Celebrity Equinox Reviews

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Overview

Celebrity Cruises has announced the planned arrival of the Celebrity Equinox in 2009. A sister ship to the groundbreaking Celebrity Solstice, the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship will wow guests with its half-acre authentic grass lawn and amazing onboard shows. The Celebrity Equinox ship, the newest planned ship in Celebrity’s Solstice Class, will feature Celebrity’s ground-breaking ‘Lawn Club’, unmatched restaurant design, impeccable menus, relaxing spas, entertaining shows, and more with the sense of class and style that has become synonymous with Celebrity Cruises.

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Dining

The Celebrity Equinox is offering 10 new dining facilities where guests can choose between locations conceptualized by some of the world’s top designers in the hospitality business. The result is innovative menus, decadent wine lists, and unmatched atmosphere and service.

Main Dining
The Silhouette Dining Room - The tasty menu at this glamorous dining room will have you coming back for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Choose from many delicious options as you dine in the company of the restaurant’s dramatic, two-story glass wine tower.

Specialty Dining
Tuscan Grille - This venue is inspired by the charm of “Old World” Italy and the design of a Napa Valley wine cellar. Guests will enjoy classic Italian dishes while sipping fine Italian wines.

Silk Harvest - Asian inspired cuisine including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian favorites set this restaurant apart from the rest. Guests can also enjoy the selection of drinks such as sake, Asian-influenced martinis, beers, and delicious cocktails created with regional specialties.

Blu - This Mediterranean inspired venue is only available to guests booked in Celebrity Equinox’s new AquaClass category. The menu features the kind of “clean cuisine” just perfect for a day out on the Celebrity Equinox’s prized lawn, including roasted beet salad with goat cheese and entrees such as blackened ahi tuna and herb-crusted rack of lamb.

Murano - Designed by BG Studios of New York, this elegant venue provides ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows, bone china, and an exquisite menu to match featuring Maine lobster and wines from around the world.

Casual Dining
Bistro on Five - Grab a crêpe to go or stay and enjoy the view from this Wilson Butler Associates designed venue. Also featured are sandwiches, fish and chips, soups, salads, chicken potpie, and more.

Café al Bacio and Gelateria - The perfect stop for a mid-afternoon treat, this upscale coffeehouse will satisfy you with its options of tea, coffee, fresh pastries, and a wide selection of authentic gelatos and Italian ices.

AquaSpa Café - For a relaxing snack, the AquaSpa café offers cuisine that pairs perfectly with the Solarium’s light, airy ambiance.

Mast Grill and Bar - Poolside, there is no better venue than the Mast Grill and Bar. Simple and fast options include burgers, tacos, Rueben sandwiches, and onion rings.

Oceanview Café and Grill - This diverse café features a menu that changes depending on the region that you are sailing in. This breakfast, lunch, and dinner option offers plenty of outdoor seating and a casual environment in which to enjoy the sunshine and local flavors. In the evenings, inside seating provides a casual dinner alternative.

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Cabins

This innovative ship’s luxurious accommodations will provide just the retreat you need. With categories including decadent suites, exciting balcony cabins, spacious oceanview cabins, and private inside cabins, the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship has the perfect place for you to relax when you are not strolling through the ship’s unprecedented real grass lawn or indulging your senses in the AquaSpa®. To complement these gracious accommodations, Celebrity Cruises also features world-class and attentive personal service, which extends throughout the ship – even to your cabin!

Suite Cabins
With spacious interiors and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to walk-out private balconies, these elegant rooms offer 40” and larger LCD TVs, living rooms, queen-sized beds, and convertible sofas. The Penthouse Suite boasts 1,291 square feet inside, a massive 389 square foot balcony with lounge seating and a whirlpool, a king-sized bed in the master bedroom, full bar, separate living room, LCD TVs in almost every room including the bathroom, and to top it all off, a baby grand piano.

Balcony Cabins
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors lead to 54 square foot balconies in these comfortable cabins, which feature 32” LCD TVs, sofas, and queen-sized beds.

Oceanview Cabins
These 177 square foot cabins offer an oceanview window, a sitting area with sofa, and two twin beds convertible to a queen-sized bed.

