HRPro

You didn’t include the Regal, and we are scheduled to be on her for a Med cruise in May 2022.  Regal is doing all the Med cruises in 2022 since Enchanted is  in the Baltic and Sky is doing the British Isles.  I can’t imagine they wouldn’t keep their newest Royal class ships over the older Caribbean, Crown and Ruby.

We are 44 days out sailing on September 4th and received my form with QR vide today.  I was shocked but happy to receive it so promptly and much earlier than expected.  So glad not to have last minute worries about receiving the QR code.

Susan

Trams in Lisbon are very easy to use and a good guidebook (I use Rick Steves) gives you great walking tours and maps of the public transit system.  We also docked near the 25th of April bridge, which is very close to the Belem area for touring several monuments with great views and the not  to be missed custard tarts.  Trams are fun, cheap and go everywhere in Lisbon.  If you have more time and want to get out of town, Sintra is easy to do on you own via train, which takes about an hour from Lisbon.  Don’t miss the Pena Palace at the top of the hill with beautiful views and a fantasyland interior and exterior.  There is a shuttle bus that you can take from the train station to the Palace to avoid a steep climb.  You can take the shuttle back to the town after touring the palace or walk down.  The tour has another palace to tour and lots of cute shops and restaurants.  Highly recommend Sintra. 
 

Porto is also easy to DIY but if you’ve already booked a ship’s tour that will be fine too.  There is not nearly as much to see as Lisbon unless you are into Port wines, in which case you can spend all your time along the river touring the port wineries and warehouses as well as the cute river district.  A few blocks up from the river is the magnificent City Hall building, which you can only access via guided tour but well worth seeing.  We loved Porto and Lisbon—enjoy!

27 minutes ago, Neverlookback said:

So far everything is great!  Incredible how nearly the same everything is compared to pre pandemic.  The flight from Newark to Athens was not fun wearing a mask.  I don't have plans to wear a mask on board, but Seabourn does provide some nice labeled masks.  As you can see the room when we first entered is the same with the champagne and later canapes from the host that cleans the room.  Was also nice to see the Herald.  The main differences so far are the crew is fully masked and you do lose some of the personality from the wonderful crew due to the masks.  The lifeboat safety training is actually easier as you watch a required video in your room and then visit the muster station where a person describes the process quickly and they scan your card.  The other difference is the change over in crew as we don't recognize too many yet.  Another effect from 16 months of being shutdown.  I did see Amra in Seabourn square and she has always been a favorite for us.  We went to the Colonnade for a quick bite and it looked very much the same.  Maybe a bit more serving from behind the buffet, but looked the same to me.

Thanks for sharing details and pictures.  Those of us cruising later really appreciate you taking time to post and sharing information.  The pictures are great!

Thanks for the information about masks—good to know.

3 hours ago, Covepointcruiser said:

Entered a bar today on Spetses, no vaccination proof required and no mask while seated.   Where in Greece are you with new rules?

Just curious what you did in Spetses and if you had a Marina day?  We’ll be there in early September.

Many thanks—will reach out to them immediately.

8 hours ago, bennybear said:

We found a private guide well worth it, we saw all the major sites and then some,  we really enjoyed the underground cisterns.   We used Lail Kosygin and she was excellent.  But things may have changed with the guides in the last few years.  In Kusadasi,  We last used Levant Solmaz.  
 

 

Thanks, we are fortunate to be on a private tour of Ephesus with Levant Solmaz.  Will try to contact Lail Kosygin.  If you happen to have her contact information, I would appreciate having that.  I do want to maximize my time in  Istanbul  and I think private guides are a big help with that and enrich the experience too.

We will be in Istanbul in May 2022 for the first time on a Princess cruise and am debating whether to hire a private guide to tour us around the major sites.  We are in port 9-6, so have a full day and want to see all the major sites. Do you recommend a guide or DIY?  Does anyone have a recommendation for a great guide for Istanbul?

9 hours ago, frantic36 said:

Yes, we had a lovely seafood lunch but I have searched through all my photos and didn't keep the name. I do remember it took us awhile to find a place open because many  lunch places opened later in the day around1.30-2pm so we walked probably 2km one way. Now with Covid issues I am not sure what would still be open.

Thanks for looking for me and no worries.  We'll just do some wandering until we find a restaurant serving seafood--I would think there would be many:)

23 hours ago, frantic36 said:

 

I don't remember it in Spetses  when we were there in July, 2019.  I don't worry about marina days as I am off exploring so that may have occurred? The beaches are lovely white sand but narrow so I don't think they would be able to host it there. And too busy with locals using the beach.

 

We also enjoyed the Bouboulina Museum which is dedicated to a strong woman protector of the island  and then had a wonderful fresh seafood lunch.

 

Did you eat lunch in port?  If so, do you have a recommendation for a good restaurant?  Would love to have seafood for lunch.

many thanks!

