"LIVE" from the*NEW*Century 01/27/07

[Dee1161]

The Formal Dining will include Farafelle, Halibut, Gulf Shrimp Marseillase, Roasted Pork Loin and Tornedos Forestiere. Tonight will also offer Casual Dining in the Island Café ($2 PP), and Sushi Bar

 

Wait... you have to pay extra to have dinner at the Island Cafe?? :confused: I understand about the extra charge for Murano's but isn't the Island Cafe just a buffet?

[HMK]

Radio,

 

Great reporting!!! I feel like I am on the ship with you. I embark on 2/1, and reading your daily reports is making me more excited to be going than before. Keep them coming!

 

Howard

[Live4Vacay]

Did they fix the YELLOW water issue yet? We were on her last week 1/22 - 1/27 and everyone had yellow water in their cabins. Other than that we enjoyed the bland food and expensive drinks. For more, including the wet paint and fumes about the ship, read my review that should be posted in the near future "The good, bad, and Ugly."

[Radio]

Wait... you have to pay extra to have dinner at the Island Cafe?? :confused: I understand about the extra charge for Murano's but isn't the Island Cafe just a buffet?

 

The $2 PP is a suggested gratuity. . .

 

Radio

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Radio]

I'm not much of a morning person, so perhaps that is why I never thought of this... but this is the perfect application for GPS receivers with a proximity alarm!

 

Set a waypoint to the entrance to the channel or harbor you are headed to, and set it to sound an alarm when you get to within a certain distance, maybe a mile or two, or even more if you want to have more notice. Leave it in the window, and with good luck (and satellite constellation) you will be alerted when you get close! Of course if you're in an inside cabin... guess you're outta luck.

 

Mark, I don't know if your setup will do that, that is something built in to my Garmin handheld receivers.

 

Theron

 

I am a VERY Morning person...But as you have suggested, I set the proximity alarm just now ! ! Thanks for the tip !;)

 

Signman...I am in cabin 8153 / Starboard/ Mid

 

Thanks ! Time for a little nap !

 

Radio

:cool: :cool:

[Tuna Fish]

My wife is watching your posts daily. We are booked for the 3/19/07 sailing. Another 5 day'er. Can I ask a question? Radio and 1010Transistor...... Sounds like you have a lot or RF in your background. True? 73 de N2QGV

[Dee1161]

The $2 PP is a suggested gratuity. . .

 

Radio

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

Ok... thanks Radio! I will be sailing on Century for the 1st time in April - really appreciate you taking the time out of your cruise to share all this information! :)

[TPKeller]

I am a VERY Morning person...But as you have suggested, I set the proximity alarm just now ! ! Thanks for the tip !;)

 

Thanks ! Time for a little nap !

 

Cool, let us know if it works! :)

 

Nap, eh? Ha ha now that's one thing you don't need a cruise ship for! :D

 

Theron

[hardingk]

Radio - Thanks for the pictures and the updates!!

[ecslady]

Thanks for all the updates and pictures! But, what is above the bed on the wall? It looks like a cubby or small cabinet on each side of a picture??

[tortugas]

For all the great info... would you mind sharing your observations on the pax mix? My sister and I are looking at Century for a relaxing getaway... she is single, I am married, both mid 30s, so we are looking for a lively, fun evening atmosphere... a ship that doesn't fall asleep TOO early, nor party like mad all night long. (does that sound like an impossible request) Anyway... your observations and comments are certainly appreciated... thanks again!!

[YOW]

Thank you, Radio, for the pics and reports.

 

Please say hello to Dru & Melanie Pavlov, and to Sheryl in the CC group, from Ari & Jen in Ottawa! :)

[JACJAM]

Radio, is that a night lite on the hair dryer?

 

Thanks,

J

[signman]

Yes there is a night light at the bottom of the hair dryer. I had an inside cabin and there is also a night light above the desk, adjacent to the power plug. It's a luminescent green color and once your eyes adjust, it provides a nice amount of light as you awake in the dark.

[AnDeNo.UK]

What a fantastic job you are doing Radio. Great info and pics. We will be on the Century April 26th, cruising back home. I'll be really interested in the pictures of the Sky Suites, we will be in 1220. Reading your posts, I feel as tho' I'm getting an extra cruise in before we even fly out of the UK. :D

 

A great big thank you from DH and myself. :)

[signman]

Here are the Entrees from the 5 night Key West - Grand Cayman itinerary 1/22-1/27/07.

 

Night One

 

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Boneless fillet of Cape Hake

Roasted Chicken

Veal Piccata

Prime Rib

 

Night Two

 

Farfalle with olive and sundried tomato

Halibut

Gulf Shrimp Marseillaise

Roasted Pork Loin

Tournedos Forestiere

 

Night Three

 

Vegetable Curry

Trio of Fish in Court Bouillon

Baby Spring Chicken

Lamb Shank

Sliced Sirlion

 

Night Four

 

Gemelli with Duck Confit

Darne of Salmon

Broiled Lobster Tail

Grilled Quail

Prime Rib

 

Night Five

 

Straw and Hay - Scallops on Pasta

Fillet of King Clip

Roast Turkey

Rack of Veal

Beef "En Daube"

 

Always Available

 

Shrimp Cocktail (4 not 3)

Escargots

Caesar Salad

Fillet of Salmon

Chicken Supreme

Sirlion Steak

Baked, French Fried or Rice

[signman]

I'm sure Radio will somehow have the full menus scanned in a few days.

[judyandhowie]

My DH and I and son and daughter-in-law will be taking our first cruise on Celebrity on Feb 5. It is wonderful to have info in advance of our cruise! Thank you for pictures, reviews and opinions . . . it is much appreciated.

[hardingk]

Thanks signman!!

[Lois R]

Hi Howard, welcome back, glad you had a good time:)

You should have mail from me today:)

 

Radio, thanks for the live updates:D

[DancerOT]

I also tried the cold salmon from the aquaspa cafe and it was fantastic. They also had a tuna salad (no mayo) on the day we were in Jamaica that was out of this world!

[SPIKESMIKE]

Radio,

Thanks for the info. My wife and I wil cruise the Century on Feb 5, and your reports and photos have been great.

[Radio]

Hello everyone...We are almost there ! Only about 2 more hrs.... I will post pics of our arrival.

 

Thanks for tuning in ! !

 

 

Radio

:cool: :cool:

 

 

 

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[1010Transistor]

sweet.

It didn't look like there were very many deck chairs in one of your first photos. You know how on most ships they are really packed in there?

Do they offer reflexology on this ship? It was one of the best experiences I had on Explorer. If they have it, you should try it. You will feel like a new person, in a good way! It's worth every penny.

Well catch some rays for me & enjoy your time in the caribbean!

Luv you!

[excitedofharpenden]

Radio, thanks for your reports. Keep them coming. All the little diodes here at Cruise Critic look forward to some more information;)

 

Phil