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I understand that many people like padded patio furniture.  I don’t doubt they are more comfortable, but I feel that the basis chaises are cleaner. I can’t stop thinking that sweat from bodies baking in the sun (or even the heat in a shaded area) and their oils and lotions and potions penetrate the cushions through the towels.  

@jdk-atlga I have seen those.  IMO, they repeat the same 2023 and 2024 itineraries? Perhaps I missed it, so have you seen anything for 2025 that is new?

@whystayhome could it be that Quest is having problems that Ovation is not?  Friends who sailed Ovation recently do not have the complaints you report.  Sorry your experience as you reported.

@californiacruiseluvrs although I have never sailed the other cruise lines that you have - other than SilverSea - I find the patio furniture quite comfortable, and certainly wide enough, and not sure why having a logo is in any way important.  And Seabourn Square is not to your liking? I can’t comment on your comparison because I’ve never been on a Russian breadline.  Since your post suggests you have, how exactly is it akin to a Russian breadline?  I can’t even imagine how absolutely awful a Russian breadline is.  

Is anyone else wanting to see more variety in itineraries?  Or am I the only one bored as having been to so many places already?

There was a passenger streaming Peleton classes but she said she used the upgraded package.

14 hours ago, Hobar said:

Not only do we miss the SB luggage tags, but these as well.  Who doesn’t remember the excitement when they arrived in snail mail?

I love it. We had so many that we would discard the old ones when the new ones arrived, not ever imagining they would be replaced by emails. And now, no use for them, except to look at then with fond memories. Thank you for posting. 

11 hours ago, stan01 said:

my travel-friendly no-iron blue sport coat.

Is it Theory, which makes a wonderful no-iron jacket? If not, what designer or brand?

On 7/23/2023 at 4:24 PM, Hobar said:

We started sailing SB in 2002.  There was no assigned boarding, but the ships then were the baby triplets, so only 200 passengers.  It was truly magical because as we waited to board, the SB service was in full play already with champagne, etc, as we waited.  (It was the Panama Canal voyage.). My mother, who was with us and had already been sailing SB for a few years, told us that this was a typical SB embarkation.  Truly magical, and so it was not until the next iteration of SB ships that we started seeing changes.  But we do still love SB and even if it occasionally takes a bit more time to embark (which I actually only recall on an Asia sailing), it’s ok, as we know we will be embarking on another adventure. And yes, admittedly, sometimes service is not as quick on the ships as it was all those years ago, but we are no longer in a hurry.  We enjoy life much better focusing on positives rather than occasional disappointments which we quickly forget.  Life is too short, and gets only shorter as we get older.  How fortunate are we to be sailing on SB, especially those of us who do so again and again.  

So nice to see a positive comment. Seems like so many flock to negative comments but your post just feels good.  Thank you.  

I believe Hobar is correct. While the ADA defintion of service animal is limited to dogs, there is a separate provision in the regulations about miniature horses but as MarciAnn points out, it does not apply to cruise ships. Rather, that provision applies to the ADA regulation for governmental/public entities, not commercial. Cruise ships are commercial. I would Ike to think MarciAnn is correct in that Seabourn is not allowing certain guests preferential treatment to flout the rules as others have suggested, it may not be Seabourn but rather the passenger himself or herself who takes advantage (“games the system”) since it is not difficult to do given the limitations on what a business may ask an individual. 

11 hours ago, hoya68 said:

Great excuse for some popcorn and champagne before lunch. It has always been fun on the Quest and other Seabourn ships, except when the CD doesn't like your team!

 

Is that true? Has that ever happened? I would assume that even if the CD does not like your team (I can’t imagine not liking an entire team - maybe just someone or some on a team), the CDs are trained (required) to refrain from displaying such emotions. I do think CDs do a good job of making believe they like everyone, which can sometimes be quite difficult.   

On 6/26/2023 at 7:36 AM, Rothko1 said:

A blue blazer is a pretty easy thing to bring along, because you can wear it on flights, etc. and it's very convenient for warmth, comfort, extra pockets, etc.  I have a special Brooks Brothers' travel blazer that I bring on cruises; it wrinkles less and still looks great.  A tie is so small you can tuck it into a shoe.  And viola, you will look good enough for anything other than a black or white tie formal event.

