First-Timer Needs Advice on Picking A Celebrity Cruise!

[nycdave]

I've been dying to go on a cruise for a long time, but finances have stood in the way.

 

Or, they did... Until I won a drawing for a cruise on Celebrity at NYC Pride! And it turned out to be a real, no-fooling prize, not some sort of scam to get me to pay money to an agency!

 

So here's what I'm looking at:

 

• Celebrity.
  
• Any Caribbean cruise departing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or San Juan.
  
• Any time from now until the end of 2017.
  
• Value up to $2500
  
• Can book a cruise in excess of $2500, but would have to pay for the difference.
  
• Port taxes/fees not included (of course)
  

 

So gosh! What to choose! What choices to make!

 

A little background: I'm a single gay guy in my mid-30's who -- from what I've been told -- would probably enjoy NCL or RC most, because I do love socializing. But thankfully, I also REALLY enjoy relaxing, sunning, reading, food, and less "active" vacationing as well, which is what I'm told is the strength of Celebrity. I REALLY love a nice spa day, so Aqua Class definitely intrigues me... I used to travel extensively around the world through my 20's, but a change of job and caring for sick parents has pretty much killed my travel & vacation ability the past five years. I will probably invite a friend to join me for the cruise -- and maybe pony up a few hundred bucks to cover an upgrade, taxes, etc. After all, that'd still be a good deal, right?

 

So:

• Should I choose a longer cruise with more interesting stops, and go with a cheap cabin? Or should I go with a shorter cruise but splurge on Concierge or Aqua Class?
  
• Is Aqua Class really worth the extra in terms of access and booking the spa? What about the additional dining option?
  
• How is the Summit now that it's been renovated? It looks like the Solstice Class ships have more to do and some nicer amenities, but they're also more expensive (and lengthy) trips!
  
• How much attention should I pay to the ports-of-call? When I've traveled before, I've always preferred spending a few days and really soaking a place up, rather than a touch-and-go. Friends who've cruised told me I probably wouldn't get much out of most of them -- but then there seems to be a stop or two with each line that actually IS really special and unique. What would that be for Celebrity in the Caribbean?
  
• I really could use a nice vacation ASAP... But would the savings of waiting till Nov/Dec 2017 be worth it?
  

 

Any other recommendations, or questions I should be asking, I would be SO SO SO grateful. Thanks in advance, everyone!

[wendychloecruiser]

WOW. You will get endless opinions and suggestions and I will give you only one. My favourite itinerary and length of cruise is on the Eclipse, 14 day Caribbean. You will see a lot of the Caribbean and despite each island having it's own "flavour" they are fairly similar and there is a Tshirt out there that says "same %**+ different island." That being said a Caribbean cruise is very relaxing but it can also be as fun as you want it to be. The Martini Bar can rock. Also as it is 14 days in length there will likely be fewer kids around if that's an issue.

 

Personally I do not find an aqua class nor concierge class balcony worth the value. Some would disagree but I would redirect those funds elsewhere.

 

Just my opinions. No matter what you choose remember it's hard to have a bad time on a cruise.

[WEGL81]

If you like spending a little extra time in one port, choose a cruise that includes an overnight in one port. That gives you a chance to experience more of the flavor of a stop as opposed to the 8 hour view you normally get.

 

 

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[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Congratulations on your win!

 

First of all, let go of trying to make it perfect the first time. There's a lot to figure out. Whatever you pick, it will be fun and you will find lots of opportunities to socialize. I think for a first cruise, I'd pick a 7-night one.

 

If you decide to go with one of the bigger ships (S class), I would book a 1A cabin. You'll have a larger balcony and the location is perfect.

 

If you decide on an M class ship, the concierge and AQ cabins are slightly bigger, but not worth a lot more money. For your first cruise, I'd just grab an ordinary balcony cabin and hope your roll call organizes a cabin crawl. If they do, be sure to go. You will get to see all sorts of other cabins and see what you might be willing to pay for another time.

 

Sign up for your roll call as soon as you pick a cruise. You'll find folks there who have cruised a lot and can offer lots of good advice. People will be organizing private excursions--if you see something you like, you can join in. Many of the Caribbean ports are small and you can easily just wander around on your own. Also, visit the ports of call board for information on the islands you'll be visiting.

 

Enjoy the process! And the cruise, whatever you pick!

