Tell Me More About Century!!!

[tuggers]

You look like a california kind of gal!

[teedee]

[b][font=Comic Sans MS][color=blue]Peg - All I see is the X as well. I'm on AOL, maybe it's a problem with them, they don't seem to like these boards too much :( I had a horrible time just getting here when they changed over.[/color][/font][/b]

[b][font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff][/color][/font][/b]
[b][font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]Terri[/color][/font][/b]

[gkm]

Peg, I see you now. Great picture! I hope more of our posters will put their picture on. It's fun to be able to put a face with the post.

Garry

[Lillykat]

I broke down and changed my avatar to a pic for a little while

[teedee]

[quote name='gkm']Peg, I see you now. Great picture! I hope more of our posters will put their picture on. It's fun to be able to put a face with the post.

Garry[/QUOTE]
Peg - I can also see you now :)

Garry - My exercising piggy is as close to a real picture as I will post :D This little piggy needs to keep exercising!

Terri

[nealberk]

[quote name='teedee'][b][font=Comic Sans MS][color=blue]Neal - We're not sailing until September, but if you don't get the Eastern dailies before then I'll bring them back for you. Let me know of anything else you would like me to bring back. You know me, I save everything![/color][/font][/b]


[b][font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]Terri[/color][/font][/b][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the offer, and I would love to get anything you might dig up. I am looking at your sig and noticing the number of cruises you are going on. I am jealous!

If my wife and I can ever get to the point we have REALLY long term contracts or permanent assignments instead of this constant scrambling, we will be cruising a lot more!

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

"You look like a california kind of gal!"

I am!!! :D

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 10:35 AM
Lois, No I didn't see any loveseats on any cruise but since you are sailing solo, stay with the barstools. It's safer. There is a bar between you and the tender.


Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 10:38 AM
BT......too funny hahahahaha.....LOL....

Deb...I don't recall seeing anything like that on the ship.
You will just have to find 2 chairs, put them next to each other, and snuggle up that way


brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 10:47 AM
Lois, I'm out of here to go convince Tom that we need a cruise. You are a very bad influence. Bad Bad Lois.



Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 10:55 AM
BT...BT...wait wait...if you are going to convince him....then book the Mercury with me


brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 11:09 AM
Geez Lois, I can't even find him. You already have great cruise companions this time. We will cruise with you on the Century and I will come up from the poolbar and get you from the Mastbar to show you the massage tables. Then you and I will go and see Erol.

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 12:47 PM
Brigitte...my new cruise companions? You and Tom are special...and you would get along fantastic with all of us. ...come on, I know you want to go on the Mercury with me

captain1
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 07:54 PM
Hey everybody - especially davidb01 - please be sure to go to the Century April 10 thread on the roll call board. We have enjoyed chatting with those going April 10. Also please sign up for the Cruise Critic party - we are trying to get to the magic 25!



meisha

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 09:07 PM
Hi everyone, this thread is wonderful. everyone is so positive.....we are not sailing Century until 2-12-05 but I will live vicariously through all of you until that time. We are sooooo looking forward to this.



cechase

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 10:49 PM
hello everyone, we are going on Century on their May 22, 2004 cruise. There are several forums for Roll Call for this cruise, but we have only four people signed up.

Come on - sign up. On our Mercury cruise departing San Francisco on 3/13/2004, we have 29 people signed up for the CC party. Why can't we do this on this cruise. As added inducement, Nedra and I will like to have all of you come up and see our Royal Suite [1029] and share some wine and bubbly.

Charlie

brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-07-04 11:05 PM
cechase, I'm betting you will have better luck with the rollcall as your cruise gets closer. Our Zenith rollcall was like pulling teeth until it got 2 weeks out. Lois had the same problem with her first Century cruise.

meisha, These boards are great for biding your time until your cruise. Anticipation is half the fun.

Lois, No go but thanks for the invite. Tom tries to keep my flights as short as possible so the Xaanax doesn't have time to wear off.


Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 11:24 AM
My this thread has gotten OT.

Can someone tell me, do the waiters on the Century do any Baked Alaska Parades, singing, etc??

