LIVE - Equinox 8/15/21 - Ultimate Caribbean - It’s finally here!

[jg51]

1 hour ago, Seany527 said:

Wow, that’s a mouthful of a question. 😣

Anyway, I was on the Equinox a few weeks ago, traveled solo and purchased D&M.   Pringles were still included but due to the pandemic, the ship was out of stock. From other reviews and photos, it seems the only ship that has Pringles is the Edge.  As far as being solo, I only got one bottle of wine, $50 casino credit and because I was the only person in the room, I was able to use the minibar at no additional charge.

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Wow!  It's absolutely fantastic, "Seany527," that you -- the perfect person to encounter our questions -- were recently aboard AND happened to choose to read this thread!

 

Thanks so much for everything that you wrote, saving "aring75" the trouble of speaking to their steward and of responding to us.  Based on your answers, the interested "solo" party (whose questions we relayed) is planning to purchase the Drinks and More package.

 

Oh, we just thought of a couple of follow-up questions (about your experience).  You said that you were "able to use the minibar at no additional charge" ...

(1)  Was the minibar replenished daily (and automatically)?

(2)  On Embarkation Day (and each time the minibar was replenished), did it contain just half the usual number of items (since you were alone) -- or did it have what aring75's photos showed (four little bottles of Tito's Vodka, two cans of Coke, etc.)?

 

Thanks again!

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Edited August 19, 2021 by jg51

[19pamela68]

13 hours ago, aring75 said:

It’s day 4. Here’s the Celebrity Today and Daily Planner for St. Croix. 
 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for these.  If it's not too much to ask can you take a picture of Monday's Daily Planner?  If you took a picture of it before I didn't see it. 

[jg51]

1 hour ago, aring75 said:

We don’t have Pringles and the stateroom attendant doesn’t know about them. 
 

Also he is probably not the person to ask about how it will work with a solo passenger. I think it would be best if your solo friend emailed Celebrity with this question. At least that way they might get something in writing before their cruise if the cruise line allows them to purchase solo. 

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Ooops!  We responded to "Seany527" without looking ahead to see if you too had responded, "aring75."  Thanks for your effort and suggestion.

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[LGW59]

1 hour ago, aring75 said:

Make that Jalapeño Ranch Ruffles and I might never leave the room. 😁

Good because then maybe I can commander your cabana!

[jg51]

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It's us again (sorry) ... but this time we have an unrelated question that (we hope) will be very easy to answer, "aring75" or "seany527."

 

We have been on four Solstice-class ships.  On each of them, on Deck 9, overlooking the "Grand Foyer," there was an open area that people called the "game room" or "card room" (possibly called "Game On," officially).  On the Equinox, does this area still exist -- and are people actively using it for playing cards and board games and for making jigsaw puzzles?

 

We ask the above for two reasons:
..... (1)  We don't know if Celebrity is discouraging these activities, due to health-related concerns, because they can bring unrelated people into rather close contact with each other ... and ...

..... (2)  We noticed that the game room, on Silhouette, has been converted -- to our great surprise -- into three or four staterooms, at least two of which are half-sized cabins for solo travelers (about a hundred square feet)!

 

Thanks, in advance, for any reply.

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[aring75]

6 hours ago, jg51 said:

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It's us again (sorry) ... but this time we have an unrelated question that (we hope) will be very easy to answer, "aring75" or "seany527."

 

We have been on four Solstice-class ships.  On each of them, on Deck 9, overlooking the "Grand Foyer," there was an open area that people called the "game room" or "card room" (possibly called "Game On," officially).  On the Equinox, does this area still exist -- and are people actively using it for playing cards and board games and for making jigsaw puzzles?

 

We ask the above for two reasons:
..... (1)  We don't know if Celebrity is discouraging these activities, due to health-related concerns, because they can bring unrelated people into rather close contact with each other ... and ...

..... (2)  We noticed that the game room, on Silhouette, has been converted -- to our great surprise -- into three or four staterooms, at least two of which are half-sized cabins for solo travelers (about a hundred square feet)!

 

Thanks, in advance, for any reply.

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Card room is still there. Deck 9. And it is definitely used to play cards, mah jong, dominoes and other games. It doesn’t seem like anyone is actively discouraging its use. And games are available on the shelf.

 

I would think if they decide not to allow this, the games, cards, etc. would be put away. 

 

Also, all tables are 4-top and looks to be about 10 or 12 tables in the room. If I can get there when it’s empty, I’ll take a photo. 

[durangokid]

On 8/15/2021 at 5:47 PM, cltnccruisers said:

We take 6 - 8 cubes for the overhead storage.  Fantastic design feature.  Never understood why it gets slammed by some reviews.

 

And I don't know why I never thought of this!  Thanks and adding those to my list and the magnet hooks.  Already had magnets to keep track of papers, and notes to each other. 

[aring75]

7 hours ago, 19pamela68 said:

Thank you so much for these.  If it's not too much to ask can you take a picture of Monday's Daily Planner?  If you took a picture of it before I didn't see it. 

 

Here you go. It was in post #176 it just looked a little different since I didn’t take a photo of the first page. Sorry about that!
 

 

[aring75]

We are in Antigua today. We have a “Land and Sea” tour. 
 

 

I will report back on the tour and any safety protocols we may be asked to follow. 

 

 

We also have dinner reservations at Murano tonight. Mmmm-mmmm-mmmm.

 

 

 

I will post today’s Celebrity Today/Planner a little later on. Mark is still sleeping (shhh) and it’s kinda dark in here. 😊

[aring75]

Card Room

 

 

 

There are two or three tables not shown in the photo. But you get a good idea. 