 

[QuakerBoy]

Don't get confused with Aqua class and spa services. Aside from access to the small Persian Garden area ("free" in Aqua, but no big deal), any spa services you want are available for cost in Aqua, just like any other class. On a Caribbean cruise, you will definitely want a balcony, so my advice is to pick an itinerary you might like, and then do some on line booking searches to see what cabin inventory is available (or call and speak to a Celebrity planning professional or a cruise specialist travel agent). I wouldn't spend much more for Concierge, or Aqua, if you can get a basic balcony cabin in a prime location for considerably less money. I'm assuming you will have access to up to $2,500. So if you can get booked for less than that, you can get the balance in on board credit (OBC) to spend on spa services, port cruises, or whatever. Enjoy.

[rose6]

I would suggest that you book a regular verandah stateroom. In my opinion, the concierge and Aqua class rooms are not worth the extra money. The one time we did Aqua class, we appreciated the smaller dining room, but decided that we would never spend the extra money to do it again. The food in the main dining room offers a wider range of daily choices and is quite good. If you make any friends on board and they are not sailing in Aqua class, they will not be permitted to dine with you in Aqua.

Near the guest relations desk you will see a display that lists certain activities like LGBT get togethers.

When you choose your cruise, be sure to join your roll call so you talk with others on your particular sailing and you will also have the opportunity to seek out other gay friends to socialize with if you desire to do so.

My advice is to pick the longest cruise you can get for your $2,500 certificate. Also, keep in mind that you will have to pay daily gratuities of about $13 a day per person, as well as any port fees or taxes.

Enjoy your first Celebrity experience.

[ghstudio]

I'm going to take a different tack at the OP's question. Since you identify that you are gay, why not book a cruise where there is a gay group on board. You don't have to be a member of the group or even book through the group...everyone socializes together, group or not.

 

Try:

 

https://www.nighttours.com/gaycruises/

 

or just google "gay cruises"

 

Once you've identified a cruise, then find the cabin on that ship that works for you and just book it.

 

Note: if you have a $2500 voucher and are travelling single, you will have to pay a surcharge...essentially 100% so you will be looking for a cabin that costs less than $1250 per person.....or you can take someone along but you will still be in the same $1250 pp cabin, just not paying the single surcharge.

Edited July 12, 2016 by ghstudio

[TMLAalum]

We enjoyed this cruise very much due to visits to Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and Cartagena Columbia as well as Cozumel and Grand Cayman!

 

Even if you choose a cruise without a dedicated gay group, I've yet to be on a "roll call" that doesn't include non-hetero cruisers, so don't hesitate to book a cruise if the itinerary calls you!

 

Congrats on your win!

[gopro63]

Ever been on a cruise before? if not then 14 days is to long and 5 days is to short.

 

I take Miami port and 7 days.

 

enjoy your winnings

[Host Jazzbeau]

(1) Celebrity ships come in two basic kinds, M-class and S-class. M-class are smaller, very classy, but with fewer options and activities. S-class are still small compared to the Behemoths of the Seas, still classy in a more modern way, and have lots of options and activities. The three earliest S-class ships (Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse) have the Corning Museum Hot Glass Show on the top deck along with the lawn (and its great sea views) -- we found this totally fascinating and attended many of the daily shows and the final charity auction. On Silhouette and Reflection this is replaced by another restaurant, and the lawn is closed in by cabanas.

(2) Caribbean cruises are sometimes overrun with kids and parents who don't apply any discipline [diapers in the pool???]. The way to avoid that is to take longer cruises -- so here's another vote for the Eclipse 14-night itinerary [and the Equinox 11-night would be my second choice].

(3) The above is strongly influenced by my personal feeling that Caribbean islands are all pretty much the same, so the particular itinerary [except Panama Canal] doesn't matter. I will be tempted to stay on the ship -- so the ship had better be a destination in itself. Eclipse and Equinox fit that bill.

[nekzaadvakil]

Congrats on the amazing win! Its time to fold up your sleeves and do some serious planning.

 

1. Get on the Celebrity website and sort cruises according to price (lowest to highest)

 

2. Personally, I would chose from the 5 Solstice class (also known as S class ships) since these ships are really newer, larger and really contemporary. These 5 ships are - Solstice, Silhouette, Reflection, Eclipse and Equinox.

