Thread: Infinity 5/7/07 13 day SF to Vancouver

I thought we'd posted a roll call for this, but I can't find it. I know there are others here at CLF that will be cruising on the Infinity 5/7/07 SF to Vancouver for 13 days in.
It has some fabulous ports that you don't see often like Naniamo and Prince Rupert as well as Victoria, Icy Straits, Sitka, Skagway and others!!

Mercury 4/20/07

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Fri, Apr 20 San Francisco, California Boarding Depart 5:00 PM
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Sat, Apr 21 At Sea
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Sun,Apr 22 Astoria, Oregon Docked Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM
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Mon, Apr 23 Seattle, Washington Docked Arrive 10:00 AM Depart 8:00 PM

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.Tue, Apr 24 Vancouver, British Columbia Docked Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 8:00 PM
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Wed, Apr 25 Victoria, British Columbia Docked Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 2:00 PM
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Thu, Apr 26 At Sea
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Fri, Apr 27 San Francisco, California Arrive 7:00 AM




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Thanks for all info...

David-
In Seattle, Pike's Market is a not to miss!! Foodie heaven of the Northwest!
In Victoria, if you love garden's, Buchart Gardens are beautiful in the spring!! The charmng town of Victoria is a lovely place to take a self guided walking tour also!
In Vancouver there are many things to do also like Stanley Park and Gastown, plus it's a great foodie City! One of my favorites!!

Here is a good site to get some ideas about Victoria/Vancouver Island:
Vancouver Island Touring and Sight Seeing Information

I just checked the website and things are up and
runnung right now. I also spoke with Celebrity
reservations and was informed that there had been some
problems over the last few days with the shore excursion
feature on line.

There are times that the web site features and possible problems are not known by each and every agent working
the phone banks. There are many different departments
and the communication between them is often not the best.

BTW, 60% of the shore excursion slots are available on line and 40% are reserved for sale on the ship. If the on-line system shows sold out, there will still be space available once you board the ship. It might be wise to head to the shore excursion desk as soon as you board and board as early as possible. Also note that on line booking is only available up
to 10 days before sailing, after that you must book on board.

Reggie

Just tried to access the shore excursions and it said:
At this time, the Shore and Land Excursion page(s) are under maintenance. We apologize for this inconvenience and encourage you to return later. For technical assistance purchasing Shore and Land excursions, please call 1-800-722-5941.

There is always later!!

Update: Was able to book Bob on the Sitka Halibut trip and both of us for the afternoon roundtrip on the WP&YR in Skagway!!

Considering a trip on the train to Banff at the end maybe too!!
Choo Choo!!

Hello everyone,

Also, the Empress Hotel in Victoria is sure worth a look. WE went to a castle like home when there in 03, I'll look it up a little later today.

There is some confusion over booking the shore excursions on-line. I posted something on the main Celebrity boards about it. I have been checking regularly for a while now and this is the prompt that comes up each time (right now too)

Shore & Land Excursions are not available for the Port/City you selected.
We are currently in the process of updating/gathering information for this Port/City and ask that you please visit our website closer to your sail date.

Now, this only comes up for the Canadian ports on Vancouver Island, so the first few ports have this. That was my confusion, I just didn't look further. You can book Alaska ports so, have fun.

Wanda and I have been to Alaska twice now so this time we are doing some things on our own. We're renting a car in Skagway as we have been on the WP&Y train which is a must do.

Ketchikan we booked the Historical Steam Paddle Wheel Waterfront Cruise.

Chuck

Chuck-
We've decided to rent a car in Victoria, that way we can see Buschart at our pace!

Bob and I have also been to Alaska 2 times previously, we love the place.
The nice thing is that on this itinerary they are offering ports that we've not visited previously. (Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert & Icy Strait)

P.S. I've also been receiving that message.

Craigdarroch Castle

Found it. This was an interesting tour in Victoria.

We are going to use the bus system out to Buchart. I don't know why but I'm not really comfortable renting a car in Victoria? The last time there we took a cruise tour and we two VERY quick hours to walk Buchart, which was not nearly enough time.

I agree, the stops on Vancouver Island are new to us and we are looking forward to them. We have not been to Sitka but stopped in Icy Strait last time.

Chuck-
Are you in for a lovely new port!! Sitka is my favorite Alaskan ports!! That's where Bob caught the 60 lb Halibut!!!
Also, it's breathtakingly beautiful!!