We had done the Panama Canal cruise about 10 years ago, and felt the need to see the wondrous Canal again—especially since there were some ports on this cruise we’d not visited before.

Overall, Infinity did a good job of embarkation, disembarkation, port visits (including tendering) and offering comprehensive narration of the cruise through the canal. Everything went very smoothly, and staff was very courteous and friendly.

Food on the cruise was below the standard we’ve enjoyed on previous Celebrity cruises. The Oceanview Cafe buffet and offerings for breakfast and lunch were fine, but the quality and variety in the main dining room was uneven from night to night as was the table service. Just a few nights into the cruise, we were handed a dinner menu that was the same as previous. And many of the usual items we’ve come to enjoy (e.g., osso buco, duck, tuna) were missing—cost cutting?). And whatever happened to waiters welcoming your arrival to the table, helping the lady to her seat and spreading a napkin? Do we now need to go to Specialty restaurants for that? Read more