The Celebrity Infinity cabins to avoid are the deck 9 aft rooms, including the four deck 9 Sunset Suites, which sit under the Oceanview Café and Sunset Bar; the deck 11 aft block below the Rooftop Terrace; the deck 9 AquaClass rooms under the pool; and the Concierge and AquaClass rooms marked as obstructed on decks 8 and 9. The smartest picks are a midship veranda on deck 7 or 8, or a Sunset Suite on deck 7 or 8 if you want a huge wake-view terrace.
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Celebrity Infinity was the second Millennium-class ship, built in Saint-Nazaire and in service since March 2001, which makes 2026 her 25th year. Her most important recent change came in January 2024, when Celebrity turned the aft family rooms into a new Sunset Suite category, renamed Michael’s Club as the Retreat Lounge, enlarged Luminae and refreshed the public areas. In January 2026 she spent nine days in a Marseille shipyard for routine maintenance and the surveys due at 25 years. Infinity is Celebrity’s year-round Europe ship. From February to early November 2026 she sailed 7- to 11-night Greek Islands, Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean cruises from Piraeus (Athens), then moved to Barcelona for winter 2026 to 2027. She returns to Piraeus from late March to October 2027 and spends winter 2027 to 2028 in Barcelona again. No retirement has been announced, and Celebrity has already published her 2028 to 2029 European program, including Egypt calls.
Celebrity Infinity cabins to avoid at a glance
| Location | Why it can be a problem | Who should skip it |
|---|---|---|
| Deck 9 aft, including Sunset Suites 9156, 9158, 9197 and 9199 | Under the Oceanview Café and Grill and the Sunset Bar terrace | Light sleepers paying suite prices |
| Deck 11 aft (1100 to 1141) | Rooftop Terrace above, buffet below, high in the stern | Early sleepers, seasickness-prone guests |
| Deck 9 midship AquaClass | Under the pool and Solarium | Late risers |
| 8047 to 8050, 9040, 9042, 9045, 9047 | Shown as obstructed on the deck plan | Scenery lovers in the Greek Islands |
| Deck 3 aft | Next to the Tuscan Grille and galley, below the Rendezvous Lounge | Light sleepers |
| Deck 10 forward (1000 to 1024) | High at the bow, below the forward lounge | Anyone sailing in windy months |
Celebrity can change categories and venue names in a dry dock, so check the live deck plan for your departure date before you pay a deposit.
Noisy Celebrity Infinity rooms to avoid
Deck 9 aft and the deck 9 Sunset Suites
The new Sunset Suites are the reason to read this section carefully. There are 12 of them, at the stern corners of decks 7, 8 and 9, and the four on deck 9 (9156, 9158, 9197 and 9199) sit directly below the outdoor tables of the Oceanview Café and Grill and the Sunset Bar at the back of deck 10. Guests who have stayed in aft rooms on deck 9 of Infinity have reported bar noise and chairs being moved in the early morning, and posters in Cruise Critic threads on these rooms recommend decks 7 and 8 instead. The same applies to the Concierge Class rooms and Sunset Verandas on deck 9 aft. If you are paying for a suite, choose deck 7 or 8.
Deck 11 aft
Cabins 1100 to 1141 are the only rooms on deck 11, at the very back of the ship. Above them is the Rooftop Terrace on deck 12, a 2015 addition that works as a lounge in the day and an outdoor cinema at night. Below them is the aft half of the buffet. Most are AquaClass, so you are paying a premium for a room with activity above and below. In a hot Greek summer, the Rooftop Terrace stays busy well into the evening.
Deck 9 midship
The block of AquaClass rooms along deck 9 midship sits under the main pool and Solarium on deck 10. Crews set up loungers early, and on port-intensive Greek Islands itineraries, sea days are rare but popular, which makes those mornings loud.
Deck 3: two different problems
The forward run of deck 3 cabins begins right behind the theater and sits under the Retreat Lounge and the casino on deck 4. The aft run, roughly 3112 to 3144, is beside the Tuscan Grille, the wine cellar, the conference center and the galley, and below the Rendezvous Lounge. Both are good, stable rooms for people who are ashore all day in Athens or Barcelona, but not for those who go to bed early.
Deck 10 forward
The single row of veranda rooms 1000 to 1024, on the starboard side next to the spa and fitness center, sits beneath the Constellation Lounge, the observation lounge at the front of deck 11. These rooms are also the highest forward cabins on board.
Obstructed views and window-washing gear
Infinity’s deck plan marks Concierge Class rooms 8047, 8048, 8049 and 8050 and AquaClass rooms 9040, 9042, 9045 and 9047 as obstructed views. Deck-plan specialists also list a window-cleaning platform partly blocking the view from Concierge rooms 8094, 8096, 8111, 8115, 9086 and 9088. Because the two lists differ, ask Celebrity directly before you pay extra for a Concierge room. The perks are the same, but the view is not.
The forward verandas on decks 8 and 9 that the hull narrows around, such as 8006, 8007, 8010, 8011, 9004, 9005, 9008 and 9009, are sold as Veranda (Partial View). On deck 6, forward Deluxe Verandas 6016, 6018, 6020, 6021, 6023 and 6025 carry the obstructed-view symbol. Sailing into Santorini’s caldera or past the Dalmatian coast is the moment you will be glad of a clear outlook.
