Anyone for Europe in 2009?? - Page 4 - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

*Lars* · 04-18-2009, 04:45 AM

Anyone for Europe (Northern Europe. The Med has its own thread) this year???

Party Life · 05-12-2009, 01:51 PM

We are off to Norway/Arctic Circle on June 26th with Celebrity Century from Amsterdam.

nealberk · 05-16-2009, 07:00 PM

Saw that one in the book, really impressive.

Party Life · 07-09-2009, 12:13 PM

Norway and the Artic Circle were brilliant. Got the certificate!

Celebrity Century wasn't so brilliant though. Shower cubicle had seen better days and the evening entertainment was a real let down with 3 of the artists performing twice. I know times are hard but there is no shortage out there! The buffett was appauling at lunchtimes but at least the evening meal was faultless. We have been spoilt with the RCI ships as they are beautiful and the food is always excellent.

Tip: Don't take an afternoon excursion. They were a real shambles with one member of the shore excursion staff and 500 people

*Lars* · 07-09-2009, 12:30 PM

HI Welcome back.

I am glad you enjoyed the ports!! Did you have nice weather the entire time???
Sorry to hear about the ship.
I hope you will write a trip report !!! All of us would love to hear about your cruise and see photos

Party Life · 07-09-2009, 02:12 PM

Yes, weather was lovely except North Cape which was blustery and Amsterdam was wet!

Will do a write up shortly. Alsund was lovely by the way! We really enjoyed the trips to Huskies but not the museum where they overstated the seal clubbing on the Tromso day. Spent 6 hours walking around Bergen and Gerainger was out of this world - best weather not a cloud in the sky and the views magnificent

*Lars* · 07-09-2009, 02:20 PM

You were lucky with the weather. Norway at its best. The weather now is back to sunny but windy and rainy and a bit cold

same old same old

The seal clubbing is a shame. Needless to say I dont agree with what they are doing.
Did you book any other cruises while onboard??

nealberk · 07-10-2009, 12:36 AM

Welcome back! Sorry to hear that about the Century. After the upgrade a few years back I thought she would be shipshape for many years to come.