Celebrity has announced plans to upgrade the four "Millie" class ships to add several features from the Solstice-class. Perhaps more notable, the cruise line says they plan to return the cuisine to it's storied level of excellence. Read more HERE
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Speaking of the Millennium, we're looking at a cruise on this ship for Feb., 2011. We've only been on Princess and love that line, but the itinerary we want is on this Celebrity cruise. I've read some recent reviews of the Millennnium and the food ratings of late are fair to poor, which worries me. I did read the article linked above but I'm a little skeptical about it right now. We're not picky eaters but we don't want average food and long waiting times at dinner. Can anyone who's been on this boat share some recent experiences?
Bob I can tell you that X is not the same cruise line it was 15-20 years ago. The last couple times we sailed with them the food was poor quality, the service in the dinning room and the cabin was average or below.They do not maintain thier ships . I won't say never but everytime I look at going back again I talk myself out of it.
I'm sorry Vietvet, I have to respectively disagree. I've been on several Celebrity ships since you were last on them. I guess everyone judges things differently because I was on the Celebrity Century before and after it's 55 million refurbishment. I enjoyed the Century even before they put the 55 million into her. I've never had a problem with the food or maintenance on any of their ships.
We just returned from a 14 day cruise on the Celebrity Constellation, and I must say that she is in GREAT shape (even with refurbishment coming in April, 2010) and I have never experienced a better crew. They were constantly trying to please, and did so effortlessly. The dining room staff was EXCELLENT. This was my 3rd Celebrity cruise, and they continue to impress each and every time. To each his own, I guess?
I appreciate the replies, and after reading about 100 reviews I can say that it's consistently inconsistent as well. Some late 2009 cruisers have rated the Millenium food just above Purina, others have said it's just fine. Fortunately we have about 6 months to make up our minds about it and I'll keep watching the reviews come in. Hopefully whatever problems they may be having get corrected.
Originally posted by SailMeAway: Bob, We just booked our 1st Celebrity cruise on the millenium out of San juan 2/4/2011. I will have to trust they figure it out as well!
We're not booked yet, but it looks like we'll be getting off the Millenium the same day you're getting on. One thing that I still don't have a grasp on is the dinner buffet option. On Princess they serve a large variety of esqusite entrees at the buffet if you wanted that in lieu of the dining room, and on many nights the food was as good or better than what the dining room offered. I'm hoping that the Millenium offers some quality options as well because we often prefer a more casual dinner hour.
We were on the Millenium two years ago and it was PERFECT in every way. I thought the food was outstanding and the service perfect. We did a Mediterranean Cruise for 12 days and we are booked on Equinox for February 2011 for 10 days. You will be very happy - don't worry about a thing.
Just about ready to sign up for an 11-nighter....any suggestions on state room location? I would assume "center and low" would be the best spot for the least amount of movement. We don't mind taking stairs at all.
I will have to say our last cruise on the Century was very nice. The food was excellant and the service was great. The ship needs to be scraped and painted out side but inside it was in very good condition. I was very pleased it looks like X is getting turned around.
Just booked the 11-nighter on the Millenium starting on Jan. 24 - San Juan, St. Croix, St. Kitts/Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Curacao and Aruba. I'm a meticulous planner so I'll have plenty to do between now and then.