Celebrity Century 5/04 -Western Caribbean



davidb01

Cool Cruiser

posted 03-08-04 03:10 PM
Captain, I will go there right now and sign up! Did not know that there was a thread for us going on the 10th of April. Still new to these boards. Hope to meet you on the ship and at the CC party.

Coutdown to Century and Western Caribbean




planemama

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 05:11 PM
What great information! My family leaves this Sat.( 3/13/04 ) on the Century and I am sooo glad we booked with them. We have been a couple of times before without the kids but on Carnival. It sounds like we are in for a treat!What a great website. Hopefully we will be able to meet some other cruise critic cruisers. Can anyone tell me how to sign up for the CCconnections on board?

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 05:12 PM
Hi Princess...yes, the Baked Alaska Parade is on the 2nd formal night. Some folks think its tacky...I think it is fun.



Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 06:09 PM
The tackier, the better! I especially love to twirl my napkin up in the air as the waiters march by!




Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 06:29 PM
Hi Princess..yep..twirling your napkins happens too.
PlaneMama...you need to scoot over to the Roll Call Board...at the top of the page it has a place to "REGISTER" for the party on line.
It will take you directly to the Celebrity page...you just need your booking number and waaaalaaa.....sign up

planemama

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 07:56 PM
Hey lois, thanks for the tip however it stated that as of today's date no one has signed up! Bummer! I am guessing they will contact me if it is not going to happen.Cant wait until Sat.!! We'll have fun no matter what!
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Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 08:15 PM
PlaneMama...
Have a great cruise! Tell us all about it when you return!!!
You may also want to go to cruise-addicts.com and see if you can find some other people going.
Happy Sailing you lucky gal!


planemama

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-08-04 08:50 PM
Thanks Princess!!! I will check that out! I remember as a young girl cruising that they had talent contests among other things and we will be cruising during St. Pats. ... do they make a big celebration of that holiday? Green Beer perhaps?? Let me know how Celebrity handles the holidays! Thanks a million!
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Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-09-04 06:26 PM
Who would have thought that starting this thread would have lead someone into booking a Century cruise. Wow!



brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-10-04 01:26 AM
Princess, You didn't really think you could get three pages with no one getting off topic did you. I always twirl my napkin during the parade. I always thought it makes the waiters realize that we appreciate them having to do that at the end of each and every cruise.



gkm
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-10-04 07:26 AM
Princess, I'll thank you again and also all of the other posters on this thread. My DH and I are really looking forward to our June cruise on the Century! This ship sounds wonderful.

Garry



Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-10-04 09:45 AM
quote:
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Originally posted by brigittetom:
Princess, You didn't really think you could get three pages with no one getting off topic did you.
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No, but I was *hoping* for a thread that JUST talked about Century. I am glad so many people have enjoyed this as much as I have!

Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 12:05 AM
Anyone else with comments about the ship???? Cmon..I have 57 more days to drag through!!

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 04:55 AM
Awwww Princess is the thread slowing up?....

Lets see, what else is good about the Century?

EVERYTHING


Golden Warrior Phoenix
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 08:22 AM
What else good about the Century:

Best lounges are the Crystal Room and Rendez-Vous. Best money spent is Thallosotherapy Pool for the week (yes, I know it's spelled all wrong).

And they have the best activities staff anywhere, the best bar servers and waiters.

Oh, wait! Something is TERRIBLY WRONG with the Century -- DARE I REVEAL IT HERE?????


nealberk

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 08:27 AM
quote:
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Oh, wait! Something is TERRIBLY WRONG with the Century -- DARE I REVEAL IT HERE?????
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I am not on it right now, dang it!



mahdnc

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 09:53 AM
Princess,

one obscure (perhaps even useless) factoid about the Century--did you know that she has the most suites of any ship in Celebrity's fleet?

Surprisingly, even if you do not include those mini-suites at the stern of the ship, the Century still has more suites than even the Millennium class ships.



Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 10:12 AM
Thanks for entertaining me everyone!
Golden, Curious..what makes the lounges so great?



Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 10:20 AM
Hi...I love this thread

My favorite is the Rondeaveau also!

It is classy....live music too. Usually a duo or trio.

Erol...my most favorite bartender is always there

And I always have my drinks there before dinner...and usually so do others...so much so you get to know each other over the course of the week! Its got a very "comfortable" feel to it. But..wait...that is the entire ship...it is totally "comfortable"

vernettm
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 11:32 AM
Just returned from a cruise on Century from 2/28 til 3/6. Had very high expectations after reading stuff on this board plus the 6 other cruises I have been on. High marks for embarkation and disembarkation, service, ship layout, and entertainment. Only medium marks for food (yes, we had filet, lobster tails, and baked Alaska - for example, but the quality and presentation was not exceptional. Expected the level to be on par with some of our city's finer dining restaurants and it was not). Breakfast and lunch were fine, just not great. We eat everything, so that's not it, but we are very well-travelled and expected the food to be something we would rave about (due to the Conde Nast rating) and it was not. Shows were fabulous, but the entertainment in the bars was only OK. Would still highly recommend Celebrity, but honestly, except for the very smooth embarkation and disembarktion, it wasn't much better than our Carnival cruise we took last year. Some walls on the ship had creases in the wallpaper and nicks on other areas. Ship seems a little tired looking - needs some perking up in some area. Again, we are comparing our experience to staying in a 5 or 6 star resort or to other cruises. This cruise was indeed a 5 star. Hoping to step up to one of the luxury lines next year and see if they are worth the extra money (especially going to less travelled ports).


captain1
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 11:50 AM
I figure I'll just drink until I can't see the creases in the wallpaper


ddl

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 01:39 PM
Captain1....Well said!!!! Boy do I wish you were on our 5/8/04 cruise!


harrick

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 02:02 PM
I think it is unrealistic to expect that lobsters, filets, and baked alaska will be uniformly wonderful on cruise ships, no matter what the line's reputation for cuisine may be. We were on Millenium this past January, and I had all 3, and was disappointed as well, but, after I thought about it, I decided that those menu items are probably not the best choices. The baked Alaska is mass produced; it has to be; they serve so much of it at once. Meringue and ice cream as a combination cannot, imo, compete with some of the really elaborate desserts that Celebrity has on its menu. But the baked Alaska parade is such a tradition in the cruise industry. Next cruise, on Century, I'll skip the baked Alaska and get a torte or something. Likewise, the steaks on the Millie were more akin to Outback than to Morton's. Nothing wrong with them, but not anything to write home about, either. The wonderful steak houses I've been to have buyers who go to the local meat markets every few days and buy the best meat available. Obviously, no cruise line can do that. The fact that they serve lobster tails instead of whole lobsters ought to tip you off-- this is frozen seafood, very easy to cook to toughness. If you've had fresh live lobster in Maine, this cannot help but run a distant second. Again, if they were to WANT to serve live lobsters, where would they keep them? My advice: if you are not a snobby eater-- the steaks and lobster tails and baked alaska will be fine. If you are, stay away from them in favor of the lamb, the beef tournedos, the duck, the veal, and the wonderful dessert selection. When in doubt, ask your waiter-- he is working for tips which depend on his relationship with you and not on pushing some particular dish.

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

nctxmix
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 05:03 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Golden Warrior Phoenix:
What else good about the Century:

Best money spent is Thallosotherapy Pool for the week (yes, I know it's spelled all wrong).

You are so right. on our first cruise in 5/03, I just paid for one day in this pool, but on our 6/12 cruise, you better believe I'll get it for the whole 7 days.


nealberk

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 05:58 PM
quote:
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Originally posted by harrick:
I think it is unrealistic to expect that lobsters, filets, and baked alaska will be uniformly wonderful on cruise ships, no matter what the line's reputation for cuisine may be.

