Lindsay564 Posted March 7, 2018 #26 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks so much for writing such a nice review! I'm also going on the 3/17 sailing of the Equinox, and with my mom! It's our third cruise together but our first with Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centexcruiseaddict Posted March 7, 2018 #27 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks for a great review. We're on the same ship, same itinerary , same deck and same side, so this was a great preview of what we'll experience in 4 weeks. This is the first Celebrity cruise for us, so looking forward the wonderful service and ambiance the line is known for. Again thanks for such great detail in sharing your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helencruising Posted March 7, 2018 #28 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thank you for the wonderful review and great pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themutis Posted March 7, 2018 #29 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thank you so much for posting this! I love a photo review! Sounds like you had an amazing trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted March 7, 2018 #30 Share Posted March 7, 2018 wow great review! thanks for taking the time to post. We are on the Equinox in a few months and this gave us a good taste of things to come. We were just off the Eclipse, so it looks very similar. I'm so glad you had a great time and your Mom enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 7, 2018 #31 Share Posted March 7, 2018 This was an absolutely wonderful report. Loved the narrative and all of the photos. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whataboy Posted March 7, 2018 #32 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Great Review and great pictures, wish I was there with you both. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicalianne Posted March 7, 2018 #33 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Great Review and great pictures, wish I was there with you both. Brian. Great review; loved reading it! Thank you for taking the time to post your experience. Glad you had a fantastic cruise—you’re hooked now like the rest of us! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted March 7, 2018 Author #34 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Dutchclogs ~ I did have a magnetic snap on my purse, but I didn't keep my key in that part. It still could have been the problem though. A key holder did show up in the room on day 3 or 4, but I put it off to the side and forgot about it. Yes, Musicalianne, I am definitely hooked now! Thanks everyone for your nice comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bye-seaya Posted March 7, 2018 #35 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Great review and photos. Thank you! We are sailing on the EQ April 7th - the countdown has begun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc985 Posted March 7, 2018 #36 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks for the terrific review. I'm heading on equinox on Saturday. How much was the sushi making class? I'm tempted because of the free sushi that day and then the $30 off the next day. Otherwise I'd probably skip sushi on 5. I did the archery contest one morning. It was very well organized and there were a lot of people signed up. It was crew versus passengers, and I did not stick around to see who won, as I was meeting Kathy after she went to the art show. The balls were bobbing up and down on a stream of air, and you got 2 points if you hitthe one you called. 1 point if you hit a different color. I hit the yellow one for 2 points with my first shot, and then shot high for my next two. It was a fun event. There was a lecture by staff captain Matthaios on how they plan a cruise and navigate the ship. It was so interesting! A few things we learned: We were traveling in waters 60,000 feet deep; They keep a distance of 2 nautical miles between other ships; We had 12 foot waves the day before; The Equinox was as long as the Eiffle tower was tall; and they start planning each cruise 3 years in advance. We also sat thru a lecture on the archaeology of Florida that was very good. There were dance lessons, and pool games, and bands playing. There was an art auction. There were multiple casino tournaments and give aways. There were movies to watch, I think mostly geared towards the kids, of which I saw maybe 20 of during the entire week. There was a baby at the table next to us in the buffet one day and every crew and passenger that passed by stopped to talk to her. She was adorable. There was a party almost every night somewhere, a few they moved into the solarium because of rain. The solarium I went to the sushi making class at Sushi on 5. Great demonstration, and we got to sample what they made. After the demonstration they gave me a card for $30 all you can eat with no limit. Said it was only good for that day. The next day in the buffet he came up to me again with the same deal. He said he was the waiter at Sushi on 5 and was looking for customers. What I sampled was delicious, but there was free food everywhere. Maybe next time. We also did the free tour of the kitchen. It was spotless and so well organized. The only draw back was that we were at the end of our group and didn't get to hear our guide very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted March 7, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The sushi class was free. They made about 6 dishes and handed out chopsticks to everyone when they were done.. There were less then 20 people there, and most of them left without tasting anything. The class was very interesting and the two guys were very entertaining. It was only 1/2 hour or so and I would sit thru it again. It was early, like 10 or 11 am. Also for the $30 he was offering it was for an unlimited amount of food. Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted March 7, 2018 #38 Share Posted March 7, 2018 This review is terrific. I do have a question. At the main pool (and solarium) there are what looks like secluded loungers inside white tent like structures. Do those tent structures provide significant shade or are the gauze (see-through). Hard to tell from the photos. TIA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 7, 2018 #39 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Terrific review and beautiful photos! Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
like2cruise Posted March 8, 2018 #40 Share Posted March 8, 2018 The sushi class was free. They made about 6 dishes and handed out chopsticks to everyone when they were done.. There were less then 20 people there, and most of them left without tasting anything. The class was very interesting and the two guys were very entertaining. It was only 1/2 hour or so and I would sit thru it again. It was early, like 10 or 11 am. Also for the $30 he was offering it was for an unlimited amount of food. Enjoy your trip. Your review was great. Thanks for all the pictures and information. We board Saturday. My hubby loves Sushi On Five. Do you remember what day the class was? Sea day or port day? Was it listed on the Celebrity Today? Just don't want to miss this class :) Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted March 8, 2018 Author #41 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Bermuda Bound~ Is the above what you are talking about? If so, a lot of these chairs are in the shade, depending on where the sun is. The ones on the ends tend to let more sun in from the sides, like the picture below shows. The deck below this one (pool deck) has a lot of shaded chairs. We never had a problem finding a chair in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted March 8, 2018 Author #42 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Like2cruise~ The sushi class was listed in the Celebrity today left in the room. Our class was a port day, Monday, the day we in San Juan. We didn't get to San Juan until 3:30 though, and the class was early, like 10 am. This was the only time I saw it listed all week, so I am glad we didn't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeannegirl326 Posted March 8, 2018 #43 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Thanks for the great review and the pictures. We are doing the Southern Caribbean in May on the Equinox and your review is helping me get through our second snowstorm in less than a week in NJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT-Miami Posted March 8, 2018 #44 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Wow, what a great review - and kudos on your detailed reporting and excellent photos! We are on Equinox in October and your report has me ready to start packing today :ship::ship::ship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRMPEI Posted March 8, 2018 #45 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hello, When my DW, Donna, came home form work this evening and told me that she read a really great Equinox Review this morning and that I have to read it. She was right! It is a great read. I really enjoyed your point of view from a first time cruiser. I was looking at the time stamps of your posts you are either an incredibly fast poster or you already had this typed up in Word and cut and paste? Regards, Kevin Reid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted March 8, 2018 #46 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Micheleata I’m talking about these T-pee/tent looking things Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted March 9, 2018 #47 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Thank you!!! My husband and I enjoyed reading every single word of your review!!!! So happy you enjoyed your cruise! Going in May and we can't wait either:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbklcamp Posted March 9, 2018 #48 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Enjoyed reading about how much you enjoyed your trip. Great review. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted March 9, 2018 Author #49 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I was looking at the time stamps of your posts you are either an incredibly fast poster or you already had this typed up in Word and cut and paste? Obviously I am new to the board and did not realize there were restrictions when posting. On the Vegas boards when I write up a report I put it in a single post, so I did that here. When I went to submit it, it said that I was only allowed 6 pictures, and that I had 84! lol.. So I moved it, and then copy and pasted one right after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themutis Posted March 9, 2018 #50 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Thanks for taking the time to share - what a great review!!! We board Silly on Sunday - Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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