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We were on a BTB Equinox in December and I can't say enough good things about our room attendant....he figured out our schedule quickly and everyday was asking if everything was okay and if there was anything he could do for us....we were in a balcony, hump room on the 8th floor...

How was the pricing on Silversea vs Celebrity...if you don't mind....

It drives me nuts when people replace the tongs on top of the fruit after they used them....People need to wake up .

We always book the inclusive cruise....tips, wifi and the basic drink package....now I'm starting to wonder about this...for me, I have two beers a day...during happy hour...thats it...does this mean I am paying $42 for a budlight?....if we price the cruise out separately without the alcohol can you just deduct $85/person a day or does it go on different pricing schedule....we still like the wifi and tips and i would most likely keep my spouse on the liquor...

I recommend just be somewhat careful if you are concerned about Covid...wash your hands often, don't get into any face to face coversations with anyone and be aware of your surroundings....thats what we do....and we still got sick...but I woudn't change a thing....we did get all of the shots...today, 10 days after our cruise ended we are back to normal....ready to head to Cozumel next friday for two weeks....

Heinekin red stripe and new castle are in....it's not a great selection...my advice, get friendly with a bartender via good tips and things might look up

I forgot to mention, after getting home we both tested positive....

I'm of the opinion that there is stuff going around but it is not severe enough to get too excited about....we got off Equinox on 12/19 after 19 days aboard....during the cruise we both had some GI issues that we have never had on 45 cruises....and about 3-4 days after getting off the ship, I had the chills and cold like issues and a few days later my wife lost her taste...None of this was of serious nature but I do think some things are going on kind of kept under the rug....my opinion...

We were on Equinox in December...they have two person carts to transport you to the gates....

Using TAP Air...how far in advance would you look at booking.....thanks...we are on a TA in Nov 2024 Lisbon to Florida and we need a one way US to Lisbon

Another place I noticed....I'm up early into the fitness center everyday....before our last cruise in December they always had trainers around....this time, I was there 18 days and never saw a one and they never filled the water jugs....very vacant of any employees of any kind...Equinox....1130/1219

Don't run out of hairspray...last month on Equinox they wanted $32.50 for a can of spray....I passed..

Yes it does help...we are just getting started...the sidetrip wouild not be sponsored by Celebrity...we would be doing it on our own...maybe rent a car in Porto and go for a drive and wing it...

We booked the transatlantic 11/24 Lisbon/Florida on Celebrity Equinox....I keep seeing Douro Valley mentioned...can someone give me a overview of that sidetrip...we are planning on flying over 10 days in advance and would like to tour to coast and any other sidetrips of interest...thanks...Craig

They like the shipped cleared of passengers by 9:30 and yes you can walk off with your luggage

One minor change on Equinox...we were btb in December and paper cups in Oceanview are only available at the bar forward port side oceanview...they were available at the coffee stations but not anymore...you have to ask for a cup and lid...

Want something annoying?...two people playing pickleball in the sky lounge on Equinox...

You get a free bag of laundry....I think the whole captains club thing is not appealing to me....we've been on 45 cruises....we just got off a btb on Equinox...

Just for clarification, we may be looking at a different cruisline for this cruise.....

We are looking at a fall repositioning from maybe Rome to the US......my one question is about the weather....the last 5-6 days would be at sea and I am wondering if the daily high temps and the seas would be more on the mild or milder side going to Florida vs New York.....maybe someone that has done this could chime in on how big a difference this is....thanks.....I have been following a couple of crossings over to England and the storms they encounter are probably more than I or the Mrs would want to deal with...thanks

That porthole balcony looks like tunnel vision to me....

How do you identify how many and where they are located?

My wife does not spend any time on these boards but I had her sit down and read this post and some of the responses....she is a big fan of a balcony...we have been on around 40 cruises mostly on Celebrity....funny last December while on Equinox we booked a December 2023 cruise on Beyond...we have not been on this new style ship and were uncertain about the layout....we asked the fellow in future cruises about the balcony arrangement but in the end were just alittle unsure about it...anyway about a month after we got home I got cold feet, called Celebrity, cancelled that cruise and booked a btb on Equinox 11/30-12/19/23....no regrets...now we are thinking about a repositioning cruise in November of 2023 or 2024 and after my darling wife read this post here she indicated the new ships are out and look for an S? ship or another cruiseline for that cruise....we both really enjoy the traditional balcony and it is a big deal to us.....I guess to eaches own....

Thankyou for posting this....we are very uncertain about this arrangement....but after reading we can announce we are very happy we booked a December 2023 btb on Celebrity Equinox...thanks for posting.....