My advice: if you are not a snobby eater-- the steaks and lobster tails and baked alaska will be fine. If you are, stay away from them in favor of the lamb, the beef tournedos, the duck, the veal, and the wonderful dessert selection. When in doubt, ask your waiter-- he is working for tips which depend on his relationship with you and not on pushing some particular dish.
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I couldn't say it better. These are the dishes that everyone goes after so they do them up in mass. The less popular dishes are definitely better. I found the lobster only so-so but I am spoiled with fresh Maine lobster right off the boat. Ditto for the basic steaks (nothing is better than corn fed Iowa beef). On the other hand, it was the second best duck I have ever had and the rack of lamb was great. The soups were unbelievable as were most of the desserts.
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Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 06:15 PM
Any meal I don't have to make is gonna be the best meal I have ever had!!!



Golden Warrior Phoenix
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 07:21 PM
I can't say why I loved the lounges I mentioned so much -- just well appointed and you really feel like you're in the nicest night club you can imagine.

I got a caviar and champagne platter at the Champagne Bar in the Crystal Room as a special treat since they have no Olympic-style restaurant. The Activity Staff held Kareoke there, too. They are some of the most energetic people you will ever see.

But what was so terrible -- WE HAD TO EVENTUALLY GET OFF THE SHIP. This was traumatic and I may never recover.


janineo

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-12-04 09:14 PM
nealberk, Where is your webpage so I can look at your pics of the skybar?? Janine



brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-13-04 01:31 AM
I know this is supposed to be about the Century, .....Sorry again Princess.

On our recent Zenith cruise the lobster tail was surprisingly good. On the other hand, the King Crablegs I had been looking forward to were truly overcooked and dried out. That didn't change our evening. The appitizer, soup, and salad were great. Went to the casino, ordered a drink and had a wonderful evening losing.

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-13-04 07:49 PM
Those Soups...Brigitte...they have to be some of the BEST soups I have ever eaten....just thinking about them...Oh..I will get them next week on the Mercury


shavdog
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-13-04 07:58 PM
Back from 3/6 eastern itinery. We have been on 9 cruises so we some experience to go off of. Celebrity is our choice of cruiselines but others will do based on what our needs are. Just a few observations... The ship for being bout 7 yrs old looks great.. They put in a big effort to keep her cleaned up.. Never any trash layin around or trays to be picked up.. I notice this stuff and was very impressed at the crews yomans effort. We both commented on the size of this ship. We like the slightly smaller ship, its easier to navigate but large enough to spread the people out. The cruise director is rick spaeth and the pool band is vibz. The band was very acceptable as some of the past bands we heard were alittle weak.. I also liked the solo guy that played 60's favorites.. He had a great voice.. The gal in the piano bar is very entertaining. We did not like the two guys duo in the rendevous lounge. The food overall was wonderful however.....my lobster was the worst of 9 cruises and the lady next to me complained about hers. They seem to grill them and they get dried out and were tough.. My new york cut was not good either.. overwise all the other selections were wonderful. including the lamb, escargo, frog legs, and whatever else. I had the hot soup evry night.. Our waiter, asst. waiter and room attendants were the best ever.. I could really see a difference in service over carnival... They truely want you to have a nice vacation and we did. Its always good to get back home. We're both alittle tired, bobbing around like we're at sea and just regrouping from a wonderful week at sea.. I never expect perfection at sea.. I own a sailboat and know the unknowns that come up... I believe of the nine cruises we have taken this was one our better ones. craig and leslie.


brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 12:10 AM
Craig & Leslie, I'm not sure if your review was meant to be humorus or not. If not, I enjoyed the unintentional humor. Thank you for the wonderful review and hopefully your next cruise will be as good as your last.

Lois, You are a nice person. Step away from the soup. You are not allowed to make the rest of us feel bad. Yes, you are right. The soups are the best. Have you kept up with the boards. The wonderful cream soups have the fat content of a whole days worth of our daily requirements. Just want to make you aware. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah. No I'm not jealous that you are going on your cruise.

I'm wishing you a wonderful cruise, and all the soup you want to eat. Just think, you will get to meet a new bartender in the Reandevous Lounge and meet all of your new friends at the poolbar. No, I'm not jelous.

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 07:10 AM
Hi Brigitte...I had one hot soup...the mushroom bisque...it was yummy too but I really prefer those chilled fruit ones!

