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Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been driving myself crazy trying to get this to work. I've called SB Air and they confirmed the problem, but I doubt that it have been resolved. In the meantime, I can get to where I want to be. Best, jdk

Regarding the PH suites on the Venture/Pursuit, I suggest that you look at the Panorama suites, if you don't need the extra/extra room. For my wife and I, on board Venture earlier this year, it was a very nice, well located cabin and it gave a great view of the loading/unloading the zodiacs.

Greetings - I just checked on one of my bookings and the entire reservation format/look/feel for an existing booking has completely changed. I can't tell if I like it or not, but it is different. I think that SB is still rolling it out as some functions are not there yet. Best, jdk

Greetings All, I'm surprised that there is no reaction or comment regarding the corporate decision to roll the SB Sales team into Holland America. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/people-opinions/holland-america-seabourn-combine-sales-teams-under-rob-coleman I have not reached out to the Seabourn Personal Cruise Consultants (PCC) to hear how they have been impacted. Perhaps someone on this Forum has any insight or reaction. Best, jdk

Dinner - yes; Lunch - No

I second this - I probably OCD my flights and I'm constantly "changing the flights" inside FlightEase to see if anything new/better comes up. If not, then I simply back out and keep what I've got. If there is a better option, then I can change the existing. One other thing to consider in regards the "included" transfers is that SB only offers them on embarkation/disembarkation days. If you decide to fly in early or leave on a later date than published, then you are on your own for transfers. Best, jdk

Greetings: I don't think that the cabin size difference, especially in relation to the bathrooms (tiny/awkward showers), can be underestimated. For the river cruise ships, it is important to check room layout, location/foot traffic, etc. For SB (and the other luxury ocean ships), you can generally spread out some in cabin - you can definitely feel the difference between 300+s.f. and 200 s.f. Riverside and Uniworld have bought/adopted the former Crystal river ships and their cabins are probably more comparable in size. As disclaimer, I have sailed on Tauck in Cat 5 and it was an awkward layout. I'm moving to Cat 6 in September and expect a bit more comfort (I hope). Best, jdk

Greetings: Many times with a long wait on disembarkation day, SB will arrange a "day pass" at one of the nearby hotels (e.g., Hilton). Your TA should be able to let you know. Best, jdk

Good morning - My wife and I were with you on the SB Venture during the Edinburgh/Greenwich leg and I agree with just about everything stated here. We also stayed in the Panorama and it was really cool to watch the zodiac loads/unloads, along with the panoramic view of sunrise/sunsets. We also enjoyed the internet "freedom" given with the cabin. As mentioned, the best thing for us was the interactions with the crew and the Expedition Team. At meals, we usually sat at the high top table which was also the "congregating" location at breakfast/lunch for the Officers and Team - it was great to see/talk/hear them as it added to the experience. We also found the food to be to our taste - Ole in the Discovery Bar was great. Overall, this trip (itinerary, ship, crew, team) is probably in the top two cruises taken over the years, including other cruise lines. Best, jdk

When you get onboard, your Suite Attendant (or the Square) can provide you with an updated "stocked" list. From that, you can update your real-time bar preferences in your cabin. Best, jdk

All: As a heads up, if you are disembarking in Greenwich, I strongly suggest that you pre-arrange your transportation from the Cutty Sark pier area.Following our SB Venture cruise (Edinburgh to Greenwich), I "presumed" that there would be a fleet of taxis, conveniently located, to whisk us away to our London Hotel. Alas, we had to try to flag one/anyone down, streets away, with the assistance of a baggage porter (I left a healthy tip). This process took well over half-an-hour and was completely unexpected by us. For those pax that had pre-arranged, there was a nice waiting fleet of cars/drivers to carry them away. Again, pre-book your Greenwich transportation - either by SB to airport, limo or taxi - to be waiting for you. Best, jdk

All - After a truly fantastic 2-weeks aboard the SB Venture, I learned of the Voyage Tracker that provides pictures, videos of current/past cruises. Our SB Venture video 28 Apr-12 May) by Benn and Jeremy of the expedition team is great, but I'm sure that others have similar experiences. Link: https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/experience/voyagetracker/index.html Best, jdk

All: Another vote for George's Taxi. We used them in September for trips Airport to Hotel, then Hotel to Port. The drivers that we had were punctual and personable. For our return home trip (we booked our flights through FlightEase), as part of the FE included transfer, we arranged with SB to transfer us straight to the airport, where we spent the night at the Sofitel Airport Hotel before flying out the next day - definitely low stress. Best, jdk

All: My FE thoughts are to compare and check frequently and often for options/pricing from FE to airline direct. As has been said before, with FE there are only a number of available seats on certain routes and when they are gone, they are gone. I find that it is best to get FE booking as early as possible, monitor it for better rates and continually compare - you can always cancel (within bounds) if you find another option more suitable than what you have with FE. I do not recommend a set/forget process with FE. Best, jdk

I'm reminded of the story of the "Goose that lay the golden egg," with the significant price increases across the "luxury" lines. At this rate (or rates), I believe that they are jeopardizing a significant portion of their customers. While we can probably afford the increases, the new higher prices are raising the "value equation" to where alternatives ("premium" cruise lines, land ventures, etc.) look more appealing, even if we have to luggage hop around. I know that, for the first time in a long time, I'm seriously considering these alternatives. Best, jdk