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    Seabourn
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Mediterranean

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  1. How much is a pair of custom shoe pads that the fitness instructor tries to sell at the end of the complimentary footprint analysis? And are they durable & effective (in reducing foot pain)?
  2. I've mentioned this before, but for me, cruising makes perfect sense for coastal expedition voyages such as Antarctica, Arctic, Galapagos, and other island-hopping destinations. For other travel involving more in-depth exploration and adventure, it goes without saying that land-based travel is more suitable. After all, how much can one see and experience in a day or a half day at a port, rushing around from one place to another and rushing back in time before the ship leaves? The worst is when people get off the ship for an overnight (or multi-day) overland journey and then rejoin the ship. Talk about trying to fit a square peg in a round hole! After all, most of the world's treasures, monuments and attractions are inland and not quickly or easily accessible from the coasts. So for me, cruising is mostly a lifestyle and is mainly about relaxing, enjoying life at sea, and socializing with other guests and crew. I don't bother running around doing and seeing everything at a port - I reserve that on land trips.
  3. That is what I had thought. On some other cruise lines, expedition voyages also include shore excursions that are land-based, i.e. not by zodiac. (An example includes an Iceland circumnavigation voyage that I did on Silversea.)
  4. Has anyone booked an extra night on their own at a different hotel and still got a free Seabourn transfer from EZE to that hotel?
  5. Did you mean that, on the Venture or Pursuit, even though all zodiac excursions are included everywhere (including Stanley/Falklands), there are other land-based excursions which are available and not included?
  6. If you need special ingredients to be brought onto the ship, you need to email guest services ahead of time, ideally 2-3 months prior to sailing. Otherwise, when you board, just talk to the assistant maitre d' who is in charge of looking after guests with special dietary requirements.
  7. On the O-class ships, there are 1 or 2 public printers, on one or both sides in the middle of the PC stations. You just select the print driver to print to and collect the printouts yourself. On the E-class ships, the public printer is inside the little circular office behind the guest services desks. You select the print driver to print to and ask the staff to fetch it for you. Not sure what the setup is on the 2 expedition ships (but I'll find out soon).
  8. Did you book the extra hotel night on your own or through Seabourn?
  9. For itineraries starting in Buenos Aires, one night hotel (plus airport to hotel transfer) is included prior to the charter flight to Ushuaia on the next morning. Are you saying that you arrived on the day of the inclusive hotel, in which case, yes, the transfer from EZE to hotel was supposed to be included? Or did you arrive an extra day earlier (so that you had to arrange for that extra night hotel stay), in which case did Seabourn still provide you with a transfer from EZE to your hotel (which may or may not be the inclusive hotel)? I'm thinking in that case you would have been on your own to get from EZE to your hotel.
  10. Another vote for stugeron (generic: cinnarizine), which works well without side effects for me. Not available in the US. I buy them in Asia or Europe.
  11. Seabourn terminated its contract with Tiffany last year.
  12. I have the same questions, and I would like to continue booking with my trusted agent.
  13. Normally, expedition voyages on the 2 expedition ships will "include cultural and hiking tours, as well as zodiac tours. The submersible and kayak will remain optional." I got the above answer regarding my particular Arctic voyage on the Venture this summer from Seabourn Guest Services. Just email them to enquire about your particular voyage. In general, excursions on non-expedition voyages (e.g. Mediterranean) on the expedition ships will not be included unless otherwise stated.
  14. Yes, if it is AUD, that particular price example, with the early bird special, is not out of line.
  15. I'm not an industry insider, but this strongly suggests to me that Seabourn has determined that it needs outside help filling cabins on their 2 expedition ships, because they can't sell enough cabins at high enough rates for sustainable profitability. Otherwise, why would SB enlist a 3rd party to help sell their own inventory? In this article: https://latteluxurynews.com/2024/01/19/apt-new-ships-in-2025/ The 14-day Arctic Explorer Small Ship Expedition Cruise Reykjavik Return explores the coastlines of Iceland and Greenland, giving an in-depth view of the landscapes and culture in this region. Prices start at $18,395 per person, twin share. Book by 30 April 2024 for an Early bird saving of up to $3,000 per couple. The starting per diem rate is higher than Seabourn's recent pricing. What's so special about APT that they can get their client base to pay a premium? And if their itineraries will be unique and thus not offered through Seabourn, Seabourn customers will have to book through APT at their elevated pricing. I guess I'll have to wait for APT to publish their voyage brochures to figure out how this will play out.
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