On Equinox now... What do you want to know?

[rain_bowbrite]

Rain-bowbrite what days r u sailing on Equinox in Dec? Where did u price cruise out of? Family needs to cruise school break Dec 23.

 

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Hi, we're on the Dec 2nd sailing. There is an Equinox itinerary departing Miami on Dec 23rd. For a xmas cruise the prices actually still look pretty reasonable.

[Pier290]

I am curious if there are many children on board. My wife and I have been on Celebrity twice, but we have never taken our teenagers and preschooler on Celebrity. Looking at a sumer 2018 trip on the Equinox. The kids have sailed on NCL, RCCL and Carnival....just want to make sure there will be some kids (obviously not as many).

Sailing with our 2 kids age 11 and 7 April 14th....I'll let u know kid count!

 

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[dabeers1]

A couple answers from tonight:

 

Sushi on 5 uses real Alaskan snow crab, not imitation.

 

The martini bar top is full but there are a number of tables and chairs available at 7:30pm. There is live music every evening in the foyer which can be heard from the Martini bar. There was also music in the ensemble bar at 6 tonight.

 

Craps: At 7:30 tonight the minimum was $5 (nobody playing) and the odds said "Max odds 3x, 4x, 5x"

[s1lversurfer]

Have you joined the roll call? We need more people on the roll call. I am so excited about this cruise. July can't come soon enough.

 

 

Yes, I joined the roll call 7 months ago.

 

 

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[Aussiegrlfl]

Thank you so much for everything you have already shown us...we are cruising May 15 and can't wait.......can you tell me if the roulette tables also have $5 min at some time please......we are on a different sailing so I can't ask about the ports......I just hope you continue to have an amazing cruise......and let us know the highlights you found....Gastrobar menu made me happy......I love Strongbow cider, but they now make some of it in the US.....nothing personal but not as dry as the real English cider....so if you are walking by, could you see if the bottle says "Strongbow Gold" or is it the true English dry cider.....just a side note....if it is the English stuff....please tell them to hid all of it right now and keep adding to the stash so there is enough for me......for the 11 day cruise.....:D

[dcorbett70]

Sailing with our 2 kids age 11 and 7 April 14th....I'll let u know kid count!

 

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Thank you so much!

[Aussiegrlfl]

Thank you so much for everything you have already shown us...we are cruising May 15 and can't wait.......can you tell me if the roulette tables also have $5 min at some time please......we are on a different sailing so I can't ask about the ports......I just hope you continue to have an amazing cruise......and let us know the highlights you found....Gastrobar menu made me happy......I love Strongbow cider, but they now make some of it in the US.....nothing personal but not as dry as the real English cider....so if you are walking by, could you see if the bottle says "Strongbow Gold" or is it the true English dry cider.....just a side note....if it is the English stuff....please tell them to hid all of it right now and keep adding to the stash so there is enough for me......for the 11 day cruise.....:D

 

Another side note, could you please post a picture that lists all the bars.....I signed up to host the pub/poker crawl....I'm trying to do recognisance stuff...:cool:

[dabeers1]

My wife had a Strongbow last night and I'm pretty sure it didn't say gold. The menu says dry English cider but I respect your curiosity... I'm the same way with beer.

 

Tonight at 10pm there was one roulette table with a $10 minimum and one with a $5.

 

Here is a snapshot of the bars on deck. Enjoy!

[dabeers1]

Our TV has 2 open HDMI ports plus a composite and a component. The PC port is what's used for ship TV. The button to change the source is on the side of the TV rather than the remote. Hopefully it's not locked down. I can't tell as it won't switch to a source I have nothing plugged into.

[Aussiegrlfl]

My wife had a Strongbow last night and I'm pretty sure it didn't say gold. The menu says dry English cider but I respect your curiosity... I'm the same way with beer.

 

Tonight at 10pm there was one roulette table with a $10 minimum and one with a $5.

 

Here is a snapshot of the bars on deck. Enjoy!

Thank you so much....enjoy the rest of your cruise.....

[Pier290]

Has,Slush been open?

 

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[Pier290]

And...are there kids on board being spring break season?

 

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[champagne123]

Seven pages of you answering questions. (some really silly). I hope you are having a wonderful time. Please come back and let us know if you are enjoying yourself. :)

[alexspepa]

Hi - thanks for this thread!...got another casino question:

 

Is there a Texas Hold-em table and if so is it electronic or do they use live dealers? Also is it getting much action at night?

