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My Review of the Celebrity Equinox - NOT What I Expected - Cabin, Entertainment, Ports, Food, etc

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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 17:37

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a recent cruise experience on the Celebrity Equinox, covering aspects from cabin quality to port excursions. While the traveler enjoyed the sophisticated atmosphere and high quality of the buffet food, they expressed significant disappointment regarding the cleanliness and layout of their cabin, noting issues like hair and lack of bedside outlets. The review touches on ship amenities, including a unique grass deck, a multi-level library, and a silent disco featuring a live band. Entertainment received mixed reviews; while the talent was high, one musical production felt overly abstract and lacked a cohesive story. The creator also noted that the ship's stage automation appeared to be non-functional, resulting in modified shows. Port visits included Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Bimini. In Cozumel, the creator highlighted local food recommendations, while in Bimini, they advised using the free public beach instead of the expensive private beach club. Ultimately, the creator characterizes Celebrity as a more grown-up, sophisticated cruise line suitable for adults rather than families with children.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Equinox
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Equinox
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
CaribbeanFrom West Palm BeachVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was a little bit disappointed with the size and layout and especially the cleanliness of our cabin

the food on the Equinox was consistently very high at least in our opinion

celebrity is a very grown-up Cruise Line and honestly I would not take kids on Celebrity

I might be a little weary of booking The Equinox again or one of the older celebrity ships just because of the cabin design

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take the free tram in Bimini to explore the island
βœ“Be vocal about cabin issues on the first day to get them resolved

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience on Celebrity Equinox?
QIs Celebrity Cruises suitable for families with kids?

Topics Covered

Kids Family1Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconService CrewMehCabin Interior3Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy BaconSpa FitnessMeh

Port Highlights

Bimini1 Sad Bacon
Top: Beach Club (price goes up or down depending on which ship you are cruising on)
Cozumel1 Happy Bacon
Grand Cayman1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Coral Beach Club
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

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