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Heading to Vancouver from Juneau on the Odyssey at the end of the month and received an email to select my Helly Hansen Jacket size for our cruise. Last year they were a nice Black but not Helly Hansen. I think by the pictured they will be darker royal blue. Anyone know for a fact, I am hoping they are not the teal blue and orange cororation like years past!

I am curious if anyone from Seabourn reads these. If it is plausible... I see no harm in stating opinions and preferences to the complementary wine list here. ( Beringer Zin is NOT a Fine wine even if people enjoy it). In fact sharing ones opinion about said wine list or an individual wine, is not a DIG to anyone that enjoys that said wine. If i were new to Seabourn, I would expect "Fine wines and Spirits" because it is Marketed as such. Seabourn Cruise line is not a "high ration " cruise line. The price per passenger matches their marketing product. A wine list of grocery store low shelf wines is not in my book "Fine Wines or Spirits" My opinion is Seabourn is doing pretty good on the spirit list. But it should be safe for any of us to say the Comp wine list is disappointing. For those suggesting we can pay for a fine wine if we do not like the comp list is unfair. ( We DID pay for complementary "Fine wines and Spirits") I think it is stated "premium wines and spirits are not included as complementary" It ruffles my feathers a bit and leaves me with an unsettled feeling to see people blasted for sharing their opinion. Perhaps the suggestion box might be a better avenue to voice this concern. But, what IF some or even one staff member from Seabourn really cares about Cruise Critic members opinions? it may evoke a change or 2 before we board the ship. Am I wishful thinking?

Great news... CCL stock is going up!! good earning report Thursday! BTW, we sent in proof of CCL stock ownership Tuesday this week to the Seabourn email and received confirmation within 4 hours of 250$ OBC on our acct.(14 day SE asia feb 3)! No need to use the Stockperks app

Let them eat cake......? I am not being insensitive. If they have a difficult time finding employees for the given Spa employee contract, they would have to adjust the pay scale of the said contract. The answer is not for the cruise passengers to tip more on a ship that states tips are not required nor expected.

On Seabourn ships that have a restaurant that requires reservations, (TK or SOLIS) you may reserve 1 night per seven days onboard the ship

Minimum wage for what country? 1$usd does not go far in the UK. There is free will involved in employment on Seabourn. If one does not like the pay would they take the job? I find that the spa employees know very well the pay structure and hours of work prior to signing a contract. One should not judge another's compensation based on their monetary system. 22k a year goes very far in a small village in the Philippines for example... Most Seabourn employees would not afford to pay for a 2 week cruise on a Seabourn ship. As a matter of fact, there are many people i have met who think Seabourn ships are too expensive and cruise with say... Carnival for example.

Thank you. I will see about saving the referrals for next cruise. As most know , once you experience the Seabourn difference nothing else will do!

yes. she said...not combinable with existing 300obc

Husband and I are sailing in February. Our second Cruise on Seabourn. I gathered 6 additional friends and family to join who are all new to Seabourn. We are all booked on 2 week Asia Feb3-17. I was told I could not get OBC credit for their referrals nor could they earn OBC because we received OBC of 300 per cabin from our Seabourn Travel advisor. Does this make sence? Please advise or expalin what i do not understand. Thank you.

For the most part lunch (with exception of sushi) at each venue looks the same. shrimp cocktail, garden salad hamburger, hotdog, chicken breast, minute steak all with fries... a small addition here or there but basic that is what is served at every venue, They need to get their creative juices flowing for the prep and marketing of the same lunch offered at all venues. its hard to justify walking to deck 5 for the same thing you get by the pool or made to order at the Colonnade. i prefer table service, glassware and my selections coursed out... but its still the same thing prepared at most of the locations.

Thank you very much for the information about the spa credit. We booked the entire 14 day, feb cruise on the Encore in SE Asia... and are trying to see if it passes the dollar to donuts test!( ha) curious about the stuffy SE Asia humidity.....so honestly we are on the fence. I understand the hot button issue about all inclusive cruise at a premium then having to pay for the retreat on a daily / entire cruise fee. However we are not ones to try and scope out chairs and finding them all Held for others ALL DAY! My husband likes his shade... and we enjoy the spa and nice wine and champagne..... decisions decisions....

Thank you So much! this is so helpful!!!!! I have another (perhaps silly) question. If we booked The Retreat for entire cruise, ( 14 days in our case) do you receive 50$ spa credit per day (700$) or Only50$ spa credit regardless how many days you reserve The Retreat. I asked my Seabourn Cruise TA and she was not sure, but thought only one time 50$ spa credit. any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated! Best, Colleen and Carl From Carmel by the Sea, California Hello. Seabourn Cruisers: Does anyone have a menu for the retreat on the Encore? i am curious about the wine upgrade list? I would love it if anyone has a copy of the drink menu that is offered in The Retreat. i would like to know about the "upgraded" wines offered. Thank you

Doesnt that depend on where you are on the ship?... Are you saying every v1/v2 cabin hears the anchor? We were in a v1 on the odyssey and NEVER heard the anchor.

Hello. Seabourn Cruisers: Does anyone have a menu for the retreat on the Encore? i am curious about the wine upgrade list? I would love it if anyone has a copy of the drink menu that is offered in The Retreat. i would like to know about the "upgraded" wines offered. Thank you