cruiser02

Have a mailing address. I thought all documents were now completed on-line.

Thank you Did not know if there was doc mailing

I have printed my final documents and there are not luggage tags. Are they mailed or simply applied at embarkation ?

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Printed final Doc's for a JUne cruise. Noted under Dress Code - Formal - Men - "Tie not required"

cruiser02--Yes, we are on the June 9th sailing.

Helllo .... 14 days ? The itinerary is very interesting. Looking forward

We will be on the Ovation in early June. I'll send back a report.

Are you on the June 9th sailing?

Downloaded for our June cruise. Hope it works

Luggage tags? are they mailed to you ? If so, when ?

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Sorry ! Wanted current info ... many posts are dated

I know this has probably been asked and answered many time but I would like to clarify:

On formal nights "formal" dress is required in the Restaurant but one can dress "elegantly" casual in the other dining venues i.e. TK Grill

Right ??? Thanks Do not intend to open up dress code discussion but simply clarify policy

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Cruiser02, I look forward to meeting you!! Let's compare notes about walkable ports--Visby and Turku. Any others walkable during the first 14 days? We are not going to Berlin from the Polish port as we have been there during the Cold War days. Any other comments you have about ports would be welcome. I've been busy corresponding with our TA yesterday and today.

Will keep in touch. We like to do ports on our own. Most of the ones on this itinerary appear to be charming coastal towns - easy to do. We've been to the big cities several times. Lived in Germany for many years. Need to start my research.

Please share what yoy learn.

We are from the Seattle area. Where you live?

We are in the process of planning for our June Baltic cruise. Have any of you been to Visby, Sweden or Turku, Finland? If you have been there, could you advise on what to do there? Take a SB excursion? Strike out on our own?

We will be with you for the first 14 days. Love that it is so port intense with many that are walk-able and do-on-your-on.

I don't wear jeans any more because they're not particularly flattering to my (somewhat) matronly, almost 70 year-old figure. But I'm tempted to buy some just for my upcoming Seabourn cruise!

I'm loving this discussion

I'm a 70-something who wardrobe is full of jeans of various level of style

Do you still require a referral coupon?

Yes

I do. Is your cruise prior to mid May 2018 rlehrberg@hotmail.com

I believe we are on the cruise AFTER yours ! Saw your post

I do. Is your cruise prior to mid May 2018 rlehrberg@hotmail.com

No it is June 9 2018

I like this conversation As a 1st timer on Seabourn I was not aware of the formal dress code. Do like Formal Nights just harder to pack for.

There is denim and there is Denim !!

Thank you !! Thinking we should fit in as Retirees 70's somethings We are doing the Midsummer Baltic because the itinerary got our attention

Would love a referral coupon !!!

I am a First timer on Seabourn hear about the referral coupon. I've paid in full for a cruise. Does anyone have a coupon ???

Thanks

Hi Experienced Seabourn cruisers

We cruised on many lines but this have just booked our first cruise with Seabourn - Ovation . What should we know about this line that differs from others. I was surprised that "formal nights" still exist.

All comments appreciated.

cruiser02,

 

I agree, Mainz is well worth visiting and the surrounding area is lovely. Here is a fun fact. From Mainz on the Rhine to Bernkastel-Kues on the Moselle a river cruise ship on a typical itinerary, i.e. with stops, takes something like two to two and a half days. If you go cross country in a car you can do the trip in an hour and twenty minutes. Past Ingelheim and through the Hunsrück hills. It is a nice drive but of course you miss out all the castles. ;)

 

Checking distances on google routeplanner I came across the shop of "Bonbon-Willi". He has a small workshop for boiled sweets made in old style in Bernkastel Kues: http://www.bonbon-willi.de/ Looks like a place worth checking out.

 

notamermaid

Ingelheim I haven't thought about that town for years. What about the longer land route thru Bad Kreuznzach & Idar-Oberstain to Bernkastel ?

I lived in Maniz for 4 years back in the '70's Historical city and WONDERFUL part of Germany. Can't wait to return. Recall weekends full of driving along the Rhine.

You will be scheduled on a flight arriving early morning so there will be enough time for boarding Most likely you will get to the ship way to early to settle into y our cabin.. After flying numerous times to Europe I know that one FADES on the first day ! Trying to sight-see etc is difficult. Bottomline: If you can - go a day or 2 early to rest up for a busy, fun cruise. I've slept thru many a 1st port just plain not being able to wake up.

Trying to decide between Viking and Vantage for the Rhine & Moselle cruises. Have been on Viking and really enjoyed.

What is the difference - if any - between the suite cabins ?

Would like to hear opinions of other cruisers.

Thank you

The combo River / Ocean cruise booking have just opened for 2019 Booked the Basel - Bergen !!

Would appreciate comments from those who have done one or are booked on the 2018 cruise. Tried too late for '18