4seasidegal

We sailed on the Norwegian Southward about 1989 for a three day trip, our first cruise, it was so much fun we still talk about it today. My co-workers actually gave me a small going away party because I was so thrilled about going. Good memory.

From Celebrity I remember the grand and glorious chocolate buffet on an Alaska cruise and the beautiful top deck midnight buffet on a Mexico cruise both on the Mercury (my all time favorite ship). In Alaska they served us clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls when we were cruising the glacier area. I also loved the string quartet.

We just got back from the April 5 sailing of Century and found the trip to be enjoyable. Food in the buffet and assigned dining in the MDR was very good in my opinion with lots of choices. Our waiter and his assistant could not have been nicer to us. I loved the ice cream bar in the buffet. I found the serving staff in the buffet to be very pleasant and helpful. Tried the fresh pizza and it was good too. The condition of the ship was fine. It's a pretty ship and I grew fond of her. One negative was that our cabin was quite noisy sailing between Santa Barbara and San Francisco but was resolved by guest relations. Cabin was aft of ship on deck 9. The toilet would not flush one day but that was quickly resolved too. Cabin was spacious with a lot of storage room, bathroom nice, good bed. Our steward was polite, friendly and kept our cabin clean and well stocked.

I was disappointed with the main theater entertainment and after two shows did not go back there. I did enjoy the band on deck and at some of the smaller showrooms. I was very disappointed with the lack of hosted activities on board. This seems to be the way it is going now. Was on another line in February and had the same complaint.

Just have to add that if you have never sailed into San Francisco before this is a grand experience. I've done it three times and it still is such a thrill to go under the Golden Gate Bridge and to sit on the ship and look at the beautiful city by the bay. Don't miss the dancing lights on the Bay Bridge. They are a little difficult to see but watch closely. Yes I do love San Francicso.

Maybe the Century is not as grand as she used to be but she is pretty and yes I

would sail on the Century again.

Hi All

Seems this thread has run out of comments. I was just wondering if anyone had any good tips about the Mexican Riveria - DH and I will be going in September 2008.:D We have been there before but haven't done any tours.