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 Celebrity Cruises' Equinox Makes Stunning Debut, Sets Luxury Standard


 Celebrity Cruise's magnificent Equinox—where bigger is better.

By Larry Fox and Barbara Radin Fox

(c) 2009

WE are not fans of larger cruise ships. We'd prefer to cruise only with 500 or so other passengers, sacrificing some amenities--lavish shows, big casinos, multiple dining options, for example--but Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Equinox, is big--2,850 guests--but maintains the feel of a smaller ship--no lines, many spacious common areas, numerous dining options and first-class amenities from the AquaSpa to the superb entertainment on board. The Equinox, in a word, is stunning. The dining areas are lovely, the elevators are numerous and fast (no small issue on big ships), the entertainment was, well, better than we've ever seen on the many, many other ships we sailed on, and the service equals that of the most luxurious ships was cruise on. The only complaint we had was that the cruise, a two-night introductory cruise, was just too short.We stayed in an AquaClass stateroom, which was comfortable, with a lovely verandah, great bathroom (6-nozzle shower!) and a very comfortable bed.

Though we did not have the time or opportunity to sample the seductive offers of the AquaSpa, we're sure future guests will make these features a central part of their Equinox cruise. Equinox's AquaClass veranda staterooms, introduced on the Celebrity Solstice last year, are located close to the ship's two-story "AquaSpa by Elemis." AquaClass is the only stateroom category in Celebrity's fleet that offers no third and fourth guest berthing, making the area quieter and more exclusive for guests wishing to relax in an utterly serene environment.

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Larry Fox and Barbara Radin Fox