We had always wanted to do a Cape Horn cruise as it is one of the classic voyages. We were 2 couples. Coming out of Covid, the incentives were fantastic with free drinks, tips and (slow) wifi.
Embarkation from Valparaiso was a gong show as I believe ours was the first ship departing for Celebrity from that port in about 3 years. Lots of grumbling in the very long line and many of the staff ...
We just got off the Celebrity Infinity on her re-position cruise from South America to Fort Lauderdale. Considering she was limping on only one good engine, her support staff and Captain sure did an excellent job getting us from Chile to Florida, and through the Panama Canal, with as least an interruption to our schedule as they could manage. We didn't miss any ports of call as planned and the ...
We chose this cruise as we were a group of 10 persons who have all travelled widely and were looking for new destinations. The Panama Canal cruise with South American ports of call ticked most of the group's boxes.
The ship's facilities were excellent as were the entertainment on sailing days and evening theatre. The state room cabins were excelent and were perfectly serviced by the cabin ...
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I Love Celebrity and the Infinity is an older ship but so comfortable for us! Let's start from the beginning: March 14th:
We choose to break up our trip and fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota, Columbia. It was a 5 hour flight on Avianca Airlines (an airline we haven't traveled). The flight was great, I would definately fly with them again. We booked the Marriott Bogota Airport. ...
We loved the ports of call,we had good weather,we packed two suite cases each. We over packed, this ship need self serve laundry facilities. A pair of jeans $7.00 and t shirts were $5.00. Adds up real fast.The ship is a Well maintained ship, the ship was Put into service in 2000, need some updating,the tile in the bath room floor is cracked and had a lot of caulk everywhere.the cabin needs ...
We have enjoyed Celebrity Cruises in the past and we were not disappointed this time either. Staff, crew, food - especially the Martini Bar staff, all were excellent and we had a great cruise. Our cabin steward, Randy, was the best!
We also really enjoyed the South American specialist, Mickey and his Mickeylive program, he was a fountain of knowledge - really amazing and made the cruise ...
I chose this cruise for the Cruise Line, itinerary, perks, price. I loved that there was a naturalist on board that informed us daily at his seminars, but Celebrity should also narrate via TV and speaker system, as they do in Alaska, so that we can take advantage of our balcony. The Theater entertainment on board was outstanding, with each night even better than the last. The violinist was my ...
Going around the horn was a bucket list item. That box is now checked.
The ship itself is showing wear and tear -- nothing broken, but obvious use and lack of cosmetic maintenance.
The cabin showed similar wear -- a broken hinge here, lumpy well-worn mattress, towels that might once have been fluffy, scrathed woodwork. Again, nothing was really broken, but work is needed.
Dining was ...
We chose the cruise to be able to visit various ports in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay and see the very varied landscape of southern South America and view the abundant wild-life. We like the size of the Infinity and found it very comfortable. The Infinity does seem like it is due to be refurbished. Furniture, fixtures and linens were older and seemed worn and really need to be redone. Linens ...
I do love every ship and Infinity is no different. Yeah she is a little bit older but that does not bother me. I like the movie area up on Deck 12 - although most of my cruise "Around the Horn" was too cold to enjoy it. I also love the sunset bar on Deck 10 aft. I was staying on Deck 11 and was able to take a stairwell right down to that bar.
Finally with the cruise I was on - I spent most ...