Ultimate Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Equinox

11 nights roundtrip cruise from /to Ft.Lauderdale, Florida

February 11–22, 2013
Celebrity's Equinox

Come sail in style and luxury onboard one of Celebrity's new cruise ships, Equinox! Enjoy the most beautiful ports the Caribbean has to offer. Your Pied Piper gay group cruise will sail round trip from exciting gay-friendly Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! On your journey in matchless luxury, you'll visit the tropical beaches & scenic vistas of the best the Caribbean has to offer. It's the perfect winter getaway!

Sleeping under a palm tree, strolling on endless beaches and eating ice cream while floating in a turquoise sea. What could be further from your everyday world? When you sail the Caribbean you'll discover how relaxing, entertaining and just plain fun a week really can be. Visit a variety of beautiful places and escape to paradise on your next vacation.

All this is yours while you are pampered with gracious service, gourmet dining, and numerous venues for entertainment on the brand new and most up-to-date luxury cruise ship.

Celebrity's Equinox

The very essence of luxury, this is Celebrity Equinox. Shimmering in sophistication from bow to stern, she will exceed your expectations as soon as you step aboard. Delight in your choice of ten exceptional dining venues; relax in spacious and well appointed accommodations; or let the grass between your toes take you out to sea at the unprecedented Lawn Club. With every imaginably comfort, along with Celebrity's unrivaled guest services, you are bound for greatness no matter your destination.

Celebrity Equinox upholds the standards of Celebrity's Solstice class with the tradition of signature service, quality dining and personal amenities. Like others in its class, the Equinox offers wireless Internet, flat-screen televisions in large staterooms, plush bedding and additional space for storage.

Spa enthusiasts staying within the AquaClass category of veranda staterooms are just a few steps away from the relaxing AquaSpa, which encompasses a solarium with lap pool, Persian Garden with steam rooms and sauna, and private treatment rooms. The AquaSpa Café is also located on the premises and serves light, healthful dishes, and AquaClass guests gain exclusive, complimentary access to Blu, a 130-seat specialty restaurant.

Eight additional dining venues are available, including the Silhouette Dining Room, the casual Oceanview Café and Bar and Murano, just to name a few.

In the evenings, the Equinox offers an impressive array of evening entertainment. Take in a fabulous production in the Equinox Theatre, enjoy a late-night comedy show at Celebrity Central or explore the ship's bars and lounges, each with its own unique atmosphere.

One of the ship's most interesting features is The Lawn Club that boasts a freshly manicured lawn of real grass and casual outdoor activities. Overlooking this park-like area is the Patio on the Lawn, which is the perfect place for relaxing with a good book and cup of gourmet coffee.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Once the epicenter of Spring Break, today Fort Lauderdale is a year-round destination where culture and cuisine are in ample supply. Beautiful beaches, sunshine, coastline, nightclubs and superb restaurants await you in this Gold Coast enclave. More restaurants and shopping on Las Olas Boulevard or Himmarshee in downtown Ft. Lauderdale are a must.

This port city has been called the "Venice of America" due to a comprehensive canal network where you'll find gondolas docked on the Himmarshee Canal off Las Olas Boulevard. Enjoy extensive strolling, shopping, and dining opportunities, as well as the best of sand and sun.

Everglades National Park
Covering the southern tip of Florida, the Everglades is pristine wetlands that have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is known for its rich birdlife and is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist.

Flamingo Gardens
These lush gardens comprise 60 acres (24 hectares) showcasing rare, exotic and native plants including 22 champion trees. Attractions include the Everglades "Free Flight" Aviary, Alligator Lagoon, River Otter and Bobcat Habitats, Birds of Prey Centre and the Wildlife Encounter.

Intracoastal Waterway
Considered the "Venice of America," Ft. Lauderdale consists of 300 miles (483km) of navigable inland waterways lined with multimillion-dollar mansions, estates, and yachts belonging to the rich and famous.

Cozumel, Mexico

Located 12 miles east of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel's coral reefs make it an underwater sanctuary for hundreds of exotic fish species, while the lush vegetation inland makes it a haven for a range of tropical bird species. Cozumel, the largest of Mexico's Atlantic islands, is approximately 30 miles long and 10 miles wide. Covered with a great deal of vegetation, the land is primarily flat.

The population and business center of Cozumel is the town of San Miguel, located on the northwest coast of the island. This is a duty-free port, understandably popular with the many cruise ship passengers who visit each year. Shopping may be a major attraction however Cozumel's true claim to fame is not to be found on the island itself. The primary attraction of Cozumel is the beautiful reef below the waters surrounding the island. In 1996 the government of Mexico wisely decided to protect and preserve the island's undersea life by forming the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park. Cozumel continues to be one of the Caribbean's primer dive locations.

