Our family of five went to Alaska from Vancouver this summer on the Celebrity Infinity. We didn't explore Vancouver before or after the cruise due to us only living one hour away from the port.

I did my homework and honestly was a bit concerned about many reviews saying this ship was old and worn out. The moment we stepped on board I got that 'Celebrity' feeling with the complimentary champagne and warm, friednly staff. This was our 3rd Celebrity cruise (previously only ever cruised to the Caribbean). The ship was so easy to navigate and while yes, it was starting to show wear in a few places, overall it was well kept. There was almost always someone polishing the handrails! The top deck was amazing and we loved sitting on the lounge chairs at the front of the ship watching the scenery go by. The warm blankets provided were a nice touch for the windier days.

The food was fantastic and our waiter in the MDR made us feel like royalty. It was our 9 year old's first cruise and he was treated like a prince. Our waiter went above and beyond to make our holiday memorable. We ate at the buffet for most lunches and while it was fairly decent food, the logistics of the line-up didn't make for good flow. A minor issue only. The daily ice cream choices were a highlight and we made sure to sample them daily. Read more