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Celebrity Cruises · Solstice Class · Maiden voyage 2009
Celebrity Equinox
The second Solstice sister — and, quietly, often the best value of the five.
Equinox launched in 2009 and came out of a full revitalisation in May 2024, which brought her staterooms, suites and public spaces up to current Celebrity standards. She is the classic Solstice-class ship: half an acre of real grass on the Lawn Club, a glass-domed adults-only Solarium, Luminae and The Retreat for suite guests, and 85% of her staterooms with a veranda. Murano, Tuscan Grille, Sushi on Five and Le Petit Chef at Qsine give her a speciality line-up that punches above her fare, and she divides her year between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Watch
Celebrity Equinox — a first look.
A full walk-through of Celebrity Equinox — decks, dining, the Lawn Club and the Solarium. Worth a few minutes before we speak.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Solstice Class (sister to Solstice, Eclipse, Silhouette and Reflection)
Maiden voyage
8 August 2009 · last revitalisation May 2024
Guests
2,852 at double occupancy (up to 3,148 maximum)
Crew
Approximately 1,290
Tonnage & size
121,878 GT · 1,041 feet long · 121-foot beam · 27-foot draft · 13 guest decks
Staterooms
1,426 in total — 85% with a veranda, 5% ocean view, 10% inside; 296 accommodate 3 or 4 guests, 121 connecting, 30 wheelchair accessible
Suites & AquaClass
Two 1,291 sq ft Penthouse Suites, 8 Royal Suites, 4 Horizon Suites, 12 Celebrity Suites and 44 Sky Suites, plus 130 AquaClass and 279 Concierge Class staterooms
Built by
Meyer Werft · registered in Malta
Official fact sheet
Every deck, dining venue and stateroom count — the full Celebrity Equinox fact sheet (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
The Lawn Club
Real, growing grass on the top deck, with cabanas and space to simply sit. Nothing else in the premium market has it, and it changes the character of a sea day.
The Solarium
A glass-domed, adults-only pool and lounging space that works as well on a cool Mediterranean morning as it does in the Caribbean. For many guests it is the reason they rebook this class.
The Retreat
Suite guests get Luminae on deck 3, The Retreat Lounge on deck 5, a private sundeck and butler service — the full Celebrity suite tier in a calmer setting than the Edge Series.
Four speciality restaurants
Murano, Tuscan Grille, Sushi on Five and Le Petit Chef at Qsine. We'll tell you which are genuinely worth the cover on your sailing — and which nights to keep for the main dining room.
All Included fares
Most UK Equinox fares bundle drinks, Wi-Fi and tips. We'll check whether the standard package covers what you'll actually order before you pay to upgrade to premium.
AquaClass and Blu
130 AquaClass staterooms with spa amenities and their own restaurant, Blu — the best-value step up on the ship, and quieter than the fare difference suggests.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Equinox has one of the highest veranda ratios in the fleet at 85%, so the question is rarely whether to book a balcony — it's which one, on which deck, and whether the AquaClass or suite step up earns its money on your sailing.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value
Veranda (V2/V3), mid-ship decks 8–9
477 of them, so there is usually availability and the fare stays sensible. Steady in a swell, short walks everywhere, and identical square footage to the pricier veranda grades.
Quiet pick
Sunset Veranda or Sunset Concierge, aft
Only 47 across both categories, with a wake view that makes sea days. They sell out first on Caribbean and Mediterranean weeks — book early or not at all.
Worth the upgrade
AquaClass, or a Sky Suite in The Retreat
AquaClass buys you Blu and Persian Garden access well short of a suite fare. On a longer sailing, a Sky Suite with Luminae and The Retreat Lounge often works out better than people expect.
Approach with care
Deck 12 forward and cabins beneath the pool deck
Early starts overhead and the odd obstructed view. We'll steer you a floor or two down for the same money.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Celebrity Equinox.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Winter
Caribbean from Florida
Seven- to eleven-night Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean sailings, with longer holiday itineraries around Christmas and New Year.
Shoulder seasons
Transatlantic repositioning
Slow spring and autumn crossings between Europe and the Americas — the sea-day sailings this ship suits best, and often the best value of her year.
Why book Celebrity Equinox with Valora
A Royal Guru in your corner.
- A certified Celebrity expert who knows this ship's decks, not a call centre reading a screen
- Honest guidance on whether AquaClass or The Retreat is worth it for your sailing — often one is and one isn't
- Cabin and deck advice that avoids the noise, the obstructed views and the long walks
- Fare comparison across All Included tiers, so you don't pay twice for drinks you won't order
- Support before, during and after you sail — including flights and pre-cruise stays where they're needed
Ready when you are
Sail Equinox the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named Celebrity specialist. Honest advice on cabin, deck and season — no obligation, no hard sell.