14-night Panama Canal & South America Cruise (Miami/Valparaiso)

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5/5

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Around Cape Horn on Celebrity's Infinity

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Bigger ships ride the waves better in the rough seas around Cape Horn at the tip of South America. Celebrity gives great value for higher end cruising.

We traveled around Cape Horn on Infinity which was one of the larger ships sailing in this destination. A Millennium-class vessel at 91,000 tons she was triple the size of another ship that was shadowing us (that I'd sailed on also in Scandinavia--Norwegian Crown; a nice little but older ship).  You could tell that the Crown was having a rougher time in those waters: her bow would  disappear below the crest of the waves and reappear high above the crest. But then she didn't have the modern stabilizers that most ships of the last 10 years or so have.

On the other hand, our Infinity was riding the waves with only nominal "rocking & rolling" ...it was noticeable, we'd walk in the usual zig zag fashion but I saw no one having trouble with it. After seeing the movies with old sailing ships struggling through these infamous waters, I think I would have been disappointed if we got to Cape Horn and had it smooth as glass!

Infinity is a wonderful ship with fewer than 2000 people on board, she's about 25% larger than ships that carry 30% more people. For people that want a step up, or for high end cruisers who want 90% the cruise value of the top end (in my opinion) for 50% the cost, Celebrity is an incredible value.

Pros: Stable, smooth cruising with excellent features.

Cons: If you like intimate and small; it's nearly intimate but certainly not small.

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5/5

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Alaska on Celebrity Infinity

Alaska - 6/2006

Everyone should have the pleasure of venturing to Alaska on the Celebrity Infinity. What a life experience!

Pros: Cleanest ship ever, excellent food, overall great service

Cons: Can't think of any

Reviewer Recommended? Y

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5/5

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Alaska, 6/25-7/2/06

Alaska - 6/2006

We traveled with my kids, (13 and 16) and my parents and we all loved this cruise. The staff was very accommodating and the food was above good. The gym could use new equipment, but you could still get a workout in. The scenery was fabulous. this was a very relaxing vacation, and the glaciers were awesome. I highly recommend the helicopter, dog sled trip. If you don't want to spend the money for the dogs, get into the air over the Juneau ice fields.

Pros: Staff, food,accommodations

Cons: Yoga

Reviewer Recommended? Y