 

3. Definitely chose a normal Balcony/Veranda room, there are plenty of deals out of Ft. Lauderdale, Miami which are currently just over $1000 per person for a 7N cruise. In my opinion, at this rate, you will hardly have to go out of pocket and you can really manage to get a 100% FREE cruise.

 

4. You could look at a longer duration like a 11N in an interior but I'm guessing you do want to splurge a little as well. Balcony staterooms are amazing!

 

5. I would also wait for a special promotion to book/re-book the cruise. Lets Assume you chose a veranda for $1100 per person. Instead of paying another $200-400 for a Concierge/ Aqua stateroom, use the money to upgrade your perks. Celebrity has 3 options called Go Big (choose 1 perk), Go Better (choose 2 perks) and Go Best (get all 4 perks), which allows you to chose perks:

- Free Beverage Pack for 2 people

- Free Gratuities paid for 2 people

- Free Internet for 2 people

- $150 per person as on board credit for 2 people

 

6. This could REALLY enhance your vacation as you don't have to worry about additional expenses on board.

 

Celebrity is absolutely amazing and DW and I have met some really nice people on board their ships. The atmosphere is just as relaxed as Royal Caribbean, and the food is really good. I'm sure you will have a super time!

[vickykay]

Look into tha 10 day eastern on the Equinox. Also look at Jan thru early March. Nov can be more rai y in the Caribbean. Enjoy!

[illiniwahoo]

I'll disagree with a majority of people here on the room type. Yes, balcony cabins are nice, especially the large 1A ones. But you have a set amount of money. I am also in my mid 30s and love socializing and relaxing. I would do the longest cruise I could in the cheapest room. There's no one to socialize with on your balcony. You can sit there alone and look at the sea. There's many places on the ship when you can sit and look at the sea, and choose to sit and relax in silence, or strike up a conversation with the person next to you.

No matter your cabin class, you can buy a spa access pass. Both classes of ships have a solarium that doesn't cost any extra and on the m-class ships the pool has massaging water features that make it very spa like for free!

I'm not sure how you will be booking this cruise, but as a previous poster discussed right now the "go big, go better, go best" pricing includes options for adding free gratuities, internet, on-board credit, and drink packages. If you are a drinker, I highly recommend the drink package. Alcohol on the ship is expensive (or normal city prices if you are from NYC). Depending on how you won this cruise you may or may not be elegible to book under that promotion. Drink packages can be bought seperately as well, but the are expensive (roughly $65 per person per day for the premium package if I recall correctly). But if you will have several cocktails by the pool during the day, several glasses of wine with dinner and several cocktails in the evening, you easily get your money's worth. It also covers bottled water and fancy coffees.

Good luck with your decision! You really can't go wrong with whatever you pick! (I haven't checked out prices, but the 10 - 11 day Equinox cruises are our fave - that was also our honeymoon. So we might be biased!)

 

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[illiniwahoo]

A few things about itinerary. I STRONGLY disagree that all islands are the same! Some islands don't even have a single stop light, and others have a home depot! I do agree that something fun can be found to do on every island. I love the more rural island feel, and therefore prefer western or southern carib. routes. Eastern carib tends to have the best beaches.

I second the recommendation to book independent tours. But looking at cruise critics ports of call section and the cruise lines shore excursion offerings gives you a quick idea what can be done at each port. Rather than try to "do it all", we tend to target each stop for a different experience. With four port stops, we might pick one beach day, one snorkel trip, one active day ( ziplining, kayaking, etc) and one historical sightseeing day (ruins, forts, etc). Not all islands offer each of these things, but you can pick wisely to see the best of each island for the best experience.

 

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[4774Papa]

I've been dying to go on a cruise for a long time, but finances have stood in the way.

 

Or, they did... Until I won a drawing for a cruise on Celebrity at NYC Pride! And it turned out to be a real, no-fooling prize, not some sort of scam to get me to pay money to an agency!

 

So here's what I'm looking at:

 

• Celebrity.
  
• Any Caribbean cruise departing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or San Juan.
  
• Any time from now until the end of 2017.
  
• Value up to $2500
  
• Can book a cruise in excess of $2500, but would have to pay for the difference.
  
• Port taxes/fees not included (of course)
  

 

So gosh! What to choose! What choices to make!

