to use it this up coming trip. Mom doesn't walk that well, so not going to push it. 

But it is a great way to get between cities down there !

Man I am so jealous, ok, more like jonesing. I have 27 days to go. Just be aware, I will be living vicariously thru you on this voyage.

Make a toast to all of us stuck in cold when you are on your sail away !!

9 hours ago, jelayne said:

The S Class ships have the World Class Bar that has a drink menu that is unique.

I have to say, they have some awesome drinks here. I took the class they offer there, tried somethings I never thought I would like and went back every evening to have some of those drinks.  They are amazing.  I was on the Equinox.

I have to say, as a fellow tequila drinker.... I leave my tequila preferences on the dock. There isn't much to choose from for a good sipping tequila on board. 

Reading your review here and your ultimate review have me really wanting to get back onboard Equinox. She is a wonderful ship and I am glad to see you enjoyed her so much.

Thanks for bringing back good memories with your reviews !

It turned out to be a highlight when I was on Equinox. I spent hours watching people make things; and I made 3 pieces myself. It was a lot of fun. Folks were really friendly and gregarious while up there.

I thought it was a nice touch and a nice gesture. I met some interesting people for a little chatting, got to speak to the officers. Yes you meet them in other spots, but this is a much smaller venue with fewer people for them to have to focus attention on.

Is it a big deal?  No

Is it a waste of time?  Depends on your perspective, but hermit that I am, I still thought it was nice and spoke to several other folks I met there throughout the cruise.

Its a nice gesture on the Cruise line's part as well. The officers are busy, but were very accessible and seemed to enjoy answering questions.

Like so many things, it will be what you make of it.  Not for everyone, enjoyable to others.

no. At least they didn't on this cruise.  I was told that was how it was done with Corning, but since most of the time is spent with cruisers making items, they don't have a bunch of items to sell.

I was on the Dec 1 sailing.

Currently, there is a 'show' on the first day.

After that, you can sign up for times to actually participate in making something.

The cost is dependent on what item you make online sign up  ($57?)is the lowest cost item, a flower or a paper weight.

You get to choose up to 3 colors for your item and from there you help make it. 

I can't say authoritatively of course, but, I am pretty certain you just have to be there with your child to help supervise. The cost is to make the item only.

I had a ball with it and watched a lot of people making some really nice items.  I made 3, a couple made 7 pieces as Christmas gifts while on that sailing.

Same.  I have had to call to get my dbl points for my Dec cruise.  BUT,  customer support was awesome.

Just be aware, the app isn't always accurate.  The times may be off or the locations.  There were several such cases on Equinox on the Dec 1 sailing.  But it was still quite useful.

I posted the ones from my cruise over on the Equinox Dec 1 review on these boards, so there are 7 there if you want to peek for the Equinox sailing.  Here

Someone had asked for the TODAY sheets.     Tried to make them smaller but didn't have any luck

Day 1.pdf

Day 2.pdf

day 3.pdf

Day 4.pdf

Day 5.pdf

Day 6.pdf

Day 7.pdf

Spotlighta.pdf

1 hour ago, joyce&bob said:

Leaving 12/15 on the Equinox - Thanks for your review.

 

Any tips on what type of Trivia questions? We are a group of 4 in our 70's - love the trivia.... 

Rachels are fun,  a good mix of hard and doable

There is a gentleman that has some really really hard trivia.  Interesting in how he does it, like for music, he plays a song, you give artist and title, then next is a question about the song.

on general trivia, its all over the place.....

hey, what is defenestration 🙂

I never got in the pool.  I know there were people in them, but I also know during the Passenger vs Officer volleyball game, one of the officers fussed about cold water.

For concierge lunch on departure day I enjoyed my meal. I don't remember everything on the menu. But I had pumpkin bisque soup ( I think that is what it was,   it was a nice pureed squash ). I had a chicken with a light sauce, greens and fries, and apple pie a la mode.  There was also a salmon selection and I believe a pasta selection.  I also know there was a chocolate cake on there for desert.  

There were 3 apps, 3 entrees and 3 deserts.

Sorry about my memory on that meal. But I did enjoy it and the other folks seemed to enjoy as well.  They brought you in and filled the tables up and staff then came to get your order.  I was at a table for 10 and there were 9 seated.

48 minutes ago, m8zenblue said:

Did you happen to save your Celebrity Today newsletters ?

I did save them.  I was planning on scanning them to PDF and uploading today.... but the wonderful (ack) snow here had me working remote from the office.  I hope to get them scanned tomorrow.

I will admit I was glad when the Christmas music stopped....

12 hours ago, mmmongo said:

Glad you had a great trip.  But I am sure you are glad you made it back for this snow!

Chuckle...... uh.   I was thinking I picked to wrong week to be away 🙂

I just got off the Equinox yesterday. I had a blast, let me tell you.

I made 3 items, and I did book the first online.  You need to run up and see these folks and pick a time. For the suites folks, nice that their concierge will do that for them.

They help you a great deal. but you get to do a lot as well. Its well worth it.  Some of my table mates at dinner went and signed up and raved about how much fun they had.

Another couple made 6 more after their first as Christmas gifts to friends and family.

It is well worth it.  Experiential with an item to remember it by.

Note, your piece has to cool, in controlled conditions, over night, so you make it one day and pick it up the next.