Just back on Sunday off the Equinox

[WeLuv2Cruz13]

Any questions - please ask.

 

Comments are: I had premium alcohol and husband had classic alcohol (and son had premium non-alcohol). We could all get cans of pop. I never ever saw fountain drinks anywhere on the ship. You had to go to a bar to get cans of pop. Also, you were able to get water and drink at the same time. The only thing that was a standalone was juice, coffee and milk.

 

Never an issue who took the cards and ordered what.

 

Shows were good - liked Topper, did not really like Life. Really liked the final comedian - he was amazing.

 

Upper bunk worked out great for 13 year old son versus the lower couch/bed.

 

He went to the kids get together the first night but then never went back. There were a lot of kids and they did offer a lot for them to do if you have kids that want to take part.

 

MDR was good - we only went 3 nights and did the buffet the rest of the time. We were happy with both. Food was really very good. Stir fry station and the burrito bar seemed to be the favs. Really good salad bar. As always great burgers at Mast.

 

Always found chairs - sometimes by pool but mostly up top which was fine with us. Sat at the Sunset Bar one night and had an amazing view.

 

Biggest disaster was St. Martin. Horrible weather to the point where they didn't think they could dock - but they did. Went to shore excursion gathering and was told we MUST go to the excursion in order to get our money back after talking with captain/crew. That was a crock! We walked in a torrential downpour with horrible winds, thunder (and then lightening) and were told maybe we would get money back because visibility was "still okay." What a joke. Got back to ship (after fighting winds and storm) - totally drenched - to the point where they were standing there giving us towels as we walked on board - only to find they finally cancelled all excursions and gave everyone their money back. I think the ship botched this one by even allowing us off the ship in the first place and then the horrible guide who told us we MUST go to the ship if we wanted money back. Worst experience I have ever had on a ship and totally shocking!

 

Otherwise trip was amazing and wonderful and I'm not letting that once thing bring it down in any way, shape or form!

 

If I think of anything else to offer I will.

Edited July 5, 2017 by WeLuv2Cruz13

[Cruise Raider]

We will be sailing on her again in November ... really looking forward to it!! Thanks for your comments ... sorry to hear what happened in St Marten. Sounds like a bit of a disaster.

Any comments about the reliability of the internet??

[Fjcpooh17]

Thanks for the review, we will be on Equinox in August and cannot wait! We received the classic beverage package when we booked and was told if we wanted to upgrade to premium, we both had to upgrade. I notice you had one of each, how did you pull this off? Also did you spend anytime in the casino? If so what type of table games did they have? Besides the normal games like Blackjack, roulette and poker tournaments? Again thanks for all the info.

[ChucktownSteve]

Thanks for the review, we will be on Equinox in August and cannot wait! We received the classic beverage package when we booked and was told if we wanted to upgrade to premium, we both had to upgrade. I notice you had one of each, how did you pull this off? Also did you spend anytime in the casino? If so what type of table games did they have? Besides the normal games like Blackjack, roulette and poker tournaments? Again thanks for all the info.

 

Whoever told you that you both had to upgrade to Premium was totally wrong. If it's a classic package you're selecting as a perk you both have to take the same perk. However after that, only one can upgrade. I upgraded on my last cruise and my DW didn't; keeping her classic pkg.

[Fjcpooh17]

Whoever told you that you both had to upgrade to Premium was totally wrong. If it's a classic package you're selecting as a perk you both have to take the same perk. However after that, only one can upgrade. I upgraded on my last cruise and my DW didn't; keeping her classic pkg.

 

Yes, we selected classic beverage as a perk, so once on board I can upgrade, think it's 11.80 with gratuity per day and wife can keep classic. That is awesome to know, thank you for the information.

[WeLuv2Cruz13]

We will be sailing on her again in November ... really looking forward to it!! Thanks for your comments ... sorry to hear what happened in St Marten. Sounds like a bit of a disaster.

Any comments about the reliability of the internet??

 

My son had a small internet package and didn't have any issues at all.

[WeLuv2Cruz13]

Thanks for the review, we will be on Equinox in August and cannot wait! We received the classic beverage package when we booked and was told if we wanted to upgrade to premium, we both had to upgrade. I notice you had one of each, how did you pull this off? Also did you spend anytime in the casino? If so what type of table games did they have? Besides the normal games like Blackjack, roulette and poker tournaments? Again thanks for all the info.

