We are a couple in our 60's. We went on this long planned cruise to Antartica so I could complete one of my bucket list items even after having endured major back surgery a few months ago. We were apprehensive because of some of the negative reviews of the Infinity but although I tend to look for things to complain about, I couldn't find anything!!!! All I can say is WOW!!!! The service was par excellent, the food was par excellent.
We departed from Atlanta on a non-stop to Buenos Aires 2 days early and thank goodness we did because we missed the snow storm the next day that shut the Atlanta airport. Many passengers missed the cruise and many others had to divert, take several more flights etc to reach BA in time for the cruise on Sunday. We stayed at the Hilton for free courtesy of Hilton Honors points. We used Manuel Tiendes car service to get from the airport to the hotel-- it cost $55US for a private car or $40 for a van-- we opted for the private car and were promptly whisked to the hotel. We took a cab to the pier and it was less than $10 US. You don't need pesos== everyone takes $$US.
During embarkation in Buenos Aires there was some initial confusion about where to drop luggage. We arrived at 12:30, got to the line at about 12:45 to check in but for some reason, the agent told us "to be back by 4:30". I was exhausted and panicked thinking we had to wait 4 hours to embark but luckily my DH said-- "can we get on the ship now?" and she said "of course" so I'm not sure why she told us to come back at 4:30 when we just wanted to board. In Buenos Aires the ship docks at an industrial pier so the arrival terminal is several blocks from the pier so you first have to take the free shuttle bus to the pier to get on the ship.We were greeted on the ship by champagne and the photographer and directed to the 10th floor buffet. Cabins were available by 1:30. The attendant immediately greeted us and my husband requested 2 copies of the daily activities letter which we always got and our luggage arrived by 2:30.
8032 starbpard-- way too far forward-- not too far from the forward elevators but except for the theatre-- everything is aft!!!! if you have a choice go middle or aft not forward. Otherwise, location is quiet.
Cabin was small, unable to get luggage under the bed, small balcony, not enough shelf space, hair dryer on wall in bathroom.