Just off Equinox and was ask by fellow CC to post my impressions.
Im not going to give my Opinions of the cruise, but the shipboard experience. We haven’t been on Celebrity since January 2020. We are Elite Plus.
Upon boarding, no more champagne welcome.
Movies are now pay on demand for current selections.
no canapés in the afternoon.
Wifi was terrible..we had basic.
We were in Aqua Class cabin 1605. I was asked if deck 11 would be noisy with pool deck on 12. Our cabin was on the hump. Heard music one night and during one early evening some moving of furniture. Never heard anything during the night. Great location. And YES, chocolates were on the pillows every night.
Now for Blu, service was impeccable. Never had a wait. The filet mignon was exceptional, the lobster (with no limits) was sweet and tender. Rack of lamb, delicious My disappointment was that 3 out of 8 nights I ordered from the MDR. Blu doesn’t have a steak on the menu every night.. the offers were pork, veal, lamb etc. One evening the Maitre De made a special shrimp dish for me. As I said the service was outstanding.
Hope this helps, yes I probably would book Aqua again (depending on cost) if booking Celebrity, but may go back to Holland and see how they are doing.
bon voyage