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Thank you so much. We are anxiously awaiting the fall 2026 cruises. 😁

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My husband and I went on PG in 2017 and really liked it. I understand the ship has been refurbished since then. In looking at a brochure on the ship, it appears that cabins 701 and 7002 are both listed as an "owners suite", but 701 is 457 sq ft with a big bathroom (double vanities) while 7002 is 531 sq, but a small bathroom with one vanity. Has anyone been in these cabins and, if so, is there a big difference? We want to book a trip for a big anniversary trip. I like a bigger bathroom, but then the room itself must be smaller given the square footage listed. Any info would be very welcome!

Thanks. All these responses have been very helpful!

Your comments were really helpful. We are doing a Norway cruise for 14 days, with 4 seas days. It’s an additional $36k, and based on your comments, we are inclined to not upgrade. Thank you so much!

Thanks so much. It helps to have first hand information!

We have booked a cruise for 2024 on the Silver Dawn in a Silver Suite. We are thinking about upgrading to a Grand Suite which is at the front of the ship and it has a large balcony. Because the balcony is at the front of the ship, we are concerned about how windy it will be on the suite’s balcony when the ship is moving. Has anyone stayed in one of the Grand Suites and if so, so there any kind of wind screen or other protection against the wind or even a wind protected area of the balcony? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

We are traveling on the SS Beatrice in May. Does anyone know if there is a pool and/or hot tub on the sun deck? We’ve never traveled with uniworld but have heard good things.

We are on this cruise and wondered if expedition type jackets are provided by Ponant and in any event, if we will really need them. Has anyone been on this cruise? If so, what’s the weather like by the time you get to the northern most part of the cruise? I am assuming layers will be essential, but wanted to confirm. Thanks and love cruise critic boards and posters. Always very helpful

The new chef made a big difference and the food has been excellent since then. Really enjoyed the cruise, overall

The excursions have been quite nice and the scenic Enrich program (wine reception at Chateau followed by concert) was excellent. Tonight we are dining at La Rive, which has gotten great reviews from the pax who have dined there.

The ship has about 110 pax, max capacity is about 150. The staff said the first 2 cruises this year were about 60 pax each and then up to 90 pax on the cruise just before this one. Next cruise is almost completely full. This is our first trip on Scenic, and third river cruise. We have been on several ocean cruises. We have spoken to other pax who have been on Scenic before and said the food and service on other Scenic cruises was better. A new chef arrived yesterday so it will be interesting to see if the food improves. The staff is working very hard and are quite friendly. I do believe they are short staffed and haven’t been taught properly about service, so not their fault.

We re on the scenic diamond now. Food is sometimes great, sometimes just okay. Sadly inconsistent and today (half way thru our trip) they just introduced a new chef???? Wines are okay, with a few very good wines. Excursions are quite good with lovely tour guides. Staff is very good, but it’s pretty clear they don’t have enough staff. Lots of small things that should be taken care of, just aren’t. Overall,though, glad to be traveling. 😀