LIVE from Celebrity Infinity 10/30

[rxlowry]

1 hour ago, framboesa said:

It was a pleasure follow your trip! My parents are right now at the airport waiting to return home 🙂Safe trips!

We are at the airport has well!  Hope they had a great cruise and safe trip home. 

[keiki40]

On 11/6/2023 at 5:15 PM, rxlowry said:

Hola from Valencia

 

 

Did Celebrity offer a shuttle to the city center? If yes: where exactly did it go to and how much did it cost?

[framboesa]

On 11/8/2023 at 9:51 AM, rxlowry said:

We are at the airport has well!  Hope they had a great cruise and safe trip home. 

They had a safe trip, thank you...but after more than 70 cruises with different cruise lines, that they loved... it was the first time that they were disappointed with a cruise. 😄 They even said that will never cruise with celebrity again 🙄

[hcat]

9 minutes ago, framboesa said:

They had a safe trip, thank you...but after more than 70 cruises with different cruise lines, that they loved... it was the first time that they were disappointed with a cruise. 😄 They even said that will never cruise with celebrity again 🙄

what were the reasons?

[framboesa]

8 hours ago, hcat said:

what were the reasons?

I was surprised because they cruise alot and they never complained before.They thought the ship had a very sad decor, very formal and sober, old-fashioned, they missed a more cheerful and appealing environment. They said that the shows consisted of one person singing or playing an instrument and as they are used to big Royal Caribbean productions they were disappointed. They thought there was little to do and the only reason they weren't more bored was because they were traveling with a group of 6 friends. Regarding the food, they found a lot of spicy food. My mother was sick and the doctor had to ask the kitchen directly for different food because he was aware that a lot of the food was spicy.

I was really surprised because i was thinking that celebrity would be the ideal for them ( they are 72 yo) but they said that they prefer ships with more activities, parties and things going on ...and that they are too young for celebrity 😅 The other persons traveling with them shared the same point of view and said that prefer other kind of experience.

[hcat]

Interesting..

we are in  same age group & had same reaction to Infinity  some years ago...old dated look all around ,   A/ C failures, sewage issues, mildew..

 

food was def  better yrs ago..! 

We have been happy on E Class

(lively)  but will also try Silhouette... it gets pos reviews!

[Kmangel]

23 minutes ago, hcat said:

Interesting..

we are in  same age group & had same reaction to Infinity  some years ago...old dated look all around ,   A/ C failures, sewage issues, mildew..

 

food was def  better yrs ago..! 

We have been happy on E Class

(lively)  but will also try Silhouette... it gets pos reviews!

I love Silhouette, so hopefully you will too.

 

As far as Infinity goes, I just recently cruised on this ship and will not choose it again in the future.  What really got me was the mildew smell in the cabin bathroom.  Perhaps if the ship was refurbished and the bathrooms were redone I would reconsider.  Other than the bathroom we were pleased with the ship.  It was dated, but very clean so the decor did not offend.  It was the mildew smell that turned me off.

[hcat]

looking forward to  Silhouette..Concierge..  We were on here awhile ago..nice vibe!

[framboesa]

Well, right now I can't convince them doing another celebrity cruise, my "teenager parents" insist that it is for an old crowd 😄 We have one transatlantic booking aboard Oasis of the Seas

[scubamommy!]

What a GREAT positive review! We are on the Infinity in a few weeks and reading such horrible things about it. Then I remeind myself that there are so many negative nancy's on CC. I remember before each cruise I read about each ship to bad reviews and we always had a great time and proved them all wrong! Its just nice to see others enjoying themselves! Thanks for sharing! 

[rxlowry]

40 minutes ago, scubamommy! said:

What a GREAT positive review! We are on the Infinity in a few weeks and reading such horrible things about it. Then I remeind myself that there are so many negative nancy's on CC. I remember before each cruise I read about each ship to bad reviews and we always had a great time and proved them all wrong! It’s just nice to see others enjoying themselves! Thanks for sharing! 

Thanks!  Infinity definitely needs some updating though. And there were some misses but all in all a good cruise.  I’ve updated my blog to include embarkation day.  I will post some wrap up thoughts here.  
 

[framboesa]

On 11/10/2023 at 6:59 PM, scubamommy! said:

What a GREAT positive review! We are on the Infinity in a few weeks and reading such horrible things about it. Then I remeind myself that there are so many negative nancy's on CC. I remember before each cruise I read about each ship to bad reviews and we always had a great time and proved them all wrong! Its just nice to see others enjoying themselves! Thanks for sharing! 

My parents are not that kind of persons. 

 

If after 70 cruises this is the first one they didn't like so much... that's their opinion and their personal experience. They loved the crew and the staff.

 

But, for the first time in their history of cruising on various companies and around the world, some things happened that were not to their liking.😕

 

All the messages they received at the cabin were in English, the menus everywhere too, the program too. It had never happened to them. Even after asking in Spanish, they only received it in Spanish once, then everything went back to the same. Imagine that you sail aboard a ship where everyone speak one language that you don't understand.Even though, having contacted Celebrity, they said before the cruise that, "of course there would be things translated as the ship would have many Spanish passengers on board and was sailing in Spain." Did not happen.🙄

 

Regarding the ship, it is a personal opinion of course: they are used to ships with lots of color and vibrant and cheerful decorations, this one was more sober. Probably the taste of the major part of the passengers, not their taste.

 

They also missed activities such as dance classes, for example. They are 70 years old but very young for their age and enjoy fun activities.😄

 

Also regarding shows, it has to do with their taste, again: they like shows where something more happens than just someone singing and/or playing a musical instrument for 1 hour.

