Celebrity Infinity – Is This 25 Year Old Ship Showing Its Age?

Our first experience of Celebrity Cruises was on the relatively new “Edge Class” ship, Celebrity Apex. We had an excellent cruise, but how do their older ships compare, specifically the Celebrity Infinity?

We had a 12-night cruise planned on Celebrity Infinity, embarking from Piraeus, Athens, and finally docking in Barcelona. The cruise itinerary was the main reason we booked this cruise as it visited many interesting ports in Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, France and Spain.

Embarkation And First Impressions Of Celebrity Infinity

The check process at Piraeus was surprisingly quick and easy, and our first impressions of the ship were good. It definitely didn’t feel or look like a 25-year-old ship.

After a quick look around, it was straight to the pool bar. This was the first time we had a drinks package. Compared to embarkation day on other ships, this was much calmer.

A Tour Of Celebrity Infinity

As previously mentioned, the public areas of Celebrity Infinity certainly don’t look old. Although the cabins are slightly dated.

The bars were never full, and seats were always available. The main dining room was busy, but even on the first night, the longest wait we had for a table was 10 minutes. We did try one of the specialist restaurants, the Tuscan Grille. However, similar to our previous cruise on Celebrity Apex, the food in the main restaurant was good, so the upcharge isn’t really worth it.

The Cruise Itinerary

The itinerary was one of the main reasons we chose this cruise. The cruise started in Athens, Greece and called at Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, France, and finally arrived at Barcelona, Spain. We were looking forward to visiting Dubrovnik, Split and Kotor, as Croatia and Montenegro were new countries to us.

Dubrovnik And Split, Croatia

Kotor, Montenegro

We cruised in November, and apart from a couple of rain-soaked days, especially in Sicily, the weather was relatively good, with sunny, warm days. Although at this time of year, it does get dark quite early.

Would We Do It Again At This Time Of Year?

November was a perfect time of year to visit these countries, but maybe a little early to guarantee warm weather. The crowd levels are much lower than the height of summer, and the temperature is perfect for touring. Many of these destinations get really busy, and combined with the hot days, it can be uncomfortable and stressful.

The ship itself was very comfortable, no fighting for seats or sunbeds. Good service in the bars and restaurants, and not having to turn up at the theatre really early to get a seat.

We are no longer bothered by the age of the ships of certain cruise lines. We’ve been on far newer cruise ships, which have felt old and worn out. To us, it’s the cruise line that counts, and Celebrity is definitely one of our favourites.