“LIVE” from the Infinity, MAY 15-24 Portugal & Spain from a first timer on the Celebrity board 🤗

[niksmom630]

4 minutes ago, Norwaylady said:

Looks like your having a great time😎🥰

very happy for you😊

 

Chefs table looks great! 
 

I have just collected my suitcase and will start packing for my arrival onboard when you walk off🥹 

 

 

glad I have a few days in Barcelona to soften the  blow of debarkation! 😢 I hope you have a fabulous time as we have! 

[Beachlover1989]

I’m enjoying your fresh perspective of Celebrity and especially Infinity. We were on her in Antarctica in February and I don’t think she gets the attention she deserves. The crew are so friendly and really care. And they’re constantly refreshing her however they can. Too often is seems some people just try to find something the complain about. I’m more of a glass half full kind of person. 

[niksmom630]

Included in the Chef Table experience was a photo of our group, a paper copy of the menu, and a 10 pound cookbook! 😳 which ironically contains none of the recipes for what we were served 🤦🏼‍♀️ the book is beautiful but not particularly practical to pack for overseas travel 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

5 minutes ago, Beachlover1989 said:

I’m enjoying your fresh perspective of Celebrity and especially Infinity. We were on her in Antarctica in February and I don’t think she gets the attention she deserves. The crew are so friendly and really care. And they’re constantly refreshing her however they can. Too often is seems some people just try to find something the complain about. I’m more of a glass half full kind of person. 

thanks, myself as well…😉

[LoveRoughSeas]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!  I booked this cruise for mid-October  - It's just backwards of yours starting in Barcelona.  We read so many bad reviews that were thinking of canceling - but your day to day updates have made us change our minds - The ship looks great!! and sounds great with your reviews.  We upgrades and are in Celebrity Suite 8106 and can't wait to spend time in Spain and Portugal.  I am looking forward to your next post!!!!!!

[Stupot74]

14 hours ago, Beachlover1989 said:

We were on her in Antarctica in February and I don’t think she gets the attention she deserves.

Do you mean attention from Celebrity Cruises, or attention from Cruise Critic? (Or both?)

[niksmom630]

4 hours ago, LoveRoughSeas said:

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!  I booked this cruise for mid-October  - It's just backwards of yours starting in Barcelona.  We read so many bad reviews that were thinking of canceling - but your day to day updates have made us change our minds - The ship looks great!! and sounds great with your reviews.  We upgrades and are in Celebrity Suite 8106 and can't wait to spend time in Spain and Portugal.  I am looking forward to your next post!!!!!!

you are welcome! 🤗 the itinerary is hard to beat, and we’ve enjoyed every single day onboard ♥️

[niksmom630]

 Valencia today! 🤗

 

We have this planned today…fingers crossed, as it is weather dependent 

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g187529-d11990785-Valencia_City_of_Arts_Sciences_Tour_with_Rooftop_Wine_Tasting_and_Tapas-Valencia_P.html

 

A grey start to the day but looks like we will see some peeks of sunshine later

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

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Valencia was one of our all time fav ports..our excursion covered a toyr of the old city and the Science center..awesome.  Enjoy!

[Beachlover1989]

5 hours ago, Stupot74 said:

Do you mean attention from Celebrity Cruises, or attention from Cruise Critic? (Or both?)

Maybe attention wasn't the right word.  I meant I don't think she gets enough kudos from those of us who have sailed on her - and she deserves it.  Yes, she is one of the oldest ships in the fleet, but she is growing older VERY gracefully!

[dock]

Just stumbled upon your review.

Thank you for taking the time to post. 
 

[niksmom630]

Last nights dinner in the Trellis…

 

lobster…

 

perfect serving  size for me….if you’d like a second, there’s a charge 

 

 

 

 

dining room entertainment 

 

 

 

desserts have probably been my most underwhelming experience on this sailing. 
 

the baked goods are fantastic…. Croissants, pastries, etc…. But this just wasn’t very good. And there is very little variety each night beyond the “classics” on the menu 
 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 22, 2023 by niksmom630

[niksmom630]

The tour we did was awesome. Highly recommend this one. I only wish we would have had more time here, because we would have gone into Old Town as well. Way too much wine and food 😵‍💫🍷😵

 

 

 

 

this guy was living his best life right here 💕

 

 

 

 

 

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this was the Covid memorial sculpture which was added more recently. Valencia was hit particularly hard, and our guide said the last of the restrictions were just lifted. The top is the shape of a heart 🥹

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

 

the architecture is stunning. The tour was an hour of walking, and then an elevator up to the top floor for the rooftop tapas and wine portion of the tour.
 

 

 

 

there’s the Infinity to the far right….

 

 

 

had it been less windy and chilly…, we could have done the dining outside. 

[niksmom630]

This was a small group tour, only 10 of us. 4 hours total and they arranged a car back to the port. The only issue is that we docked in the very industrial section where only taxis can enter. 🤦🏼‍♀️ if you choose Uber, just know that you’ll need a taxi on top of it. It’s simply not walkable. 
 

tapas and wine up next…. Really wishing we had not booked Tuscan tonight….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[niksmom630]

I didn’t get a photo on the wines, but it started with sparkling (champagne) a few whites, a few reds, then a dessert wine. 🤪 

 

I wouldn’t call this a “tasting”. These were fairly full pours of each kind. Rather surprised I’m still upright 😂

 

so much fun! And the guide was so personable. This has definitely been  one of the highlights of our trip ♥️

 

 

[Beachlover1989]

13 minutes ago, niksmom630 said:

I didn’t get a photo on the wines, but it started with sparkling (champagne) a few whites, a few reds, then a dessert wine. 🤪 

 

I wouldn’t call this a “tasting”. These were fairly full pours of each kind. Rather surprised I’m still upright 😂

 

so much fun! And the guide was so personable. This has definitely been  one of the highlights of our trip ♥️

 

 

Oh my gosh!  What a wonderful tour!  One of my favorite memories was a tapas and wine tour in Bilbao, and this brings all those memories back!

[Norwaylady]

Looks like a great day🤩😋😍

[Barwick Cruiser]

Wow, such a lot of food! Was everything as delicious as it looks? This wasn’t a X tour correct? Sounds like an amazing time, thanks for all the drool worthy pics 😋 

[GonzoWCS]

Amazing.  Glad you are having a good time.

 

Cheers

[Azulann]

What a great tour in Valencia! I love the city and the architecture both old and modern. Your tapa dinner included is amazing. I so miss good tapas.

Compared to your one broccoli floweret with your lobster is a perfect contrast.

I am living your  review and your cruise. 

Edited May 23, 2023 by Azulann