And Brigitte...I wasn't sure how to "read" their review either.....hmmmm...it was interesting, that's for sure .

One week from today....I will be seeing who that new bartender is in the lounge...I will have a toast to you and Tom

shavdog
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 08:42 AM
For those who read my post:those comments were not intended to be a review of our cruise. They were simply "observations" that stuck out to me. If anyone wants additional information about the ship, please feel free to email me directly at [email]shavdog@aol.com[/email].

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

vanclan
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 09:15 AM
This is just making me even more excited about our upcoming cruise (first) aboard Century in November. We are about to book...has anyone had a cabin (particularly an inside one on Penthouse or Vista Decks....comments please.... Thanks!


Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 10:03 AM
quote:
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Originally posted by brigittetom:
I know this is supposed to be about the Century, .....Sorry again Princess.


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Quite alright Brigitte! At least I know when I order the lobster and crab legs to make sure to tell them to not overcook them!!!


Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 10:07 AM
Hi Vanclan....I was on the Vista Deck on my first sailing...cabin 9161 Inside. It was fine for me. I sail solo and there was plenty of room
Near the elevators..no noise, don't be concerned.
It was fabulous



shavdog
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 11:34 AM
We were on the penthouse deck just last week. I normally go low in the middle of the ship fairly close to an elevator but for whatever reason she said I could be on the penthouse deck with no addl cost. we had an outside cabin right under the aqua spa. I would not do this again for two reasons. Number one, the higher you are the more u will notice side to side motion and number two, they had late night dj music by the pool just atop the stairs, it was very loud and felt like in the room next door. The second night of this i was dialing the front desk at 12:45 am and all of a sudden it stopped. Think someone beat me to the problem. It was a conincidence we were that close but just the same, the music was loud, rap style stuff and at 53 I dont listen to that stuff. craig ps.....on the other had, we were 30seconds from the pool and our rooms were cleaned up by 9 am every day of the week.

vanclan
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 12:29 PM
I'm not too worried about motion (since we have an unbaffled waterbed) but Rap music is another thing! Maybe I'm just getting old!

trinity1

Cool Cruiser

posted 03-14-04 01:52 PM
Hi all,

We are considering the Century in October. Can anyone comment on the aft cabins? (category NS Century Suite) There is not much difference price wise between the aft NS and the Sky Suites. Which would you choose? Is the NS nice? Is the balcony large? Fully or partially covered? Do you get the suite perks with the NS?

Thanks so much


mimi2

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-14-04 07:27 PM
We had an aft cabin and loved the space. It was not a suite and had no balcony, but you could go out the door and up the back stair to the food court and we loved that. We had basically two rooms in that cabin. When you come into port, there is a ton of noise and vibrations in the back of the ship, even in the dining room. We have done 15 cruises and rate the Century as a favorite. The Century is a lovely user friendly ship.
Thanks for the pictures, Nealberk. We were on your cruise and are in your Century photo's. Hi to that father-in-law.

vernettm
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 11:20 AM
Hey all,

Just wanted to expand upon my original review of Celebrity Century - when I said the food was good, but not great. I used filet, lobster tail, and Baked Alaska as EXAMPLES because everyone generally eats these choices. My husband and I tried lots of things - we are not picky eaters by any stretch and we still stick by my original review. My hubby had the duck and it was only so-so. The creme brulee was the worst I have ever had. The escargot quality was good (not rubbery), but the garlic sauce was too salty to eat/dip bread into. We did generally took the waiter's advice, but still had the same opinions about the food (our whole table, in fact, felt about the same - they actually found issues with some of the food - whereas we liked most everything). And we had a varied table group (2 young 30's from Ireland, 2 early 40's from CT, 2 oldsters from FL, and us mid-40's from MI). The absolute best dish was a seafood combination on puff pastry served the last evening. The desserts, while decent (except for the creme brulee), were not anything to rave about either. Overall I would absolutely recommend the Celebrity Century, however, because of the other factors. Just advise not thinking that someone will leave the dining room and want to get lots of recipes from the chef.