 

No you both don't have to upgrade. I upgraded because my husband doesn't drink much. I debated about paying the difference and in my case probably would have been cheaper to just pay the difference for the drink prices but I didn't want to deal with the signing all the time. Also, watch your bill because on day one we got charged for something at one of the bars that was not ours. No problem getting it reversed but I have heard this happens quite often.

 

As far as casino, we had fun, I like slots but they were going crazy at the craps table. I also one the big cover all jackpot on day one so that was a sweet bonus!

[Fjcpooh17]

Congrats on the jackpot win and thanks again for all the good info!

[JaniceB]

Congratulations on your win. Did you notice the minimum bet on any of the tables?

[WeLuv2Cruz13]

Seems to me I saw $5 on the blackjack table but I can't be sure.

[missthesea]

Thanks for the review!

 

 

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[matondo]

Thank you for the review!

 

It will be almost 20 months since my last Celebrity cruise when we board the Equinox next month.

 

-Do you remember if they are still airing Top Chef Episodes on the TV and if so what season they were showing?

-Anything food wise to skip or not to miss?

-Did they serve scones in the afternoon in the buffet?

 

Thank you in advance!

[masscruiser2010]

We will be sailing on her again in November ... really looking forward to it!! Thanks for your comments ... sorry to hear what happened in St Marten. Sounds like a bit of a disaster.

Any comments about the reliability of the internet??

 

I am a heavy internet user and was on Equinox in mid-June and had no problems whatsoever.

[riclop]

Thanks for your thoughts.

[easyboy]

Thank you for your review!

[wallie5446]

Did you go to the GastroBar? If so, how were the selections? We are also back for our 3rd time in Nov!

 

Thanks for feeding the bears :D

EW

[WeLuv2Cruz13]

Thank you for the review!

 

It will be almost 20 months since my last Celebrity cruise when we board the Equinox next month.

 

-Do you remember if they are still airing Top Chef Episodes on the TV and if so what season they were showing?

-Anything food wise to skip or not to miss?

-Did they serve scones in the afternoon in the buffet?

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Yes there was top chef on the tv - not sure what season.

Did not see scones.

I thought the stir fry was awesome - I had it with sweet soy sauce - yum!

My son the the burrito station on the last day and he said it was awesome.

If you go to the MDR I had the blue cheese souffle for an app and it was amazing. Son had the steak every night we were in MDR and he said was really good.

The dinner in Oceanview is nice because they make to order steaks, chicken and pork. Nothing that is sitting around. You tell them what you want and how you want it and they grill it for you while you wait.

[JaniceB]

Seems to me I saw $5 on the blackjack table but I can't be sure.

 

Thank you and thanks for the report.

[poffles]

Thanks for checking in and sharing your feedback on your trip. I will be sailing the Equinox next May and have heard only good things about this ship. There may have been negatives and perhaps I am unconsciously being selective in what I choose to read :)

[ano]

Yes there was top chef on the tv - not sure what season.

Season 12

[Mybfflou]

Thank you for the review!

 

It will be almost 20 months since my last Celebrity cruise when we board the Equinox next month.

 

-Do you remember if they are still airing Top Chef Episodes on the TV and if so what season they were showing?

-Anything food wise to skip or not to miss?

-Did they serve scones in the afternoon in the buffet?

 

Thank you in advance!

I was on last month and they did have scones..So yummy.. warm with jam......

[mcfaithie]

Does anyone have any input on the Aqua class and blu?

[CaroleSS]

Does anyone have any input on the Aqua class and blu?

 

Um, not exactly sure what that means.....what type of input are you looking for?

[mcfaithie]

We have only done royal caribbean ....this will be our first celebrity cruise. booked an aqua class room with access to the blu restaurant. Just wondered if anyone has tried this type of room and what their thoughts were.

:D

[dkjretired]

We have only done royal caribbean ....this will be our first celebrity cruise. booked an aqua class room with access to the blu restaurant. Just wondered if anyone has tried this type of room and what their thoughts were.

:D

 

The wording on Celebrity's web site "access to the Blu restaurant" is very poor but in a good way. Blu is your assigned dining room, you will not have a seat in the Main Dining Room. We have traveled in AQ several times and have never been disappointed with Blu.