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We, my wife and I, took a trip through the Panama Canal on Celebrity's Infinity, a terrific ship that has been made even better. To get on board we had to go from Los Angeles through Miami and then by bus to Fort Lauderdale.
The red eye to Miami was made extra pleasant by the friendly and efficient flight attendants. They were amazing, particularly in the face of coming layoffs or salary cuts due to American's bankruptcy filing.
Our driver pulled up to, well nowhere. louisville ky hotel We stopped in the middle of a large parking area and our bags were taken off the bus and put on an already loaded louisville ky hotel cart. Strangely, there were lots of luggage carts full and just sitting. Hmmmm.
louisville ky hotel Off the bus, and to the passenger entrance. It was jammed with people waiting to go through security. Inside was set up with tape, sort of like security at the airport, but this line moved just a few people at a time. It was a little after noon.
Apparently since Infinity had just returned from South America, The Coast Guard, Immigration, and Customs were all on board doing their various inspections. While this was happening nothing was allowed on board; no people, no luggage, no supplies, nada. And so, 2,070 passengers were waiting in a boarding area not at all ready for the influx.
Finally, boarding began and was surprisingly swift. With all the hassle, people tired and hungry, standing due to lack of chairs, and not sure when anything was going to happen, I heard no griping, and no complaints. Although I must say "infinity" began to take on a new meaning.
There are other changes, but "Solstice" is more than walls and content. The attitude of the staff is very upbeat. Our chief housekeeper tells her staff that the guests are "family." Our room steward, Santana, from Goa, remembered that he was my room steward on Celebrity Summit five years ago. He even remembered my cabin number. He is one of the best.
And the officers? Well, there is Officers vs. Guests pool volleyball, Them vs Us poker, and Them vs Us in a game show. As many of you know I am a former game show host and shy away from the Newlywed rip offs found on many ships, but Infinity had its own game show, kind of the illegitimate offspring of Family Feud and Play the Percentages.
louisville ky hotel We have non US passengers and lunch reflects their appetite choices. Shepard's Pie, Steak and Kidney Pie, and wonderful fish and chips. A cold soup is offered daily; don't miss the Pear Soup. The Pasta place is one of the best I've come across and of course, there's always Pizza.
The main shows in the Celebrity Theater are well attended. There are the Celebrity Dancers and Singers; comedians, European stars, and EDGE. There is no way I can explain Edge. He is sort of a juggler using equipment I've never seen before. Balls, yes, but a string thingy and a big thingy. You see, I can't begin to describe louisville ky hotel his act. But he is funny!!! Don't miss Edge.
Qzine is all about sharing. We ordered four items. First came the sushi lollypops, next spring rolls, then a soup and soufflé combination, and finally (well, not finally, dessert was in the offing) tacos with a filling of steak, stuff, and guacamole.
I can guarantee the guacamole was fresh; Michael made it at the table with help from our server. He was a bit put out that we had ordered louisville ky hotel "small" things, but hunger lost the battle on the third sushi stick.