Justprettynpink

I was going to post pictures of the luggage/ customs lines but there weren’t any…. I didn’t stop moving… no need for global entry… did face recognition and boom done….fastest disembarkment ever!

50 minutes ago, stunned said:

Thanks for sharing all the pics and info and safe travels home.

Thank you!

An Equinox officer said yesterday’s situation would not happen today since they are better prepared…. Fingers crossed for those of you embarking today… The crew is awesome and I hope your cruise is as good as ours!!

3 minutes ago, joelzme said:

Do you know if the saunas were open?

No sorry I don’t 

Tags 4,5 and 6 just called….

we have tags 25…. Might be while…. Darn 🙂

Nassau ….. We didn’t get off …. kinda looks closed…y

32 minutes ago, Justprettynpink said:

It stinks… I could not do messenger video call… or a voice call…. Being able to post on cruisecritic is difficult.

I have just figured out wifi works a whole lot better midship public areas vs in our midship cabin.

They are kicking us off tomorrow….

Last Sea day

If you are really wanting to participate on a cruise experience at home. Eddy Jenkins does Trivia Live every Sunday @ 4 pm EST on FB.

18 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Thanks for posting your observations. Some questions for you, please:

Would you know who the key crew is? Captain, CD?
Your Ocean View cafe experience? I read about your MDR experience and was wondering.
Your guess on capacity of the ship?

Do you find the theater very crowded or any other venues to be packed?

 

Thank you.

 
The CD is Eddy Jenkins and Captain Tasos

The Oceanview Cafe was a nice experience. There is beverage service and getting the food from the crew was easy and fast.

We are sailing with 50% passengers and 50% crew

The theatre has been nicely spaced out until last night when someone decided to sit their party right next to us… most nights there was two or three seats between parties.

Hope this helps!!

9 hours ago, cruise101 said:

Thanks Prettypink for all the very informative posts. Enjoying them all.

A quick question re the internet package in the Always Included promo. Are you allowed to do international calls using apps such as WhatsApp & Skype via the included amenities?

Thanks in advance.

It stinks… I could not do messenger video call… or a voice call…. Being able to post on cruisecritic is difficult.

1 minute ago, Margarita Jane said:

@Justprettynpink Did Celebrity give you a test to get off the ship in Ft. Lauderdale? 
 

Celebrity is now requiring a Covid test to board! 

No testing has been done unless there was a reason to test….there is no mention of testing to get off the ship… yet

Capt just announce 1 vaccinated guest tested positive for Covid… they are isolated and will get off tomorrow in Nassau. They had cold symptoms and went to the medical center so they were tested.

Contract tracing was done and those with close contact tested negative…

On 7/25/2021 at 5:40 PM, kokopelli-az said:

We sail on the Equinox Aug 8.

  

In your wristlet photo, are you sitting at a bar?    Just wondering if you can actually sit at the bar on bar stools.  And also if the Martini Bar is iced if you happen to notice.

 

Enjoy!

 Yes I was sitting at a bar….. no social distancing there….

17 minutes ago, klflote said:

How was the testing for SMX handled? Do you know if it was required even for people who stayed on ship?

No testing was done

1 minute ago, 39august said:

Do you know, or can you find out, if the Aqua Spa cafe was open for embarkation day lunch, please? It was not on our last Equinox cruise. Very disappointing. 

It was not … the only options for us were the Oceanview Cafe and Mast Grill

Around the ship…

Are we sailing on auto?? ( I am kidding)

On 7/27/2021 at 9:51 AM, blueboro said:

Are they requiring reservations in the gym or just for certain equipment.  Thanks.

I went up to ask and was told no reservations needed. If you see something not being used … use it…

14 hours ago, mgmigs said:

For the ft lauderdale pier COVID test (for kids under 16) is it the one that goes all the way up to your brain or the one that stays in the lower part of nose? Also are there any kids in camp at sea?

 I do not know about the testing. There are kids onboard

I won the $200 OBC Future Cruise Raffle!!

If you booked a future cruise by Day 3 at 6… you were entered. I usually never win anything. I get the OBC for this cruise!!

15 hours ago, brockmom said:

“Toppers” was great !

”Life” was also very lively and great music.

hope you enjoy that one too !

brockmom

 Life was great too!!