Upcoming Seabourn sale: more competition for Azamara

[AllisonJames]

I really do love Azamara so I hope they pay attention to competitor's sales when considering their next sale. As a Seabourn club member I got a one week in advance preview email for their 30th Anniversary sale and it looks really good. Offers are a mix of ocean view for veranda upgrades, free internet, onboard credit and air credit. What's notable is that I reviewed many of the cruises in the sale and many price out quite a bit less than $1,000 a day per couple for a veranda and some of the cruises (South America appears to be a particular bargain) are only $500 per couple per day which is a STEAL for Seabourn. I love my Azamara "home" but considering we booked Irish Seas/British Open 2019, veranda, including our two free nights club benefit, for $975 a day, I am very tempted by Seabourn and also hoping for an Azamara sale!

[hiccups]

Normally I don't even look at Seabourn because it's out of our price range, but wow, $500/day? Was that for South American cruises?

[florisdekort]

If Seabourn is available at the same price point as Azamara, it's an absolute no brainer - book it! Better real estate (a large bathtub, separate shower, double sink, huge walk in robe and a nice seating/dining area in *every* cabin category), wonderfully designed small ships (especially the Odyssey Class), some really spectacular itineraries, excellent food, more inclusive (proper Champagne, much better wines, premium liquor - including the in room minibar), lovely venues like Seabourn Square and like Azamara, many very personable Officers and warm welcoming staff.

 

 

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[cpgrneyes]

I've looked at Seabourn, Viking and Oceania when I'm considering a cruise.

 

I'm currently looking at Southeast Asia for 2019. Azamara's lowest veranda prices out at under $745 per day, while Seabourn's lowest priced cabin is $1,070 per day. The itinerary on Seabourn is one day shorter, has no overnight in Bangkok or Halong Bay, and no late nights in port, so it would be a deal breaker for us before we even priced it. Oceania's lowest category veranda is $990 per day with only one overnight in Bangkok, and is on an R ship.

 

While I have seen comparable prices on O in the past, Azamara always has a sale or an LCV discount that wins. I'm open to trying other lines, but so far, nothing has been competitive, and as Discoverer, I get other perks that factor in my decision. So far, I'm continuing to look forward to being welcomed home!

[Belfastman]

I've looked at Seabourn, Viking and Oceania when I'm considering a cruise.

 

I'm currently looking at Southeast Asia for 2019. Azamara's lowest veranda prices out at under $745 per day, while Seabourn's lowest priced cabin is $1,070 per day. The itinerary on Seabourn is one day shorter, has no overnight in Bangkok or Halong Bay, and no late nights in port, so it would be a deal breaker for us before we even priced it. Oceania's lowest category veranda is $990 per day with only one overnight in Bangkok, and is on an R ship.

 

While I have seen comparable prices on O in the past, Azamara always has a sale or an LCV discount that wins. I'm open to trying other lines, but so far, nothing has been competitive, and as Discoverer, I get other perks that factor in my decision. So far, I'm continuing to look forward to being welcomed home!

I did a comparison for Asia cruises on Az and Seabourn in April and November 2018 (when both lines sail that area) and found that Seabourn was significantly cheaper than Az. A Club continent suite on Az in April 2018 was £481 pp per night compared to £279 pp per night on Seabourn in their lowest category suite - even a veranda cabin on Az was £348 pp per night. (also note that Seabourn prices included flights and transfers whereas Az was cruise only!!) In November 2018 prices were closer per night with Az at £413 pp in club continent and Seabourn £390 pp in a veranda suite (again Seabourn price included flights Az was cruise only).

[cpgrneyes]

I'll keep comparison shopping, but I've yet to see those prices. Even if the Seabourn price was less, the SE Asia cruise in 2019 had an itinerary that was a deal breaker for me!

 

 

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[Spursgirl]

Have been tracking Seabourn for a while. Looks like I might be trying it sooner rather than later

[Grandma Gilly]

Not quite the same but we have just switched from a Celebrity Sky Suite to Seabourn veranda cabin in November. Cruise is two days shorter but over $1000 cheaper.

We normally use a UK TA but booked this onboard so used our US TA to give us more flexibility, so pleased we did.

[AllisonJames]

Hiccups-Just checked Seabourn sale through my email preview link and yep, quite a few bargains for South America -- especially on longer cruises (oh to be retired because there's a 42 day one that is less than $500 per couple per day!) Other locations like Asia appear to be pricing well under $1,000 a day on certain cruises for veranda. I assume these prices will be on the website within several days when club preview expires!