We sailed twice with Mercury, a much smaller ship but a warm crew we loved to be with. So we can't help but make comparisons. Equinox is a beautiful huge new ship. Crew is pleasant, but we noticed they don't go out of their way to smile and say hello. Even the sales staff can hardly break into a smile as you are buying something! The rare Exceptions were so appreciated!
We did have a really terrible cruise director, unfortunately, but at the last show, she announced it was her last cruise. She was shrill. We fondly remember Stewart from Celebrity Mercury, he had humor and warmth and easily won us over. It is an art, not everyone has it.
That's it for the negatives.
6220
Beautiful room nicely located midway. Mostly quiet. good balcony. Nice bath, lots of storage. rounded end on mattresses helpful for getting around bed.