I've cruised on RCCL and Carnival, and have generally enjoyed my time cruising. However, after my Celebrity experience, it will be hard for me to book any other line for 7 day cruises that Celebrity also offers. Truly, the one thing that disappoints me is that Celebrity doesn't offer more 7 day itineraries, especially in the European market. But I digress...

Contrary to some reviews, boarding in Seattle went seamlessly. Soon, we were onboard, being greeted with servers bearing trays of champagne and mimosas. An auspicious start, I thought. And that level of attention to detail, luxurious little extras, and some of the friendliest, warmest crew I've ever had the pleasure to meet... it really "made" the trip.

Infinity has been recently "Solsicized", so the interior was very new and in excellent condition. The elegant lighting and understated decor, including lots of warm woods and leathers, reminded you were on a luxury liner and not at a "carnival". Many lovely lounges to pull up a seat near a window. Every evening, there was a variety of entertainment in the various lounges, including a really good chamber quartet. The Martini Bar was definitely a hotspot every evening, with the mixologists using extra flair to entertain the crowd. Read more