Here are just a few observations from our recent Encore cruise :-
444 on board first week; 380 the second week.
Noticeably more younger couples. Some large family groups including several young children.
Next to no guests wore masks in any situation.
Lucky to have Ross as CD. He’s on board until end of July. Luperci, the ACD, to be CD on the Venture from November.
Guest 50s/60s tribute band (not to our taste) were entertainment for 3 nights in first week - including the deck party. Back to Seabourn team for party second week.
No sea days but still few activities before trivia at 4.30.
Service outside in Colonnade for breakfast and lunch the best we’ve experienced.
A number of new staff obviously learning on the job. Most noticeable in MDR (on first night it took 3 attempts to deliver the correct appetisers) and the TK Grill (for example, my husband’s appetiser was delivered with my main). All problems handled well by Restaurant Manager.
With the absence of newspapers, readers, jigsaw, etc. we were often the only people in Seabourn Square.
Toiletries in small containers as before.
Herald printed each day and left at turndown if requested. Paper port guides and maps also available but put out behind service desks or had to ask for.
Happy to answer any questions you may have.