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Quick update: Internet been real good. Having the unlimited option as part of the GoBest makes it simple obviously.

Sailing on the 6/26 cruise to Alaska. Ship showing its age as to infrastructure. New Rooftop terrace nice but windy all the time and we are only doing 10-15. Updated poolside furniture vnice. The buffet real disappointing. At least as to breakfast. Guess I'm comparing to our last cruise on Royal Princess but have sailed Celebrity twice before and find quality and variety lacking so far. Best example is no real breakfast breads area, no croissants- sweet rolls etc, cereal served in three dispensers and due to the depth of the buffet bins and the very low glass covering you cannot reach the back row of items. I'm 6'4. My wife 5'1 and she agrees.

Positives so far have been great service, clean room and vgood Alaska specific programs/ Mickey Live. More to follow later in week.

On Infinity now to Alaska. $79 for the week BUT the PG is not worth it. Dark, dreary and several showers not working in that you can't adjust the valved properly. Besides you can't see or read any labels because they are outdated. Real disappointment.

What is going on with the Noordam after today's code red docking in Vancouver?

Took about 2-3 weeks but my account when viewed online does clearly show the "add ins" for the BEST package on our Alaska cruise 6/16.

Thanks all.

Does the ship sail the inside passage up and back as shown on the graphic on the Celebrity web site or does it actually go out to sea to get to Icy Straits and Hubbard?

Celebrity website shows the Infinity R/T from Vancouver truly sailing the inside passage both ways on 2016 cruises. Cruise.com graphic shows ship cutting out to sea to reach Icy Straits and Hubbard and then to Ketchikan

What is the true route???

Doing R/T Vancouver next June on Infinity to ISP/Hubbard/Juneau/ Ketchican. Does it sail the route up past Juneau or go out west and up to ISP then back up to Hubbard? Using map from The guide to cruising Alaska handbook.

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Cruising out of Vancouver. Getting there is the issue. Strange as it seems we have never flown connecting flights anywhere. Considering it in this case because of travel times, at least going to Vancouver. If you fly say Alaska Air from Newark,NJ with a connection in Seattle to Vancouver does your luggage get checked thru or do you need to claim it and then go thru Canadian customs before boarding to Vancouver? Could leave Newark at 840am, land Seattle 11am, connection at 2pm, arrive Vancouver 3pm. Hotel by 5pm.

Nonstops leave Newark 6pm, Air Canada, arrive Vancouver 930pm. Hotel by 11pm.

Connect or nonstop???

Cruising out of Vancouver. Getting there is the issue. Strange as it seems we have never flown connecting flights anywhere. Considering it in this case because of travel times, at least going to Vancouver. If you fly say Alaska Air from Newark,NJ with a connection in Seattle to Vancouver does your luggage get checked thru or do you need to claim it and then go thru Canadian customs before boarding to Vancouver? Could leave Newark at 840am, land Seattle 11am, connection at 2pm, arrive Vancouver 3pm. Hotel by 5pm.

Nonstops leave Newark 6pm, Air Canada, arrive Vancouver 930pm. Hotel by 11pm.

Connect or nonstop???

• Great week.
  
• Cabin c314 / Caribe deck 10. Location 20 steps from elevators and stairs.
  
• Balcony really too small for two people to "lounge" on provided chairs.
  
• Piazza great use of space.
  
• Not once did a crew member pass by without some personal interaction. Great crew/guest ratio.
  
• Impressed by Horizon food court. Really exceptional.
  
• Best place to dine when using Horizon is the aft deck on 16. Always attentive crew and open air dining.
  
• Ship busy on sea days but you can always find a quite place to relax. Use deck 7 , forward for the old style wooden loungers.
  
• Pool deck / giant screen great place at nite to relax. Used for several deck parties as well and it is really nice.
  
• Never used Retreat or Sanctuary areas. They are attractive but even forgot they were there at times.
  
• The BOGO hour in Crooner's bar, deck 7 , Piazza was a hopping place daily from 3-4pm.
  
• Did miss the feel of the older style "big" multi level dining rooms. Allegra felt more of a low ceiling restaurant atmosphere. Service was great however , table 501 with JoJo and Ana.
  
• Make sure to go for sit down pizza/antipasto at Alfredo's.
  
• Formal nights really in name only. Many no jackets etc.
  
• Enclave in Spa worth it if you like whirlpools/steam rooms/etc. Week pass $149.
  
• Coffee card good deal since you can use for Gelato's as well.
  
• Honestly I don't mind the coffee served on deck or Horizon. Always read about the "syrup" coffee but after 16 cruises I still can't complain about it.
  
• You can get account print outs via a kiosk on deck 5 which makes reviewing your account very easy.
  
• You do have to get to Theater and Vista lounge early for shows. Both venues very small for ship size. At least 15-30 min prior if you are selective on seating.