florida lover Posted July 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) We're considering our first Celebrity cruise on the Equinox. Can anyone comment on which aft facing veranda cabins are the better ones and which cabins we might want to avoid? Thanks for any input! Edited July 2, 2014 by florida lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florida lover Posted July 2, 2014 Author #2 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I should have specified Categories C1, S2 & SV. Edited July 2, 2014 by florida lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychoos Posted July 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Well, I've only just seen this one :-) We like 6312 (much wider balcony) and if you look at the deck plan, the ones in a line upwards are the same size. They are lovely,( although a long walk to the centre elevators) and we've the same one booked again for our next 2 cruises Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwr235 Posted July 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Hi, Well, if you want a shaded balcony (overhang)...those on Deck 12, however, they are also under public space, so some folks are bothered by/report some amount of noise (scraping chairs etc). As stated...2152 or 6312, and all cabins directly below/above, are the widest balconies (there is a storage closet in the hallway). We have stayed in 2152 and 2157, and loved the completely covered balcony. We have also stayed in 9303 and 9305, and the balcony of 9305 was one of the narrowest. Here is a pic, and you can make out some of the different width balconies: Enjoy Woody Edited July 2, 2014 by rwr235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted July 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We're considering our first Celebrity cruise on the Equinox. Can anyone comment on which aft facing veranda cabins are the better ones and which cabins we might want to avoid? Thanks for any input! The SV wide balcony cabins are wonderful if you can get one (e.g. 6312). Would have one again in a heartbeat, but they are booked early these days, by those who have also found these out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastcruiser Posted July 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We have 7364 booked on our upcoming cruise thanks to the wonderful folks on CC. We booked a year ago after learning this tidbit. We don't mind the long walk....hey, we are on a cruise ship in a wonderful aft cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserone Posted July 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2014 WE are in cabin 1667. We love the aft of the ship! Relaxing and quiet for us. WE just tried a CC on the Summit that was mid ship and liked it but we missed the aft. Not everyone likes the aft:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary kelley Posted March 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 13, 2017 We are in aft 8338 for our Oct.5,2018 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin5353 Posted March 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Avoid the center cabins. We got soot on our balcony throughout a Caribbean cruise. Sent from my GT-N8013 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted March 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 13, 2017 What decks have covered balconies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markham123 Posted March 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Was in cabin 8338 in June had an extra door to enter since it's beside a suite. After a few days there was a soot issue, but still great to experience a SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRunner01 Posted March 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2017 We just got off the Equinox yesterday morning. We were in C1 #1674, right in the center on deck 11. We loved the cabin since it had a wider balcony. We really had no soot. We did have plenty of sun. Our attendant, Igede was very good. Our only issue was that the bed orientation makes you rock head to foot rather than side to side like in a regular verandah cabin. Our sailing had extremely rough seas the first three days/nights and it was quite unsettling rocking heat to foot so vigorously. Other than that we loved thus cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booboochase Posted March 20, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We also were just off the Equinox 3/13. We were in Aft Cabin 7364. Nice to have the wider balcony. Cabin was very quiet except for the wake which is quite loud but couldn't hear it with door closed. No soot issue, probably because it was extremely windy this cruise. Would I book an aft again considering the extra cost? Probably not. Also quite a walk to the elevator/stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyCruzer Posted March 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We were in 1676 - Soot most every day - Won't make that mistake again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maligator Posted March 20, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We've stayed in 1667 and 1670 and have 1668 booked for 2018, albeit on Eclipse. In our opinion, Deck 11 is the "sweet" spot. You're as high up as you can get, while still having a buffer between your cabin and the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert2lover Posted March 20, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Avoid the center cabins. We got soot on our balcony throughout a Caribbean cruise. Sent from my GT-N8013 using Forums mobile app We were not so near the center but still got soot every day on our balcony. Love the aft cabins, but don't love the soot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted March 20, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2017 As much as we love Aft cabins on many ships, we are not fans of them on the S class. Hate the stair-stepped design, the lack of cover and the soot. Much prefer on the hump, some of which have much larger balconies than any on the Aft (save suites). There are a few 2Cs that have big balconies, almost no obstruction and are some of the cheapest on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted March 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 21, 2017 So, it is a long way to most places on the ship, but the wake makes up for it. I have never had soot in an S1 corner aft, at least not so far. It is just a very relaxing spot to be, take a nap, read, daydream or enjoy! Many of the other cabins have larger decks than normal and the photo of the aft is a great way to see the differences. Good luck on your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted November 7, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 7, 2017 We also were just off the Equinox 3/13. We were in Aft Cabin 7364. Nice to have the wider balcony. Cabin was very quiet except for the wake which is quite loud but couldn't hear it with door closed. No soot issue, probably because it was extremely windy this cruise. Would I book an aft again considering the extra cost? Probably not. Also quite a walk to the elevator/stairs. was the bed by the sliding door to the balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booboochase Posted November 7, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Yes the bed is near the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesb1980 Posted November 7, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Hi, Well, if you want a shaded balcony (overhang)...those on Deck 12, however, they are also under public space, so some folks are bothered by/report some amount of noise (scraping chairs etc). As stated...2152 or 6312, and all cabins directly below/above, are the widest balconies (there is a storage closet in the hallway). We have stayed in 2152 and 2157, and loved the completely covered balcony. We have also stayed in 9303 and 9305, and the balcony of 9305 was one of the narrowest. Here is a pic, and you can make out some of the different width balconies: Enjoy Woody Did you get any sun when in cabin 2157. im in this one on the Eclipse in Jan in the Caribbean Sent from my SM-G950F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgirl Posted November 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2017 We will have 9382 and 9305 AFT. Can anyone tell us anything about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2017 We just did 1606, sky suite, great cabin with a veranda that wraps around a bit to give you a sightline to the aft and the starboard side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLover Posted November 25, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 25, 2017 In July, we were in an S1 7307 on the Equinox and loved it. There was a little bit of soot on a few days, but not a deal breaker for us. Our cabin steward was very conscientious about washing off our patio furniture twice a day. Loved the view and would book again ... actually, we have the same cabin on the Eclipse for our Ireland/Iceland cruise in May 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 25, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 25, 2017 We just did 1606, sky suite, great cabin with a veranda that wraps around a bit to give you a sightline to the aft and the starboard side. Correction on my post the room was 1666 not 1606. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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