I'm glad you mention price as it was, in the final analysis, one determining factor when we were choosing our next cruise. We were looking at a 14 day Silversea itinerary and a 28 day Seabourn itinerary. Our aim is to escape the heat in our state next summer. We could choose 28 days on Seabourn for very little more than the 14 day respite on Silversea. The choice was fairly easy. especially for my husband who is reluctant to go back to Silversea. I agree with Markham that Seabourn is not truly a luxury experience if one's choice most days for lunch is a buffet.