Melissa's Crazy Adventure on a Backward Cruise!

[melissa@cruisecritic]

For those of you who've stumbled upon this blog never having sailed with Celebrity, and want to know more about the cruise line or the ship, I encourage you to check out our Celebrity Cruises corporate profile as well as the Celebrity Equinox "Countdown to Launch" page. I've updated both as part of my trip assignment (remember, when I travel, it's for business as well as fun!).

 

And, in case you missed it earlier in this thread, we've also put together a slideshow of pictures from the ship at the yard, and the conveyance.

[celebritydave]

I have checked out the sticky on the cabins and I think I have figured out the layout of the cabin we are in. That assumes that the numbering has remained EXACTLY the same as on the Solstice. Let's hope it is

[TenerifeSharon]

I have checked out the sticky on the cabins and I think I have figured out the layout of the cabin we are in. That assumes that the numbering has remained EXACTLY the same as on the Solstice. Let's hope it is

 

BEWARE of the numbering of cabins on Deck 8. They seem to be numbered incorrectly, as has been posted on other threads.

[amc aaa]

For those of you who've stumbled upon this blog never having sailed with Celebrity, and want to know more about the cruise line or the ship, I encourage you to check out our Celebrity Cruises corporate profile as well as the Celebrity Equinox "Countdown to Launch" page. I've updated both as part of my trip assignment (remember, when I travel, it's for business as well as fun!).

 

And, in case you missed it earlier in this thread, we've also put together a slideshow of pictures from the ship at the yard, and the conveyance.

 

Hi Melissa,

Will there be a new thread for the launch? Or will it continue here? Thanks again. June

[melissa@cruisecritic]

Our full story on Equinox godmother! http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3293

 

Just a note that it's been a wild ride - but I'll be wrappng up this blog tomorrow (Friday). Stay tuned to Cruise Critic and this forum for more details as we enter the final weeks before launch! Thank you to everyone for their interest and great questions. :)

[melissa@cruisecritic]

Hi! We will probably have a new thread come launch. Stay

tuned!

 

Hi Melissa,

Will there be a new thread for the launch? Or will it continue here? Thanks again. June

[Morris4me]

I know Equinox is undergoing sea trials and final outfitting but does anyone have any updates as to what's been accomplished since she left Papenburg? Is there a site with updates?

[hellosailer]

I did find one - but having problems retrieving it again.

 

This is fairly up-to-date - might be of interest.

 

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/31265/celebrity-equinox-begins-sea-trials.html

[ganny3]

It's an interesting room because rare for a cruise ship it's a room with no revenue-enhancement purpose. It's just beautiful. YOu aren't required to buy inches of gold or a cocktail. You can't even sit down in the "ant" room. But it's beautiful and memorable and rare in this era when other cruise lines are more focused on profit than the occasional spurt of senseless beauty.

 

Carolyn

 

It's the Whisper Room and the music that plays ever so quietly is as much a part of the room as the design. It was my favorite place on the ship. Even though you couldn't sit, just standing and listening during the day (when there wasn't a lot of activity in that area) was the most relaxing onboard experience.

Barbara

[SailAway78]

Melissa, Thanks again for the information you shared with us.

 

Here's a site to see photos of Equinox in Eemshaven:

 

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/showallphotos.aspx?mmsi=249667000#top_photo

 

Click "Vessel's Details" and you will see links to track Equinox's position, itineraries history, etc.

 

Bonnie

[amc aaa]

Thanks Bonnie for that great link. Gives us something to do while we wait for our turn on board.

 

I also had this email from Andreas Depplings...http://web8.506.bces.de/xoops16_cruise/index.php

 

today my participation for the trip from Emshaven to Southampton from July 17th to July 19th. was confirmed. I don't kow exactly how it happened but I am very very lucky. I think one or two days later a huge number of interior photos will be presented in the gallery.

Best regards from sunny Germany Andreas

So we will have more photos soon...June

[SailAway78]

Thanks for the good news, AMC AAA! I was hoping Andreas would be invited to go onboard. His pictures are amazing and so appreciated!

 

Bonnie

[LibraLass41]

I am onboard Equinox on Monday 27th July in Southampton, i expect we will sail away but don't know if we will dock anywhere,on till 29th - 2 nights, looking forward to it,will report back with photos and a review.

[tinkerme1]

I am onboard Equinox on Monday 27th July in Southampton, i expect we will sail away but don't know if we will dock anywhere,on till 29th - 2 nights, looking forward to it,will report back with photos and a review.

 

Libra: Have a wonderful time on the Equinox and your 2-night journey!

[leesgibson]

Am an employee of RCCL and have chosen to sail on Equinox September 26th from Rome for 2 weeks in the Eastern Med. Passengers have taken to this new class for Celebrity wery well.