 

OK that was more than one question...:)

[dabeers1]

Thanks for asking. We're having a great time on our first Celebrity cruise. The ship is great, the crew and passengers have been nice, and the food has been delicious (we've been to MDR and 3 specialties plus Ocean view and Cafe El Bacio every day). I'm enjoying my scavenger hunt so feel free to keep the questions coming!

 

There are just a few kids on board, I really think no more than 30 under 18 plus a few college kids. We're 46 and 48 and probably in about the 33rd percentile in age.

 

There are some Texas hold em tables that are electronic but I have not seen them in use. I think I saw something in the daily about a tournament earlier and it says there will be a cash game tonight so hopefully I'll see some action.

 

Slush has been open every day and I've tried about half of them already! I think I have a picture of the menu in my photos. I'll repost the link once I upload more.

 

I'm sure I've missed a couple questions along the way so don't feel bad asking me again if anything is unanswered.

[milesfromu]

Thanks for the information sharing. Will be boarding just shy of 5 weeks from now. Have you visited the Ensemble Lounge? If so, are Andrea, Pedro and Luka still onboard?

 

Thanks again and glad you are enjoying the sailing. All is well in Indy;-)

[wallie5446]

I am curious if there are many children on board. My wife and I have been on Celebrity twice, but we have never taken our teenagers and preschooler on Celebrity. Looking at a sumer 2018 trip on the Equinox. The kids have sailed on NCL, RCCL and Carnival....just want to make sure there will be some kids (obviously not as many).

Keep in mind this is sorta 'new' territory for Celebrity. They have not had a ship sail the Carribean during the summer season since 2000/2001. There is no track record to go by for how many family's will book.

 

We took our teens on Celebrity in the summer of 1994 & 1996, and they had plenty of others to interact with. Dec 2000 we let our DD chose which of the 5 lines she had sailed for a holiday cruise for her Sr trip, she picked Celebrity.

[dabeers1]

New photos uploaded. Off to shore in Barbados!

 

https://goo.gl/photos/yJuL7hKtLRbYvCc26

[minidonuts85]

New photos uploaded. Off to shore in Barbados!

 

https://goo.gl/photos/yJuL7hKtLRbYvCc26

 

Thank you and enjoy your day!

[NEW 2 CRUISIN]

A couple of "CHAIR HOG" posts popped up again this week on the boards - one specifically citing the Equinox.

 

As we'll be on the ship for the first time in May, I was wondering what YOUR take was on getting loungers on the open decks.....and how is the covered adults only area?

 

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR UPDATES!

LOVING THEM!

HAVE A GREAT CRUISE!!! :cool:

[internetwhiz]

Thank you. We sail in May. Been over eight years since I was on a Solstice class ship. Much appreciated.

[Pier290]

Thanks for asking. We're having a great time on our first Celebrity cruise. The ship is great, the crew and passengers have been nice, and the food has been delicious (we've been to MDR and 3 specialties plus Ocean view and Cafe El Bacio every day). I'm enjoying my scavenger hunt so feel free to keep the questions coming!

 

There are just a few kids on board, I really think no more than 30 under 18 plus a few college kids. We're 46 and 48 and probably in about the 33rd percentile in age.

 

There are some Texas hold em tables that are electronic but I have not seen them in use. I think I saw something in the daily about a tournament earlier and it says there will be a cash game tonight so hopefully I'll see some action.

 

Slush has been open every day and I've tried about half of them already! I think I have a picture of the menu in my photos. I'll repost the link once I upload more.

 

I'm sure I've missed a couple questions along the way so don't feel bad asking me again if anything is unanswered.

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[Majkman]

No questions today, I just wanted to tip my hat, and a cold Hoegaarden to dabeers!!! Thanks for the updates. Look forward to them everyday!!!

 

Safe travels,

 

Andy

[3judewalls]

Not for the main martinis on the menu, but you can get other drinks there that will be included, as for the slush bar I don't think so... [emoji848] (maybe the alcohol free versions?)

 

 

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You can always get the alcohol free slushie and get a shot of rum or whatever you want with your classic beverage package and put it into your slushie! At least this is what I've heard lol!

[internetwhiz]

I have a couple of questions. Were you offered discounted specialty dining options like a 3 night package onboard. We have a lot of obc to use and need to spend it onboard. Thanks for any help.