Ship Profile of the Day--Celebrity Infinity

Today, I will profile Celebrity Cruise Line's Infinity, one of their Millenium class vessels.

General Information: At 91,000 gross registered tons, the Infinity is not quite in the current "megaship" classification, but not far from it. She features large staterooms, public areas resplendent with glass and teak accents, and facilities/amenities well worth the trip.

Itineraries: Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, and South America.

Staterooms: Infinity boasts 975 total cabins. Of these, 785 are oceanview and, of that number, 582 have a verandah/balcony. The smallest of the interior staterooms is 170 square feet in size; with a minibar, sitting area/sofa and TV. Oceanview staterooms without balcony average about 191 square feet in size, and those with balcony about 271 square feet. Suite staterooms vary in size depending upon category and amenities, which may include: whirlpool tubs (some with a second whirlpool on the balcony), VCR's and walk-in closets. The suites include two of apartment size (1472 square feet each), and have: separate living and dining areas, foyer, grand piano, butler's pantry, bedroom, exercise equipment, outbound fax, and motorized drapes. 26 of the ship's cabins are wheelchair accessible and, from having shared one of these with a family member, I can attest that they are well laid out and easily maneuverable.

Public Rooms: Since pictures are better than 1,000 words, may I suggest that you visit our Infinity photo gallery to see some of these for yourself. From the artworks on the walls to the variety of public rooms available, Infinity is in a class of her own.

Ambience/Onboard Life: Celebrity is one of the more "formal" cruise lines. Seven day cruises generally feature two formal nights, and dressing for dinner in the dining rooms is expected on a daily basis. There are, however, more casual dining alternatives available for those who so desire, even on formal nights. Dining is the traditional two seating format, with tables and tablemates assigned and permanent for the duration of the voyage. If you are a first seating type of person (i.e. you prefer to dine at 6:00 p.m. rather than about 7:30 or so), book early because first seating sells out rapidly. You can always ask to go on a waiting list, as well, if you are not assigned first seating at the time of booking.

There are plenty of activities available for non-port hours from enrichment programs to spa/workout times to Broadway style shows, and everything in between. Boredom is not likely to be a companion on a cruise aboard Infinity.

Shore Excursions: For those who prefer to use the shore excursions provided by the cruise line, Celebrity has a wide variety available, at a cost that ranges from reasonable to very expensive, depending upon your needs and wishes. It is possible to book shore excursions in advance, and the line provides a detailed description and price list for all shore excursions available on a particular itinerary on their website .

If there are any questions that I can answer for you about Celebrity in general, or Infinity in particular, feel free to browse my website or contact me by e-mail.

Happy cruising!