 

A little background: I'm a single gay guy in my mid-30's who -- from what I've been told -- would probably enjoy NCL or RC most, because I do love socializing. But thankfully, I also REALLY enjoy relaxing, sunning, reading, food, and less "active" vacationing as well, which is what I'm told is the strength of Celebrity. I REALLY love a nice spa day, so Aqua Class definitely intrigues me... I used to travel extensively around the world through my 20's, but a change of job and caring for sick parents has pretty much killed my travel & vacation ability the past five years. I will probably invite a friend to join me for the cruise -- and maybe pony up a few hundred bucks to cover an upgrade, taxes, etc. After all, that'd still be a good deal, right?

 

So:

• Should I choose a longer cruise with more interesting stops, and go with a cheap cabin? Or should I go with a shorter cruise but splurge on Concierge or Aqua Class?
  
• Is Aqua Class really worth the extra in terms of access and booking the spa? What about the additional dining option?
  
• How is the Summit now that it's been renovated? It looks like the Solstice Class ships have more to do and some nicer amenities, but they're also more expensive (and lengthy) trips!
  
• How much attention should I pay to the ports-of-call? When I've traveled before, I've always preferred spending a few days and really soaking a place up, rather than a touch-and-go. Friends who've cruised told me I probably wouldn't get much out of most of them -- but then there seems to be a stop or two with each line that actually IS really special and unique. What would that be for Celebrity in the Caribbean?
  
• I really could use a nice vacation ASAP... But would the savings of waiting till Nov/Dec 2017 be worth it?
  

 

Any other recommendations, or questions I should be asking, I would be SO SO SO grateful. Thanks in advance, everyone!

 

We love Celebrity and it is our preferred line, but do cruise on NCL as well. NCL generally has a bit younger crowd and more late evening partying. We are seniors and usually go to bed at 11PM.

 

Celebrity is a class cruise line, I think you would enjoy it. The food is excellent as well as service.

 

The longer two week cruises are what we generally book. You would have more days to relax.

Also, the longer cruises usually have older crowds.

 

We liked Aqua class with the Persian Garden Saunas and dining in BLU, but we only did it due to an upgrade. The cost is just not worth it for us to pay the difference in a balcony.

 

Since you are a single traveler, you will pay a lot for your cabin. Balconies are our favorite, but it is a personal thing. Oceanview's are cheaper and you still have the large window. We would never do an inside.

 

We have only done one Caribbean cruise it was a 14 day and great.

[casper106]

If you have never cruised,then go for the 7 day ones. Also, the 14 day cruise attracts a more "senior" crowd.

[Jeremiah1212]

I would focus on a 7 day trip from Miami or Fort Lauderdale in a standard balcony cabin. For this upcoming winter the Reflection (from Miami) and Silhouette (from Ft. Lauderdale) sail alternating Eastern and Western itineraries. On a 7 day Western Caribbean you typically have 4 ports/2 sea days and an Eastern Caribbean sailing gives you 3 ports/3 sea days. Celebrity does not sail the Caribbean during the summer. We're pretty much your same demo and it appears we have similar wants for a trip.

 

*Both options would fit well into your budget without much extra expense

*10-14 days seems a little long for a first timer (even if you have the flexibility to take that much time off at once)

*7 day cruises tend to have a little younger crowd

*I've read Miami also attracts a younger crowd than Fort Lauderdale but I have nothing of substance to actually back that claim

*The extra perks included with Concierge and Aqua are negligible for some, especially with the extra costs involved.

*You could use the money saved from avoiding a cabin upgrade to put towards spa treatments if you wanted

*NYC to Miami airfare should be very easy

*An Eastern Carib route would give you a split mix of sea/port days to see what your style is or what you prefer to do with your time. Although I think the Eastern ports are prettier and more interesting, we are actually doing the Western route on Reflection next time.

*Definitely take someone with you since you are essentially paying for a second person anyway.

 

If there are any stipulations to your booking that may also sway the decision. On the routes I mentioned, the ocean view and balcony cabins are the same price. Inside are a lot cheaper but do not get any perks like the included drink package/internet/gratuities, etc. if those things are important to you.

[gopro63]

with additional info A balcony is the way to go, many good reasons.

 

Chosing inside room. is like being locked in a closet. lights always On, no fresh air, not seeing where you're going, unless you turn on the Channel to see the bridge. etc.

 

Did oyur fare include based on two people? or just one?