Thanks for the update—keep the information coming.  We are on Ovation September 4-11.  Can wait to hear how things are done in the various ports.

On 6/21/2021 at 5:19 PM, Gittargo said:

Thank you. I thought I had started a roll call with my message as I could not find one. How did you locate my message? What should I do to get one going? I understand about the refundable aspect and have made sure of that on bookings, thank you.

I started a Roll Call for our September 4 cruise just last week, so please join us.  My daughter and I are on this cruise and would definitely be interested in independent excursions depending on the port.  We usually do private excursions or just do our own thing in ports.  This will be my first Seabourn cruise—my daughter has cruises with them before.

Look forward to sailing with you!

Thanks all for the information--we're are looking forward to our Greek Isles cruise after being stuck at home for over a year.  Will look forward to whatever Spetses has to offer especially Caviar in the Surf.

23 hours ago, M&PGermany said:

It's where they host Caviar in the Surf. 

 

Probably like Sir Bunny... nothing but a nice beach. 😉

Glad to know about Caviar in the Surf being at Spetses--definitely don't want to miss that.

We are sailing on Seabourn September 4-11, 2021, and our last port stop is Spetses, a very small island not far from Hydra.  Seabourn is only offering one excursion in that port--a walking tour--and I am much more interested in sailing or the beaches.  I am having trouble finding out much, if any, information about Spetses and what we might arrange for a private tour.  If you've been to Spetses or have information that might be helpful in helping us decide how to spend our day there, I would really appreciate it. I posted this on the ports of call board, but thought since there will be other Seabourn cruises stopping at this port in July and August, I would see if anyone has any information to share either before you cruise or when you return.

As always, any helpful information or tips will be much appreciated.

HRPro

We are sailing on Seabourn September 4-11, 2021, and our last port stop is Spetses, a very small island not far from Hydra.  Seabourn is only offering one excursion in that port--a walking tour--and I am much more interested in sailing or the beaches.  I am having trouble finding out much, if any, information about Spetses and what we might arrange for a private tour.  If you've been to Spetses or have information that might be helpful in helping us decide how to spend our day there, I would really appreciate it.  I'm also posting this on the Seabourn board since I know there will be several cruises before ours that will make this port stop.

As always, any helpful information or tips will be much appreciated.

HRPro

On 6/29/2021 at 7:20 AM, skynight said:

First you have to download the Medallion Class app onto your smart phone or device. Once the app is on your device you log in and your cruise(s) appear. You open the Dine My Way section and select (at least try to select) your preferred dining. Traditional fixed early and late seating as previously known is gone. You select your dining time in the app, either same time each day or day by day. Princess customers with loyalty status of Platinum or Elite can select dining when booked. Others have to wait until they make final payment. Anytime dining as previously known is also gone with the exception of Club Class dining for Club Class minis and full suites.

Beyond dining you have to enter all your boarding and health information in the app program. If you were a previous Princess customer then some of your immigration information should have been transferred over from the cruise personlizer to the app. If you do not have a smart phone or device then you have to call Princess and attempt to have them enter the information for you. 

All of my personal information transferred over, but my reserved traditional seating on our 2022 Mediterranean cruise did not.  I was able to reserve my preferred dining time every day in the DMW, so we're good to go for next year.  I think the updated app is much easier to use, and I was able to update all my preferences and other information easily.  Thanks for the heads up about the changes, because I haven't looked at the app recently since all our 2021 cruises were cancelled.

Thanks to you both.  I'll get the email off tomorrow and request a reply.  I do always take copies of everything with me just in case.

Just now, Hlitner said:

No need for a form.  Just send a short e-mail asking for your shareholder credit.  In the e-mail put your booking #, ship, date of sailing, and your names.  Attach a copy (PDF file) of a recent shareholder statement or proxy.  Black out anything that is not relevant like your account number.  E-mail it to Seareservations@seabourn.com and put "Shareholder Credit and your Booking number in the subject line.  I also ask for a response confirming the action (sometimes you get a response and sometimes you do not).  

 

One other thing.  Take a copy of your entire e-mail along on your cruise.  If something does wrong and you do not get the credit you can just take it the Guest Relations Desk at Seabourn Square and they will take care of the issue.

 

Hank

Many thanks, Hank.  I appreciate the helpful information.

On 6/8/2021 at 7:07 PM, Hlitner said:

Just an update in the interest of full disclosure.  We just received a real "human" response from SB saying they had applied our shareholder credit as requested.   So SB did act on our request in a few hours and I guess their robotic response of about 10-14 days is either out of date or a worse case scenario.   

 

Hank

Sailing on Seabourn for the first time in September and wondering to whom I should email my recent for shareholder credit.  Do you just send a copy of a monthly report or is there a special form I should send in with the report?

