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Is the gratuity included on the drink package, or added?

Hmmm, we’re considering the TransA April 2024 Wonder if Marina will look “rode hard and put up wet” right before that?

VV: When is the scheduled Dry Dock for the Marina?

Infinity 2-14Jan2023 Aqua Class "Anytime" on the Sea Pass card I said that one may have to wait at Blu or MDR based on demand. We were advised of a wait both at Blu and MDR. We were told of a <10 minute wait and we received a device that would light-up when ready. Retreated to a lounge and returned when lit.

Yes, cheap maybe real or probably imitation leather card holder. We left it where we found it, never used it. Worthless.

But if you have assigned Early then in theory that's your assigned time & you can't change. Have your agent change dining to ANYTIME so you have flexibility in the MDR if the menu in Blu ceases to be stimulating (which it will). We had to wait (with a buzzer) for both Blu and Anytime MDR on several nights - especially between 7:30 and 8:30 ish.

Just off the Infinity 12-day South American Santiago to BA 02-14Jan2023. Replaced a cancelled 2022 Oceania similar itinerary. Extremely disappointing is the only way to describe it. We were Aqua class, Blu. Food - Food just OK; we had Anytime MDR four nights, Tuscan 2-nights, Blu for the other nights. None were outstanding. Yes, Steaks were sirloin not ribeyes. Le Pitit was poor service, and we were told that the promised "media show" was down due to AV problems. When the waiter deposited foil wrapped butter on the bread plate, and when the bar service and waiter never materialized, we got up from the table and left the room. Spoke to the Maiter 'd who didn't even apologize. (We weren't charged) Cruise Director Alejandro was simply awful. Three theatre presentations with him. He should NEVER be allowed on another cruise. Entertainment was equally bad. High school reviews at best. There was ZERO destination enrichment, discussion of history, politics, important events, etc. Never a mention, let alone discussion, of the Portuguese and Spanish explorers. Magellan, Darwin, Cook, the Beagle? NOTHING! We expected much much more on this cruise. Instead the staff treated this departure as a Caribbean cruise with South American day stops. Activities - Activities were very juvenile. One Constellation Lounge show was "Simon Says", "musical hoops/chairs” and body balloon pops. This in the late afternoon or evening in the Constellation Lounge…. Are you kidding me?! Gee, I was expecting Hairy Chest and Biggest Belly contests next! It was like NCL or Carnival around the pool in the 1970s. I don’t recall the activities director’s name - as she was easily forgettable. She was clearly going though the motions; The eye-rolls told you she didn’t like Alejandro’s antics much either. Golf putting contest, and Bocce in the hallway by the Martini bar? There were at least two sessions of music and general trivia knowledge. One where the MC’s accent couldn’t enunciate the name of the song or artist. Gee that’s fun! (Not) There were THREE theatre discussions about past Hollywood movie stars and celebrities. Did we fly nine hours for 12-days of South America experiences for that? Give me a break! Entertainment - Nice if you like high school kids pretending to be on Broadway. Comedian was pretty good, but they moved his second show to 2:30 in the afternoon. Sure, lot of laughs from a sober audience in the mid-afternoon. Two other “late shows” were cancelled. Alejandro’s “explanation”: Too many Americans went to bed early, and the Latins wouldn’t show up because they were still eating. The “Silent Disco” was different, but again only lasted for 45 minutes. Solo guitarist was awful, the Latin group playing past hits and the reggie band were tolerable, but just barely. Best music was by the two ladies on the violin and cello in the Wine Cellar and foyer. They were excellent! Embarkation - Embarkation was a TOTAL DISASTER! Despite repeated email notices about boarding at assigned times to ensure a quick and orderly boarding, the pier-side area was a long line backed up for hours. The check-in process was totally redundant. What is the purpose to complete the ON-LINE check-in days before departure if the entire process is repeated upon arrival and handled by a bunch of 20-year old locals with zero familiarity with the process? The third party cruise port staff stood around doing nothing! Refreshments, snacks, adequate seating, or music while waiting? Nope. No sign of the cruise staff at all. Apologies afterwards? No again. The online app is worthless, and the inability of crew to explain the workings of the app and internet access was very poor. We eventually got it working on our devices, but it was still very frustrating. And the changes required messed up our iPhone settings when we reached shoreside excursions and at the end of the cruise. I stopped counting cruise ship trips after 50. This will surely be the last Celebrity cruise departure.