Theory makes a wrinkle-free blazer / sport jacket.  

On 7/6/2023 at 4:17 AM, Sucellos said:

 

So, just to fully understand this: If it's optimal for me to bring 2-3 oversized carry-ons aboard the airplane because I don't like the concept (and risk) of checked baggage, I should do that, instead of considering what would happen and how that would affect my fellow rule obeying travelers if everybody felt entitled to bend/break the rules? Or is it only rules that I fully agree with that should be stricktly adhered to? You see, I am a bit confused after reading a certain other thread on this forum. For now I think I'll stick to my somewhat later than preferred check-in time out of respect to those who drew a better number in the lottery and I generally appreciate if my fellow travelers do so too, both by air, land and sea. 

It’s the entitlement mentality that causes so many to flout rules - or just pick and choose ones to follow that they like. (Funny thing is, when I started reading your post, I got excited that perhaps you CAN bring 2-3 oversized carry-ons on board. Oh well.)  

Hobar, looks like you might have had another thread you started.Here is what I posted on that one asking about whether packing for Iceland is similar to packing to Alaska:

Almost but not exactly. Heavier clothes for Alaska because of all the time on the water kayaking and in zodiacs.  More time on land in Iceland so thinner, less bulky layers better.  And on land you will be moving more so that alone will generate heat

Almost but not exactly. Heavier clothes for Alaska because of all the time on the water kayaking and in zodiacs.  More time on land in Iceland so thinner, less bulky layers better.  And on land you will be moving more so that alone will generate heat.

Wondering what everyone thinks of DJ vs live music.  I would like to think live music in Obs Bar and then DJ later in evening.  I just like music in all forms, forums and venues so as long as there’s music, I’ll be happy.  

Life it too short not to do everything I can.  Looking forward to the sub!

@frantic36  Just wondering how one gets to be a self-anointed fashionista.  I have not been on CC for a couple of years at least and it does seem to be the same old same old (literally??) complaining about jeans.  I sure hope you are able to enjoy your cruises despite having other passengers not adhering to your particular interpretation of the dress code.  

19 hours ago, Mr Luxury said:

Carry on only for a cruise.

How long is it,three days?

You would be amazed how much can be packed in carry-on luggage along with carry-on purse or backpack.  Seriously.  

Haven’t cruised since pre-Covid. Packing for upcoming trip and doing carry-on only. Need much more sun-screen than allowed in TSA travel-size bottles and would like to avoid packing multiple TSA size bottles.Is sunscreen still provided on deck?

2 hours ago, Rothko1 said:

Elegant is in the eye of the beholder.

Sometimes in the price and style as well.  

On 7/16/2023 at 1:45 PM, Mr Luxury said:

The Encore has a very good laundry service that is good value.

Why would you want to be in a laundry room on your vacation.

Because even with unlimited laundry, articles of clothing do get ruined.  White jeans came back with a blue tint, a puckered shirt came back with half the puckers ironed out (apparently someone realized half way through that the puckers were the style), exercise leggings came back faded, etc.  

You'll be fine. There will be plenty of lounges, whether you want to move from sun to shade, or shade to sun. I am always amazed that so many have not gotten the memo that sun is BAD - caused cancer and wrinkles (and sun-browned skin in middle age is really not attractive) - but those in sun-starved climes tend to love the sun and grab when they can.

Ouch Popeye. Sun is nice on vacation. So many folks on these boards are way too judgmental, critical and cynical. I didn't get that from you before, but you are starting to sound more like the usual posters. I hope you don't get like those folks.

Because I like to think of myself as a name, not a suite number.

The days of calling us by our names is the exception rather than the rule. Used to be that I could not pass any staff member in the hall without them greeting me by my name.

Not from Sojourn - it is in the large port some way away from town. You would have to be a dedicated walker to undertake this one.;)

Was on the Sojourn, or perhaps the Quest, can't remember, but I recall it being not a long walk into town, and not everyone else walking appeared to be in top shape, but I imagine any walk could be considered difficult by some.