Celebrity Equinox & Oceana (II)
The 8th August was classed by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as the 'Official maiden' for their new ship, Celebrity Equinox.  The ship had been named on the 19th July and had a 'soft launch' on the 31st to the Fjords when it was brought forward, the date they say she entered service.  She was due to sail at 5pm while Oceana half an hour before.  I was on the ship with my friend Juanita, who had come from Australia, so it was up to my dad to take photos.  At least he was in good company when Geoff found him.
For some reason Oceana didn't move leaving Equinox to go first.  She gave three blasts as she pulled away from the dock for the last time.
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