[aring75]

Celebrity Today - Day 5 - Antigua

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also. Spa special for today. 
 

[cltnccruisers]

2 hours ago, durangokid said:

 

And I don't know why I never thought of this!  Thanks and adding those to my list and the magnet hooks.  Already had magnets to keep track of papers, and notes to each other. 

Statesville?  You've had some nasty weather earlier this week.  Not so bad down here.

[cltnccruisers]

2 hours ago, aring75 said:

We are in Antigua today. We have a “Land and Sea” tour. 
 

 

I will report back on the tour and any safety protocols we may be asked to follow. 

 

 

We also have dinner reservations at Murano tonight. Mmmm-mmmm-mmmm.

 

 

 

I will post today’s Celebrity Today/Planner a little later on. Mark is still sleeping (shhh) and it’s kinda dark in here. 😊

Definitely looking forward to your Murano review.  We'll be there for our 45th anniversary on 9/3.

[terrydtx]

@aring75

This has been one of the best live report threads I have ever followed in CC,  I want to thank you for all the work you have put into this.

[cltnccruisers]

9 hours ago, jg51 said:

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It's us again (sorry) ... but this time we have an unrelated question that (we hope) will be very easy to answer, "aring75" or "seany527."

 

We have been on four Solstice-class ships.  On each of them, on Deck 9, overlooking the "Grand Foyer," there was an open area that people called the "game room" or "card room" (possibly called "Game On," officially).  On the Equinox, does this area still exist -- and are people actively using it for playing cards and board games and for making jigsaw puzzles?

 

We ask the above for two reasons:
..... (1)  We don't know if Celebrity is discouraging these activities, due to health-related concerns, because they can bring unrelated people into rather close contact with each other ... and ...

..... (2)  We noticed that the game room, on Silhouette, has been converted -- to our great surprise -- into three or four staterooms, at least two of which are half-sized cabins for solo travelers (about a hundred square feet)!

 

Thanks, in advance, for any reply.

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Reflection and Silhouette had The Hideaway on deck 8.  We'd often sit there after dinner and listen to the music from below.  Very relaxing.  There was also a convenient coffee/tea station.

 

Looks like it has been replaced by Team Earth.

[ymncruise]

Dan Grueter was the comedian on the 7/25 sailing too. We all thought he was hilarious. I’m guessing the performances could vary based on how well the audience comments work into the show. 

[brockmom]

I am enjoying this live report too ! I mentioned it to our November roll call to check 

it out . Also loving the positive tone. What a treat!

Thank you ! 

btw - I loved the lobster ramen at Sushi on 5……delicious ! 
cheers

Brockmom

Edited August 19, 2021 by brockmom

[ev8876]

Not sure if I missed it but would love to see the drink menu from the World Class Bar if you stop by there!  Thanks.  Enjoying your reports.

[LMHSRN]

Gee I can;t believe anyone would cx their cruise over BBQ kettle Chips.

[terrydtx]

12 minutes ago, LMHSRN said:

Gee I can;t believe anyone would cx their cruise over BBQ kettle Chips.

I guess you missed the sarcasm of my comment  because someone was making a big deal about knowing if Pringles are still available in a cabin for snacks.  LOL.🤣

[LMHSRN]

10 hours ago, terrydtx said:

If they do not have BBQ Kettle chips I am writing a 3 page letter to Celebrity and then canceling my upcoming cruise. 

 

Just now, terrydtx said:

I guess you missed the sarcasm of my comment  because someone was making a big deal about knowing if Pringles are still available in a cabin for snacks.  LOL.🤣

Nope, guess you missed mine - LOL

[cltnccruisers]

3 minutes ago, LMHSRN said:

 

Nope, guess you missed mine - LOL

Is there no sarcasm emoji?  I've never noticed one.

[NBliving]

11 hours ago, aring75 said:

Make that Jalapeño Ranch Ruffles and I might never leave the room. 😁

This reminds me of our search for chips onboard X ships. My husband loves to get his salt fix by eating chips of any variety. Celebrity does not have chips anywhere we have found in our cruising history! So now he brings a few small bags with him to get him through 😂

[cltnccruisers]

Has anyone used the iLounge at all?  We have wifi packages on all our upcoming cruises except 8/27.  I don't normally need to be online but there are a couple of things I want to track while onboard.  Just need 30 minutes a day while DW is still asleep.  I did this sort of thing many years ago on a NCL cruise and the performance was terrible.  

[Seany527]

10 hours ago, jg51 said:

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Wow!  It's absolutely fantastic, "Seany527," that you -- the perfect person to encounter our questions -- were recently aboard AND happened to choose to read this thread!

 

Thanks so much for everything that you wrote, saving "aring75" the trouble of speaking to their steward and of responding to us.  Based on your answers, the interested "solo" party (whose questions we relayed) is planning to purchase the Drinks and More package.

 

Oh, we just thought of a couple of follow-up questions (about your experience).  You said that you were "able to use the minibar at no additional charge" ...

(1)  Was the minibar replenished daily (and automatically)?

(2)  On Embarkation Day (and each time the minibar was replenished), did it contain just half the usual number of items (since you were alone) -- or did it have what aring75's photos showed (four little bottles of Tito's Vodka, two cans of Coke, etc.)?

 

Thanks again!

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It was replenished almost daily. Maybe one or two days I opened it up and it wasn’t refilled. I’m sure if I asked the room steward to replenish he would have. 
 

The mini fridge was filled exactly the same way as if there were two people in the room. However the Evian water on the counter, I only received one bottle per day.