[nycdave]

Wow! Thanks so much to everyone for the input -- has really helped me figure some things out! (and some things to ask the agency assigned to book the prize for me)!

 

I did have one question, from looking at the cabins -- the "Accessible" rooms are substantially larger... And often cheaper than the regular cabins. Other than the handrails and roll-in shower, what's the difference? Would it be worth getting one for the extra space, or are there negative trade-offs that go along with them?

 

Definitely appreciate the advice about going with the standard Balcony room instead of Concierge or Aqua, and just buying the "perks" ala carte!

[vuildog]

Congratulations on winning a no strings attached cruise! I am quite jealous!

 

I'm going to pipe in with my 2 cents. For reference, I am a single, female, 43 year old. I have cruised on Celebrity 5 times. I think I have cruised 16ish times. I have also cruised on Carnival, RCCL, & NCL.

 

Have you been to the Caribbean before? If you have, I would use this opportunity to visit islands you haven't been to before. They all have a different "spice" to them. I know that is how our initial cruising destinations started. Went to islands we had not visited before. Once you have covered them all, then you revisit spots you loved in the past.

 

Cabin: Personally could never sail in an inside cabin. Need to be able to see outside! But others love them, since you can sleep all day. But who wants to sleep all day on vacation?? Cruise mostly in balcony cabins, but have had a few oceanview cabins as well. Have not cruised Aqua yet, so I cannot comment. But the cabins I have seen in person, are a smidge bigger than a balcony cabin. I'm sure Aqua experts will chime in as well. Cruised a couple of times in a Concierge cabin. Don't personally think it is worth the extra money. My vote is for a nice verandah cabin, mid-ship, not underneath the pool deck.

 

Cruise length: I would personally choose a 7 day cruise for your first time. Think it is a perfect length of time. I personally cruise the caribbean in the winter. Must get away from the cold. Prefer cruising in February. The crazy Christmas season is over, and February always comes quickly.

 

Port Days vs. Sea Days: I'm personally a sea day girl fan. Love having the opportunity to do nothing, or everything. I would now choose an itinerary with more sea days, than port days. I was opposite in the beginning. You of course can choose to stay on the ship, when it is in port. Honestly, these are the best days to be on the ship. You get it all to yourself!! But as a cruise newbie, I was all about getting out and exploring places I had never been to before.

 

Excursions: Definitely book excursions independent of the cruise line. Explore the ports of call section on Cruise Critic for ideas. Definitely peruse Trip Advisor for suggestions. Join your roll call on Cruise Critic, and see if you can join other's on an excursion. Some islands, it's easier to just wing it! But you will get a feel for that, buy checking out the ports of call section.

 

Itinerary: My first instinct after reading your post, is take a southern Caribbean itinerary out of San Juan. Especially since you won't be paying for the cruise part of the trip. I'm sure you can get really reasonable air from NYC to San Juan. Definitely fly in the day before the ship leaves port. Buy trip insurance as well. I think the Summit is still the only option out of San Juan? Have cruised on her twice, since April. She is an "older" ship, but I'm really fond of her. I think she is the perfect size of ship. I would personally see if they have this itinerary available. Did this itinerary a couple of year's ago, and it was one of my favorite trips.

 

Leave out of San Juan

Sea Day

Barbados-Beautiful, friendly people, lots to see & do.

St. Lucia-One of my favorite islands. Many excellent options for the day. Catamaran to the Pitons would top my list as a first timer.

Antigua-Beautiful island. Would suggest an around the island catamaran ride. An all day affair, and you get to see the entire island, snorkel, relax, drink, & eat. An amazing day.

St. Maarten-In my top 3 for favorite island. I would suggest renting a Jeep for the day and touring the entire island. Find some friends to join you from your roll call. We did this on our first visit to St. Maarten, and it was the perfect day. Just make sure if you are there during the Heineken Regatta, traffic is a nightmare. This would not be a good option for fear of missing the ship!

St. Thomas So many options, so little time. I would cab it to the ferry, and head to St. John. St. John is amazing. Any of the beaches will suffice. All of them are amazing. Cannot go wrong. There are several really nice shops by the ferry terminal as well. Not the typical crapola shops you will find on most islands.

Back to San Juan

 

I'm not sure I would book a gay cruise, as your first option. I have some gay friends who have done one, and didn't like it one bit. They said it was a raunchy, alcohol fueled party, all week long. Not in a good way. These are not my words! This was on a Celebrity ship.