DavidNDC
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 01:42 PM
Hi! We just booked on the Century for its May 8th sailing. It is my second time on this wonderful ship -- the first time was summer of 1999. There are three of us -- my friend Bill, Bill's father (also named Bill) and me. We're sharing a "sky suite," and I am hoping there will be enough room for the three of us. (Although last time I sailed on the Century, there were two of us in an inside cabin, so it must be better than that!)

Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 05:58 PM
David, Bill and Bill,
Welcome!!! Join us on the Roll Call page!!! We are also going May 8th. Be sure to sign up for the free Cruise Critic party....we are almost there!!!!!!




ddl

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 08:48 PM
Welcome...David, Bill and Bill!!! I am also on the same cruise in a sky suite...can't wait till May 8th. Make sure you sign up for the party.



seagulls
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 09:42 PM
Ah the Century! We will be on her in early February of next year. We have sailed on the Horizon, the Zenith (twice), the Summit and the Century and we think the middle sized Century is the very best of the best!

brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-15-04 11:01 PM
Hi Lois, Those wonderful chilled soups is what I was referring to. They are full of cream also. Finding that out didn't stop me from ordering them though. Saw a great documentary on Monterey the other day. I sure hope you have great weather for that stop. Did you know that that's where they filmed Murder She Wrote.

Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 05:06 AM
Hi Brigitte...No, I didn't realize they filmed that tv show there......and just think, they were supposed to be in "Cabot Cove, Maine"!
The things they can do with a camera--making California look like Maine



brigittetom

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 05:57 AM
Yes, Lois, Go figure. My daughters response to my wanting to live in Cabot Cove. Gee Mom, that sounds like a great place to live. Someone get's killed there every week.

DavidNDC
Cool Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 10:25 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome, DDL and Princess. I'm going right now to find the May 8 Century roll call!


teedee

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 11:11 AM
I too had a problem with the creme brulee served on the Century on our cruise this past December. The problem was they only served it one night! It was hands down my favorite dessert all week!

Terri



Lois R

Blue Ribbon Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 11:19 AM
Teedee...oh girl...in my opinion everything was good!
I had one evening where my filet was not cooked properly...waiter gladly took it back to the kitchen...guess what?...it was fixed and came back correctly



nealberk

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 11:27 AM
quote:
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Originally posted by janineo:
nealberk, Where is your webpage so I can look at your pics of the skybar?? Janine

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[url]www.celebrity-century.com[/url] - of course!



Princess-of-Quite-alot

Cool Cruiser
posted 03-16-04 11:31 AM
Looking forward to being a creme brulee connisseur (I know, I know, the spelling is wrong....)

[NYY]

I really should pack.

[teedee]

[quote name='nealberk']Thanks for the offer, and I would love to get anything you might dig up. I am looking at your sig and noticing the number of cruises you are going on. I am jealous!

If my wife and I can ever get to the point we have REALLY long term contracts or permanent assignments instead of this constant scrambling, we will be cruising a lot more![/QUOTE]
[font=Comic Sans MS][b]Neal - The number increased dramatically once my daughter finished grad school! Before that I didn't get to cruise near as much as I wanted to! Still don't , but it's improved[/b][/font].:)

[b][font=Comic Sans MS]Terri[/font][/b]

[Lois R]

:) Have a wonderful cruise...and if you haven't started packing yet....please...get to it:D
Don't want you to miss the boat;)

sorry about the lower case yy....I tried to change it to NYY....but it wouldn't let me:confused:

[gkm]

