Oceania Regatta vs Celebrity Century

[chelseabelsea]

Hello all, just returned form a TA on Millenium, considering switching to a TA on Regatta next spring- any insight, advice, suggestions regarding the two lines? I know a smaller ship will be a much ifferent experience, and I aminterested in the demographics as well- enjoyed very much the company of many Europeans on board the Millie the last couple of weeks. Thanks for any insight you can help me with!

[Druke I]

Haven't been on Celebrity's Century, but have been on Celebrity's Mercury.

Last year, we did Oceania's Regatta into the Baltic, and enjoyed it very much. My wife and I thought the food on Oceania to be the best we have had afloat, far surpassing Celebrity, HAL, Crystal, and Princess.

Not being a fan of the mega-ships, we found Regatta a great size, and also liked their dress code, which greatly simplified packing.

We have booked Oceania's Nautica, 11-06, Istanbul to Singapore, through the Suez, and are looking forward to the experience.

[Fleuve]

Having just returned from a 14night Istanbul to Venice on the regatta( in May), i feel that it was the best cruise ever.
We have cruised 30 plus times on the other lines, including Celebrity( which we liked allot), however none compare to our recent experience on Oceania.
We have 2 more cruises booked already on the Insignia in Sept( Rome to Athens) and the Regatta again on Jan.2nd( caribbean).
We liked it so much that it will be hard to go back to the other lines!!!
Everything is better---food, bed linens, staff, atmosphere.
It is more expensive, but worth it.
Try it and judge for yourself.
It's like a driving a Mercedes or a Ford.
Eileen