Celebrity Equinox Review
Eastern Caribbean Cruise for 60th Birthdays
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We chose this cruise on Celebrity Equinox because both my wife and I celebrate our 60th birthdays this year and it was to be a special vacation for us. So much so that we “splashed the cash” and reserved an aft corner S1 Sky Suite (Cabin 1403 on Deck 10, port side).
Check in went very quickly and smoothly and we were on board just after 11:00, being met with a glass of champagne and our stateroom was ready by 13.30. Being Suite class probably helped, but the impression I had was this was much the same for everyone.
Disembarkation at the end of the cruise was also very easy, although again being Suite Class we were given special bag tags to allow us to leave whenever we wanted.
Cabin Review
Sky Suite 1
First of all be aware that part of the balcony has an obstructed view because of some machinery. This was not made obvious to us at the time of booking and annoying at times. However, that being said, the balcony was large and a pleasure to use when shaded from the sun or when the sun went down. Not being a lover of direct sunshine, I expected more shade on the balcony during the day but for the most part there was none. I guess being in the aft corner of the ship did not help although the views in some ports were amazing. We loved sitting out there watching the wake of the ship as we sailed along. The cabin is bright and has lots of space but as has been remarked before there is a structural pole through the middle of the room. This did not bother my wife or I, but I could see why it might bother others. If I do have a complaint about the room, it would be that the bathroom, was not much wider than a normal cabin and could have been larger given the space in the rest of the room. Be aware, that the shower is in the bath and on a moving ship, you need to have balance or hold on. Finally, I cannot say I noticed any emissions from the smoke stack landing on the balcony.