Before we took our Century cruise last month, I had copied from the original board some of the comments/suggestions from past cruisers. I think maybe you new Century cruisers might find these helpful, so am copying them below.
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]mahdnc[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Century differs surprisingly significantly from her sister ships, Galaxy and Mercury, in design (smaller tonnage compared to Galaxy/Mercury, fewer swimming pools, and virtually no regular cabin balconies). The design difference is much larger than the design differences that you would find among the Zenith/Horizon family or among the Millennium class ships. My point here is that in one real sense, the Century is a unique ship within Celebrity's fleet.[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]Lois R[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Princess....sailed her twice [/font][font=Times New Roman]...I agree with the "homey" description.
When I walked back on her last month...you are on deck 4..Guest Services...and you turn and see that beautiful stairway...I had really felt like "I had come home again".
I have to say..when a crew enjoys their job...it reflects all over...and especially to the passangers...they always had a smile..a good morning...and it felt very sincere....
[/font][url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]satchiesmom[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]For, the ship might be beautiful..but it is really the crew that gives it that "feeling"...of "warmth"..it wouldn't be as beauitful if it was "COLD"...[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Anything else I can tell you...let me know...
I truley believe I could sail 100 more times...and she will always be my favorite ship [/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]nealberk[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]We just got off the Century on 2/7. It was our first cruise and we are so glad we chose her. She's a very classy ship, but also very homey. The staff is wonderful, service fabulous, and the food is great. We love her so much that we booked an Eastern Caribbean for 1/22 next year. The T-pool is sooo worth the $60, especially if you have joint/muscle issues. I know you will have a great time! And if you drink, try the French Martini, it's great.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]You might try my web site [url="http://www.celebrity-century.com/"][color=#000080]www.celebrity-century.com[/color][/url]. I have pictures of the ship, a few of the programs, and the dinner menus.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]We cruised on the Century last fall and loved it. Food was fantastic (Sergen was our waiter and he was excellent! On a previous cruise my father-in-law had Geronimo as a waiter- also excellent!)
You can ask for shrimp coctail at every meal even if it is not on the menu. My father-in-law had it every night and sometimes had four.
Don't miss "the ladder guy". Just don't sit in the first three rows (You are warned!) Feel free to give him a hard time, he loves audience participation and gives it back as much as he gets.
If you are not a member of the Captain's club, join as soon as you get on the ship. I have heard that sometimes they make you wait until you disembark but if you can register, do so. It gets you into the Captain's party on formal night and you get to meet the Captain. In my wife's words "He is a greek God"
The crew us fantastic, the ship is delightful, and I am getting jealous realizing that you will be back on it before I get the chance![/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]debjac[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]I'm not sure if they still do it, but a few years ago we sailed Century twice and both times the grill by the pool served fresh Belgium waffles every morning. Fruit, whip cream and syrup were available. They were delicious. On the Infinity last year I went searching for the waffle station and one of the staff told me that it was only available on the Century.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Loved this ship - have a great time![/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]nealberk[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]The skybar is right above the buffet area and can be reached by a circular staircase that circles the aft drink area. During the day, it is a bright, sunny, and quiet place although it is used as a gathering point for many of the kid's programs. At night it was seldom used for anything and I found it to be a great place to just sit and contemplate. You can go out onto the deck and just take in the ocean. Unfortunately with all the lights on the ship you cannot really see the stars in all their glory but that is a small price to pay for being able to see where you are walking![/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Did not think about eating up there! I will have to give it a go next time we are on the ship.
I have a few pictures of the Skybar on my web page.[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]Lois R[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Princess....food? Oh I must tell you...please try the chilled fruit soups...not sure if they appeal to you but at least try 1! They are absolutely marvelous...there is one .....Chilled Pear...oh my gosh...it tastes like someone pureed a fresh pair...sooo good [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]And on the lunch menu in the dining room..they serve a "French Potatoe Pie"....I had it both times I sailed her...outstanding...crust is flakey...layers of potatoes with cheese....it comes out looking like a 4 inch high piece of pie!....definite THUMBS UP for that[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]nealberk[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Really, almost all the food is excellent and do not be aftraid to ask your waiter for samples if an item looks even remotely interesting.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman] Lois is right, the cold fruit soups are fantastic. Different, but fantastic. Speaking of soup's, I liked the leek hot soup. Got to see it being made (pictures on my web site) so I had to try it.
Was a bit disappointed in the lobster. I prefer letting the lobster speak for itself with only a bit of drawn butter to enhance the flavor. Celebrity uses some spices that I really did not care for.
Steaks were fantastic. Tender, juicy, and flavorful. The duck was the second best duck I have had (The best was at the Stillwater Inn in [/font][font=Times New Roman]Jefferson, Texas).[/font]
[font=Times New Roman] Our table was not afraid to try the desserts. We usually had 2 or 3 per person and did a fair amount of sharing. One of our table mates admitted that she loved sitting with people who were not afraid of food.[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]hisfirstm8[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Princess, The wine tasting is only once, but just look for it in the dailies. There is also a Martini tasting that I think is $10 pp, but it is really great. You get to taste small samples of about 6 different martinis. The Martini Bar was our meeting place before dinnrer and after dinner each evening. You need to try a Chocolate Martini for dessert some evening.[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]shavdog[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Ok....heres a couple comments...The sushi bar is open from 6pm to 10 pm and is aft/starboard in islands cafe...we love sushi and tried it one night instead of going to dinner...i wished the hours would be 5-8 so both seatings could enjoy a sushi appetizer... they also have limited bar service.... if you are lucky to have a calm day at sea, go to the very front of the ship on deck 11 and just look over the bow...you hear nothing and just glide accross the ocean..that is one of our very favorite spots on the ship and most of the time no one is around. also on deck 6 there are deck chairs to relax and read a book and watch the ocean go by...make sure you bring your binoculars. we were on this ship twice and on both intineries.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman] One thing I forgot to mention:The food service by the pool serves the best belgum waffles...they come with fresh berries, whipped cream, butter and syrup.....I kinda suprised myself by having them at least three mornings...They also make omelots at this station and have fresh fruit.....The line was normally short. Be sure and try this for breakfast. craig[/font]
[url="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"][b][font=Times New Roman][color=#800080]teedee[/color][/font][/b][/url]
[font=Times New Roman]Another one of my favorite things on Century was on the breakfast buffet. They had a chilled oatmeal that had bananas, grapes, coconut, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, apple, and maybe even some other things that I can't remember in it that was delicious! I've never been a huge oatmeal eater, but someone on my first cruise on Century told me I should try it and boy was he right.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Garry[/font]

