days of launch celebrations ensued in order to give the ship a memorable sendoff. Nina Barough, founder of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, christened the
ship by cutting a pink ribbon that triggered
the traditional breaking of a champagne
bottle. The upbeat black tie event, which
kicked off with buglers and a bagpipe and
drum corps performance, also included a
piano rendition of the Beatles’ Here Comes
the Sun.
During the festivities, Celebrity Cruises President & CEO Dan Hanrahan praised
Meyer Werft for delivering Equinox only
eight months after Celebrity Solstice.
Celebrity Equinox Martini Bar.
After the 8-day maiden voyage to
the Norwegian fjords, the ship started
Until October, the ship will be busy
will begin a series of alternating 10- and
a 10-night “Best of Europe” itinerary to
running a series of 13 and 14-night “An-
11-night “Ultimate Caribbean” voyages
Rome, calling on ports in France, Spain,
cient Empires” cruises. On 5 November
until April 2010. ■
Portugal and Italy, as well as Gibraltar in
the ship will make the transatlantic voy-
August.
age to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she
Celebrity Equinox Atrium.
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SAMI J. ANTEROINEN