robert.hoare Posted August 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hi all, am looking into cruising with Seabourn next year but being a 28yr old blue collar Aussie (consider myself a bit of a yobbo) I am worried it about it being to upmarket for me. Iv cruised on Celebrity and Windstar and i dont like the idea of waiting for service like the bigger ships (Celebrity) and much more enjoyed Windstar. Anyway what you think? Am I too bogan for Seabourn haha. Cheers Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2018 You said you considered yourself a yobbo, so possibly if you act like you would with your mates. That said, I haven't cruised Seabourne and have no idea what sort of demographic they have. I suggest you just go with the flow and relax, don't put on an act but don't overplay the yobboish either. I am sure you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted August 5, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I would agree with MicCanberra The first time we sailed with Seabourn, Antarctica, I was very concerned that I would be picking up the correct eating tool in the right order having dinner also holding my little finger in the correct position due to the advertising photos Cruisers with Seabourn are "human" even though many are very, very well off even though you would never know unlike some other cruise lines who I thought seemed to be wannabes and owned the ship. Maybe it is cause the drinks are included in the Seabourn price so there are no big noters showing off with their flash drinks One of the reasons we like Seabourn there is no cabin class distinction, with Seabourn everybody is treated equally We have spent about 60 odd days with Seabourn with another 18 days booked and have met people from all different classes of society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.hoare Posted August 6, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I would agree with MicCanberra The first time we sailed with Seabourn, Antarctica, I was very concerned that I would be picking up the correct eating tool in the right order having dinner also holding my little finger in the correct position due to the advertising photos Cruisers with Seabourn are "human" even though many are very, very well off even though you would never know unlike some other cruise lines who I thought seemed to be wannabes and owned the ship. Maybe it is cause the drinks are included in the Seabourn price so there are no big noters showing off with their flash drinks One of the reasons we like Seabourn there is no cabin class distinction, with Seabourn everybody is treated equally We have spent about 60 odd days with Seabourn with another 18 days booked and have met people from all different classes of society Thanks for the comment, we met some really nice people on the Windstar cruise but always felt underdressed at the restaurants, I will just have to bring more suits I suppose haha. Thanks again. Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted August 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I will just have to bring more suits I suppose haha. Thanks again. Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app What is a suit? :) A jacket is fine even on a formal night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted August 6, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Robert I found this video before we went on our first Seabourn cruise which was taken by a passenger which gave us an idea what to expect. The cabin is one of the basic cabins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted August 6, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I find that there are two things that will get you through any social situation, politeness and friendliness. All else can be overlooked. My unofficial motto: If you can't be bright, be polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 6, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I find that there are two things that will get you through any social situation, politeness and friendliness. All else can be overlooked. My unofficial motto: If you can't be bright, be polite. Great attitude and moto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 6, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi all, am looking into cruising with Seabourn next year but being a 28yr old blue collar Aussie (consider myself a bit of a yobbo) I am worried it about it being to upmarket for me. Iv cruised on Celebrity and Windstar and i dont like the idea of waiting for service like the bigger ships (Celebrity) and much more enjoyed Windstar. Anyway what you think? Am I too bogan for Seabourn haha. Cheers Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Just ensure you pour your beer into a glass and not be a 'bottle sucking bogan, VB will not be on board. As for using the right 'tools at meals' don't worry about the knife, most of your fellow pax will be North Americans, lol. If you know what I mean. You will be fine. Above all, enjoy.:halo::hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I find that there are two things that will get you through any social situation, politeness and friendliness. All else can be overlooked. My unofficial motto: If you can't be bright, be polite. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted August 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi all, am looking into cruising with Seabourn next year but being a 28yr old blue collar Aussie (consider myself a bit of a yobbo) I am worried it about it being to upmarket for me. Iv cruised on Celebrity and Windstar and i dont like the idea of waiting for service like the bigger ships (Celebrity) and much more enjoyed Windstar. Anyway what you think? Am I too bogan for Seabourn haha. Cheers Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Tje fact that you want to travel with Seabourn means that you are not too bogan. I deal with very well off and connected people On a daily basis. One thing they like is a genuine person from any background. They don’t give a toss about how much money you have or whether you are a tradie or a stockbroker because they don’t spend their time worrying about being superior to others. They don’t have to. I can also tell you that Americans and other foreigners think that Australians are all incredibly clever and exotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 6, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I know poor people who are better behaved than many of the wealthy people I know. As for me, poor as a Church Mouse and capable of great rudeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I know poor people who are better behaved than many of the wealthy people I know. As for me, poor as a Church Mouse and capable of great rudeness. Church mice are rich compared to field mice.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Church mice are rich compared to field mice.;p What about the common brown mouse, very short lifespan, so perhaps poorest of all, no time to accumulate wealth and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 7, 2018 No meat pies on Seabourn Mr Gut.:loudcry::eek: Some quiche no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted August 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Anyway what you think? Am I too bogan for Seabourn haha. well there are some who perhaps would say "if you are asking the question, then perhaps you're right" :D Go for it I say..... and report back here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 7, 2018 No meat pies on Seabourn Mr Gut.:loudcry::eek: Some quiche no doubt. Rules it out for me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 7, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2018 What about the common brown mouse, very short lifespan, so perhaps poorest of all, no time to accumulate wealth and all. Now, if we are talking about the poorest mouse than this is it apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I don't mind a quiche every now and then, and those egg tarts are good too.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted August 7, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 7, 2018 No meat pies on Seabourn Mr Gut.:loudcry::eek: Some quiche no doubt. Mr Gut I reckon you might find a meat pie on Seabourn :) We were into about 7 days on our first Seabourn cruise and we were joined by an Aussie couple for diner when the waiter gave them the menu the Aussie guy jokingly said he would like Corned beef, white sauce with cauliflower The waiter went away and said on his return it would take a couple of days to corn the beef then he can have it. The poor Aussie guy didn't know what to say so he had to go through with it so we joined them for dinner a couple of days later. The poor guy was joking We learned very quickly you don't make through away comments on Seabourn as the staff will sort it out for you even though you were not expecting anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 7, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I don't mind a quiche every now and then, and those egg tarts are good too.;p Nah Ian real man, and real men don’t eat quiche. But I like that bacon and egg pie stuff I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 7, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 7, 2018 nah ian real man, and real men don’t eat quiche. But i like that bacon and egg pie stuff i do. lol, :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.hoare Posted August 7, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I love good food (half the reason why I want to try Seabourn) and will try anything, am super excited now on the feed back, cheers everyone. The price is expensive but by the time you add a drink package and balcony to an Oceania or similar cruise it come to the same price. Quick question tho... what times the bar shut? Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 8, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I don't mind a quiche every now and then, and those egg tarts are good too.;p Yes Portugese egg tarts. Cannot even spell it.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 8, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Upper middle class bogans are probably permitted on Seabourn to savour ye olde Corned beef with cauliflower and white sauce. So Uncle Les would get a guernsey. Actually, on the British Isles cruise on Royal Princess in June, they had a big piece of corned beef at the lunch carvery @ Horizon Court, with white sauce to go with it, you had to go to the vege section to get the colly. Quite nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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