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We have also been bombarded by these emails of recent (and for the previous 6 months - sold out then too apparently) and agree with the comments re: website, information, marketing “gurus” (!) etc. We wonder these cruises may be targeted to offset the new competition in the Mediterranean pond from the increasing number of smaller ships, Ritz Carlton etc. For those of us with very fond memories of the little ships, perhaps Seabourn is starting to see the expedition ships as a bridge back? Agree they aren’t necessarily suited in layout, but 200-300 interests us more than larger. We can do without shows/ entertainment, and would rather a small group of musicians versatile in doing some sessions solo/duo/band. The production pieces on larger ships become stale very quickly in our opinion. Could it be déjà vu all over again?
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Sounds like a good result given the difference in turnaround times and training - TK implementation and decor vs Solis commencement. The difference is valuing in-house expertise rather than spending multi-millions on “celebrity” contracts. Nothing wrong with the decor I’m glad they weren’t wasteful in doing a total refit. If I were a shareholder this would seem prudent. Thanks for your honest feedback. Fingers crossed the concept will do well.
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Sometimes finding one you like is very difficult as we like full bodied reds. They will go the extra mile and find loose bottles from an old list and have them ready at your dining venue. The problem is making sure it doesn’t run out as once it’s unearthed others find it. 😩
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Expedition trip flight back to Buenos Aires
BasandSyb replied to westmount's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Have been advised our charter flight to BA is 10:23 arriving 13:53. Our flight out is 17:50. We are going back into our Recoleta hotel until the following evening based on the principle of whatever can go wrong, will.😩 -
Always educational - I had not a clue what you were talking about with roller board/rollaboards. Thought it must have been some type of little scooter that you mentioned to illustrate what you could board with (but couldn’t fathom why you would bother to have taken scooters). Have just done a google 😂. We just refer to them as carry-ons - wheeled or not. Add another one to the urban dictionary.
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Disembarkation "adjustment" and a puzzle
BasandSyb replied to BasandSyb's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Those details were on our Seabourn itinerary emailed to us with confirmation and with subsequent payments. Perhaps it's gone to your TA? We end on Venture on 20 June fly that day, included accommodation overnight EDI and the "cruise" package ends on 21 June with an airport transfer. -
Generally each port authority will have its own website and list of commercial and other vessels for the coming months/year as they are booked in and paid for. They can be subject to change in some ports with larger ships being juggled around.
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Expedition Ships - Afternoon Tea Service?
BasandSyb replied to jdk-atlga's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Perhaps because fewer staff on board to divert to service? It does cut across staff rest periods. -
Friends have just been advised their Silver Moon Doha-Mumbai on 26 Jan has been cancelled. We were looking at some Seabourn specials a few days ago and wondering how likely they would be given the ports. Sounds like a lot more itinerary changes to come.
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Thanks for what you posted Shark b8. Always entertaining, we shared your disappointment. We also know well the feeling of 30-40hrs travelling but nothing better than being greeted by a dog with the zoomies.
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LIVE from Antarctica on Seabourn Pursuit! - Jan 7-19, 2024
BasandSyb replied to bilbobill's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Tuchik 👍 we’ll be the ones in black, yellow jackets with Australian accents. Looking forward to it. -
LIVE from Antarctica on Seabourn Pursuit! - Jan 7-19, 2024
BasandSyb replied to bilbobill's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
We are on the same with you. Will see you “out and about”. -
Luggage Forwarding services, yea or nay. Our nightmare....
BasandSyb replied to shark b8's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
It is very confusing. They were banned by a number of airline companies. The various aviation authorities have confirmed they are ok as the amount of lithium in the checked luggage would be small, but some freight companies continue their bans. We have RTW tickets with Lufthansa for February which state a ban although Lufthansa apparently lifted its ban in November 2022 but didn’t widely announce it. My feelings in considering their use on our trip was the complete unknown of freight companies swapping airline freight carriers at the last moment and someone in a uniform deciding they want my luggage opened and checked. Shark b8s story convinced me further. -
Luggage Forwarding services, yea or nay. Our nightmare....
BasandSyb replied to shark b8's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
As an addendum - the luggage forwarding system in Japan between hotels works brilliantly and costs about $70 AUD to move 2 x largest size suitcases. -
Luggage Forwarding services, yea or nay. Our nightmare....
BasandSyb replied to shark b8's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
They would seem helpful. We considered tags but have read that multiple cargo/freight airlines have banned them - also Lufthansa with which we have multiple flights, so haven’t bothered further for fear of having to cross check shifting rules for the next 6 months.