We had a great time on our recent 5-day cruise on Century, departing from Miami, with stops in Key West and Grand Cayman. This was our first cruise on Celebrity, having been on Princess, NCL and Cunard in the past, and we found that Celebrity had many nice touches that we appreciated. Although we've come to favor 10-day cruises as just right for us, we went on this cruise due to the right timing and sharply discounted price, even for a Concierge cabin.

My main concern before the cruise was the age of the Century (now 15 years), having chosen previous cruises for the newness of the ships. Our concerns were unfound and we thought the Century was very elegant, filled with interesting artwork, well maintained and up-to-date, with many nooks and crannies around the ship. It is a very accessible size and it never felt crowded, even in the buffet area. The only place the age of the ship was evident was in the occasional window with condensation trapped between the panes of glass, making the window opaque. But I can recommend the ship with confidence, as long as someone isn't interested in the newest innovations.

The Concierge-level cabin (standard size) was cozy, but had plenty of storage and a very well designed bathroom, especially the shower. It seems that the designers went for more storage and bathroom space at the slight expense of cabin living space (my wife and I would bump into each other at the narrowest point between the bed and the fridge). The balcony was just fine and the sliding door seemed brand-new and very sturdy. Read more