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Aboard the Century, you'll find the ideal blend of world-class amenities, advanced technology, and classic style. This luxury ship is part of Celebrity's top-rated fleet, which routinely earns the highest accolades in the cruise industry. Century's 10 decks feature the world-class AquaSpa by Elemis, the two-tiered Grand Restaurant, and Michael's Club, an intimate piano bar. Catch a Las Vegas-style show at the Celebrity Theater, or try your luck at the roulette wheel at Fortunes casino. Sip a cappuccino or delicious specialty tea at charming Cova Cafe Milano. Or simply relax on your private veranda and watch the evening sun paint the sky shades of orange and violet.
Ship Highlights
Overview Century Public rooms Besides piquing passenger interest, Century's wide spectrum of design serves to satisfy different preferences in different people, and, after a few days, most everyone finds a room which appeals most to his or her individual tastes, which spreads passenger load across the whole ship. We found little overcrowding and few lines. At one extreme are Century's dramatic, large public rooms, the Celebrity Theater (showroom) in rich colors of navy and purple and Sports Deck's spectacular Hemisphere, her top-of-the-ship, forward-looking observation lounge. There is an elevated bar and additional seating area in the center, so that even those who don't stake out window side tables aren't deprived of an unobstructed view. We found our niche in the smaller, intimate lounges peppered around the main public gathering areas of the vessel. Rendezvous Square, one such area fronts the two-deck entrances to the to the Grand Restaurant with its sweeping stairway and piano music, and makes and excellent pre-dinner cocktail and meeting spot. Activities During your cruise aboard Celebrity's Century, you're guaranteed to have the ideal cruising experience. This vessel is equip to accommodate each and every activity that you possibly want to get into. Whether you're in the mood for a morning swim or taking a dip in the whirlpools. Maybe you have a passion for the Full Relaxation treatment in the full service Spa and Sauna, your wish shall be granted with ease. Also, you'll have the opportunity to capture you're exciting moments in the Photo Gallery and Photo Shop.
Entertainment Celebrity Theater, Century's two-level main show lounge, is one of the best designed we've seen. The absence of obstructing columns combined with a fairly steeply raked floor; create a room with no bad seats. The ornate second level balconies, broken into separate units descending along the sides of the room, reminded us of the private boxes of classic opera houses, becoming part of the decor as well as being functional. The stage has adequate bells and whistles, though the constant use of the video wall system as a background scenic element began to get distracting after a while. The production shows, though improved over prior seasons, are still your basic cruise fare. The ship did have, however, an extensive slate of individual performers and lounge acts, including two comedians, two pianists (with very different repertoires), individual singers, and an a capella group. We also liked the presence of the String Quartet, which provided the soothing counterpoint of classical music at various times and places throughout the ship. As the sun sets, the moon will be your guide to light your path in indulging in our many entertainment options. Allow our crew about Celebrity's Century to keep you well entertained for the duration of your cruise. If you're a movie or film fan you'll find interest in either the Cinema for first running movies or the 2-story Celebrity Theatre for the full production shows. No matter how you plan on spending your nights, you're guaranteed to experience the utmost of satisfaction.
Fitness and Recreation The AquaSpa, a signature element of Celebrity Cruises, is a huge fitness/spa facility found on all the Century class ships. Operated by Steiner's of London, these facilities are far larger in area and offer a far more extensive array of services than a typical shipboard fitness/beauty/massage center. The centerpiece of the fitness area is the giant Thalassotherapy pool, a kind of massive, saltwater jacuzzi. This airy room is highly atmospheric, relaxing, and gives the sense of having retreated into a different world altogether. There are numerous smaller rooms for Rasul, facials, seaweed wraps, massage, etc. But, in order to accommodate those elements of the spa, space had to be taken from somewhere, and it is the gym on Century that got short shrift. There are too few treadmills, Stairmasters and other exercise machines for a ship of nearly two thousand guests. The equipment was all up-to-date and state of the art. Family Celebrity offers the basics, and its programs are downright dynamic but Celebrity is light on the kind of services strollers-for-rent, stores selling emergency supplies, etc., that can really make it easy for families to cruise. Children pay the third-or-fourth person per cabin rate. Under the age of 12, Celebrity recommends kids pay half of the usual tip amount. Celebrity Youth Program covers ages 3 - 17. Ship Mates (3 - 6), Celebrity Cadets (7 - 9), Ensigns (10 - 12), and Admiral T's (13 - 17) operating 9 a.m. - noon; 2 - 5:30 p.m., 7:30 - 10 p.m. on sea and port days. In-cabin sitting is available for $8 per hour (two kids max); requests must be made onboard through the ship's Guest Relations or Stateroom Services departments. Group baby-sitting is available in the children's playroom for ages 3-12 from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.; cost is $3 per hour for one child, $5 per hour for two or more kids in the same family. "Parent's Night Out" is a formal-night only program where counselors host kids for a pizza party; there's no charge. Passengers who need to request high chairs and cribs, etc., must call Celebrity's Special Services department (800-242-6374) no later than 72 hours prior to sailing. Celebrity has an "unlimited soft drinks" program for those under 18; cost is $4.50 per day plus 15 percent tip. Fellow passengers Celebrity Century attracts passengers looking for a premium cruise experience. Mostly couples and families from the US and Canada between the ages of 35-65. Dress Standard designations of Formal, Informal and Casual. On our sailing there were two each Formal and Informal and three Casual evenings. About 50% of the men wore tuxes. Gratuity Recommended amount is $10.25 per person per day as follows: Stateroom Attendant: $3.50 pp/pd; Dining Room Waiter: $3.50 pp/pd; Assistant Waiter: $2.00 pp/pd; Dining Room Manager: $0.75 pp/pd; Chief Housekeeper: $0.50 pp/pd. |
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, the first in a series of three vessels, debuted in December 1995. Sister ships, Galaxy and Mercury, followed shortly thereafter. Celebrity positions itself as a premium level cruise line, meaning that their target guest is looking for a cruise experience that includes some of the amenities and refinements of the luxury lines without losing the element of fun. Century accomplishes this admirably by concentrating on sophisticated levels of food and beverage service most often associated with pricier lines: martini and champagne bars, cigar lounges and caviar service, while not skimping on shipboard activities for passengers who like to let their hair down. Century's art collection features some of the world's masters: Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Jasper Johns.