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This reminds me of the Fascinating Aida spoof “Flights for 50p”. Available on Youtube!
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Any UK cruisers received this?
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Seabourn newbies. Any insight will be appreciated
margbem replied to Fortunate 2 travel's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
The last couple of times we have had Marina day we have gone to the Club to sign up for it. You have to sign a waiver form and you are given a wrist band so the staff on duty at the Marina know you have signed. It’s no big deal! -
Free cruise after 140 days sailed question
margbem replied to margbem's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Thank you! -
Free cruise after 140 days sailed question
margbem replied to margbem's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
We are way over the 140 if you include onboard spending but I am nearly sure it's days sailed only that count for the free cruise. -
Next year, after our September 20 night cruise we will have amassed 139 days sailed (I know...... just one day short!!) Does anyone know if we booked back to back cruises after then, could we have the second week as our free cruise?
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Another vote for Welcome Pickups. We use them frequently. Last October we had a transfer arranged with them from Piraeus to the airport and got a message whilst we were eating breakfast that we could disembark earlier if we wished as our driver had arrived. We didn't want to do so, but it just reiterates how good their service is. They keep you informed at all times as to where they are.
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My husband bought a pair a few years ago now and I think they were around $200. His bad back problems got significantly worse and once we were home his chiropractor told him they were a waste of time as you can’t change your back once you are getting on a bit! They might work for you with foot pain but maybe research a bit before you buy some.
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We visit the Canary Islands regularly and have never come across any other currencies being accepted rather than the euro. You will find that there are ATM's all over the place so getting euros will not be a problem. There are also exchange places in the larger islands. Everywhere will take credit cards. Can't answer the question re the onboard exchange.
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Seabourn leasing out their expedition ships?
margbem replied to Corony's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
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Seabourn leasing out their expedition ships?
margbem replied to Corony's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
We have literally just completed a 3 week land tour of Vietnam and Cambodia and a 7 night river cruise on the Mekong with APT. We have nothing but praise for the organisation of the tour, the tour director and all the attention by APT that led to the smooth running of the holiday. BUT, and this is a big but for us, APT’s alcohol policy stinks! We stayed in 5* hotels whilst in the cities and the Mekong Serenity river boat is brand new. The policy in the hotels was ONE drink, wine (very small glass), one beer or one soft drink with dinner. The wine was the hotel’s house wine. On one occasion only one small bottle of water was provided. Anything else was an extra charge. My husband had an extra glass of wine one night and it cost £10.50 ☹️ On the boat (and here lies my question if APT charters Seabourn ships), the wine provided was dreadful. You could have as many glasses as you liked but it was hardly drinkable. The cocktails on offer were from a very short list, otherwise there was a charge. If you purchase an APT trip that includes a Seabourn cruise, are they going to inflict the same poor standard wines and a lack of choice in other drinks? -
We got our Tiffany pin last year. We asked for ours to be delivered to our room and they were. We are UK cruisers.
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You can claim a bag a week each but you will lose out on another perk if you do that. We have always managed with the one bag a week. Carefully rolling and folding means you can get 30ish items in!
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Thanks, CDNPolar. We have one flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok on a turbo prop plane that has the least generous hand baggage measurements and both our rucksacks conform to those. We have nothing else! Handwashing here we come!
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice. The suitcases are out! We are attempting to keep the cases at about 17kg so they will fit things in that we might buy. We are also only taking a rucksack each as hand luggage. Certainly not what we usually do!
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Do you know who your flights will be with? If so, you can check on the airline's website for full details of weights and measurements.
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That definitely WON'T be me!!!
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Thank you for all this advice. We leave in a week’s time for a month - Hanoi to Siem Reap and all points in between, including a Mekong cruise. Whole thing with APT then we head for Aonang for six nights for a rest! Worcestergal - we are regular Seabourn sailors and it’s so different planning the packing for this trip. I am having to stop myself getting my dresses out! Our itinerary does say that we might like a dressier outfit for the welcome and farewell dinners so two summery light dresses are going!
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That menu is fabulous!
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Why on earth are they doing this? Our next cruise is a 20 nighter. Not happy!
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Referral Coupon Thread- This is the only one!
margbem replied to Tucruisers's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Hi to my Yorkshire friend! Send me an email to mjberry56@hotmail.com -
Advice for our first cruise on Seabourn Ovation please?
margbem replied to Yorkieaboard's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
When do you sail? It takes about two weeks to apply it. I will put my email address on that thread and we can try! -
Advice for our first cruise on Seabourn Ovation please?
margbem replied to Yorkieaboard's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Bakewell is pretty beautiful too! -
Advice for our first cruise on Seabourn Ovation please?
margbem replied to Yorkieaboard's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Hi Sean. A fellow 'Yorkie' here (Beverley). My husband generally wears either smart chinos or ordinary trousers (M&S type) with a collared shirt, either long or short sleeved for the restaurant. He does take a jacket because sometimes it's chilly in there. He doesn't wear a tie on formal nights but the jacket is definitely needed then, if dining in the restaurant but not for other dining venues. Having said that, we have seen men in polo shirts in the restaurant - totally acceptable. The only thing not to wear is shorts in there. If we dine in the Colonnade he usually takes a sweater in case it gets cool and we are eating outside. Hope this helps! Can I draw your attention the the referral thread at the top of this board where you can get $250 onboard credit if you are a first time Seabourn cruiser? Margaret