
← Cruise Conversations Podcast12 aug · 48 min
" Best of Greece" Celebrity Infinity Recap w/ Elizabeth
<p><strong>Episode 164</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Cruise Conversations</em> , we sit down with listener Elizabeth to recap her 7-night Greek Isles cruise on <strong>Celebrity Infinity</strong>, sailing round-trip from Athens. We discuss:</p><ul><li>First impressions of Celebrity Infinity — Celebrity's oldest (and smallest) Millennium-class ship, and whether a refreshed classic still holds up against the newer mega-ships</li><li>Booking a Concierge Class stateroom and picking a cabin location around how you actually spend your days</li><li>Pre-cruise time in Athens — the Grand Hyatt, the botanical gardens, and why the Acropolis Museum is a must-do</li><li>A port-by-port breakdown: Mykonos, Rhodes (the medieval town that stole the show), Kusadasi/Ephesus in Turkey, iconic Santorini, and the car-free island of Hydra (Idra)</li><li>The full Turkey carpet-seminar experience — and Frank's own rug-buying story</li><li>Ship excursions vs. private tours, plus how to check how many ships are in port before you book (the Santorini crowd trick)</li><li>Dining on Celebrity — anytime dining, the main dining room vs. buffet, room-service breakfast on the balcony, and why they skipped specialty dining</li><li>Entertainment, the casino, and what a World Cup sea day looked like on board</li><li>Real tips for planning a Greek Isles cruise or your first sailing on Celebrity Infinity</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're eyeing a Mediterranean sailing, curious about Celebrity Infinity, or wondering whether a smaller classic ship can beat the big new ones for an itinerary like this, this episode is packed with firsthand experience, honest takes, and practical tips to help you plan your next vacation.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and let us know: for a Greek Isles itinerary, would you rather sail a smaller, classic ship that can reach the tiny ports like Hydra or a bigger, brand-new ship loaded with onboard entertainment?</p><p><strong>Ready to book a cruise with Cruise Conversations?</strong></p><p><a href="https://form.jotform.com/232666995784175" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fill out our form or send us a text at (704) 313-8556 for latest pricing!</a></p><p>Check out our website: <a href="https://www.cruiseconversationspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cruiseconversationspodcast.com</a></p><p>Use our code "<strong>CC15</strong>" for <strong>15%</strong> off your order at <a href="https://thecruisemaps.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Cruise Maps</a></p><p>Interested in coming on a future episode and recapping your cruise? Fill out the following form: <a href="https://form.jotform.com/252443162720146" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://form.jotform.com/252443162720146</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Have a question or topic suggestions for a future episode? DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cruiseconversations/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@CruiseConversations</a> or send us an email at cruiseconversations@gmail.com.</p><p>Follow along on social media!</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cruiseconversations" target="_blank" r