Celebrity Equinox Bliss Cruise, November 5 - 11, 2023
Departing from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Haiti and Mexico.
Hop aboard this Bliss Cruise – where every destination is a dream come true!
The Western Caribbean is calling and Bliss Cruise is answering with a full ship clothing optional charter scheduled for November 2023 on the Celebrity Equinox departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You’ll have sea days packed with daytime pool activities, seminars and workshops, meet & greets, clothing optional pool and open deck areas, plus, afternoon playtime fun. Your port days in Labadee and Cozumel will be filled with adventure and exploration. And to top off the days, in the evening you’ll enjoy fine dining and after dinner drinks with new and old friends, theater shows, musical acts, comedy shows, fun themed nighttime parties and late night playtime fun.
The Bliss Cruise is a lifestyle vacation for adult couples, 21 and over. This ship will sail with approximately 2,800 people that will party and play all day and all night on one of the most upscale cruise ships in Celebrity Cruise fleet.
About Our Ports of Call
Labadee, Haiti
On the north coast of Hispaniola, surrounded by beautiful mountain slopes and exotic foliage, sits Labadee, a private paradise. Reserved exclusively for us, this destination offers pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular water activities. Nellie’s Beach is simply a slice of paradise. You can enjoy floating beach mats and complimentary beach lounge chairs on this picture perfect beach. Soar down the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, the world’s longest zip line over water. Paddle along the gorgeous coastline of Labadee on a relaxing kayaking tour. Take an exhilarating ride aboard a waverunner down the scenic coast of Labadee. Grab a bird’s-eye view as you soar 400 feet above the beautiful peninsula of Labadee on a thrilling parasailing ride.
Cozumel, Mexico
The Conquistadors first saw Mexico from the shores of Cozumel while searching for gold. Today, visitors to the island continue to seek out gold and silver jewelry in the shops of San Miguel while having a great time in its many local bars and restaurants. Plus, the waters around Cozumel’s sheltered coral reefs make this one of the best snorkeling areas in the world.
About Our Ship
The Celebrity Equinox has gone through her biggest transformation ever. This isn’t just a makeover…it’s a Revolution! You’ll enjoy stunningly redesigned accommodations, exclusive new suite experiences, luxuriously upgraded restaurants, bars, spas, and boutiques—and more. Celebrity Equinox captures the very essence of premium cruising.
Celebrity Equinox® is making waves in the cruise world. From adding elevated design concepts and technology across the ship to The Retreat®, an exclusive experience for guests of The Retreat that includes The Retreat® Sundeck and The Retreat® Lounge, the change is phenomenal. Delight in your choice of ten exceptional dining venues. Enjoy craft beer and comfort food in the new Craft Social and sip refreshing frozen cocktails on the pool deck at Slush. A unique experience at sea, feel grass beneath your feet at the relaxing Lawn Club. Every imaginable comfort complimented by Celebrity’s unrivaled guest services promises an unsurpassed cruise experience no matter your destination.
The cost of the cabin includes all meals with basic drinks such as water, coffee and tea. You also have access to all seminars, events, parties and entertainment. There will be an additional fee added to your invoice which covers the port charges, government taxes, basic gratuities, admin fees and security fees. These fees will be as follows:
- $525.00 per person for all Suites
- $425.00 per person for all Staterooms
The following items are available at an additional cost:
- Alcohol and other beverages plus the bar service gratuities
- Specialty Restaurants
- Casino Play
- Spa Services
- Shore Excursions
- Retail Shop Purchases
Suites
Our spacious suites transform your vacation into a completely indulgent experience. Book this type of stateroom and enjoy special privileges plus an extensive list of amenities including European-style butler service. European-trained butlers are there to help you pack/unpack, make your spa appointments, dinner reservations, shore excursions and so much more. Your amenities include premium bedding, robe, slippers, hair dryer, custom bath products, fresh flowers, daily fresh fruit platter and much more.
Penthouse Suite (PS)
(Deck 11) The Penthouse Suite features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, separate living room with dining area, baby grand piano, queen sofa sleeper, full bar, lounge seating, surround-sound entertainment system with 52″ LCD TV, full guest bath, and veranda with whirlpool and lounge seating. Master bedroom with king-size bed, 52″ LCD TV, vanity, walk-in closet, marble master bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower with dual shower heads, double washbasins, and 26″ LCD TV.
