Joc123 Posted January 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We have booked the Ovation Venice to Barcelona May 5th 2018 (Maiden Voyage). Has anyone else? We can't be the only ones as we couldn't get the room we wanted. Not sure if Maiden Voyage means shake down cruise or if she will be launched in Venice. Time will tell. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted January 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi Joc, I know quite a few people doing the May, 2018 Venice to Amsterdam cruise. They tell me it is the "maiden cruise" but I'm not sure which segment they are referring too. If you don't get a response on here soon I can ask them for you. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secoma4 Posted January 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We were on Encore and have booked Ovation for the maiden/inaugural from Venice. So Adelaide will be well represented! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joc123 Posted January 29, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lovely. We live so close to each other but have to catch up in Venice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SistersInFun Posted January 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2017 My OLDER sister and I are also booked on this voyage. When I called Seabourn they said the majority of the rooms are gty because they do not have the final layout of the ship? Which sounded a bit odd at first but I guess after Encore they are making some adjustments- which is great! Whats amusing to me is CC still does not have Encore or Ovation listed for roll calls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted January 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2017 My OLDER sister and I are also booked on this voyage. When I called Seabourn they said the majority of the rooms are gty because they do not have the final layout of the ship? Which sounded a bit odd at first but I guess after Encore they are making some adjustments- which is great! Whats amusing to me is CC still does not have Encore or Ovation listed for roll calls! Encore has been listed a good while. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted February 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I wonder if Seabourn are going to try to improve things on Ovation which seem to have been less than perfect on Encore. It would seem that DIY laundry facilities will be organised, but how about the poor drink serving situation in the Club, and the apparent problem of getting seen in turn by Guest Services at the Square? I have not personally travelled yet on Encore, but these seem to have been problems many on board have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted February 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2017 We shall not be sailing on the new ships unless the Club situation is changed:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted February 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I would hesitate to book a maiden voyage unless you accept there WILL be annoying and/or unforeseen glitches. The ship will almost certainly be fully booked so it's a big test for ship and crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secoma4 Posted February 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Our experience (based on 2 separate legs on Encore) with Guest Services is that, apart from the huge visual improvement, the area works really well - better than the enclosed format on the other ships. We had no problem either just waiting outside the area for a vacant station or sitting near a couple of the staff and waiting in turn. Sure someone else might get attended to quicker, but we weren't really in a hurry as the ship was usually sailing. The Club is an issue in terms of the amount of heavy furniture and the drinks service. There's been plenty of feedback on this and it's not something that is overly difficult to remedy. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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