Costa Maya, Mexico

Costa Maya is just a short sail from the activity in Cozumel, but it's light years away from your typical resort. It is a gateway to a treasure trove of Mayan ruins, ancient forts, and villages nestled in a lagoon-laced landscape - a panorama waiting to be immortalized by an artist, or to be etched into your memory.

Puerto Costa Maya is an exclusive facility specifically built to accommodate cruise ship passengers. It is located on the Caribbean coast of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The state of Yucatan is to the north, Campeche is to the west and the country of Belize is to the south.

Not far from the little fishing village of Majahual, the cruise complex offers passengers the opportunity to relax with a cool drink under a seaside cabana, swim in the refreshing waters of the saltwater pool, try the food at any of the different cafes or browse the numerous stores and shops.

The cruise facility of Puerto Costa Maya, while facing the blue waters of the Caribbean, is surrounded by miles of flat, low lying forests. It is not the forest itself which is so interesting or attractive; rather what can be found in the forest which visitors who venture out will remember for a lifetime.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Costa Rica has been a staunch advocate of conservation in its undeveloped areas and its tourist destinations for years. Nature preserves throughout the country, particularly in Puerto Limon, allow the visitor rare exposure to virgin rain forests and bird sanctuaries.

San Jose
The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Central America. Situated at an elevation of over 3,000 feet (914m), it enjoys a mild climate throughout the year. The Teatro Nacional and the National Museum are must see venues.

Cafe Britt
Costa Rica is well known for its fine coffee. Explore the interesting world of coffee from the field to the cup in an entertaining format at Café Britt.

Sarchi
The quaint mountain town of Sarchi is world famous for colourful hand-painted ox carts and other fine handicrafts.

Costa Rica's Volcanoes
There are several volcanoes in Costa Rica. From Puntarenas you can visit either Arenal or Poas Volcanoes.

Colon, Panama

As the world's second largest duty-free port, Colon offers abundant shopping. It also represents the gateway to numerous sites of ecological interest, including Chagres National Park, a 3,000,000-acre rainforest preserve, and the Gamboa Rainforest Preserve, which lies within Soberania National Park.

Panama is an amazing country of comparisons and contrasts. Over the centuries great ships and massive treasure fleets of the Spanish Crown sailed these waters and sheltered in the harbors, bays and rivers. Today the country continues to serve great fleets and mighty ships. It is an indispensible gateway for the wealth of nations as international trade and commerce cross through the heart of Panama and pass from one side of the world to the other.

This is a country where not so long ago disease struck down countless thousands. Yet it was here dedicated doctors discovered cures and preventions which have now saved millions around the world.

This is a nation wisely seeking to protect its mountains and rivers, lakes and forests, the natural treasures … for future generations. Yet, vastly more valuable than any university library, the elders of Panama's indigenous tribes hold a barely tapped encyclopedic knowledge of the plants and animals in the nation's rainforest. The scientific implications are wondrously infinite.

This is a country whose life blood is actually water. This is a modern country, in a modern age with all the hustle and bustle which comes with the time. Yet this is a country where the primordial rainforest holds the key and points the way towards the future. A wonderful people, an amazing country of comparisons and contrasts … this is the Republica de Panama.

Cartagena, Colombia

The old city of Cartagena projects the feel of a picture-perfect, Spanish colonial village, with cathedrals like Iglesia de Santo Domingo that dominate the skyline. Las Bóvedas, the old military dungeons, have been converted to shops, and the string of fortresses provide the perfect vantage points from which to enjoy the harbor.

Bocagrande
This is a very famous place, a consolidated tourist centre because it presents the best tourist infrastructure of the region. Most of the tourists enjoy its calm zones.

Bolivar Square
It is full of trees, in the middle is located Simon Bolivar sculpture, it is possible to appreciate a beautiful fountain.

Ciudad Amurallada
The old colonial town.

Puerta Del Reloj (The Clock's Door)
It is the symbol of Cartagena, and also represents the country. It is located on the Blas de Renzo Avenue. This central door is used to connect the city to Getsemaní village.

George Town, Grand Cayman

Once a hideout for some of the most notorious pirates in history, Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Islands, is now host to visitors eager to experience snorkeling among the rays and observing sea turtles.

Rum Point
Enjoy Island life by taking a swim, snorkel or a trip in a glass bottom boat through the crystal clear waters or simply relax on the magnificent white sand beach.

Seven Mile Beach
One of the most impressive beaches in the Caribbean with sand stretching as far as the eye can see.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Opened in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II, the park includes 56 butterfly species, 10 orchid species and a 3 acre lake home to many different aquatic birds.