The lifeboats sit along the sides of decks 4 and 5, below the first deck with balconies, so on Infinity they are not the usual cause of a blocked view.
The Millennium-class aft cabins and the Sunset Suites
Infinity’s stern is tiered, and its aft-facing rooms have unusually deep balconies. Celebrity lists the Sunset Suites at about 296 sq ft with an extra-large veranda of about 242 sq ft. Specialist deck-plan sites give slightly smaller interior figures for the old family rooms they replaced, so the exact size may vary by cabin. The suites come with Retreat perks, including Luminae and the Retreat Lounge. Two things to know before booking: the corner rooms have largely solid metal balcony walls, and guests above can see down onto the terraces below, including the two Penthouse Suites at the stern of deck 6. Between the Sunset Suites are standard Sunset Verandas, which offer the same wake view for much less. On sister ships, guests rate decks 7 and 8 as the best aft positions.
Small cabins and seasickness
- Standard rooms: inside and ocean-view cabins are about 170 sq ft. Rooms with upper berths are fine for couples but tight for a family of four.
- Odd balconies: 6108, 7136 and 7142 have smaller, semi-private verandas, and 8102, 8108, 9094 and 9100 have smaller, irregular balconies, according to specialist deck-plan sites.
- Seasickness: midship on decks 6 and 7 is the steadiest place to be. The Aegean can get choppy when the summer meltemi wind blows, and winter cruises from Barcelona to the Canary Islands spend time in the open Atlantic, so avoid deck 10 forward and deck 11 aft if you are sensitive to motion.
Best cabins on Celebrity Infinity by budget
Inside and ocean view
Midship inside rooms on decks 7 and 8 are quiet and central. For a window on a budget, deck 2 ocean views are the most stable, though rooms at the very front may hear the anchor and bow thrusters in port.
Veranda
Midship verandas on decks 7 and 8 are the best value on the ship. If you want a bigger balcony, an aft Sunset Veranda on deck 7 or 8 is a big step up for a modest premium.
Concierge Class and AquaClass
Concierge rooms, at about 190 sq ft, spread across decks 6 to 9 and are a good buy if you avoid the obstructed numbers above. AquaClass includes Blu and spa perks, but Infinity’s AquaClass rooms are mostly under the pool on deck 9 or below the Rooftop Terrace on deck 11.
Suites and The Retreat
The Sunset Suites on decks 7 and 8 (7199, 7201, 7202, 7204, 8166, 8168, 8181 and 8183) are the stand-out choice since the 2024 refit. Sky Suites are smaller but cheaper routes into Luminae and the Retreat Lounge on deck 4. The Penthouse Suites at the stern of deck 6 are the largest rooms on board.
Best value overall
A deck 7 or 8 midship veranda, or an aft Sunset Veranda on the same decks, gives you most of what makes Infinity enjoyable for a fair price. See current fares in our 2027 cruise deals roundup.
How Infinity compares with her sisters
Infinity is the only one of the three ships in this series based in Europe all year, and the only one whose Sunset Suites Celebrity promotes on its own website. Celebrity Summit spends 2026 and 2027 in Alaska and the Caribbean and had her staterooms rebuilt in 2019, as did Celebrity Millennium. Celebrity Constellation alternates between Italy and the Caribbean and still has older names on her deck plan. Infinity has also had some technical trouble recently: in February 2026 a technical failure ended one Mediterranean sailing early, and Celebrity canceled the following cruise the day before departure. That does not change which cabin to book, but it is worth having travel insurance.
For the general rules, read our guide to 13 cruise cabin locations to avoid at all costs and our fleet-wide list of Celebrity Cruises cabins to avoid. To see how a 25-year-old ship stacks up against the newer Edge class, see Celebrity cruise ships ranked from best to worst.
FAQs
Are the Sunset Suites on Celebrity Infinity worth it?
Yes, on decks 7 and 8, where you get a huge terrace and Retreat perks without the buffet overhead. The four Sunset Suites on deck 9 are below the Oceanview Café and Sunset Bar, so light sleepers should avoid them.
Which Celebrity Infinity cabins are the noisiest?
Deck 9 aft under the buffet and Sunset Bar, deck 11 aft under the Rooftop Terrace, deck 9 midship under the pool, and deck 3 aft below the Rendezvous Lounge.
Which Infinity Concierge cabins have obstructed views?
The deck plan marks 8047, 8048, 8049 and 8050. Deck-plan specialists also name 8094, 8096, 8111, 8115, 9086 and 9088 as partly blocked by a window-cleaning platform.
Where does Celebrity Infinity sail in 2026 and 2027?
Greek Islands, Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean cruises from Piraeus from spring to autumn, and Western Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Morocco sailings from Barcelona in winter.
Is Celebrity Infinity being retired?
No. She turned 25 in 2026 and completed the surveys due at that age during her January 2026 dry dock, and Celebrity has already announced her 2028 to 2029 European itineraries.