- Suite: 1,291 sq. ft., Veranda: 389 sq. ft.
- $12,700.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $5,000.00
Royal Suite (RS)
(Deck 11) The Royal Suite features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, separate living room with dining area, queen sofa sleeper, lounge seating, wet bar, surround-sound entertainment system with 52″ LCD TV, powder room, and veranda with whirlpool and lounge seating. Bedroom features queen-size bed, 40″ LCD TV, vanity, walk-in closet, master bath with whirlpool tub, and separate shower stall.
- Suite: 590 sq. ft., Veranda: 153 sq. ft.
- $7,450.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $4,000.00
Celebrity Suite (CS)
(Decks 10 & 11) The Celebrity Suite features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, living room with sectional queen sofa sleeper, lounge seating, mini- refrigerator, surround sound entertainment system with 52″ LCD TV, and vanity. Bedroom features 40″ LCD TV, vanity, walk-in closet, dual access bath with shower/tub combination and washbasin, and veranda with lounge seating.
- Suite: 394 sq. ft., Veranda: 105 sq. ft.
- $4,950.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $3,500.00
Aqua Sky Suite (AS)
(Deck 12) Our Spa Concierge is thrilled to discuss your wellness journey and assist you in pre-booking your salon and spa services. As a honored AquaClass guest, you will receive complimentary access to the Persian Garden, and priority booking, an entire month ahead of any other guest. Suite features include floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, two beds convertible to queen-size, bathroom with shower/tub combination and washbasin, living room with sofa queen sleeper and vanity, mini refrigerator, 40″ LCD TV, and veranda with lounge seating.
- Suite: 300 sq. ft., Veranda: 79 sq. ft.
- $3,950.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $3,000.00
Sky Suite (SS & S1)
(Decks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) The Sky Suites features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, living room with queen sofa sleeper, mini-refrigerator, 40″ LCD TV, vanity, bath with shower/tub combination and washbasin, and veranda with lounge seating. Please note that Sky Suites do not have access to The Retreat Lounge.
- Suite: 300 sq. ft., Veranda: 79 sq. ft.
- $3,450.00 – $3,750.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $2,500.00
Aqua Class Staterooms
These veranda staterooms offer spa elements infused into the stateroom experience and priority seating in the chic AquaClass restaurant, Blu. These spa-inspired staterooms, offer unlimited access to the AquaSpa® Persian Garden as well as a host of other soothing extras. If you love the spa, there’s no finer way to travel.
Aqua Stateroom w/ Veranda (A1 & A2)
(Deck 11) Double occupancy only. Premium ship location close to the AquaSpa®. Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, vanity, bathrooms with Hansgrohe® shower panel, and veranda with lounge seating.
- Stateroom: 194 sq. ft., Veranda: 54 sq. ft.
- $2,225.00 – $2,275.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Concierge Class Staterooms
Designed for the traveler who settles in nicely to veranda staterooms where little details make a big difference. Savor unexpected delights such as fresh flower arrangements and complimentary shoeshine service. The attention to detail will amaze you, even as you sleep on the perfect pillow you’ve selected from our pillow menu. Spacious accommodations complete with special privileges like priority check-in, priority seating time preferences in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, upgraded room service menu, evening hors d’oeuvres, plush bathrobes and veranda with lounge seating.
Sunset Concierge Stateroom w/ Veranda (SC)
(Decks 9, 10, 11 & 12) Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, vanity, and veranda with lounge seating. Some staterooms may have a trundle bed. AFT cabins are located across the back of the ship.
- Stateroom: 194 sq. ft., Veranda: 54 sq. ft.
- $2,075.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Concierge Stateroom w/ Veranda (C1 & C2)
(Decks 9, 10, 11 & 12) Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa, LCD TV, vanity and balcony with lounge seating. Some staterooms may have a trundle bed.
- Stateroom: 194 sq. ft., Veranda: 54 sq. ft.
- $1,975.00 – $2,025.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Veranda Class Staterooms
Private sanctuaries where you’ll enjoy both in and outdoor space. Relax in the spacious lounge or step outside to linger over morning coffee or wonder at evening sunsets.