[many cruises]

gkm,

Thanks so much for condensing some of the wonderful things cruisers have said about the Century. We are on the Century July 17th & reading all this again only adds to our excitement. These boards are great!

Many Cruises

[dawnp]

So I wanted to thank everyone for the tips, advice and help in passing the time especially....

Can't wait to see that big X in person....

Dawn

[teedee]

[b][font=Comic Sans MS]Dawn - I hope your cruise is everything you are hoping for. The Century is such a great ship I'm sure it will be. Let us know how you liked it when you get back.[/font][/b]

[b][font=Comic Sans MS]Terri[/font][/b]

[gkm]

Dawn, have a wonderful cruise and we'll all be waiting for your post when you return. All of us back here on the boards are very envious!;)

Garry

[Lois R]

[color=darkorchid].......Dawn....have a fantastic time:D ...she is the best ship!.....[/color]
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[polodad]

Oh my gosh. CC has just published the review that I submitted on 4/28/2004 or thereabouts of our 4/17/2004 cruise. Today is the 1st day & they didn't even mark it NEW. It is a titalating review, by all means enjoy.

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Have a wonderful cruise Dawn! :p

[nealberk]

Garry:
Good job of condensing everything. Would you mind if I posted this writeup on my website? Anybody else have any objections?

I figure if I get permission from everyone for using their words, I can get around the proprietary restrictions and be totally legal.

[inquisitor]

And I thought I knew (Newt?) my way around CC cyberspace...

Can anyone help with directions to the roll call section which includes the Century? Just logged on to this new system and I see a few other cruiselines in the roll call area, but no Celebrity. Anyone had better luck?

[Lois R]

[font=Century Gothic][size=3][color=darkorchid]Hi Inquisitor, If you found the Roll Call Main page, you will find the Celebrity Roll calls there as well. Or scroll down to the bottom of this page where it says "Forum Jump", click on that....and if you scroll along you will find all of them, Celebrity, Carnival, Royal, etc.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Century Gothic][size=3][color=#9932cc]Hope this helps:)[/color][/size][/font]