Celebrity Equinox Review

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Sail Date: Feb 2018
Cabin: Deluxe Veranda 2A

The ship is beautiful and very clean. The staff is awesome. We upgraded our first night dinner to the Murano, they offered a 30% discount on the first night. There was a "computer glitch" and they called to change our reservation to Thursday, but still honored the discounted rate. It is soooo worth it. The service is amazing. They cook table side and the presentation was spectacular. We also had the Classic Alcohol package. They changed two of our favorite drinks to the Premium, so Bailey's and Amaretto are a $1 upcharge. the bars always seemed busy, so it takes awhile to get served. Be sure to check the list of alcohol in each package so you aren't surprised by the upcharge. Food in the main dining room was OK. I ordered from the Classic menu three times because the offerings were not to my liking. One night the Salmon was so dry, I couldn't eat it. Our cabin stewart was great. We bring a small cooler and ask him to fill it with ice every night, so we have ice available for the next day at the pool or in port at a beach. You can take beverages off the ship, but you can't bring any back on. We traveled with three other couples, we had our rooms next to each other and asked for our balcony doors to be opened. It was great to have a four room balcony. Lots of great happy hours out there. We rented a golf cart in Key West and did our own tour. Went to Paradise Beach in Cozumel. $3 to get in, but have to spend $10 each on food/beverage, includes two lounge chairs and umbrella. Lots of fun water stuff for the kids. Rented golf carts in Costa Maya and did our own tour. Parked at a beach area and enjoyed the local beverages and shopping. Went outside the port area in Grand Cayman and got a tour guide, Brown Sugar, and she took us all over the island and gave us a local's prospective of everything, did a little shopping. Days at sea, the ship offers a lot of activities, so you can be as busy as you want or just laid back. Not many children on this ship, which allowed for a more adult time. Music and entertainment were great, enjoyed all the shows. The evening events at the pool were awesome. Great talented performers.

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Deluxe Veranda 2A

Cabin 2A

Cabin 9230 is a great location. Near the elevator, and central to all the shows and dining.

Port Reviews

Key West

We rented a golf cart and did our own tour. Stopped for a few beverages and lunch along the way.

Costa Maya

We rented golf carts and did our own tour. We stopped at a beach area and had a few local beverages and shopped. Not a lot to do on this island.

Cozumel

We rode by taxi to Paradise Beach. $3 to get in and had to spend an additional $10 per person on food/beverage. It included two lounge chairs and an umbrella. Lots of water toys for the kids. Beautiful beach.

Grand Cayman (Georgetown)

Went outside the port area and got a tour guide who took our whole group of 8 on an island tour. Did a little shopping. Not a lot to do on this island.

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