Celebrity Equinox Review
10-Day Southern Caribbean Cruise Aboard the Celebrity Equino
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On April 4th I embarked on my first cruise on the Celebrity Equinox after having traveled with Holland America for the past 6 years. As expected, both companies have their own unique approaches to various facets of their operations.
I flew into Ft. Lauderdale a day early, staying overnight at the Doubletree Suites on Sunrise Blvd. A very nice hotel, my suite was excellent! The restaurant is a bit overpriced but there is a mall nearby with different food areas from which to choose. The staff at Doubletree were extremely pleasant and though the room wasn't ready for checking in, the clerk asked for my cell phone number and called me while I was having lunch to advise me that I could finish checking in.
Whereas Holland America has a greeter at the airport and provides transportation between the airport and hotel, Celebrity does not. I paid $25 for a cab to get to Doubletree. Holland America provides a "Welcome Letter" for those embarking and advises them as to when to expect to picked up at the hotel. Celebrity does not. The clerk at the desk simply said Celebrity transportation arrives between 12:15 and 1:00 p.m.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Veranda 1A
I found my cabin on Celebrity Equinox to be extremely quiet--no trouble sleeping. It should be noted, though, that when selecting a cabin, I go over the deck plans very carefully before making a decision. There was more than adequate storage space--look at it this way: if you've filled the closed and every drawer and cabinet, you've brought way too much!!! The veranda was nicely sized and didn't feel cramped--two comfortable chairs and a table are furnished. The bathroom had attractive cabinetry to store personal items and the shower area is the best I've seen yet--no shower curtain but sliding doors!