First Time Silversea - Difference with Seabourn?

[nast]

Several times already sailed with Seabourn, as well as Crystal, Ponant and Oceania. Most of our cruises have been with Celebrity Cruises. 

Now thinking of joining the new ship (Silver Ray) in July 2024, but still in doubt.

 

How is it different from Seabourn? 
Service (staff), food, fellow passengers, entertainment (shows, dance party), ... ?

[Gourmet Gal]

Try using the search function first because this topic has been discussed quite a few times.  Then come back with any further questions.   You’ll still get some responses (and opinions) right here but do the search anyway to glean even more info to help with your decision.  

[Host Jazzbeau]

Cmon guys, be nice.  I was going to say on another thread that one difference I see (just based on the Cruise Critic forums) is that the Silversea board is much friendlier than the Regent board.  Live up to my praise!  😀

[drron29]

Sorry DW but CC won't let me like your posts.

Personally I became a teenager in the 50s so I liked the first one but both are good.

[highplanesdrifters]

Silversea and Seabourn are the same.  The question you should be asking is: How are the ships different?  Different vibe on different sizes, ports, and length of trip.

[Daveywavey70]

15 minutes ago, highplanesdrifters said:

Silversea and Seabourn are the same.  The question you should be asking is: How are the ships different?  Different vibe on different sizes, ports, and length of trip.

Fasten your seatbelt! 

[highplanesdrifters]

Just now, Daveywavey70 said:

Fasten your seatbelt! 

🤣 official pot stirrer.

[Daveywavey70]

5 minutes ago, highplanesdrifters said:

🤣 official pot stirrer.

As long as you don’t stir widdershins!

[highplanesdrifters]

Just now, Daveywavey70 said:

As long as you don’t stir widdershins!

Had to look that one up. I wonder if I am stirring the wrong way, being down under and all. 😃  Or perhaps it's just a different way.  Don't want to offend the wonderful Aussies.

 

[vistaman]

On Silversea you still get nice bathroom amenities - Bulgari - on Seabourn you get "dispensers" 

On the new SS ships  far more  dining options as on SB 

IMHO  breakfast and  buffets somewhat better on SS and there is fresh orange juice in the Arts cafe on SS😁

Non complimentary wine list a lot cheaper on SS

There is no "shopping with the chef excursion" on SS

Loyalty program better on SB

[scseas]

Silversea’s includes excursions.

[Mr Luxury]

9 hours ago, vistaman said:

On Silversea you still get nice bathroom amenities - Bulgari - on Seabourn you get "dispensers" 

On the new SS ships  far more  dining options as on SB 

IMHO  breakfast and  buffets somewhat better on SS and there is fresh orange juice in the Arts cafe on SS😁

Non complimentary wine list a lot cheaper on SS

There is no "shopping with the chef excursion" on SS

Loyalty program better on SB

Some good and bad for both lines.

I like both but won't do included tours.

[jpalbny]

On 5/24/2023 at 9:26 AM, scseas said:

Silversea’s includes excursions.

 

And to some that's a negative. 😉 

[pavementends]

Maybe you could start here

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2398

 

Although I have a feeling the article is a bit old and there might be some things that have changed.

[Host Jazzbeau]

On 5/24/2023 at 9:26 AM, scseas said:

Silversea’s includes excursions.

 

1 hour ago, jpalbny said:

 

And to some that's a negative. 😉 

If the cruise price on SS with excursions is lower than on Seabourn without, I wouldn't see it as a negative – you can take them or not and still come out ahead.