shayausten Posted December 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) I have having trouble deciding between the two. The itinerary for the SUMMIT leaves out of San Juan and goes to St.Croix,St.Kitts,RoseauDominica,Grenada,St.Thomas. The Equinox leaves out of Ft.Lauderdale and goes to St.Thomas,St.Kitts,Barbados,RoseauDominica,St.Maarten. I can get a balcony on the Summit or an ocean view cabin on the Equinox. With airfare it comes out about the same. I know a 10nt seems better but I have not had an ocean view cabin before not have I been on a cruise longer than 7 nights. I have sailed on both the Eclipse and Solstice but not the Summit class ships. Any opinions?????? Oh, this is for next month. I am really last minute. Edited December 14, 2013 by shayausten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted December 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 14, 2013 For me, it would be a no brainer; Equinox for 10 days, the main reason being 10 vs. 7 days. While we love Summit, & will be on her again next month, Equinox is, IMO, the nicer ship. To me, the best would be if Equinox did the 10/11 nighters out of San Juan like millennium did a few years ago. Which ever you decide, have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted December 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Actually for us it would be the Summit. We much prefer a balcony to an ocean view. After sailing with a balcony once in the past, we have never gone back again. WE always book at least a balcony or Suite. Just or opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted December 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2013 10 nights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted December 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) I've never been a fan of the 7-night San Juan cruises. Too many ports in a very short period of time. My good friend was mugged in St. Croix on a land-based trip, in a supposed tourist area, too. Grenada was just okay. Not really a high point of the islands I've visited. 10 days is nice since flying to FLL is a lot easier than flying all the way to SJU More relaxing altogether! at least 4 sea days, which means a lot when you're trying to relax. We loved the Equinox. We also loved the Infinity, sister ship to the Summit. The islands are very nice on the 10-day itinerary, too, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados. Edited December 15, 2013 by 4cats4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkid Posted December 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Consider doing back-to-back on Summit for 14 nights. We did a Summit B2B in 2011. Most of the stops are different. It was great two weeks. Sent from my AT100 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwell Posted December 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have having trouble deciding between the two. The itinerary for the SUMMIT leaves out of San Juan and goes to St.Croix,St.Kitts,RoseauDominica,Grenada,St.Thomas.The Equinox leaves out of Ft.Lauderdale and goes to St.Thomas,St.Kitts,Barbados,RoseauDominica,St.Maarten. I can get a balcony on the Summit or an ocean view cabin on the Equinox. With airfare it comes out about the same. I know a 10nt seems better but I have not had an ocean view cabin before not have I been on a cruise longer than 7 nights. I have sailed on both the Eclipse and Solstice but not the Summit class ships. Any opinions?????? Oh, this is for next month. I am really last minute. Given your choices, I would go with the 10 days over the 7 days. However, leaving from FLL will probably cost you 2 days (1 each way) of cool weather that you might not enjoy. That is why we like to leave from San Juan. Next month we are on 2 B2B from San Juan on Summit. We find that we do not use the balcony that much on a port intensive cruise so maybe you can swing a B2B for 14 days from San Juan at about the same price. We love the longer cruises but as retirees don't have to worry about time off from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted December 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 15, 2013 10 day Equinox. If you want to sit outside you can go to the Sunset bar& they will bring your drink to you:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayausten Posted December 15, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks for all the advice. I would love to do a 14 day but we have kids at home to get back to. We are both 47 but still have an 11 and 17 year old at home. I wish we were retired :) It is so hard to pick one but I know I need to soon as the last minute deals will disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted December 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Either cruise would be great, but may I ask why you are comparing the pricing of a balcony on the Summit to an ocean view on the Equinox? If you compare pricing of an ocean view to ocean view the cost of the Summit is significantly less than the Equinox. IMHO you should first focus on the itinerary you prefer then see if you can make it happen. All that being said, get me on a ship and I'm happy. I love the S-Class ships but also have great memories of the Millennium Class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted December 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Definitely 10 day on Equinox. Love that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg33626 Posted December 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have done the 19 night and loved it, and also similar trips from San Juan. I'm sure you checked that the opposite weeks,the Summit does different and IMO better islands including ST Lucia and St Maarten. If you compare same room categories, you could likely add a night or 2 in Old San Juan and spend the same amount of money. That way you'd still have a longer vacation. That said, I remember being on an 11 day Norwegian cruise and on day four being amazed knowing that would be like starting a normal 7 day cruise right then. These are first world tough decisions to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akowilm Posted December 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Go with the 10 night in an ocean view. There are enough ports and there is so much to do on the s class ships that you won't miss the balcony! And, 10 nights of great dinners???? No brainer!! