Celebrity Equinox
Sails from Barcelona, Spain · Fly into BCN
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Celebrity Equinox in San Juan · Photo: Justin Link, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox is a Celebrity Cruises cruise ship of the Solstice class, in service since 2009. She measures 121,878 gross tons and carries 2,850 guests with a crew of 1,250. She sails Mediterranean, South America, Antarctica, Transatlantic itineraries. We rate her 3.8 out of 5.
Celebrity Equinox, the second Solstice-class ship, was built by Meyer Werft and entered commercial service on 31 July 2009. Between her funnels is a lawn of real grass where guests can play croquet, and she was refitted in May 2019. She resumed Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale on 25 July 2021 after the pandemic pause. Her 2026-27 schedule mixes Western Mediterranean, Spain, Portugal and Morocco itineraries from Barcelona and Civitavecchia with a southern-summer season from Buenos Aires that includes Patagonia and Antarctica.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,850
- Crew 1,250 · 1:2.3
- Entered service
- 2009
- Refitted 2019
- Length
- 317 m
- Longer than 86% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 19
Celebrity Equinox is bigger than 77% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 42.8 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 69% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.1
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Celebrity Cruises fleet average across 15 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Solstice class
Celebrity Equinox is one of 5 Solstice class ships. Celebrity Reflection (2012), Celebrity Silhouette (2011), Celebrity Eclipse (2010) and Celebrity Solstice (2008) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Equinox this ship | 2009 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Celebrity Reflection | 2012 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Celebrity Silhouette | 2011 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Celebrity Eclipse | 2010 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Celebrity Solstice | 2008 | 3.8/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
Celebrity Equinox in San JuanPhoto: Justin Link, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Barcelona, Spain.
Flying in for your cruise?
Celebrity Equinox sails from Barcelona, Spain. The airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Sala VIP CanudasBCN Terminal 23.3 ★
- Sala VIP Joan MiróBCN Terminal 13.0 ★
- Sala VIP Pau CasalsBCN Terminal 13.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Equinox is operated by Celebrity Cruises and belongs to its Solstice class.
What are Celebrity Equinox's sister ships?
Celebrity Equinox is one of 5 Solstice class ships. Celebrity Reflection (2012), Celebrity Silhouette (2011), Celebrity Eclipse (2010) and Celebrity Solstice (2008) are in service.
How big is Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Equinox measures 121,878 gross tons and 317 metres in length, with 19 decks.
How does Celebrity Equinox compare in size with other cruise ships?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger than 77% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 42.8 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 69% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Celebrity Equinox feel?
Celebrity Equinox has a passenger space ratio of 42.8: 121,878 gross tons for 2,850 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Celebrity Equinox feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Celebrity Equinox carry?
Celebrity Equinox carries 2,850 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,250 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Celebrity Equinox enter service?
Celebrity Equinox entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2019.
Where does Celebrity Equinox sail?
Celebrity Equinox sails Mediterranean, South America, Antarctica and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Barcelona, Spain.
Which airport should I fly into for Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Equinox sails from Barcelona, Spain. Fly into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Cruises publishes the deck plans for Celebrity Equinox; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Celebrity Equinox rated?
Cruise Frog rates Celebrity Equinox 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Traveller reviews
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