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What is Seabourn’s usual demographic?

Not that many in my experience. I don’t but I make up for it on formal nights.

Which ports are tender only? I was on a recent cruise where we did a lot of tenders and one day was touch and go getting ashore although we did manage. It was a small island and as such it would have been impossible to do an alternative stop. To be on the safe side, get your husband to pack a tie. Doesn't take up much extra room😊.

Last time I ate a pizza on a cruise we were in Naples and I ate it whilst ashore. Now that is a proper pizza.

Whilst pi55ing off the ones they already have😂.

Visited a while ago. From memory there was a queue for taxis and they were encouraging people to get together in groups of 8 to clear the ranks and share the cost.

Its ok. Found suitable tags on ebay. No word of Seabourn but says they are suitable for Carnival etc so all good. Only £4.99 so might just about be able to buy a new tie also to go with my dinner suit😂

Looks perfect. I had a look on Amazon and there are loads to choose from but they all say they are ok every cruise company under the sun but no mention of Seabourn. Do you think they are all suitable for every cruise company? Have sailed Seabourn and Celebrity in the past 12 months and don't remember thinking the paper tags were different in size.

How funny this thread is. People pay many thousands for a cruise, extra to ship luggage (which incidentally I hear can just as easily be ‘misplaced’) but baulk at and extra £1/200 for a suit😂. When the cruise is done its done, but buy a suit and you still have it for the next cruise, wedding, funeral etc.

I know the feeling but my dinner suit still fits and still in good condition so for a two week cruise its coming. The kilt etc is great for weddings but I did have to buy a new ‘funeral’ suit this year. Not sure if I want to get too much wear out of it however😂.

On a fully air conditioned ship I don’t see a tux being a problem. If your luggage goes missing it wont matter what you plan to wear, you wont have anything to wear😵. I am on the same trip in November. You will easily pick me out. I will be dressed to kill😂.

Style is temporary. Class is permanent!

Email guestrelations@seabourn.com

Best job I ever had😀. I guess its a promo for staff and agents rather poor retired people.

On charter to Annexus - retirement planning company and currently on its way to Palma Mallorca. Nice job if you can get it.

Is There A Dress Code? Attire During the Day: During the daytime, casual, resort-style attire, including shorts and jeans, is welcome in all lounges and dining venues. Swimsuits, brief shorts, cover-ups and exercise attire should be reserved for poolside, on deck or in the spa and fitness center. In the evening (after 6pm): Elegant Casual. The following is the nightly dress standard for all dining venues: Men: Slacks with a collared dress shirt or sweater; Jacket Optional. Ladies: Slacks / skirt, blouse, pant suit or dress. Elegant jeans are welcome in all dining venues. Formal: Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation In the Restaurant, Men: Tuxedo, suit or slacks and jacket required. Ladies: evening gown or other formal apparel. Dress in other dining venues is Elegant Casual. Jeans are welcome in all dining venues during the day, but not appropriate in the Restaurant after 6pm. The itinerary in the preliminary document booklet will inform you of the number of Formal evenings to expect during your voyage. As a rule of thumb, Formal evenings are scheduled as follows: Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit: Zero Formal Evenings Cruises up to 13 days: One Formal evening Cruises of 14 to 20 days: Two Formal evenings Cruises of 21 or more days: Three Formal evenings (Note: World Cruises, Grand Voyages, Holiday voyages and Crossings may be scheduled differently.)

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It makes sense that they now have pump’s rather than loads of small bottles. You say “several large bottles of shower gel”. I assume you mean a mix of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body creme? I would guess the soap was Molten Brown although the suite attendant used to offer a range of other soaps when you arrived on board.

If you book a flight and the price changes do you expect the airline to provide a refund? If you buy a shirt and it then goes on sale do you expect the vendor to provide a refund. Sadly its life. I have won and I have lost, it is what it is. I never ask fellow passengers what they paid in fear I will be disappointed because I am sure if they booked late they will have got a cheaper deal. I also know they have missed out on the months of excitement and anticipation. You can ask for more but I am sure terms and conditions will say you are entitled to nothing. Have to say there is very little difference between V1 and V3 but any OBC you can get is better than nothing. As others have said in future you should book with a TA as you will always get a better deal. Enjoy your trip.

I booked in January for a cruise in November and certainly have not made my final payment yet.

Don't tend to do many ship organised trips. Did do some in Russia and Vietnam because it wasn’t so easy to travel solo. Have to say that whilst they were a bit over priced, in the main they were good. Large coaches but only half full so not overloaded and great guides. Never pay for a trip to a beach!

Looks like balcony is smaller. Seems to be a suite that can be locked off from a Winter Garden Suite. Deck 8 is better than 5 but not sure I would be happy with a smaller balcony.

Definitely #1. Ephesus via Kusadasi is spectacular. Visited many Roman and Greek sites over the years and this should not be missed. That plus two days in Istanbul with so much to see and do would do it for me. The addition of Mykonos and Skiathos is also a bonus.

And if you go for dinner in Colonnade it is all served. Hope you do have a next time👍

You missed out not going to Colonnade. It is nothing like the large ship buffet you would have been used to. Self service is not compulsory and waiting staff are happy to get anything you want at breakfast or lunch. Certainly more comfortable than lunch at the Patio. Cant beat sitting at the back of the ship for lunch with a lovely glass of chilled Rose.