C Class ships

[ykckby]

I'm sure this has been addressed but three searches came up with nothing..... so forgive me if this is a "repeat".

 

I took my initial Celebrity cruise last year on the Century and loved it. Can anyone tell me if there are plans to redesign/revitalize/rewhatever the Galaxy and/or Mercury? Or is the line's emphasis on the new Soltice group? Admittedly, I ask not knowing what those two ships are like relative to the Century.

 

I'm a Celebrity convert, I do like the smaller ships but more so I found a very different atmosphere on the Century relative to other lines I've sailed.

 

Thanks

kim

[dkjretired]

I'm sure this has been addressed but three searches came up with nothing..... so forgive me if this is a "repeat".

 

I took my initial Celebrity cruise last year on the Century and loved it. Can anyone tell me if there are plans to redesign/revitalize/rewhatever the Galaxy and/or Mercury? Or is the line's emphasis on the new Soltice group? Admittedly, I ask not knowing what those two ships are like relative to the Century.

 

I'm a Celebrity convert, I do like the smaller ships but more so I found a very different atmosphere on the Century relative to other lines I've sailed.

 

Thanks

kim

 

Hi Kim:

 

Below is a link to a press release for the Mercury which was in drydock in April of 2007. They put some veranda's on the ship and spruced it up.

 

http://www.celebritycruises.com/aboutceleb/pressDetails.do;jsessionid=0000yTqetBneq8pCHpBG0ODAsPp:12hdebcnj?pagename=press_room_details&event_date=2007-04-04&event_type=press_release&sequence_code=A

 

Galaxy is going in for drydock in April of this year. Here is a list of things being done.

 

1. Replacement of royal suites carpet (400 sqm)

2. New design for all soft goods in the penthouse suites

3. Replacement of stateroom carpet (3500sqm)

4. Replacement of stateroom chair and sofa fabric

5. Replacement of 500 bathroom countertops

6. Replacement of all stateroom balcony ceiling panels(decks 9 and 10)

7. Swimming pool deck, decks 12 and 14, teak effect

8. Replacement of all defective corrider and staircase railings

9. Refurbishment of elevators

10. Replacement of 25 windows in the Stratosphere Lounge

11. Sanding and varnishing of wood floors in suites and dance floor

12. Teak wood repairs on sky suite balconies (deck 12), royal suite

balconies ,decks 9 and 10

13. Teak wood repairs on the pool area, deck 11 aft and deck 12 aft

14. Marble polishing in the suites, lobby, bars, casino and Orion restaurant

15. Replacement of marble floor in casino

16. Replacement if tiles in Stratsophere lounge entrance

17. New design for mosaic tiles on pool deck, pool bar, sky bar and sitting

area next to sky bar

18. Replacement of shutters on the pool bar and grill

19. New design of carpet and soft goods for the Oasis Cafe, including

buffet blinds, lighting fixtures, and new design chairs

20. Panels underneath the buffet counter to be replaced

21. New design carpet for the Orion restaurant

22. New service station drawers in the Orion restuarant and replacement

of tiles

23. Replacement of carpet in Rendez-vous

24. Installation of new flooring on Embarkation area Deck 3

25. Replacement and /or refurbishment of external light fixtures

26. Refurbishment of interior of Tenders

27. Refurbishment of thalassotherapy room in AquaSpa

28. Installation of additional public bathrooms outside the Orion restaurant

29. Replacement of theatre carpet and soft goods

 

If you will notice there are no plans to put Specialty restaurants on either ship.

[chessbriar]

Mercury and Galaxy don't need the extensive work the Century did. While all three are considered sisters, the Century was really it's own ship. When they built Galaxy and Mercury, they made the ships 10% larger by displacemeny. Century approx 70,000 gt, Galaxy and Mercury nearly 78,000. Century didn't have balconies or an aft pool. The balconies were a major part of the refit they did.

 

Now Century they also added the specialty restaurant that Galaxy and Mercury don't have.

 

Mercury was in last year for drydock and updates. Galaxy will be going in for drydock in April.

 

Mercury is my second favorite ship.

 

One more thing as you look to stay away from the M class, even though want to stay away from the larger ships, they don't have that feel.

 

Galaxy and Mercury(78,000) hold 1870 people double occupancy. The M class(91,000)ships hold 1950 people double occupancy. So eventhough the ships are 16.7% larger they only hold 80 more people D/O. Just so you have a comparison over the Centruy (71,545) holds 1808 D/O.

 

You really can't go wrong with any of the Celebrity ships.

[Donnaluv2cruise]

I agree. We sailed on The Constellation a few years ago and loved it. It didn't feel too large to us. Although next week we'll be sailing on The Galaxy, so I'll have a better comparison after that.

[ykckby]

Many thanks to all of you for both the specific information as to the changes but also generally about the ships. I did not realize that there was such a difference between the original Century and the other 2 C class. I will look at the M class ships as I've heard wonderful comments.

 

Interestingly I originally booked the Century because I was sailing with my youngest son (20) who has mental retardation and I wanted a shorter (5 days) trip and a smaller ship to avoid some of the "rah rah". We had a great time. This past month we sailed NCL Pearl, a beautiful ship but with a very different feel, and we did have a good time. But....when I asked him which he wanted to sail next year (it's an annual mom/son "thing") he immediately responded "Celebrity". I was amazed but, it's less stimulation, less noise, he can dress up and he said he really loved having the same big dinner table and waiter. He has sailed other lines but even when I asked "well what about xxxxx?" his response is "no thanks, let's do Celebrity".

 

kim

[chessbriar]

Kim,

 

The two of you will love the other ships in the fleet. As you do a little longer cruise, you will find things a little more laid back, but the service and fell of X are there.

 

Welcome to the family.

[Kathie44]

We've sailed Mercury two years in a row. Last year to the Mex. Riv. and this year to Aust/NZ. It's a very nice ship. We sailed Galaxy to the Panama Canal in Feb. '05 and have booked her again to the S. Carib. for next Jan. We had a great time on her in '05 and expect the same next year. We have no qualms about the condition of either ship. Necessary renovations have been done and more are planned. We never use the specialty restaurant anyway, so that is not a concern.

You will have a great time on your X cruise!