DoubleAACH

We have snorkel gear but no life vest. And did you wear water shoes or tennis shoes snorkling, worried abt stepping on something? I also will have 2 teens and a 9 yr. old.

I did buy a snorkle vest and wear it as this was my first time snorkling on my own off of the beach. Never really needed it but it gave me some comfort and confidence as I was out there alone. At one point I got too focused on the beauty and drift quite a ways out (rookie error) and was glad I had it. No foot wear other than the fins, nice sandy beach to enter.

Wishes CC had a "like" button. I'll settle for the :D instead.

Mitsugirly,

If there were a like button I would pound it for my fellow Buckeye!:D:D:D I am certain I never thanked you enough for writing this review which encouraged me to go to Sapphire. It got me to buy my own snorkle gear and underwater camera. It was better than any snorkling excursions I have ever paid for. My wife had no desire to snorkle but loved laying on the beautiful beach where she felt very safe and secure.

Now that we are heading to Cozumel in a couple of weeks I plan on heading to Chankanaab based upon your review there.

Thanks for taking your time to provide these reviews:D

I'm still trying to decide if the premium is worth it. I would hate to feel the pressure of having to drink just to make it worthwhile.

I am a rule follower and if it says no sharing then I wont share but I know that i will see others sharing drink packages much the same as I've seen people sharing soda packages on other cruises. I know its not my problem but i find it frustrating when i know that they are cheating the system. how does celebrity ensure that people arent sharing? Just curious.

My wife and I took our first X cruise on the Equinox last March and both bought the premium package. I normally drink far more than her as she is a one maybe two drink girl at home. She didn't want to get the package and I did. When they went on sale after booking that decided it. Some would say it's not healthy to drink too much but she drank like a sailor every day and I think she had the most fun I have seen her have in decades. As we prepare to set sail in just over two weeks on the Silhouette I was considering skipping the package but my wife said we should get it because she likes trying new drinks "risk free", having the variety of non alcoholic choices and not worrying about what she spent today. She said it just adds so much fun, relaxation and a stress free environment that even if she doesn't get her money's worth it is well worth it to her. This from a woman who watches every penny at home.

As for those that share/steal :mad: the packages at the expense of the rest of us, I believe in Karma and sure hope I am right!

Thanks WarmWaters and everyone else who contributed all the time and effort for our benefit.

Earlier in this post someone posted a very extensive "Beer" menu (THANK YOU) from Michael's Pub. The website shows Michaels as a place for scotch and cordials with a piano bar? The Celebrity website also mentioned a "Champagne" bar. Being an equal opportunity drinker who enjoys beer, wine and liquor I find these two options very intriguing :D. Does anyone know if either or both of them are available on the Equinox? Makes my premium vs classic decision very easy if both of them are.

So I read the entire thread and Mitsu even addressed this but I am still confused (maybe since I have rarely slept the last 10 days since finding this forum). We arrive at Charlotte Amalie but I still don't know if that is the port near Paradise Point...Crown Bay or Havensight?

Thanks for all of the time many of you take to assist the rest of the community...I intend to return the favor upon my return. I will definitely be going to Sapphire Beach and Paradise Point based upon Mitsu's (fellow Buckeye and first time poster here) review.

Thanks to the advice on CC I think I have booked a nice cabin (1075) on a great ship (Equinox) and am now learning where to visit while in port. Thanks to all!