Inside Cabins
These 183 – 200 square foot rooms offer 32” LCD TVs, a sitting area with sofa, and two twin beds convertible to a queen-sized bed

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Entertainment

Some highlights of the entertainment and activities you can enjoy onboard the Celebrity Equinox include:

The Lawn Club
The Celebrity Equinox’s half-acre, real lawn is larger than an Olympic-sized swimming pool, equivalent to over eight tennis courts, and three times larger than New York’s Rockefeller Center ice skating rink. A first at sea, the real grass sets the tone for the main-deck country club atmosphere known as ‘The Lawn Club’. Guests are invited to play bocce ball or croquet, enjoy a picnic with a basket of wine and cheese, show off their putting skills, or stretch out and take a nap in the warm sun. The surrounding patio affords the freedom of lounging in a chair with a good book, chatting over a cup of gourmet coffee with friends, or enjoying the beautiful views from the deck in the comfort of a casual, yet luxurious atmosphere.

Hot Glass Show
Celebrity Cruises is collaborating with the glassblowing expertise of the Corning Museum of Glass to produce the Hot Glass Show, which will provide demonstrations and live performances of glassblowing on the upper deck of the ship. The performances are designed to awe the audience with their art and beauty, as well as educate passengers about the history and science of glassblowing. The Hot Glass Show takes place in a custom-made, outdoor glassmaking studio, and will feature three highly skilled resident glassblowing artists.

Lounges, Bars, and Clubs
Passengers onboard the Celebrity Equinox will have a variety of lounges to choose from. Wine lovers can relax in the Cellar Masters wine bar, while cocktail enthusiasts can enjoy drinks at the frosted Martini Bar. Crush, a small alcove located off of the Martini Bar, is a place where passengers can gather around an ice-filled table for caviar and vodka tastings, or use the lounge for private events. Those looking for something musical can hang out at the Ensemble Bar, which will provide vocal and instrumental entertainment. In addition, passengers wanting to dance the night away can head to the Quasar Disco.

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Fitness / Recreation

The Celebrity Equinox offers a full range of exercise and fitness activities including step aerobics, spinning, and strength building. You can also increase body awareness with a comprehensive yoga, Pilates, or body-sculpting class. Each fitness class is led by certified instructors who can help you improve your body and mind, regardless of your fitness level or experience. You can also use the fitness equipment onboard the Celebrity Equinox, which is state-of-the-art and includes lifecycles, treadmills, stairmasters, virtual reality bikes, free climbers, and rowing ergometers.

If you’re not sure what class to participate in or which equipment is best suited for your needs, Celebrity Cruises’ certified personal trainers will help you meet your goals by creating a customized fitness program just for you.

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Spa

Indulge your mind, body, and spirit while onboard the Celebrity Equinox in the AquaSpa by Elemis where you can pamper yourself to a variety of treatments, ranging from deluxe manicures to luxurious facials to full-body massages. A day at the AquaSpa will leave you feeling renewed and peaceful.

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Kids

The Celebrity Equinox has two different – but equally fun – venues onboard for kids of all ages to participate in. The first is the Fun Factory, which is aimed at 3 to 12-year-olds and the second is the X-Club for teenagers. Both are designed to ensure kids onboard have just as much fun as their parents and feature a variety of activities, including select family events.

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Dress Code

You will need three types of clothing on your Celebrity Cruise: casual shipboard attire or day wear, conservative port wear, and evening wear.

Day wear includes slacks or pants, blouses or shirts, knit tops, or polo shirts. Bringing a pair of sneakers or rubber-soled shoes is also recommended for deck sports. In addition, a swimsuit cover-up is beneficial for cooler areas on the ship.

Port wear for women includes a casual dress, skirt and blouse, or pants outfit; for men, casual pants or walking shorts, and polo-type shirts. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is also highly recommended, as is bringing extra bathing suits, sun block, sun visors, and other types of sun protection.

On casual nights, a sport shirt and slacks is recommended for men, while women are advised to wear a pantsuit, skirt and blouse, or casual dress.

On informal nights, men are requested to wear a jacket, shirt, and slacks, while women may want to wear a suit or dress. Please note, jeans are not permitted.

For the formal nights – including the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party, dinner on the second night, and the Captain’s Farewell Dinner held the next-to-last night of the cruise – an evening gown for women and a tuxedo or dress suit for men is appropriate.

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Gratuity / Tipping

While on a cruise, if you have been given outstanding service and personal attention, it is customary to offer gratuities to those staff members. Celebrity Cruises suggests the following guidelines for all guests:

Waiter: $3.50 per day / per guest
Assistant Waiter: $2.00 per day / per guest
Butler (suites only): $3.50 per day / per guest
Assistant Maitre’d: $0.75 per day / per guest
Cabin Service: $3.50 per day / per guest
Cabin Service (Concierge Class): $4.00 per day / per guest
Assistant Chief Housekeeper: $0.75 per day / per guest

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