This was our eleventh cruise overall, eighth on Celebrity, and first time traveling as part of a group larger than four, there were fourteen of us all together.

EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION -- This was the second time we had embarked from Vancouver Port, the first time being a nightmare because of two other ships embarking at the same time. This time around was quite the opposite. We arrived at the port at approximately 11:00AM and all fourteen of us were sitting at the bar at the back of the ship, enjoying our first cold one, by 11:30! Debarkation in San Diego was just as smooth. We were told to be in the Crystal Lounge by 8:00AM and we had our luggage, and were on our way to our hotel by 9:00! We stayed an extra two days in San Diego at the Embassy Suites Downtown and would highly recommend it for both value and location.

THE SHIP -- The Century is Celebrity's oldest and smallest ship in their fleet. If your idea of a great cruise ship is one of the new mega-ships that are actually floating resort hotels, you will be disappointed with the Century. However, if you like the feel of being on a vessel that is meant to sail the seas, the Century is for you. My wife and I loved it as did most of the people in our group. (Keep in mind that it is twice the size of the WWII battleships that were known as "the behemoths of the seas" during their time so it is not a small ship, just smaller than the new ones.) The ship is extremely well maintained and the crew can be seen cleaning and painting every day. Read more