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I eat a fresh salad and the last cruise they also had a freshly made avocado salad one day.  

One day they had fresh steamed mussels at lunch. It pays to look around before deciding.

I will taste something unusual or interesting.

Sushi on Five does a nice salad and rainbow roll.

Take photos in each port especially of the water  bring an inexpensive under water camera. I write a small journal entry to go with the photos and make a short travel book when I return home.

I usually visit local grocery stores to look for products that are okay to bring back into your country.

Unique local hand made items.

Museums often have unique local art.

I take small bottles of shampoo and conditioner.  The products are fine for most people.

I don't usually drink wine with my meal but asked the sommelier to select the wine each night.  I told her what I was eating for my main course.  The wine always complimented my food. It was fun and I learned that I do like wine if it compliments what I am eating.

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Does the Apple store on board carry accessories?  Specifically power cords for I pad.

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I just made the same decision.  We have cruised on different ships and in different staterooms.  Here is how I made our decision between Edge and Equinox.

1. Cost for value.  The Edge is more $$$.

2. The lack of the Sky lounge on the Edge is a factor.  We enjoy sitting in the front of the ship to watch the waves and coming into ports.

3. Balcony- We like a traditional balcony but could adapt to Edge but not for more money

4. Location of Aqua class rooms and the fitness center and Persian garden.  The Aqua class rooms are not close to the fitness center and spa .the Edge.  The dining room is nice with water views on the Equinox.

We decided to go with the Equinox for these reasons.  Either would have been fine but the Equinox has better value for the money for us.  

Hope this helps.

Some years ago while having a coffee, a nice young lady asked if we would respond to her survey about the cruise.  It was during the cruise.  We did take the time to respond and give honest responses.  We had been pleased with our cruise.  When asked if their was something we would change we mentioned the quality of the food in the main dining room.  We were happy with the service and knew the food was another department.

She thanked us for taking the time to respond.

I recently selected Equinox over Edge due to price difference,the type of balcony and the location of Aqua Class.  We enjoy the Aqua class cabins being located closer to the gym and Persian gardens on the Equinox.  We also prefer an open balcony.

It really depends on what you enjoy doing on a cruise.  Best wishes with your choice.

I do bring somethings depending on where the cruise is going.  In the Caribbean, I bring water shoes, a snorkel, long gauze dress that can be used as a cover-up.  Sample beauty products,  an inexpensive waterproof  beach bag. Insulated water glass or bottle.

In cold climates, I carry a soft sweater with lounge pants,gloves.

For all cruises,

Coin purse with small bills for tips in port or on the ship. Light weight small back pack.

Hand sanitizer,tea lights,small amounts of all different over the counter medications in a pill box. Extra pair of  glasses.  Glasses cleaner.  Travel size sunscreen for in port, travel poncho, and zip lock bag.

I do not wear real jewelry but bring a some earrings and an inexpensive watch.  My shoes are one pair of sandals, gym shoes, and water shoes.

 Paperback books or kindle. Highlighter pen.

Most important item sunglasses!

Aqua class for dining room food and ambiance. 

We like the cabin location close to the gym and Persian garden.  It is not close on the Edge but is on the Equinox.

We both use the gym and I enjoy the Persian garden.

The food is served in a more timely manner and good accommodation to requests.

We are frugal but find it worth the extra cost most of the time in the Caribbean  We have cruised on many different ships in everything from inside cabin to Aqua class.  

The Celebrity after cruise port tour is a good place to look for ideas.  We have done this in Vancouver and they dropped you off at the airport.  It was a good way to see some of the sights without worrying about transportation.  

We enjoy AQ when the price is right.  Blu is less crowded and will accommodate your selections much faster than MDR.

I use the Persian garden due to arthritis.  We both use the gym and like the proximity to the cabins.  We have stayed in all types of cabins but enjoy aqua class.

Improve the quality of food and new menus fleet wide at all dining rooms.

Like Tommy D3, we have cruised on Celebrity when the food in the MDR was excellent.  We have also cruised on other ships where the food has been good but not excellent.

I like to cook with fresh and quality ingredients when at home.  On our recent cruises, the food at dinner in the MDR has been disappointing.  We eat all types of food but the quality of the meat has been very poor.

In Alaska, the buffet at night had the best fresh food.  They served sushi and custom  stir fry nightly at it was good.

We like Aqua class for the smaller dining room and the food has been better than the main dining areas.  We also use the fitness center and Persian garden.

The specialty restaurants are a fine option but I really wish the quality of the food would improve on all cruises.  I would rather have less and a better quality.

I will swim, but I am not a sun sitter.  I will sit in an empty chair with a towel at times if no one is around and others say no one has been at the chair for over the allotted time.  I will  swim return to the chair and then go on about my day.  I am comfortable with not breaking any rules without being a chair hog.  If someone were to arrive I would just leave.

This is not perfect but it  seems to work.

I am going to share the process I used to decide what ship and what room category.  I spend quite a bit of time planning for our trips because I enjoy the process.

We have cruised many times on different ships and lines.  We enjoy Celebrity but have no complaints about other lines.  We are Elite on Celebrity and other lines.

I appreciate the current information on this site so I will share in hopes that it maybe helpful to others.

1. I decide what ship by destination and itinerary.  Some trips are for touring and others beach/snorkel trips.

2.  I do look at pricing and use the information but it is not the main factor.

3.  I like certain embarkation  ports better than others because they are easier to access.

4.  If airfare is a significant part of the trip it is factored in under price.

5.  The type of room- does not matter to us in a cold climate.  We like a balcony on warm weather cruises.

6.  I like Aqua Class but will not pay $2000.00 more.  

7.  I do not care where a cabin is located on most trips.

8.  If I decide to splurge or pay less the decision is made by how many trips can I take per year.

9.  I would rather travel more frequently but do occasionally splurge too.

10.  If children and family are going it is RCL or Disney.

I hope this is helpful. I am not booking Edge this cruise due to the Sky lounge not being there anymore and price.  I might book it when prices come down.  There is something for everyone. 

Thank You for a very nice review.  It made me laugh!  I am an olden but young at heart.  I agree completely with your report on the AM dancing report.  

Thank You for everyone's help.

Is it now the retreat?

I am wondering who is the Michael's Club for after the Equinox update.

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The entertainment has improved since we first sailed on Celebrity. Aqua class cabins and Blu! We wiil pay extra for Aqua class if on a Carribeanj cruise but not every cruise.

Let's share things we like about the cruises.

Like many choices on lunch buffet.

Like gym with windows.

Live music

When is Infinity scheduled for refurbishing?"'

Anyone know when Infinity is scheduled for refurbishing