Norwegian Fjords-Celebrity Infinity August 15-25
We are experienced cruisers, this being our 26th cruise and 18th with Celebrity. We enjoy the many privileges that Elite status brings with it and have been avid, long standing Celebrity supporters. However, this past cruise put that to the test. Our last Celebrity cruise was on the Constellation last fall to the Greek Islands and we had none of the concerns that we certainly do now. Indeed, as a travel agent, I will no longer be able to recommend Celebrity without fear. So why the change of heart?
Basically, it came down to inconsistencies across the board. We love to dance and spend a good part of the evening in the Rendez-Vous Lounge. On this cruise, it was so cold, it was uncomfortable to stay even with the exercise the dancing brings with it. We did question why it was so cold and were told by Guest Relations that the temperature around the entire ship was kept the same. ( basically saying we were wrong) We were traveling with another couple who found the same issue and so avoided the Rendez-Vous Lounge totally. The same heating issue was a problem in the Thallasotherapy Pool area. You could not sit in it without having a towel or blanket on. Again we complained to no avail. Yes it is chillier in Norway, so increase the heating!
Cabin 8000 was very quiet as it was at the end of the corridor with no traffic whatsoever. The stateroom attendant Ambrose was perfect.