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7 hours ago, sitraveler said:

FWIW, we did a technical stop in Columbia on a Miami to SF cruise to comply with PVSA a few years ago. 

I'm sure that your MIA > SF cruise made other stops along the way that qualified as "distant" foreign ports.

If we book an itinerary that offers BC Air as an upgrade (for an additional cost), do we have an choice as to carriers, flights, arriving a few days early or leaving a few days later, etc.? Has anyone done this? If so, where you happy with the arrangements? Thanks.

We did a northern Atlantic crossing on the Marina. Encountered some rough seas and a bit of nasty weather. However, the captain masterfully took the ship on the best course to avoid the worst of it. The was some rocking and rolling - but nothing extreme. And for the most part the crossing was smooth.

1 hour ago, Emperor Norton said:

The rules were written in such a loose manner that they're as clear as mud.

Isn't this just SOP for anything that the government is involved in?  🤭

19 minutes ago, Jancruz said:

True but that is just an advisory you have a choice and I choose to cruise!!

Jancruz1

👍 👏 🛳️

58 minutes ago, TrulyBlonde said:

We took Regatta to Alaska in May a few years ago out of SF. The weather was fabulous, no crowds, and Hubbard Glacier was up close and personal. A great trip and would love to do it again. A perfect size ship and dining on Terrace Cafe for breakfast watching all of the Eagles was so exciting.

Ditto ... we've done several Alaska cruises and one of the best (weather-wise and crowd-wise) was a late May/early June itinerary. Also, contrary to Dan's comment, we did an early September cruise that was repositioning from Vancouver to Los Angeles (with the typical Alaska ports) and had the worst weather - daily rain, rough seas, etc. ... So, as for the weather, hard to predict and "you gets what you gets".  😉

2 hours ago, hoya68 said:

"Your booking has been transferred in the same suite at the same rate as your original booking. ...

 

If you would rather sail on an alternate Seabourn Quest 2021/2022 South America & Antarctica voyage, please contact us or your travel advisor and we will transfer your payments and onboard credit to the sailing of your choice.

Seabourn's offer was to transfer your booking (same category & same rate) to the sailing they selected (you didn't mention that date). They also offered you the option to select your own preferred date and they would transfer the payments and OBC to that date - no mention of the same category and rate. It's pretty clear what they offered you ... and not really "deception" on their part.

On 9/28/2020 at 6:12 AM, GeorgesGal said:

I'm really tired of your sniping.  I see it on every thread in which you participate.

Yep - that's where the "Ignore User" button is so nice. Just hover over her CC handle ... then click on the option "Ignore User" ... and you will never need to see any of her posts (unless you want to). 😊

18 hours ago, Mrs f. said:

Deadzone1003...if you are going to be in Rio, I have the most amazing private guide for you

I'm interested in hearing about this "amazing private guide".

14 hours ago, Paulchili said:

True, but another common saying is just as apropos for mal de mer - location, location, location.

It really does matter where your cabin is located on the ship in rough seas - just like it matters where your house is on land 😀.

TOTALLY agree! Some of the most desireable, expensive suites on a ship are in the worst locations if you are prone to motion sickness.  🤢

Weather and seas are unpredictable very far out ... the old "You gets whatcha gets" is apropos 

10 hours ago, Jancruz said:

Thanks for the idea..will do that..already looking at one way air..

Jancruz1

Jan - We did the Alaska to Tokyo (different cruiseline ... sorry) last September. Great, interesting cruise ... but, yes, that one-way air was a "killer".😬

44 minutes ago, tigger8792 said:

If I buy the unlimited excursions, and we want to change one of the excursions we picked, can we pick another one? Thanks

Excursions will have a cancel/change date and time on tickets delivered to your stateroom. It's been my experience that they are easily changed (pending availability) up until that date & time.

Wrong place for Roll Calls 😕

3 hours ago, Mura said:

"... I was impressed by our General Manager (Dominique Nicolle) who was out there loading luggage into the vans with the rest of the crew."

 

 

That's Dominique ... one of the best GM's anywhere. He's always around the ship and very attentive to guests' needs.

19 hours ago, alexandria said:

"...We are looking at booking another Silversea cruise for Fall 2021, that one sails from Alaska across the Bering Sea to Russia and Japan.  We may go with a Vista suite on that sailing since the weather will be much, much cooler and perhaps not as conducive to lounging on a balcony."

Alexandria - we did that cruise this past Sept on the Muse. Originally booked a Vista suite and ended up getting bumped to a premium veranda. It was a great cruise with smooth seas and decent weather for the crossing. Despite this, we seldom even opened our balcony door other than to get the weather or our surroundings when in port. I totally agree that booking a veranda for this itinerary would be a waste of $$$.

 

2 hours ago, pinotlover said:

I believe the self service buffet is gone. Uniworld has already put that out in writing. As Lyn suggests, I believe the cafeteria line service will continue. Too many people to serve at breakfast, for example, over a short time frame to completely forego.

 

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I have never understood the habit of some to point, peck on the glass, and grunt. Especially the case when realizing both the cruiser and the waiter speak perfectly fine English. For me “ may I have 2 pieces of sausage please” is both simple and polite. Why some prefer a peck and ugg , shake their heads and ugg again has always amazed me!

Some people are polite ... others - well, let's just say I would prefer not to sail with.  😉

26 minutes ago, tropicalkerry2002 said:

Could someone please tell me the price in US dollars of a B3 on Marina, Sept 20, 2021, 26 days Amsterdam to Venice?

Thank you in advance!

B3 Cruise Only - $8,499/pp ... O' Life w/Airfare - $10,099

2 hours ago, Hawaiidan said:

In our county  in Calif..... we no longer have to use them.....   The mask is just a reaction for a short term problem  ( only 5 months old)  it is not going to be a long term response .   It can be a personal choice as always  .    

Dan - Not sure what county you are referring to ...  we're in Riverside County and they just removed the mask requirements. However, if you intend going into any grocery store or other public place most of them require that you do wear a mask. Several cases in the last couple of days where customers were ask to leave since they were not wearing a mask and they became very upset - some to the point of violence. While the county has removed the requirement to wear one ... individual businesses can still require one.

Ours was an Alaska cruise, round-trip out of Vancouver, and "unofficially" cancelled weeks earlier when Canada closed their ports to cruise ships.

4 minutes ago, zelker said:

 

When was your cruise supposed to sail, when was it cancelled, how long did SB indicate it "might" take, and how long did you wait after it was cancelled to contact Amex?  Thx.

 

May 31st - it was officially cancelled the end of March. I did not wait for SB to give me a timetable for the refund ... I contacted Amex right after getting the email notification of the cancellation. I knew from CC that refunds from most cruiselines were taking 90+ days.

I filed dispute for a cancelled SB cruise (paid in full including air) with Amex Platinum. Amounts were temporarily (pending outcome) credited back to my account the following day. Two days later I get an email saying that the dispute is finalized and credits are permanent. Requested a check for credit balance from Amex and received it in the mail about a week later.

Paul - which CC company/card?

lizord ... book with a good TA (one from Oceania's Connoisseur's Club) and you'll probably pick up a few more "extras". 😉

1 hour ago, Paulchili said:

Which part do you not want - the buffet per se or the self serve part?

IMHO - Definitely the self-serve part.