I was not expecting too much from a 17 year old ship, but Celebrity Century surprised me with her cleanliness and updated, like new interior. She shows her age in some areas on the exterior but still, I could see the great effort taken to keep this old girl in good shape.

Embarkation was a breeze. Disembarkation could not have been easier as we walked off with our luggage. Both, very efficiently done.

Food quality is a step above other mass market lines we have cruised on. I actually looked forward to dining in the main dining room and there was always multiple items I was happy to try. The buffet was good with a wide variety of food. I especially liked the cheese blintzes at breakfast and the freshly made waffles with whipped cream are really good too. Murano is a superior experience to the main dining room and I feel it is worth the surcharge to experience this level of food quality and service. It is a lovely intimate room which enhances your dining experience. There is a brunch buffet in the main dining room on one of the sea days which is not to be missed. The Celebrity Today newsletter does not mention this brunch on the front page so make sure you check for it every day in the dining section of the paper. This brunch is sensational. Read more