 

But once again it's their opinion. It would also be mine because I also appreciate another type of experience. In the same way that I understand those who don't like mega ships or ships this or that.

 

This isn't being Negative Nancy, it's having an opinion, that can be opposite to yours, based on things that happened, I don't think I offended anyone when I shared it. They had no idea what to expect because i booked the cruise for them...but probably the passengers that chose the cruise on purpose will love it!You will enjoy it for sure! 😊

Edited November 13, 2023 by framboesa

[May B]

On 11/13/2023 at 4:14 AM, framboesa said:

My parents are not that kind of persons. 

 

If after 70 cruises this is the first one they didn't like so much... that's their opinion and their personal experience. They loved the crew and the staff.

 

But, for the first time in their history of cruising on various companies and around the world, some things happened that were not to their liking.😕

 

All the messages they received at the cabin were in English, the menus everywhere too, the program too. It had never happened to them. Even after asking in Spanish, they only received it in Spanish once, then everything went back to the same. Imagine that you sail aboard a ship where everyone speak one language that you don't understand.Even though, having contacted Celebrity, they said before the cruise that, "of course there would be things translated as the ship would have many Spanish passengers on board and was sailing in Spain." Did not happen.🙄

 

Regarding the ship, it is a personal opinion of course: they are used to ships with lots of color and vibrant and cheerful decorations, this one was more sober. Probably the taste of the major part of the passengers, not their taste.

 

They also missed activities such as dance classes, for example. They are 70 years old but very young for their age and enjoy fun activities.😄

 

Also regarding shows, it has to do with their taste, again: they like shows where something more happens than just someone singing and/or playing a musical instrument for 1 hour.

 

But once again it's their opinion. It would also be mine because I also appreciate another type of experience. In the same way that I understand those who don't like mega ships or ships this or that.

 

This isn't being Negative Nancy, it's having an opinion, that can be opposite to yours, based on things that happened, I don't think I offended anyone when I shared it. They had no idea what to expect because i booked the cruise for them...but probably the passengers that chose the cruise on purpose will love it!You will enjoy it for sure! 😊

Beautifully said! You must be as disappointed as they are. 
 

Other Celebrity ships might be a much better fit for them, but I totally agree with their decision not to cruise with Celebrity again.

[May B]

On 11/10/2023 at 2:42 PM, rxlowry said:

Thanks!  Infinity definitely needs some updating though. And there were some misses but all in all a good cruise.  I’ve updated my blog to include embarkation day.  I will post some wrap up thoughts here.  
 

Thank you for taking us along with you! So glad to see so much yummy food and great experiences.

[rxlowry]

On 11/13/2023 at 4:14 AM, framboesa said:

This isn't being Negative Nancy, it's having an opinion, that can be opposite to yours, based on things that happened, I don't think I offended anyone when I shared it. They had no idea what to expect because i booked the cruise for them...but probably the passengers that chose the cruise on purpose will love it!You will enjoy it for sure! 😊

Absolutely it’s not being a “negative Nancy”. Your parents deserve the vacation they want after all it is their money paying.   I hate when people shame others into not being grateful.  It’s BS.  You can be grateful for the ability to travel yet still not have a fantastic trip. Some cruises are just off and some lines aren’t a fit.  I loved NCL and recently I wrote how finally enough was enough with the changes. They just aren’t for me like they once were. 
I still want to write my final thoughts about cruise here but I’ve been trying to finish the blog too.  Europe itineraries do not have the downtime I get in the Caribbean 

[scubamommy!]

On 11/13/2023 at 4:14 AM, framboesa said:

My parents are not that kind of persons. 

 

If after 70 cruises this is the first one they didn't like so much... that's their opinion and their personal experience. They loved the crew and the staff.

 

But, for the first time in their history of cruising on various companies and around the world, some things happened that were not to their liking.😕

 

All the messages they received at the cabin were in English, the menus everywhere too, the program too. It had never happened to them. Even after asking in Spanish, they only received it in Spanish once, then everything went back to the same. Imagine that you sail aboard a ship where everyone speak one language that you don't understand.Even though, having contacted Celebrity, they said before the cruise that, "of course there would be things translated as the ship would have many Spanish passengers on board and was sailing in Spain." Did not happen.🙄

 

Regarding the ship, it is a personal opinion of course: they are used to ships with lots of color and vibrant and cheerful decorations, this one was more sober. Probably the taste of the major part of the passengers, not their taste.

 

They also missed activities such as dance classes, for example. They are 70 years old but very young for their age and enjoy fun activities.😄

 

Also regarding shows, it has to do with their taste, again: they like shows where something more happens than just someone singing and/or playing a musical instrument for 1 hour.

 

But once again it's their opinion. It would also be mine because I also appreciate another type of experience. In the same way that I understand those who don't like mega ships or ships this or that.

 

This isn't being Negative Nancy, it's having an opinion, that can be opposite to yours, based on things that happened, I don't think I offended anyone when I shared it. They had no idea what to expect because i booked the cruise for them...but probably the passengers that chose the cruise on purpose will love it!You will enjoy it for sure! 😊

I wasn't even addressing you, I was thanking the original poster for a nice review, and glad they had a good time, on the ship I am going on this week. I was happy to read it.  I do read alot of bad reviews on many of the ships I have been on and always worried before I went, then we got there and realized everyone has different opinions on things, many which did not match my opinion.  That is all. 

Edited November 20, 2023 by scubamommy!

[milamber]

On 11/8/2023 at 12:22 PM, keiki40 said:

Did Celebrity offer a shuttle to the city center? If yes: where exactly did it go to and how much did it cost?

It was provided by the port. 10€ each for the round trip. Cash only, which Celebrity don't mention until the night before when it's too late to get any other than from the expensive atm in the lobby