What accessory to you need on Seabourn to make your life easier?

[alainciao]

Great tips! We are new to Seabourn, boarding in Singapore, March 23rd for 41 nights. Right now we're excitedly packing. Do we need to take our own iron? DW is afraid the laundry room irons may not be available when needed. Thanks.

[redheadednancy]

Great tips! We are new to Seabourn, boarding in Singapore, March 23rd for 41 nights. Right now we're excitedly packing. Do we need to take our own iron? DW is afraid the laundry room irons may not be available when needed. Thanks.

Hi Alainciao: We are staying at Intercontinental in Singapore and board March 18 on the Pride...is that you also? I think there is an Odyssey trip the 23rd so maybe you are on Odyssey. Anyhow, always find the irons available when you need them. I think it is illegal to have one in your stateroom. You won't have a problem. Seabourn people don't iron I found out!! (at least very few do). I just press a little or send out but almost everything I take is wrinkle proof. Hope you enjoy your journey!

[Chairsin]

Due to the concern over it being a fire hazard irons are not permitted in individual suites on Seabourn. I have rarely had to wait for an iron in the laundry room on those occasions when I have needed to use the one in the laundry room. Of course it does help to not go there just before dinner when many others have decided some garment could use a little pressing.and of course a bit of prevention in packing also helps prevent wrinkles -- I put most garments in a separate plastic bags(like the ones from the dry cleaners)before putting them in the suitcase and you would be amazed at how few wrinkles there are when I unpack on the ship.

[medroots]

2 sided-clothing tape and super glue.

[Emperor Norton]

Apologies if this has been covered before. I am a first time Seabourn cruiser and have the following questions.

 

Is there a hair dryer provided, and Ladies, is it any good?

Are there just US power sockets, and how many are there? (Thinking...camera, 2 phones, kindle etc)

 

I have to have my peppermint tea when I wake up. Will they let me have a small kettle, or will I have to order hot water(why does it always taste of last nights coffee when you order hot water on room service in a hotel?:p)

 

What other little things do you take with you to make life easier?

 

Many thanks :)

 

Ps I am getting EXCITED!!

 

A mini power strip. Other than that, ordering Hendricks Gin for the room then squirreling it away in the Skybar.

[alainciao]

Chairsin and RedHeadedNancy,

 

Thanks for the information and tips. I think we'll be fine. RHN, after reading and enjoying your posts I did hope we were on the same ship when I first saw you post about your cruise. Unfortunately, we arrive at the Intercontinental on the 19th (very late) and embark the Quest on the 23rd. Pat and I are very excited about our first Seabourn trip (previous Regent and Oceania primarily) and this great itinerary. I have learned quite a bit from CCers which has only increased my enthusiasm. Have a great trip!

 

Stan and Pat

[Chairsin]

I think I can fairly state that most of us have learned so much from other CC posters. It does not matter how many Seabourn cruises I have been on I am still uncovering new information thanks to the generosity of my fellow posters.

[WAPilot]

When travelling by land or sea, we always take 2 'Korjo' Inflatable Coat Hangars each.

They are great for drying shirts/tops quite quickly in the bathroom instead of having to use dryers.

[Kilroyshere]

Our Seabourn survival ‘bugout’ bag includes:

 

 

· U.S. multi AC plug – 1 socket becomes 4

· 1 Multi AC bus bar for USB chargers (tablet, smart phone, camera, etc)

· Mini binoculars

· Bubble wrap in case we bring booze home in our checked bags

· Flip flops for beach and around ship when SB slippers wont do

· Mini LED flashlight…your smart phone may have one (candles are frowned upon as a fire hazard)

· Cheap watch for shore excursions (leave the good one in the cabin safe)

· Utility pocket knife (Leatherman or Swiss Army style)

· Earbuds (smaller than bulky earphones)

 

 

 

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[wripro]

One pair of pants a size larger to fit in to at the end of the cruise!!!!!

[cruisecrazyone]

Honestly, the only thing that will make a Seabourn cruise "easier" is having your ticket for your next Seabourn cruise--it helps with the withdrawal problems.

[Hobar]

A flask....just in case the bar stewards are more than 2 minutes away.

 

As a cigar smoker, the rules changed which really is fine for me.When we did the Antarctic cruise, it was 42 degrees out on the deck and I thought, do I REALLY need to have a cigar?

 

And like the previous poster, bringing a spouse if you have one is always good so when we stroll into the dining room, the heads turn to look at her but she tells me it's really me.

 

And yes, bring a great attitude. People work hard and sometimes staff becomes 'invisible.' They are like you and me and how many of us wished we had taken the chance when we were younger to work on a luxury cruise ship?

 

(Mr) Hobar

[Hobar]

I always pack two things: (1) an over the door clear shoe bag to hold all incidentals such as iPod, phone, camera, video, key, lipsticks, sunglasses, sun lotions, hairbands, little night purses, etc and (2) mesh bags for laundry, and i keep all my laundry stuff in them even while in washer and dryer so no one touches my laundry if they remove it from washer or dryer.

[Kilroyshere]

A flask....just in case the bar stewards are more than 2 minutes away.

 

As a cigar smoker, the rules changed which really is fine for me.When we did the Antarctic cruise, it was 42 degrees out on the deck and I thought, do I REALLY need to have a cigar?

 

And like the previous poster, bringing a spouse if you have one is always good so when we stroll into the dining room, the heads turn to look at her but she tells me it's really me.

 

And yes, bring a great attitude. People work hard and sometimes staff becomes 'invisible.' They are like you and me and how many of us wished we had taken the chance when we were younger to work on a luxury cruise ship?

 

(Mr) Hobar

 

Bravo Sir, bravos to you indeed;

 

We cigar smokers have been banished on the little sisters to ONE side of the Sky Bar and only AFTER the bar lunch has been cleared. On Odyssey class ships, the aft section has an outdoor windy table in the corner on the Port side that is cigar tolerant. If weather isn’t ideal, no stogies.

 

In this regard; kudos to Regent for their quite nicely appointed cigar and drinkin’ lounge next to the casino. There, we’re outta sight, mind and scent of the rest who wish to be in smoke free environs.

 

Great point on the flask. When goin’ ashore having a libation close by is great advice.

 

A spouse (or Mistress) is a most handy thing to bring…

 

I don’t drink any more. I don’t drink any less, either.

 

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[Emperor Norton]

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[Host Dan]

I always bring a bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser (for clothes, not person). It works miracles in between sending them out for dry cleaning / laundering!

 

Host Dan

[Kilroyshere]

I always bring a bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser (for clothes, not person)....

 

Host Dan

 

I had to re-read that several times to note the "clothes, not person" caveat.

 

At first I thought you were also endorsing and espousing benefits bringing along a spouse, mistress or partner...!

 

 

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[Jim Avery]

I always bring a bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser (for clothes, not person). It works miracles in between sending them out for dry cleaning / laundering!

 

Host Dan

 

Dan doesn't have wrinkles--only his well packed clothes have wrinkles.:eek::D

[wripro]

This is not an accessory so much as something I carry around with me everywhere on the ship, and that is a small pad and pen or pencil so that I can immediately jot down the name of any staff member who gives me especially good service. That way when it comes time to fill out the guest forms I don't have to overtax my poor brain trying to remember the names of those I want to cite for their care. I can't tell you how many people always want to borrow my list!!!!

[Host Dan]

Dan doesn't have wrinkles--only his well packed clothes have wrinkles.:eek::D

I resemble that remark! :D

 

Host Dan

[whirldcruzrs]

I hope to be able to join you fun gentlemen on a cruise sometime soon; you two would be a riot if you end up on the same cruise sometime.