Kagehitokiri Posted February 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2011 wow. way lower than odyssey's arent they? how do they compare to sojourn's? perks only reduced somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted February 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2011 wow. way lower than odyssey's arent they? how do they compare to sojourn's? perks only reduced somewhat. Lower....? Where do you see that? I certainly don't.... Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2011 At least it's a different itinerary for a change. And some of the benefits are not as good. Business class air now for the entire cruise instead of first, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagehitokiri Posted February 4, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted February 4, 2011 are the odyssey/sojourn fares online somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 4, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2011 All Seabourn fares are online on the website at seabourn.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted February 5, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I understand that the Quest world cruise is selling very well from Ft Laud to Sing and also to HK. So I would book asap as logically Seabourn will be able to raise fares for this part of the voyage. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2011 That's because this segment is the only really new itinerary for the world cruise. The other segments virtually repeat previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted February 6, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2011 There are multiple drivers for the popularity of the Quest world cruise, all of which contribute to the pricing levels one sees now, including: The world's stock markets are up making likely cruisers more confident of booking for 2012; Many people are keen to escape the awful weather of this year in the northern hemisphere; There are many Odyssey first world cruise passengers who are keen to participate in another Seabourn ship's first world cruise; There is a whole new demographic who are keen to experience the finest in cruise line accommodations, service levels, catering, and other amenities (balconies, most generous deck space, the Square, the Colonnade etc) that Seabourn's large(er) ships offer; and The itinerary is indeed exciting. On that note I am hoping that Seabourn continues to expand their network of ports, including those I notice are served by Holland America. All these factors contribute to Seabourn's ability to reprice their offering. My post was meant to encourage people to book early rather than risk disappointment later. Good luck with your cruise planning and bookings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted February 6, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2011 There are multiple drivers for the popularity of the Quest world cruise, all of which contribute to the pricing levels one sees now, including: The world's stock markets are up making likely cruisers more confident of booking for 2012; Many people are keen to escape the awful weather of this year in the northern hemisphere; There are many Odyssey first world cruise passengers who are keen to participate in another Seabourn ship's first world cruise; There is a whole new demographic who are keen to experience the finest in cruise line accommodations, service levels, catering, and other amenities (balconies, most generous deck space, the Square, the Colonnade etc) that Seabourn's large(er) ships offer; and The itinerary is indeed exciting. On that note I am hoping that Seabourn continues to expand their network of ports, including those I notice are served by Holland America.All these factors contribute to Seabourn's ability to reprice their offering. My post was meant to encourage people to book early rather than risk disappointment later. Good luck with your cruise planning and bookings! Thank you my friend for posting the above..... With your "help" pricing will never go down again:mad:.... What position were you offered with Seabourn/HAL?;) From what I read, you two are booked already for a part of this World Cruise? I hope you are.... Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted February 6, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Seabourn Nail, Yes, we are booked on the Ft Laud to HK segments and we know many of our mutual friends will be on board the new Quest too- and that includes crew! The variables that I mentioned are only a few of the ones I can identify driving purchasing decisions but at quick notice thought it wise to outline them for the benefit of the readership. Who wants regrets when we are free to make choices as to how and when to spend discretionary monies? About a position at Seabourn/HAL (or anywhere else), I would be open to discussions... Of course my clear preference would be a ship board position with you on board too! Regards and Happy Sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagehitokiri Posted February 6, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted February 6, 2011 im talking about the past fares.... fares > brochure price dropped discount increased odyssey = 108 / sojourn = 111 / quest = 109 perks > old = $1000 OBC / new = $2500 OBC old = first $4000 / new = business $2500 old = 300 lbs luggage / new = ? old odyssey = 5 world cruise events, 7 shore events / old sojourn = 5 world cruise events, 6 shore events / new = ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagehitokiri Posted February 6, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted February 6, 2011 old = 300 lbs luggage / new = gone old odyssey = 5 world cruise events, 7 shore events / old sojourn = 5 world cruise events, 6 shore events / new = 5 world cruise events, 5 shore events so brochure was dropped initially, but discount was increased later. here they are > quest $473,700 $189,480 $357,000 $142,800 $339,200 $135,680 $271,300 $108,520 $221,000 $88,400 $147,200 $58,880 $141,200 $56,480 $134,500 $53,800 $128,700 $51,480 $122,800 $49,120 $119,500 $47,800 $113,600 $45,440 $107,700 $43,080 sojourn 527,300 263,650 397,100 198,550 377,600 188,800 302,000 151,000 245,900 122,950 163,800 81,900 157,300 78,650 149,700 74,850 143,200 71,600 136,800 68,400 133,100 66,550 126,400 63,200 119,900 59,950 odyssey 509,490 254,745 375,990 187,995 355,990 177,995 285,990 142,995 215,990 107,995 165,990 82,995 159,490 79,745 152,990 76,495 146,490 73,245 133,490 66,745 126,990 63,495 113,990 56,995 107,490 53,745 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted February 7, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Seabourn Nail, Yes, we are booked on the Ft Laud to HK segments and we know many of our mutual friends will be on board the new Quest too- and that includes crew! The variables that I mentioned are only a few of the ones I can identify driving purchasing decisions but at quick notice thought it wise to outline them for the benefit of the readership. Who wants regrets when we are free to make choices as to how and when to spend discretionary monies? About a position at Seabourn/HAL (or anywhere else), I would be open to discussions... Of course my clear preference would be a ship board position with you on board too! Regards and Happy Sailing Fantastic news for you ...... I would he happy to be on for a shorter period very much already, but so far no plans (€€€....) and a husband who is not to keen on going on a very long trip (again)! Thanks for your nice compliment ;=) .... it makes my day! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOPHYTUS Posted July 23, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Did some preliminary research on the 2012 World cruises offered by Seabourn and Silversea as both itineraries are very similar and both compete in the same luxury segment. Pricing on Silversea was at least 30 to 35% higher across all cabin categories, but even taking into account the longer length of the cruise by 6 days, more and better perks, the difference in pricing was substantial in this price range. Was informed after inquiry to 3 travel agencies on availability for the entire world cruise, the 382 capacity Silver Whisper had very limited openings with a long wait list for most categories while the 450 capacity Quest had availability in most categories. The same, more or less, for long segments on each cruise. Checking web sites and brochures, noticed the Silversea offering had all details of the world cruise (events,speakers,perks,excursions), while Seabourn details were either absent or described as To Be Announced. Even taking into account the capacity difference, it seems that Silversea despite higher pricing, at this stage of the booking process, is having more success in selling the cruise. Maybe better marketing, maybe because of lower single occupancy fares, maybe a bigger base of world cruise customers willing to spend more coupled with the perception that Silversea provides a better value and cruise experience in the world category. Having cruised both lines on standard cruises, Seabourn gets our vote and usually, our first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildan Posted July 23, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hi everybody...sorry I've been away from the threads for so long....Had a fantastic world cruise on the Sojourn earlier this year...hope some of you read my blog!!!...had so much work to catch up on when I got back that I've been out of circulation....anyway tried to book for the first two segments of Quest's world cruise while on board only to be told that I would be on waitlist...the first two segments are really popular as they cover places Seabourn have not been before....anyway crossing everything and hoping to get on...will have to wait and see. I assume Seabourn are waiting to see how many full world Quest cruisers they have before releasing the cabins for the first two segments...makes sense..why tie up cabins for two segments which prevents full world cruisers from booking the cruise. Good to be back xxH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted July 23, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Who knows what will open up at final payment time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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