Equinox doing the ABC's ?

[Juicermcurran]

My husband and I are planning a 10 year wedding anniversary cruise. We have cruised on Royal and Carnival before but never on Celebrity. We are looking to cruise May 2018 (I know a while out but have the fun is planning)

Anyway, wondering if you think it would be a nice cruise, we've only every done eastern and would love to do more southern islands or maybe western.

Just looking for some advice. Thanks!!

This itinerary is:

Friday, May 4 Miami, FL 3:30pm

Saturday, May 5 At Sea

Sunday, May 6 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00am 4:00pm

Monday, May 7 At Sea

Tuesday, May 8 Aruba 11:00am 11:59pm

Wednesday, May 9 Curacao 8:00am 8:00pm

Thursday, May 10 Bonaire 7:00am 4:00pm

Friday, May 11 At Sea

Saturday, May 12 At Sea

Sunday, May 13 Key West, FL 8:00am 5:00pm

Monday, May 14 Miami, FL 7:00am

[Valley Girl of VA]

I did that itinerary on another line. I have cruised on. The Equinox. Look at the deck plans and book one of the staterooms on the bump out for a larger balcony. Even among those some are two times larger and others are three times larger

 

 

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[bookitdanno]

That should be a wonderful cruise!

I say that because my wife and I have the same cruise, same ship booked for May 5, 2017! :):D:)

 

We love the Solstice class ships, and Celebrity.

 

We feel this cruise is a perfect combination of sea days and port days, and are looking forward to time in all the ports, as well as actual "Cruise time" during the sea days.

 

We will come back to this thread and share our thoughts after our cruise if you like.

 

Happy cruising!

[Living4acruise2day]

I have the same cruise booked and cannot wait. (different date though).

[merlin5353]

There are actually several itineraries 2017-2019 which reach the ABCs. We're sailing on the Eclipse this week (14 nights) and February 2018 Eclipse (14 night). They both stay overnight in Aruba. There are several cruises a season which sail that far south.

Edited January 16, 2017 by merlin5353

[Juicermcurran]

Bookitdanno and living4acruise2day: I will look forward to your reviews!

I too thought it would be nice to have a few sea days as well.

I'll have to look more into rooms now. Probably just do a verandas deck 7-8.

Any room tips would be great!

 

 

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[Living4acruise2day]

Bookitdanno and living4acruise2day: I will look forward to your reviews!

I too thought it would be nice to have a few sea days as well.

I'll have to look more into rooms now. Probably just do a verandas deck 7-8.

Any room tips would be great!

 

 

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I did Veranda/deck 8. I like being in the elevator/stairs area, so this is what I chose. I will most definitely come back and write a review!!!! There are not that many reviews for the Equinox. I have read everything I could get my hands on. Lol.

[british lady]

I have just booked Aruba Trikes for Our May ABC cruise it looks fun.

[land_8234]

Book it!! You will not be disappointed! We love the Solstice class ships and Celebrity as a whole! We have that same itinerary booked for February 2018 and can't wait!! We also book a room on the "hump".

 

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[bravostar]

Definitely book it. You will not be disappointed!!

[oneputt18]

Booked this itinerary for November at a ridiculous price.

Been on Equinox for the last three Novembers. You will love her.

 

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[pmcue]

Great ship and hard to find Itinerary. Book it. If Suite is in price range, book that for extra perks that are worth the price.

 

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[kendracruises]

Got this same itinerary booked for October 5, 2018, sounds like a great one and can't go wrong with the Equinox. We choose 1A , cabin 9292 with the bigger balcony on the hump

Edited January 17, 2017 by kendracruises

[Texed]

I have just booked Aruba Trikes for Our May ABC cruise it looks fun.

 

It is. :)

[dutchclogs]

Any (other) recommendations for a ABC cruise, Ed?

 

I'm very tempted to try a similar itinerary, possibly in 2018 :)

[villauk]

It is. :)

 

Good to know, Ed. We booked the 2018 sailing after your recommendation that the hurricanes don't venture that far south in the summer :D.

 

 

 

When are you considering, Gill?

[Texed]

Any (other) recommendations for a ABC cruise, Ed?

 

I'm very tempted to try a similar itinerary, possibly in 2018 :)

 

Well, if you do water sports, the snorkeling in Bonaire is pretty hard to beat. :)

[Texed]

Good to know, Ed. We booked the 2018 sailing after your recommendation that the hurricanes don't venture that far south in the summer :D.

 

HOPEFULLY, no hurricane will appear when you are there, or I will be in the dog house for sure. :p

[kim826]

I also have the same itinerary booked but a different date!

[Juicermcurran]

Debating booking now or waiting to see if Celebrity comes out with any deals. We haven't booked a cruise in over 3 years so I'm rusty at this! Ha.

If I book and the price drops do they credit like carnival does?

 

 

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[flyingv4me]

We have this one booked for October 2017. We can't wait!!!

[hcat]

We did the ABC itin with KW on Infinity...ones of the best itins we have taken...each port was great...even ones we went to previously. And EQ is one of our fav ships....

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[Mynki]

I have just booked Aruba Trikes for Our May ABC cruise it looks fun.

 

We've booked them for next week. I agree, they look like fun! :)

[Cruise Raider]

Bookitdanno and living4acruise2day: I will look forward to your reviews!

I too thought it would be nice to have a few sea days as well.

I'll have to look more into rooms now. Probably just do a verandas deck 7-8.

Any room tips would be great!

 

 

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We love that itinerary and are booked on it for this coming November on the Equinox, which will be our 4th sailing on that most lovely ship.

I agree on getting one of those balconies on the slant of the hump ... great location and a super large balcony. You don't have to spend a fortune for that room category though, most of which are in 1A. If you book your basic 2D category, you can get cabin 6210 or in a 2C, check out room 6240. We've booked both on the S class ships and they are awesome cabins with absolutely huge balconies! They only come with 2 chairs a There is some white noise in 6240 but we like that anyway so this one was actually preferable to us. Further back in category 2C, the last 6 or so cabins in each side have larger balconies as well. But for the middle humps, I would stay on the starboard side only if on deck 6 or 7 as the smoking area is on deck 5 below the midship cabins on the port side and may waft up to your cabin.

 

Good for you for booking early. That way you can usually get the cabin of your choice and if the price goes down, you can have it refared with a quick call down to your travel agent or the cruiseline, depending how you book it.

We have a cruise booked for April 2018 on Princess and the rooms in our category have been sold out for months already. Early bird gets that worm.

 

And ... it just bears repeating that I think you will absolutely love that itinerary. Those ABC islands are just the best!!

[NEW 2 CRUISIN]

So happy to see all the positive comments about this itinerary!

We just booked this Memorial Day 9-day cruise.

 

It's our first time sailing on Celebrity (Equinox), AND our first time to the southern islands!

You can imagine the excitement ....and all the studying up and planning we have to do now!

 

:)