Johnandlinda52710

Hello Terry from Ohio! I am one of the hundreds of thousand viewers of your thoughtful commentaries. So helpful! Can you tell me if you have plans to cruise in Asia (or possibly have already)? We will be doing Celebrity's Asia Immersion cruise next year that begins in Hong Kong and visits 3 ports in Vietnam, then Bangkok and ends in Singapore. Most of the ports are overnights but a significant schlep to the cities. Anything you've written would be appreciated. I'm on several roll calls but they have not been helpful.

BTW we just returned from a Princess cruise to the ABCs and it was an extraordinary experience. (And a stark contrast from our experience on the same ship just four months earlier). If you have an opportunity to hang out in the Sanctuary on any of your Sea days I highly recommend it. A shady breezy location if that's an option. Happy Cruising and thank you for your posts!

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Darn auto correct---ONLY one elliptical was out of order in the fitness center.

Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app

I’m mostly a lurker and don’t comment much, but figured I’d give a comment and ask some questions about Celebrity and Century. We didn’t have a great experience in 2006 with Infinity and didn’t sail Celebrity again until 2012 on Solstice (Singapore to Sydney) and then again late 2013 on Silhouette (13-day Rome). We loved these trips enough to book the “Golden Gate to Sydney” cruise on the Century. I’m not concerned about the food, entertainment (we find some of the terrible acts hilariously enjoyable) or even the service, as we’ve seen the good, bad and ugly on just about all cruise lines, survived and have had a blast. My bizarre questions about the Century, if anyone can answer, are: How is the pool and pool area? Is it thrashed and gross or kept up nicely? How is the basketball court area? The fitness center? And my daughter wants to know about the arcade area and games in the arcade??? (Good luck finding someone to answer that one.) Hopefully those said venues are not in disrepair. Also, is there a golf simulator or golf netted area? One more question, does anyone have an idea if they will do the Elite Cocktail hour(s) in one venue or will they do the vouchers? Anyway, we’re still looking forward to a fun 24 days on the Century!

We just returned from the Century in March and previously sailed Century in 2010. I must say though the Century is a far cry from the Solstice class ships you've sailed in the past - much more intimate and fewer than 2000 passengers. The Century is the smallest and oldest ship in the fleet. However it is a grand old ship! The pool area is well kept and there is no indoor pool on the Century. We really enjoy the Millennium class ships that have the indoor pools. The basketball court looked fine- there were always a few players out there but not I! I don't recall a golf area, but the arcade is small with about 6 gaming consoles and I'm sorry I have no clue about their names. I am certain they had an Elite cocktail party and it was in the large panoramic lounge on the top deck. They also hosted a Celebrity Connections party so be sure to register for that. Despite the Century being sold next year, has not fallen in disrepair. Oh yeah,fitness center was more than adequate.and all but one elliptical machine was out of order. Have a great time

Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app

Yes. Acupuncture is available in Century but I did not use it. We just returned from a 3 day cruise on Century so deals were not really offered for such a short itinerary. However I recall a free assessment was offered. My doctor brings her acupuncture tools with her when she cruises and swears by it for seasickness!

Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app