Ultra Deluxe Stateroom w/ Veranda (UV)
(Decks 7 & 8) Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa convertible to trundle bed, privacy partition, 32″ LCD TV, master bedroom, second bedroom with one twin bed, and veranda with lounge seating.
- Stateroom: 575 sq. ft., Veranda: 53 or 105 sq. ft.
- $2,050.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Sunset Stateroom w/ Veranda (SV)
(Decks 6, 7 & 8) Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, vanity, and veranda with lounge seating. Some staterooms may have trundle bed.
- Stateroom: 194 sq. ft., Veranda: 54 sq. ft.
- $1,850.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Deluxe, Prime & Standard Staterooms w/ Veranda (DV, V1, V2, V3)
(Decks 6, 7, 8 & 9) Features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, vanity and veranda. Some staterooms may have a trundle bed.
Note: V3 Veranda Staterooms have partially obstructed veranda views.
- Stateroom: 194 sq. ft., Veranda: 54 sq. ft.
- $1,750.00 – $1,825.00 pp plus additional fees
- Deposit: $750.00
Ocean View Staterooms
Prime & Standard Ocean View Stateroom (O1 & O2)
(Decks 3, 7 & 8) Window staterooms with a sitting area where you can kick back and relax after a day that has been as busy or easy as you want it. Features ocean view window, sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, and vanity. Some staterooms may have a trundle bed.
- Stateroom: 177 sq. ft., Veranda: n/a
- $1,375.00 – $1,400.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $500.00
Interior Staterooms
Prime & Standard Interior Stateroom (I1 & I2)
(Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11) Staterooms with ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Features sitting area with sofa, 32″ LCD TV, and vanity. Some staterooms may have a trundle bed.
- Stateroom: 183-200 sq. ft., Veranda: n/a.
- $1,175.00 – $1,200.00 per person plus additional fees
- Deposit: $500.00
Itinerary
| DATE | PORT LOCATION | ARRIVE | DEPART |
| Sun, Nov 5, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 4:00 PM | |
| Mon, Nov 6, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| Tues, Nov 7, 2023 | Labadee, Haiti | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 8, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| Thurs, Nov 9, 2023 | Cozumel, Mexico | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 10, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 11, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 6:00 AM |
*** All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Themes
You just can’t have a lifestyle cruise without having a theme for each night! Let your imagination run wild when planning your costumes. It is not required that you dress in theme but it can add some extra fun to the evening! Below is the list of themes for each night so you can start shopping and be prepare when it comes time to pack.
| DAY | THEME |
| SUNDAY | Let’s Get Lei’d (Hawaiian Shirt Night) – Show off your best Hawaiian shirt and get ready to get lei’d! Feeling a little more adventurous? You can never go wrong with a grass skirt and coconut bra. Prepare to be whisked away to paradise as we set sail on our first night! |
| MONDAY | Officer & a Gentleman (Formal Night) – Who can forget that famous movie scene where he sweeps her off her feet and they walk into the sunset?? Gentlemen, tonight’s your night to sweep your lady off her feet with our Officer and a Gentleman formal night. Be a sharp dressed man in a Naval officer’s uniform or stick with the traditonal tuxeo. Ladies, dress to impress in a gown or cockail dress. |
| TUESDAY | Glow Night – This poolside party passenger favorite brings out the “Glow” in all of us. Dance the night away under the stars and light up the night with all things glowing, blinking and flashing. Dress in neon outfits, glow body paint, etc! |
| WEDNESDAY | Prehistoric Party – People thought cavemen were extinct, but not tonight!! Take the journey to prehistoric times. Dress in leopard patterns, animal fur outfits, bone jewelry and wild hair. Or, think the Flintstones and you’ll be on the right track for this theme night. |
| THURSDAY | Day of the Dead / Fetish Night – In honor of our day in Cozumel, our theme night will be the Day of the Dead which is a colorful and joyful celebration of life—both past and present. The dress code will be artistic representations of skulls and skeletons with decorative flowers and sombreros. If skulls and skeletons are not your thing, then tonight also serves as our Fetish night so get kinky! |
| FRIDAY | Metallic Magnetism – Do you like to Shimmer, Shine or Sparkle? If so, show us your magnetic attitude in something metallic. For our last night, dress in metallic gold, silver or bronze. |
*The order of the themes is subject to change.
