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Celebrity Equinox Review 2022 - Not What I Expected of Celebrity Cruises

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 65K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 22:32

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of a recent cruise on the Celebrity Equinox, a Solstice class ship. Having previously sailed on the newer Edge class vessels, the reviewer compares the two experiences, noting that while the Equinox maintains an elegant atmosphere, it shows significant signs of wear. The review follows a five-step structure covering the ship, food, entertainment, ports, and service. The creator describes the ship layout as somewhat choppy and notes that the stateroom felt outdated and unrenovated. While the entertainment and the Caribbean itinerary received high marks, the food and service were identified as primary areas of disappointment. The reviewer suggests that the ship may have been understaffed to handle the high passenger capacity of 2,700 people, leading to slow dining service and inadequate bar staffing. Despite these shortcomings, the creator concludes that the cruise was a social success and expresses an intention to continue sailing with Celebrity Cruises on their newer ships.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Equinox
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Equinox
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Summer · 8 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i just got off the celebrity equinox this is my first time on any celebrity ship that wasn't the brand new edge class

the food was just okay the food was certainly not as good as the food on the edge class ships

the service was not there it was not as good as i'd experienced on the edge class ships

the itinerary would have to give it five out of five it was a great itinerary

Creator's Tips & Advice

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πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Service quality on older ships β€” Be cautious if you're new to Celebrity Cruises, as service may not match Edge-class standards.
Food quality in buffet β€” Expect buffet food to be more reminiscent of Royal Caribbean or Carnival, not typical Celebrity quality.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Celebrity Equinox experience different from newer Edge-class ships?
QWhat are the highs and lows of sailing on an older Solstice-class ship?
QHow does the service and food compare to other Celebrity cruises?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Tortola4 Happy Bacon
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