Can't help you on the E. Carib. as we did the W. Carib., but we were on the Century 4-02 on our first cruise and absolutely had the BEST time of our lives! Loved every minute except the time to leave! I am 44, wife is 48, and we couldn't imagine having a better overall vacation, or a better ship to cruise on. Not a complaint at all in regards to the ship, but we don't have anything else to compare it to, except from what I've heard and read about the other lines. Food, Service, Excursions, etc. we thought were A+ the whole way. We are getting ready to go on our 2nd cruise, leaving 4-12-03 to the S. Carib. on the Celebrity Constellation! Didn't really consider any other cruise line, but thought the itinerary was better on the Constellation, as we wanted more sedate "beach" type excursions.
Hope a have a GREAT cruise!
Jim