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When I sailed Viking Ocean, I would have preferred complimentary spirits to leather luggage tags.

Your point?

I think that you forget you're eating in a venue that is larger than your normal restaurant where your dish may be tailored to your specific taste. When you are cooking for a large group, many will like it mild, some hot. I have never had a problem when ordering specifying that I would prefer my dish spicier than normal. Just ask.

On Venture last spring, I was disappointed that when we didn't dock, we were taken ashore by zodiac, not tender. When I asked the tender driver, she said, "but then, you would miss this experience!". Yeah, well, I WANTED to miss that experience of wind, sea spray, difficulty of entering and exiting the zodiac. This voyage was from Spain to England

Not sure what you mean by "Solo pax are in the same category". What category is that? Of course we don't eat and drink for two, and suite probably needs less clean up with a solo. But if this is the case, then refuse to accommodate solos. Now, that comment would be worth a post of its own! 😄

I read the blog Cruise Law News. Right below this anonymous letter from a Seabourn crew member about the Seabourn Odyssey was an article about the unfortunate Villa-Vie Odyssey. Coincidence?

If it's not a complicated order, and you don't mind their cup, you can order in advance on the app. Though you could order 2 or 3 to fill your large mug.

I never meant to imply that we Seabourn regulars do not choose to pay for extras like the Spa, upgraded wine, and expeditions. It was just the Retreat in the past has earned a reputation from some as elitest, an adjective not usually associated with Seabourn. But it's understandable that in warm weather, the pool may be crowded and noisy (lounge hog alert!), and passengers may be looking for a place other than their balcony with privacy and pampering.

With all these positive posts, sounds like Seabourn regulars have changed their minds about paying extra on their "inclusive" voyages.

Does this go for bottled water, too? Like San Pellegrino? Can you request in advance?

Thought that was "included crew appreciation". If not, what is that?

I'm on the LA-Vancouver part. I presume spinnaker2 wasn't searching for solo fares, but was thinking jollyjones might. I travel solo, and just received a quote for the Canal portion. It wasn't very attractive, and though I've done the Canal 3 times, I would do it again, but not at this price. 😞

To pad the list? Make it look longer, and think we might not notice? 🤣

Dos anyone know if Silversea is housing any passengers prior to the cruise? Although, if you are P2P, can't use the SS transportation hotel-ship anyway - or that was my experience in Lisbon.

Was this recent? I agree Terry Breen is the greatest. She said once she had hung up her sailor suit! I'm curious if you've seen her lately?