First - Alaska is wonderful! Highly recommended. And sailing in September was such a good idea as we were often the only ship in port - or one of two. In Juneau there were three ... but far below the average during peaks seasons, so the crowds were small and comfortable. And the sales! The stores were in the process of winding down their seasons, too.

The Infinity is an imposing vessel from the outside -- our first impression was a good one. The embarkation when smoothly because we used US Direct from the airport. They picked up up at the gate and herded us through quick customs check - then on to the bus to the ship. They handled all the luggage. We got to the ship before the published time, but were processed rather quickly and allowed to board for lunch. Our room was ready within an hour or two and luggage arrived a couple hours after that.

The decor of the ship is boring. The main theme is a honey blonde wood (usually laminate/formica) and a muted rust or orange. From time to time you would see a blue or purple carpet. I'm not a flamboyant person, but I can say that the ship lacks flair! The atrium/grand foyer is often the focus of a cruiseship, but on the Infinity it was a two or three story staircase like you would find in a government building. Very disappointing. The art was a hodge podge of who-knows-what, with the exception of a very nice photo essay on New York. Also on the bright side are the mosaics on the floors by the casino and other main venues. Very nice! The casino was nicely done - just the right size. Read more