I just found out about a low fare on Celebrity Century but the cabin could be the worst inside (12) up to an ocean view stateroom (4). Is it worth the chance of getting the worst cabin on ship? What do you think my chances would be on getting assigned one of the better cabins? Or doesn't it make that much difference. I've never cruised and I'm used to luxury hotel rooms. These cabins (even the outside) all look pretty small. Or will I be spending my time out of the room? Is there any place to go for quiet or time alone? Should I take another cruise line, although my budget is limited. (I think I'm a Sea Goddess on a steamer budget...)

Hi David: <BR>You will be assigned a cabin when you arrive at checkin. That cabin will be what is left. Past passengers with the same deal will be given the better upgrades and you fill in accordinly. Listen, you don't spend that much time in your cabin anyway so plan on making it an adventure. I have had great up grades and then, inside cabins. Cabins usually are quite small,so just plan on enjoying and make the best of it. I am used to luxury myself and have been the worst and the best. And.....there are plenty of places to go for quite time alone. I do it all the time. Have fun. Again, think of it as an adventure. You'll love cruising.

Hi David: <BR>We are in the identical situation. Century Nov 27/ W Caribbean. First time cruisers in Cat 12. Booked in January 99. Hoping for an upgrade-travelled in 4 and 5 star hotels for the past 10 yrs and that is why I picked Celebrity-I'm planning on it being an adventure-or sleeping on the deck chairs under the stars if I feel too confined. Tell me when and where you are cruising?

My wife and I cruised on RCL over the Fourth of July and loved it. Cabins on ships are generally small in size. You are not going to find a room like the Ritz or Four Seasons, however, you probably will not spend too much time in the cabin. When the lights go out, all cabins look the same. Enjoy all the ports of call and the amenities on the ship and you should enjoy the cruise. We did not have a room until we arrived in Miami and were pleasantly surprised to have received an upgraded room. We spent roughly six to eight hours a day in the room (to sleep and clean-up). My advise to you is not to worry, however, if you are very concerned about room size, spend the equivalent money it would cost to stay at the Ritz or Omni...and get a high level suite. Enjoy your trip.

Take the low fare and don't worry about the cabin!!! The Century is a new ship, and as such, all the cabins are practically identical in terms of decor and size (except for the suites). I've done the whole range of cabins (including inside cabins) and I've decided that saving money is more important than a balcony that I barely use. Typically, the only time I'm in the cabin is to change clothes and sleep, so I don't need to pay for the top of the line for that! And, you may get lucky and get upgraded, but don't worry if you don't. The actual cabin is a relatively minor part of a cruise.

Thanks for the advice. It sounds like the consensus is that cabin location doesn't make that much difference, especially considering it could be a $2,000 difference. Now if I can talk my nervous other half into it! Vicki, we're taking the Celebrity on the Western Meditteranean cruise in October. I'll try to post something when we get back.

David. one thing to concider. My agent always tells me the first cabins to be booked on a ship is usually the lowest catagory and the highest catagory. so your chances are very good to be in a middle range or even a suite. i know people who wound up in a very large suite for less than a mid range cabin. we partied in the suite.

David, <BR>Would like to more info on your low fare cruise.