Photo_Traveler Posted April 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Two exotic Caribbean cruises in service, etc...So far, they have a ways to go. Not sure what the issue is. Could be the crew is just tired from the eventful South American trip and has lost their edge.... We've noticed the following so far: Rich is the CD. YEA!!!! :) No signs of "Code Red". YEA!!! :) Total snub for service waiting for some one to take a wine order at Cafe al Baccio. We waited 30 minutes. The server served tables around us; but, not ours. I did complain. No response. This is quite unusual. In real life, I'm a Service Delivery Manager. I absolutely do everything possible to help the customer. :o No in room ice service. :( On deck eight forward, The mini-bar is not being serviced with water or sodas. We would normally have used about 100.00 worth of product by now. :( No Celebrity bags were left in our deck eight forward stateroom. My wife brought her bag from the Eclipse. Service in the Oceanview is still indifferent for coffee refills and drink orders...just more so....:rolleyes: Yes, there is rust and yes the night time chocolates have shrunk. But, that's no big deal. I do wish they'd get to the windows in the Oceanview before we go through the canal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picture Posted April 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2014 we just got off the ship on Monday and the service @ least for us was wonderful @ Cafe al Baccio. That staff worked so hard to make drinks etc., as fast as they could given the # of people who order from that cafe. Maybe it is a different crew. We found everyone there to be friendly and anxious to please. I agree Rich is a great CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise1960 Posted April 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sailing on her in October. 1st Celebrity cruise. Looking forward to reading your review.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted April 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just ask your room steward for ice everyday (it is supplied on request) and ask him for your Celebrity tote as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificlander Posted April 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2014 We're sailing on her in October also, so hope to hear things improve for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeant655 Posted April 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2014 for the mini-bar i had to ask the cabin attendent to get it restocked. When Infinity passes through the canal the heli-pad will be opened. to get to it you have to pass through the theatre on the portside of deck 5. You may want to wait near there as when the announcement is made that it is open there is a bit of a race for the beest spot. i stood on the portside of the front mast. A couple of things to note. 1. The very front portion is roped off as there is a mast and rader there. 2 Narration is not audible out on the helipad, 3. Watch your head as you are going out as there is a door with a big step and a low ceiling, you wil know which one it is as there will be a crew member beside it at all times. 4. Bring bottle of water to keep hydrated as you will bw in the sun the whole time. there will be a big deck sale on the day of the canal. Lots of canal related things to buy. It os usually on the starboard side of the pool deck near the pool towel station with the roller shutters. The water station on the pool deck is tucked behind the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisehome Posted April 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2014 we also are saling oct 27th would love to hear more of your review perhaps you could post the menus and daily papers when you return of particular interest is there dancing in the atrium before dinner and what kind of music thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted April 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2014 we also are saling oct 27th would love to hear more of your review perhaps you could post the menus and daily papers when you return of particular interest is there dancing in the atrium before dinner and what kind of music thanks so much We are 2 couples also cruising on Infinity on Oct. 27 and looking to read more live reviews from Photo_Traveler as well regarding menus, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanny2Trey Posted April 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We have found that ice has to be requested for your room. The bags on all cruises we have been in were delivered the next day. Not the day we got in the ship. Lind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted April 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We have found that ice has to be requested for your room. The bags on all cruises we have been in were delivered the next day. Not the day we got in the ship. Lind We were told that they are delivered on the first formal night. I think they want the ladies to use the handbag during that evening. 👜 :D 🌅🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo_Traveler Posted April 18, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Good News mostly. We worked around/through the issues. Everything else is typical Celebrity. We ran into a favorite sommelier from the Eclipse... The Captain announced that Noro was on board and to follow mitigation procedures. :D. Code Red is not in force. No Priest on board yet. The recommendation is to attend Mass in Antigua. They might bring a local clergyman on board. We are back to giving Celebrity a Capital "A" :) The van driver who provided us a tour of Puerto Vallarta was among the best. Look up "Juan Antonio" on our cruise thread...I'll provide more details later... Sounds like there was a 7.2 rated quake off of Acapulco today. Rumor has it that stops in Mazatlan and Acapulco are opening up again.