Celebrity Equinox Review
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Background Info - We are newlyweds, taking the Equinox for our honeymoon. I am 29, and my husband is 34. This was my 8th cruise and our 4th together.
Hotel Info - We arrived in Rome 2 days prior to embarkation. We stayed in the Albergo del Senato right next to the Pantheon in downtown Rome. It was the ideal location - walkable to everywhere including the Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the best gelato in all of Rome (although there's really no bad gelato in Rome) at Giolitti. The hotel was fabulous. It is not comparable to an American hotel, so obviously the bed was less comfortable and the shower smaller than what you'd get at a Marriott. But, it's Europe, so we arrived with adjusted expectations and were exceptionally pleased. They upgraded us from a regular room to a Junior Suite so we lucked out with a little sitting room and a view right to the Pantheon from our bedroom window. The desk staff is very kind and helpful. There is a complimentary breakfast too, which we enjoyed both mornings. If we go back to Rome, we'd stay here again in a heartbeat. Cost for 2 nights was 480 Euro.
Getting to the Ship - We took a cab to the Crowne Plaza St. Peters in Rome and used Celebrity transfers. It might be pricier and less adventurous than arranging transportation on our own, but we felt it was the easiest move for us. It worked out beautifully, and took only about an hour to arrive at Civitavecchia.
Cabin Review
1606 is an excellent cabin. You enjoy the perks of Aqua Class including bottled water, iced tea, fresh flowers and fruit as well as the option to dine in Blu, a special healthier dining room. It is the perfect location - mid-ship, close to elevators and stairs. It is "on the hump" so the balcony is double or triple sized. Plenty of storage and the bed by the bathroom, which I prefer as it opens up the room more. At times, we could hear things above us since it is right below the pool deck, like the running of little feet or a deck chair being dragged. It was only an issue 2 nights when there were parties on deck. Loud banging (dancing, I presume) and light music noise came through the ceiling, but all was quiet around midnight. I'd possibly book this cabin again for the amazing balcony, but might sooner choose one sandwiched between cabins above and below to ensure more peaceful evenings.