Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

YachtCruiser

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    17

  • Joined

 Content Type 

Posts posted by YachtCruiser

    Antigen Testing when boarding?

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    4 hours ago, EuropeCruiser73 said:

    Hi,

    can someone describe the antigen testing process when boarding a bit closer? We are interested in taking a SD cruise and are getting tested regularly here in Germany. But we also know that there are both more pleasant (lower nasal, saliva) tests and more intrusive ones (upper nasal), and would only consider getting one of the "more pleasant" ones done.

    Any description of the process would help us make up our mind.

    Thanks!

    We got tested onboard at our last cruise in july. 
    The testing-facility was in the Library, and the test took 3 seconds (upper nose) and was not uncomfortabel at all ! 
    we waited in the library for the result, so comfortable ! 

    I have taken several tests during this pandemic, and this one was the most gentle and comfortabel one. 

    And i mean: Anyway- its Only seconds and a small price to pay for a fab vacation 😉  

     

     

    anyone currently on or back from SeaDream? would love to hear about your experience

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted · Edited by YachtCruiser

    6 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

    So what are the improvements besides new toiletries?

    New outside floors/decks, outside furniture, refreshed cabins, and a Beach-Club-style deck 6 with a new jaquzzi 😉

    New toiletries, new food offerings outside, and better service and crew than ever ! 
    im so impressed 😉 


    Seadream 2 drydock was impressive! 

     

    wow i say ! 
     

    😉

    • Like 1

    SeaDream are sailing in Norway

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, cabosal said:

    I guess to get a prompt REFUND you have to be in and/or from Norway.


    In Europe/EU/EØS 90 days are now the time-limit for refunds.  
    ( new Covid-19-Regulations decided by EU) 

    Cruiselines, Airlines, Hotels etc. 
     

     

    But normally refunds are done before the time-limit. 
    The worst-in-class are definately Airlines ....for obvious reasons...! 


     

    C 

    SeaDream are sailing in Norway

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, JES4845 said:

     

    PLEASE don’t quote my post and then attack somebody else.  The info I posted earlier today came directly from shipboard sources and has nothing to do with your beef with the person you named above.

     

    But since you’ve chosen to drag me into this, let me merely observe a few things to consider:

     

    First, questioning other people’s motives especially in this type of casual forum is fraught with peril and frankly inappropriate.

     

    Second, the purpose of these posts is to share information as best we can about something we all care about and wish to succeed, especially when all this time (and in years past) SD has been woefully poor in communicating, as Andreas recently admitted without a plan to fix it (there wouldn’t be as much speculation and any inaccurate information if SD did more direct communication on a timely basis).

     

    Third, just because the other posting person was incorrect about the status of the Norwegian voyages a few weeks ago doesn’t merit such vitriol in return, and besides, he/she appears to be correct about the changed Miami office location and the staff downsizing, etc. about which they recently posted.  No one is correct all the time.

     

    Seems like we all need a vacation!  If only ...

     

     

    When you comment my previous post, i will also attach you in the post. 
    That is how online-forums works,
     in 2020 🙂 

     

    C

     

     

    SeaDream are sailing in Norway

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    8 hours ago, JES4845 said:

    Yes they are sailing today - but at 50 guests and 50 crew each ship.  This is not SD’s fault but a result of the admitted breakdown in how Hurtigruten handled its operations which led to the regulatory limit.

     

    To get down to 50 crew many/most of the bartenders and wait staff were cut since regardless of guest count there are below deck and bridge jobs etc. that can’t be cut.  The remaining wait staff including managers will have to work even harder if that is possible to properly take care of 50 guests.

     

    The many long time crew let go were given one day’s notice and little to no information on what to expect when they get home in terms of any quarantine etc.  Not clear they are being paid through the end of their contracts which lasted beyond now, but we hope so.  Even those crew remaining onboard were told they too may be let go in a few weeks once the remaining reduced Norwegian voyages are completed.  This is likely more an SD2 issue if the dry dock plans hold up.

     

    Good for you on a quick refund.  That was not a typical experience for the rest of us for the many reasons well documented here.  Many of us if not most had to resort to getting our credit card companies involved.  Refunds were received months later than promised.

     

    As to information and misinformation, I haven’t seen Andreas reply to the fact-specific reply that Exotic Destinations posted here, have you?  I’m in no position to know the total situation on those matters, but clearly one person has detailed facts and reference sources that so far have not been refuted.

     

     


    So, Seadream is sailing again with guests,

    and thats not what ExoticDestinations and his so called «contacts» where saying...! 

    ( all of my 12 friends on the same sailing got a refund this week ) 
     

    He/she is again spreading false info. 
    For what reason?
     

    I encourage all Seadream -fans to read all of this profiles posts on this forum. 
    (its easy, just press on the nick/username) 

    I Wonder- whats his/hers agenda here? 

    -judge yourself! 

     

     

    Have a Nice weekend SD -fans 🙂 
     

    SeaDream are sailing in Norway

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    On 8/5/2020 at 3:49 PM, ExoticDestinations said:

    Agreed.  My contact says the rest of Norway is canceled.

    Also interesting/concerning - the COVID Updates messaging and link has been deleted from website???

     

    Sadly, all these people who recently booked Norway or those who hadn't yet canceled their 2020 Med can expect to be treated they way we all were during Round 1 and 2 of this debacle.  A cryptic "if you cancel us before we cancel you, no refunds without penalty.  Refer to our Terms" message.  Then when SD officially cancels each one, they will will have to wait 90 days to get their refund.


    Again- your info is not correct! 
     

    Seadream has not cancelled the rest of the norwegian voyages! 

    Seadream 1 is sailing with guests, and later today Seadream2 has boarding for new guests. 

     

    And when it comes to refunds, we got our refund for the cancelled 08 august, the following week. 
     

    C 

    What is status of SD’s Miami office now?

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    On 8/3/2020 at 4:31 AM, ExoticDestinations said:

    Quick update from one of my FB Friends over in FL: The SD Office in Miami, which had been shuttered since March, was permanently abandoned in mid-June. Folks who had personal items were given same-day notice to grab what they could.  There are no plans to open another US office as they are still running a skeleton crew at about 20% normal staffing levels, all working from home.    

    I have been watching your replies/posts for some time....and please dont bother us no more with false rumours and lies. 


     

    Thanks Andreas for the update,

    we wish you guys all the best going forward!! 

     

    Hope to be onboard in the Med later this year or next ! 

     

    :) 

×
×
  • Create New...