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Topic: Pic of Century post refit

Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 06-08-2006 03:36 PM

Here is a thumbnail of a pic from Shipspotting of the Century from today in Dover.

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nycruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 960

posted 06-08-2006 04:11 PM

Doesnt look that bad! Now I am curious how she looks inside.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-08-2006 04:14 PM

I know that we will be inudated by high quality Century pictures soon - just be patient and wait some days.

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 06-08-2006 04:52 PM

Wow, she looks amazing. Like the newer Celebrity ships, good job.

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 06-08-2006 05:30 PM

First i don't like this class of ships. And the original Millenium colors where much nicer.

Greetings Ben.

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 06-08-2006 06:11 PM

I like how she looks in the end though, i was a bit worried about how she was going to turn out with the ducktail/sponsoon addition but she looks quite good it in, it matches her angular look...the balconies seem to worked quite well.......i'm not to sure about the bridge work with the bridge overhang being extended somemore....i await the interiors though!!....from what i saw on the revitalization site interior pics should be a great treat!
cruiseshipluver

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Jonathan
First Class Passenger
Member # 5201

posted 06-08-2006 06:21 PM

Wait it has a ducktail? Jk i knew it did but it is seriously not very noticable at all. I think she looks great, very updated looking, and i bet the interior is even better.

Jonathan

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-08-2006 06:35 PM

I am surprised what you all see in her - she is 'the same' beside the balconies and the duck tail. I can not see that she is now more similar to a Millenium class. (which I think is an advantage)

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bulbousbow
First Class Passenger
Member # 4440

posted 06-08-2006 10:27 PM

Not the prettiest class of cruise ship, but they did a nice job externally. Paint jobs are only to give an illusion, if she ain't good looking bare she'll never look good dressed-up. That's the way I see it.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 06-08-2006 10:32 PM

Not bad. The ducktail fits the ship with the angular shape. Exteriorly, she looks like a different ship from this 3/4 view.

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Pascal
First Class Passenger
Member # 5510

posted 06-09-2006 05:28 AM

This ducktail doesn't look fine. It really looks as something which was added afterward. However, they did a good job with the balconies, it's like if the ship was originally designed with them.

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 06-09-2006 06:22 AM

Can anybody post a before and after side by side shot?

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 06-09-2006 08:49 AM

Here's a nice view of the rebuilt CENTURY:

http://www.faktaomfartyg.com/century_1995_b_3.htm

Rich

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 06-09-2006 06:38 PM

It is a whole new ship.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-09-2006 06:45 PM

This is certainly a very extensive refit - and there are changes - but I think the achievment is that she is actally still recognizable as the ship she was before- sorry, I still don't see it.

see this picture of her before the refit

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 06-09-2006 08:12 PM

I cannot agree with Maasdam - I think the Century sisters are among the very best looking ships of their time and size - I ahve sailed Century twice and Galaxy once and I love them. On Century on Tuesday so will produce a full report as soon as I get home on saturday.

Mike
xx

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 06-10-2006 12:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mec1:
I cannot agree with Maasdam - I think the Century sisters are among the very best looking ships of their time and size - I ahve sailed Century twice and Galaxy once and I love them. On Century on Tuesday so will produce a full report as soon as I get home on saturday.
Mike
xx

Yes i agree also..not too sure about their stability..moves like a rocking chair in calm weather....did you experience somthing similar Mike??
cruiseshipluver

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elad
First Class Passenger
Member # 5150

posted 06-10-2006 09:55 AM

i am too like the Century class of ships very much - they are elegant and uniqe
for this current refubishment - or should i say rebuilt: the ship doesnt look so bad i think.
the added balconies arnt such ugly as i used to imagine them before i saw those photos.
but the added duck tail is just aweful!! - they at least could paint the water line a bit better.....

Elad

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 06-10-2006 02:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by elad:
- they at least could paint the water line a bit better.....
Elad

how do you mean? all of the vessels in the Celebrity fleet has their waterline or boot painted in the same manner....so you would have to criticize the whole fleet then ..
cruiseshipluver

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 06-10-2006 02:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by cruiseshipluver:
how do you mean? all of the vessels in the Celebrity fleet has their waterline or boot painted in the same manner....so you would have to criticize the whole fleet then ..
cruiseshipluver

The angled boot topping is very attractive and unique IMO. The paint job I don't think turned out well is on Constellation. The upper forward portion is odd were it levels out at the prow. Instead of gracefully wrapping up and around like on Century, it looks bizarre-again IMO.

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 06-10-2006 05:00 PM

Well about the looks thing Century is much better looking than many ships around, and she is now more fuel efficient thanks to the duck tail which is barely notisable.

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Teva
First Class Passenger
Member # 5327

posted 06-10-2006 07:22 PM

Yes...they've incorporated the balconies very well
the ships basic design is quite angular,gives her a
unique overall appearance,much like her stable mates....

Another triumph of marine retrofitting!

Teva

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jsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 3816

posted 06-11-2006 03:37 PM

Courtesy another board, some interior shots.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-11-2006 03:39 PM

The sunset bar looks good!

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 06-12-2006 12:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
The angled boot topping is very attractive and unique IMO. The paint job I don't think turned out well is on Constellation. The upper forward portion is odd were it levels out at the prow. Instead of gracefully wrapping up and around like on Century, it looks bizarre-again IMO.

I didnt know that Constellation Boot went like that well i would have to wait untill this years winter season to check that out! I thought it looked just like Summit's...and the others
cruiseshipluver

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