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayausten Posted December 15, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Either cruise would be great, but may I ask why you are comparing the pricing of a balcony on the Summit to an ocean view on the Equinox? If you compare pricing of an ocean view to ocean view the cost of the Summit is significantly less than the Equinox. IMHO you should first focus on the itinerary you prefer then see if you can make it happen. All that being said, get me on a ship and I'm happy. I love the S-Class ships but also have great memories of the Millennium Class ships. I really want a balcony but cannot justify spending an extra 1500 on the Equinox to have one. That is why I am comparing the ocean view on Equinox to the balcony on the Summit.I guess I could look at the ocean view on Summit. We have not been to any of the islands listed on either cruise so it would all be new to us. I want to go snorkeling really bad so need money for lots of excursions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted December 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2013 10 nights hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerandme Posted December 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I would pick the 10 nights. I like longer cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groinky Posted December 15, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Not even a close call to me. Equinox hands down! It costs the same to fly for 7 nights or 10 nights. Enjoy your extra vacation. I love Soltice class ships better as well. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted December 15, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Once you do 14 nights, you don't want to go back! The Equinox is wonderful; we did a 10 day Med cruise on it, and loved every minute of it! My DH felt the same way about more than 7 days, but he has become a believer...do the 10 days!:) However, whatever you choose...have a wonderful time! The temps in florida have been great so far this fall/winter; even downright HOT in some places. Edited December 15, 2013 by Lastdance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare voyager1964 Posted December 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Are you prone to the sea sickness? You might have problems for the FLL trip. Alternatively, San Juan and PR can be a good 3-night add on to your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratixman Posted December 16, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2013 The Summit 7 night out of San Juan is a really nice trip, especially if you haven't been to San Juan. We have dome that trip a couple of times. The ship is bit older but still a class act. You mention that you haven't been to any of the ports on the two itineraries. That being the case the 7 day will much more port intensive, which perhaps may reduce the perceived practical value of the balcony if you spend those days roaming around on shore. The 10 night Equinox option is very nice itinerary as well plus the ship is newer with a few amenities not found on the Summit, e.g. Molecular Bar. We have done that itinerary, albeit with a balcony. With the same number of ports the trip won't be as harried. Comparing the two I would give the edge to the Equinox (even without balcony) due the extra days, plus a slightly better itinerary -although again I must say we really do enjoy San Juan. If you opt for the Summit then I would absolutely concur with others who suggested that you think about booking a couple of days pre or post cruise there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayausten Posted December 16, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well I did it. I booked the Equinox. I sure hope I like an ocean view. I will miss the balcony but would miss the 1500 dollar difference even more :). Thanks for all the help. Now to meet someone on our cruise on the boards and plan shore excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynandBill Posted December 16, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2013 For us it's 10 nights ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynandBill Posted December 16, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well I did it. I booked the Equinox. I sure hope I like an ocean view. I will miss the balcony but would miss the 1500 dollar difference even more :). Thanks for all the help. Now to meet someone on our cruise on the boards and plan shore excursions. If you like catamarans Silver Moon out of Barbados is the best. They may be sold out if your going next month. It's for either 12 or 24 passengers only. It's a private excursion (not through the cruise line)but they pick you up at the pier and drive 5 minutes to their catamaran. 1st class all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2OH! Posted December 17, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 17, 2013 If you like catamarans Silver Moon out of Barbados is the best. They may be sold out if your going next month. It's for either 12 or 24 passengers only. It's a private excursion (not through the cruise line)but they pick you up at the pier and drive 5 minutes to their catamaran. 1st class all the way! agreed!! we did this 2 years ago and are on Silvermoon again while we sail EQuinox for 10 nights...again:D you will love Equinox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted December 18, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We got back from the 7-day Summit a few weeks ago. Here's our VERY detailed review of the ship and ports. http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/summit.html That said, we're doing the 11-day Equinox in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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