One of this year’s sleekest new cruise ships stakes its reputation on style and food.

Celebrity Equinox, second of five new ships planned by Celebrity Cruises, poses the question: Can a big ship provide service and dining that is equal to a vacation on land?

So far, the answer is yes. Reviews have been solidly positive for the Celebrity Solstice, which debuted last year, and its twin sister, Celebrity Equinox, which began cruising in Europe late July and will be in the Caribbean out of South Florida this winter.

Both ships sport a sophisticated contemporary design, fine art collections, and a group of specialty restaurants that have drawn raves from critics and passengers. 

See: Cruising on the Celebrity Equinox at TheTravelMavens.com

Above, mother and daughter from Surrey, England, snuggle in a tented nook on the Celebrity Equinox.