On 5/26/2021 at 4:35 PM, ibnoland said:

 Carnival Corporation & plc is pleased to extend the following benefit to our shareholders:
SHAREHOLDER BENEFIT
       Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 14 days or longer Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 7 to 13 days Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 6 days or less
NORTH AMERICA BRANDS
US $250 US $100 US $ 50
CONTINENTAL EUROPE BRANDS
€200 € 75 € 40
UNITED KINGDOM BRANDS
£150 £ 60 £ 30
AUSTRALIA BRANDS
A$250 A$100 A$ 50
      The benefit is applicable on sailings through July 31, 2022 aboard the brands listed below. Certain restrictions apply. Applications to receive these benefits should be made at least three weeks prior to cruise departure date.
This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc. Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer. This benefit is not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash and, cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account. Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2022.
Please provide by email1, fax or by mail your complete legal name, reservation/booking number, ship and sailing date, along with proof of ownership of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc shares (for example, photocopy of shareholder proxy card, a dividend tax voucher or a current brokerage or nominee statement with your current mailing address and your brokerage account number blacked out) no later than 3 weeks prior to your sail date to your travel agent or to the cruise line you have selected below. 1If you chose to email, you do so at your own risk and with the knowledge that email is inherently an insecure method of communication.
NORTH AMERICA BRANDS
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE*
Guest Administration
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33178
Tel 800 438 6744 ext. 70450 Fax 305 406 6102
Email: shareholders@carnival.com
PRINCESS CRUISES*
Booking Support
24303 Town Center Drive, Suite 200 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Tel 800 872 6779 ext. 30317
Fax 661 753 0180
Email: sbpcl@princesscruises.com
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
World Cruise Reservations 450 Third Ave. W. Seattle, WA 98119
Tel 800 522 3399
Fax 206 270 6080
Email: World_Cruise_Reservations@hollandamerica.com
SEABOURN
Seabourn Reservations 450 Third Ave. W. Seattle, WA 98119 Tel 800 929 9391
Fax 206 501 2900
Email: CCLshareholderSBN@seabourn.com
CUNARD*
Booking Support
24303 Town Center Drive, Suite 200 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Tel 800 728 6273
Fax 661 753 0180
Email: sb@cunard.com
COSTA CRUISES*
Guest Services Administration 880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 102 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Tel 800 462 6782
Fax 954 266 5868
Email: fax_usabooking@costa.it
CONTINENTAL EUROPE BRANDS
COSTA CRUISES*
Despatcher Team
Piazza Piccapietra, 48
16121 Genoa, Italy Tel3901054831 Fax390109997019
Email: prizemanagementfax@costa.it
AIDA CRUISES
Shareholder Guest Services Am Strande 3d
18055 Rostock, Germany
Tel 49 0 381 2027 0805
Fax 49381 20 27 07 08 Email: kabinengruss@aida.de
UNITED KINGDOM BRANDS
P & O CRUISES (UK)
Shareholders Guest Services Carnival UK
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade Southampton SO15 1ST United Kingdom
Tel 44 0 345 355 5111
Fax 44 0 238 065 7360
Email: shareholderbenefits@carnivalukgroup.com
CUNARD*
Shareholders Guest Services
Tel 44 0 345 355 0300
Fax 44 0 238 065 7360
Email: shareholderbenefits@carnivalukgroup.com
PRINCESS CRUISES (UK)*
Princess Cruises Military & Shareholder Benefits Team
Tel 44 0 344 338 8663
Fax 44 0 238 065 7509
Email: benefits@princesscruises.co.uk
AUSTRALIA BRANDS
P & O CRUISES (AUSTRALIA) PRINCESS CRUISES* CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE*1
Customer Service Manager PO Box 1429
Chatswood NSW 2057
Tel 61 2 8326 4000
Fax 61 2 8326 4550
Email: shareholderbenefit@carnivalaustralia.com Email: benefits@princesscruises.com.au
*The onboard credit for Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises is determined based on the operational currency onboard the vessel. Please visit our corporation website at www.carnivalcorp.com for updates.
1Refer to the Carnival Cruise Line contact details under North American Brands.
                             

Many thanks for the contact information for Seabourn.  I appreciate as always the prompt response from CC members.

I've been a CCL shareholder for years, but have never cruised on Seabourn.  Is the process and form for requesting OBC on Seabourn the same as the other Carnival lines like Princess.  I usually email my form, but wasn't sure where/how to send it for Seabourn.  Is the onboard credit for a 7 day cruise the same across all lines?  We're getting ready to book a September Mediterranean on Seabourn and am looking forward to the experience.  Any advice on the shareholder OBC will be appreciated.

We have sailed to Alaska twice with Princess on two different ships and both times we docked at the pier.  I don’t believe Juneau is normally a tender port for Princess.

I've enjoyed every minute since I need a travel fix right now.  We're scheduled for a Mediterranean cruise on the Enchanted Princess in May--roundtrip out of Rome, so I was particularly interested in the Naples and Rome shows.  Have no idea whether international travel will be opened up so we can actually cruise, but Princess hasn't cancelled us yet so fingers crossed.