Terms & Conditions
Payment Schedule
*Payment schedule will be adjusted accordingly as we pass the dates set below.
- Deposit: Due at the time of booking
- Installment: Due on or before May 1, 2022
- Installment: Due on or before November 1, 2022
- Final Payment: Due on or before May 1, 2023
Cancellation Policy/Fees
- On or Before May 13, 2022: $250.00 pp ($400.00 pp for Suites)
- May 14, 2022 – Nov 9, 2022: $350.00 pp ($650.00 pp for Suites)
- Nov 10, 2022 – May 8, 2023: $450.00 pp ($1,000.00 pp for Suites)
- After May 8, 2023: NO REFUND
* Cancellation policy dates remain the same regardless of your booking date.
*Cancellations must be in writing by emailing your cancellation request to customerservice@ToplessTravel.com.
Transfer Policy/Fees
- Up to May 9, 2023: $125.00 pp ($250.00 pp for Suites)
- May 10, 2023 – July 7, 2023: $250.00 pp (No Transfers for Suites)
- After July 7, 2023: NO TRANSFERS
* Transfer request must be in writing by emailing your request to customerservice@ToplessTravel.com.
* Transferred funds are non-refundable if the new reservation is cancelled.
* Transfers are no longer valid after the sailing date of the cancelled reservation.
Additional Policies
Additional Fees
While all cabin pricing reflects the basic cost per person, there will be an additional fee which will reflect port charges, government taxes, doc fees, gratuities and security fees. These will be as follows:
- $525.00 per person for all Suites
- $425.00 per person for all Staterooms
Additional Person Cabin Cost
Note: this does not count the GT cabin
- $525.00 per person for all Suites
- $475.00 per person for all Staterooms
Singles Policy
- Any person showing up at the port without their partner, shall not be admitted onto the ship and shall not be entitled to any sort of refund.
- Single passengers shall be allowed on the ship in a cabin only when accompanied by a couple and staying in their cabin.
Additional Details
Booking Details
- The cabin cost includes all meals, except in specialty restaurants, and basic poured drinks such as water, coffee and tea.
- Beverage and amenity packages are subject to automatic gratuity charge.
Special Offers
Any cabin purchased from Bliss Cruise, or one of its Travel Affiliates, is for the cabin ONLY. Any special pricing, promotions, offers or discounts of any type offered by the cruise line for one of their regular scheduled voyages are not part of the Bliss Cruise program and will not be honored. In addition, some cabins may have limited amenities during a Bliss Cruise charter.
What Not to Pack
For the safety of our guests and crew, there are certain items that are not allowed on board. If these are found, they will be confiscated. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned. Prohibited items are at the discretion of the Chief Security Officer and the Staff Captain and include, but are not limited to:
- Illegal drugs and substances
- Candles, incense, coffee makers, clothes irons, travel steamers and hot plates (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Matches and normal lighters are allowed onboard. However “torch lighters” and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and are therefore prohibited.)
- Electrical extension cords
- Firearms and ammunition, including realistic replicas
- Sharp objects, including knives and scissors*
- Self-defense, including handcuffs, pepper spray, and night sticks
- Alcoholic beverages** (Note: Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing.)
- Please refer to the cruise line’s website for the complete list of prohibited items.
* Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blades less than four inches are allowed.
** Two bottles of wine per stateroom are allowed on embarkation day, subject to corkage fees.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming cruise. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance offers coverage for unforeseen problems such as, an unexpected financial change or scheduling conflict, a cancelled flight or a serious illness.
Before You Sail
Every passenger must accept the terms of the Acceptable Behavior Policy before boarding the ship. If you did not accepted the terms during your booking process, then the policy form must be completed and emailed to customerservice@toplesstravel.com by November 1, 2025. – Behavior Policy Form
It is always recommended that you arrive the night before the cruise to ensure that you do not miss the boat. For those of you that wish to follow our recommendation, we will make arrangements at a local hotel for a group rate to stay the night before the cruise. We’ll be hosting a pre-cruise Meet & Greet Party to give everyone the opportunity to start getting to know the others that you will be sailing the open waters with.
At this point, details for the hotel, Meet & Greet Reception and shuttle service have not been finalized yet for this cruise.