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Celebrity Cruises "Infinity"
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
August 29, 2003
This was our second trip to Alaska. We had nice weather for
departure, and in Ketchican but the other ports were quite rainy.
For more Alaska port and glacier photos be sure to also see my pictorial
on
Sun Princess, Alaska 2004 and
Galaxy Alaska
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This was the "Inside Passage" Cruise. A return trip from Vancouver,
stopping at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchican. We really wanted to see
the Millenium class of Celebrity's Cruises, and its a quick jaunt from
Seattle to meet up with the ship. This was a nice end of summer
getaway for us. I had been on the Radiance of the Seas a few times,
and on the Celebrity's Century class and expected this to be a blend of
the two. I was very pleased to find out that the Infinity was truly
Celebrity in feel, but had the beauty and spaciousness of the Radiance
which I enjoyed so much. The hull is identical to the Radiance but
the colours and facilities were definitely Celebrity. I may have
found my new favourite ship :) I also noticed many colours, design,
and cosmetic touches reminded me of each of the other Celebrity ships
we've been on, this is one of the reasons I think when we board a
Celebrity cruise ship that we feel so comfortable and "at home" so easily,
no matter where in the world we meet up with their ships. |
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We stayed overnight at the Hyatt in downtown Vancouver
the evening prior to embarking Infinity. This was our view from the
hotel, we were right in the core only a few blocks from The Bay for
shopping, and a Tim Horton's for morning donuts and coffee adjacent to the
hotel. |

Sunshine galore for sailaway day! Here's the main
pool area on Infinity. |

We left from Canada Place, the Summit was beside us.. As we leave
the harbour there is the lovely view of the Lion's Gate Bridge as we pass
beneath it. |
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As we leave, we see the Vancouver skyline and the Summit
at Canada Place. |

Gotta have a fruity drink and dance while the band plays
at Sailaway! |
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I have a new t-shirt on that I bought at the Soho Coho Shop in Ketchican.
I really enjoy the artwork of Ray Troll, this time we actually got to meet
him in the shop! The store is up on scenic Creek Street. At
least if I want another shirt or picture by Ray Troll I can go to his
website as well at
http://www.TROLLART.com |

Time for some fine Celebrity Pizza |
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A nice sitting area by the Conservatory |

Oh gotta check my email |
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Cova Cafe |

Looking down at Guest Relations in the Grand Foyer |
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Casino entrance |

Chandelier adornment at the Casino |
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Hallway on Plaza Deck |

Up on deck, docked in Skagway. |
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Skagway shops |
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Here's a good spot to look down at the dance floor at Rendez Vous
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Dance floor by Rendez Vous Square, view from above. |
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I'm bundled up on a cool rainy day at Hubbard Glacier |

It seems that when it is overcast, the blue ice really
stands out. |
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We had a beautiful sunny day in Ketchican! |
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Last formal night, time for the Baked Alaska Parade! |
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