 

Wow! Sorry this has been so long. Didn't mean to write a novel.

 

But don't stress too much over the options, you will make yourself crazy! Pick a cruise, and don't think twice! Make sure to go with an open mind. I think this helps.

 

Report back on what you end up booking!

 

Happy to answer any questions!

 

Have a great cruise!

 

Betsy

[bEwAbG]

Since the single supplement is a real thing, inviting a friend to go with you would be ideal. The bed can be split so it's two twin beds. Even if you make the friend pay for taxes/fees and airfare, that's still a pretty cheap getaway for them.

 

I agree that January or February would be the best time to go. Most kids are in school and the weather where you live is generally terrible so it's nice to get out of cold and enjoy the warmth. Make sure you fly in the day before so you can cope with any weather delays. Also get travel insurance in case you have to cancel because of the weather. Avoid any sailing that includes a holiday.

 

7 days max since you don't know if you'll actually enjoy cruising. My first was a 5 day but by the time I realized how much I enjoyed it, it was time to pack up to go! But, if you determine that cruising is not for you after the first day, do you really want to spend 10-13 more days regretting your decision to take such a long trip? You can research the itineraries for each trip and then look at the shore excursions--what someone else said about each island being more or less the same is absolutely true and that's true of what there is to do on each island. My last cruise we didn't even get off on 2 of the 3 stops. Instead, we went to the spa because they were less busy and the ship overall was less crowded. The spa also usually has discounts on port days. You should not expect this to be a very active trip.

[rose6]

Accessible rooms are for people with disabilities! Please be sensitive to the needs of others. Cruise cabins are generally smaller than hotel rooms. You will find that you will spend so little time in your cabin that a few extra feet won't make a big difference in your life.

[SuiteTraveler]

The main difference in the spa cabin is you eat at Blu. Here are the menus - the food is "spa cuisine" other than that having a spa cabin is not all that different than any other cabin, just some added amenities.

 

http://www.beyondships2.com/celebrity-silhouette-blu-menus.html

 

here's a review that may be helpful:

http://www.freshcruiser.com/blog/2012/5/23/fresh-cuisine-for-me-review-of-blu-on-celebrity-cruises.html

Edited July 14, 2016 by SuiteTraveler

[shainky84]

Hi There!

 

Congrats on your winnings. So nice to hear that there are legit prizes out there without strings and timeshare presentations....My new husband and I missed NYC Pride this year since we were on our honeymoon aboard the Reflection in Italy and the Greek Isles! We were first-time cruisers and loved nearly every minute of it (hated disembarkation), so I hope I can help you out....Apologies if anything is a repetition of what's already been said; my initial post yesterday somehow was deleted before I could post.

 

*We LOVED Celebrity! After mulling over the pros and cons of each cruise line, we are so glad we picked this one. In so many ways it was perfect for us for our honeymoon.

 

*Celebrity's fleet is a bit smaller than the other major lines so they don't have any ships in the Caribbean during the summer months. Look for a date between Late October and early April.

 

*Celebrity was perfect for us, gay newlyweds in early 30s. Plenty of stuff to do and people to meet but very chill and sophisticated.

 

*Our cruise was 10 nights and we stayed in Aqua. We LOVED Blu, especially for dinner, but we really only took advantage of the included spa services on 2 or 3 occasions....Since our cruise was port-intensive, 10 days was perfect. Of course for a honeymoon we splurged a bit, but I don't know that the extras would be worth too much of an upcharge next time.

 

*Since I can't compare our Mediterranean cruise to any other itinerary, I would suggest you try and decide what's the bigger priority for you -- the ports or the ship/amenities aboard. That will guide your decision-making process.

 

*I'm assuming that the $2500 is just a voucher. Will you want to purchase a drink package, pre-paid gratuities, and/or WiFi? What about specialty dining? Spa services like massages? Keep in mind costs for those as you plan.

 

No matter what you decide, if you relax and enjoy you'll have a great time. Inevitably there will be a few hiccups, but if you can role with the punches you'll enjoy nearly every moment!

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited July 14, 2016 by shainky84

[shainky84]

I stand corrected! It appears now that Celebrity will be keeping the Equinox in the Caribbean for the summer 2017 season. The promos they have for cash-paying guests are pretty enticing, so you may wish to investigate more!

 

 

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