Current Equinox Sailing 4/15/22 Information

[LarryF]

I and am sure many others would like to hear from those currently sailing on the Equinox that departed 4/15/22.  Are they requiring masks to be worn inside except for eating and drinking?  Have they canceled any ports of call?  Have they changed any of the covid protocols due to the increased number of covid cases on the previous cruise?  Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

Waiting to hear the latest information from Equinox on this cruise. We are scheduled to board on April 24th. 
We are very concerned regarding the isolation policies presently.. we are booked in a suite with balcony and do not want to be put into a cabin without a balcony. I get sea sick if I can not just walk out on my balcony for fresh air!

 

[cruising diva]

We are on the Equinox now and seem to be the only ones wearing masks inside. If you test positive, you move to deck 3 and will not stay in your suite.

[LarryF]

1 hour ago, cruising diva said:

We are on the Equinox now and seem to be the only ones wearing masks inside. If you test positive, you move to deck 3 and will not stay in your suite.

Has their been any announcements regarding numbers of Covid cases on board?  Have any ports been canceled?  Is the buffet self serve now?

[viperfoth]

We are on the 24th and may6.  Would love to hear more on any announcement from the captain. 

[cruising diva]

The crew still serves in the Oceanview. No announcements about Covid so far. All islands are open on this cruise for passengers.

[LarryF]

6 minutes ago, cruising diva said:

The crew still serves in the Oceanview. No announcements about Covid so far. All islands are open on this cruise for passengers.

Thanks for the update.  Please keep us updated if there's any changes in ports or they make any announcements about covid. 

[RedneckBob]

Just got off the 4/3-4/15/22 Equinox sailing and reported Covid issues. Two of the five people we traveled with on cruise just tested Positive for Covid including DW.

We wore masked most of cruise. I wonder how many have tested positive since arrival back in Ft Lauderdale.

 

It was interesting when we left the ship on Friday and walked down the trunk and saw five black SUV’s picking up Covid passengers and approximately 50 bags of luggage on the docks.

[kearney]

8 hours ago, cruising diva said:

We are on the Equinox now and seem to be the only ones wearing masks inside. If you test positive, you move to deck 3 and will not stay in your suite.

I read someplace that the captain has people masking in the theater and casino on this current sailing...is that the case?

[Arizona Wildcat]

3 hours ago, LarryF said:

Thanks for the update.  Please keep us updated if there's any changes in ports or they make any announcements about covid. 

Are you seriously thinking a daily covid count will be provided?  It took over a month to get ship by ship data from the CDC using the Freedom of Information act.

[ISABELLA]

We were on March 25 sailing. On day 6 - 1 positive case was announced. Next day 5 more. And nothing to the end of the cruise. Most likely there were

more cases.

[cruising diva]

Masks are required in- the theatre, Celebrity Central and the casino.

[LarryF]

3 hours ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

Are you seriously thinking a daily covid count will be provided?  It took over a month to get ship by ship data from the CDC using the Freedom of Information act.

Thats not what I asked.  I asked to be updated if the captain made any announcements regarding covid cases on board.  He has provided this information on previous sailings. 

[LarryF]

1 hour ago, cruising diva said:

Masks are required in- the theatre, Celebrity Central and the casino.

Good to know!  Thanks

[RedneckBob]

4 hours ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

Are you seriously thinking a daily covid count will be provided?  It took over a month to get ship by ship data from the CDC using the Freedom of Information act.

For your information the Captain on the Equinox sailing of 4/3/22 to 4/15/22 kept us informed on a daily basis at 5:30pm once Covid was detected on board. On day 10 or 11 of our cruise, Captain reported at 5:30 pm that there were no new cases and passengers applauded in the MDR!

[lv2cruisgrl]

5 hours ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

Are you seriously thinking a daily covid count will be provided?  It took over a month to get ship by ship data from the CDC using the Freedom of Information act.

When we cruised in October and December they announced it every day.

[telutel]

On 4/18/2022 at 5:27 PM, RedneckBob said:

For your information the Captain on the Equinox sailing of 4/3/22 to 4/15/22 kept us informed on a daily basis at 5:30pm once Covid was detected on board. On day 10 or 11 of our cruise, Captain reported at 5:30 pm that there were no new cases and passengers applauded in the MDR!

People were seated in the MDR at 5:30PM?  I thought we had the early seating and that started at 6PM?

[GottaKnowWhen]

On 4/18/2022 at 8:55 PM, lovrccl said:

When we cruised in October and December they announced it every day.

Ditto in early February. 

[RedneckBob]

3 hours ago, telutel said:

People were seated in the MDR at 5:30PM?  I thought we had the early seating and that started at 6PM?

You may have booked at 6 pm for early seating on the Equinox but when you board you may find out that the MDR opens at 5:30 pm. Actually most nights the MDR opened as early as 5:20 pm.

[Britpamtany1205]

Shhhhhh……you guys are letting out subtle secrets for us early dinner arrival passengers, lol 

[Britpamtany1205]

We were also on Apr 3 sailing, seriously though, we reserved 6:00PM select…..upon arrival to cabin was a note to assemble at MDR at 5:30.  As stated above MDR opened doors 5:20 -to- 5:25

[RedneckBob]

3 hours ago, Britpamtany1205 said:

Shhhhhh……you guys are letting out subtle secrets for us early dinner arrival passengers, lol 

Sorry; and Murano opened at 5:30 pm even though bookings prior to sailing shows 6 pm.

 

These times vary ship to ship. I was on Apex three months ago and all dining times started at 6 pm or let say 5:55 pm