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisehome Posted April 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2014 looking forward to more of your review:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted April 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2014 There are two types of bags, btw. Below concierge, you get a cloth bag much like a grocery bag. Concierge and above get a nicer bag, but sometimes you have to remind them. On our recent infinity cruise they gave everyone the cloth bags and we only got the nicer bag by asking why we got the cloth bag (we were in aqua). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted April 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Infinity: ask for anything. Maybe you will get it. Ice buckets, water pitchers, extra towels, shower gel, tote bags, etc. Ask your cabin steward. On most ships you will already have these items or get them with one request. If not, keep asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark74 Posted April 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We got off the Infinity Monday and had a very good cruise. Service was great and the food in the MDR was better than some of the other cruises we have been on. Have not had ice and water in the room for a couple of years. Once I ask we got it twice a day. We got the nice bag the second day the cloth one was in the closet. Wish they would go back to the old one it was made better. We had a Priest o/b for mass everyday and Sabbath service on Friday. Going thru the canal was amazing. Ken Williams was the naturalist o/b and was excellent. He narrated all the way thru the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Germancruiser Posted April 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Photo- Traveler, thanks for your report, glad to hear everything seams to go smothly now! Take good care of the old Infinity- we will be next! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazteach1 Posted April 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Two exotic Caribbean cruises in service, etc...So far, they have a ways to go. Not sure what the issue is. Could be the crew is just tired from the eventful South American trip and has lost their edge.... We've noticed the following so far: Rich is the CD. YEA!!!! :) No signs of "Code Red". YEA!!! :) Total snub for service waiting for some one to take a wine order at Cafe al Baccio. We waited 30 minutes. The server served tables around us; but, not ours. I did complain. No response. This is quite unusual. In real life, I'm a Service Delivery Manager. I absolutely do everything possible to help the customer. :o No in room ice service. :( On deck eight forward, The mini-bar is not being serviced with water or sodas. We would normally have used about 100.00 worth of product by now. :( No Celebrity bags were left in our deck eight forward stateroom. My wife brought her bag from the Eclipse. Service in the Oceanview is still indifferent for coffee refills and drink orders...just more so....:rolleyes: Yes, there is rust and yes the night time chocolates have shrunk. But, that's no big deal. I do wish they'd get to the windows in the Oceanview before we go through the canal... I went to grade school with Rich! Had the pleasure of cruising with him on Connie in. 2010.. Have a great cruise! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app - My next cruise - Equinox - B2B 6/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted April 19, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Photo- Traveler, thanks for your report, glad to hear everything seams to go smothly now! Take good care of the old Infinity- we will be next! LOL! Enjoying the "Live" reviews. Feeling very encouraged and looking forward to our cruise on the Infinity this Fall. Blessings to all during the Passover and Easter season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedust777 Posted April 19, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Looking forward to following along. We are also on the Oct. 27th sailing on the Infinity. First time Celebrity cruisers and trying to absorb as much information as I possibly can:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjames Posted April 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Does anyone know if Rich (CD) will be on for the crossing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisehome Posted April 19, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 19, 2014 kep the reviews coming glad she is better when you can please tell us about the kind of music they play in the lounges maybe you can save your daily newspapers and scan them to us the menus would be great too lol - not asking too much lol thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark74 Posted April 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Does anyone know if Rich (CD) will be on for the crossing? Yes, he said he is scheduled to do the crossing and I thought he said one cruise after the crossing. Then he is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilli Posted April 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 20, 2014 When is "the crossing"? We will be on the Infinity in July. We have two couples joining us on our recommendation. Who will take over when Rich moves on? Tell us about the shows and Casino....The reviews are great. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsales Posted April 20, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Just ask your room steward for ice everyday (it is supplied on request) and ask him for your Celebrity tote as well. Why do the obvious when it is just soooo much easier to come on here and complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark74 Posted April 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 20, 2014 When is "the crossing"? We will be on the Infinity in July. We have two couples joining us on our recommendation. Who will take over when Rich moves on? Tell us about the shows and Casino....The reviews are great. Thanks :) The crossing is after this cruise, April 29. We are going back on the Infinity in August. Probably when Rich tells someone or the replacement tells someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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