***New 2013 Itineraries Loaded on Seabourn Website***

Seabourn started loading new itineraries from April 2013 until November 2013 for anyone wanting to know.;)

Aloha

All I can say is sorry Seabourn, but because you are so late getting your schedule out we have already booked our 2 cruise's for 2013 with SS and Regent. We just could not wait for you to get your act together. Would really like to try you but the advantage of booking early makes a big difference to us !

J&C

Yes, I just stumbled onto them a few days ago. It seems as though there are fewer 14 day trips in the Med ( naturally it is possible to combine a couple of 7's but it does break up the rythym).

At last, the new itineraries! I just got very excited about an Istanbul to Athens 15 days in October. Stops in Israel and Egypt. Then the penny dropped that I was looking at 2012 not 2013. ;) That will teach me to not check itineraries with a glass of wine in my hand! My feeling is that what has been released for the Med in the second half of 2013 is a bit if a damp squid and not very exciting.

I tried to book an Oct.-Nov. 2013 cruise yesterday, but was told that I had to wait until November of this year to reserve the Business Class air. Has anyone else gotten the same information? I don't want to book the cruise until I know what the air fare will be. And I don't want to wait until November to make next year's plans. Any ideas?

Air carriers generally do not publish fares or schedules more than 330 +- days out.

Air carriers generally do not publish fares or schedules more than 330 +- days out.

NOT true a lot of carriers are 350 out now;)

Only crappy American Carriers are 330 out or less like United, Us Air and American Airlines.

Based on your experience with airlines, I would love to know which ones are not "crappy."

>" Any ideas?"

Can't you just reserve your suite on the cruise you want and then, if the numbers don't work out, cancel after exploring the flight options? It would be a shame to miss out on it by waiting. (And I do realize this can require an extra outlay of funds.)

Is it really necessary to book Seabourn more than a year ahead? We've never done so.

book a year out or whenever they release the itineraries. We still have a large credit coming from Seabourn, but we won't book Seabourn because of their inferior "stuff", ships, service, etc.

However, if you want one of those cruises, I would suggest you get them straight away. You will get lower prices and a good stateroom if they have one that does not leak or have noise.

book a year out or whenever they release the itineraries. We still have a large credit coming from Seabourn, but we won't book Seabourn because of their inferior "stuff", ships, service, etc.

 

However, if you want one of those cruises, I would suggest you get them straight away. You will get lower prices and a good stateroom if they have one that does not leak or have noise.

I've read your reviews and commentary on the Pride; I'm curious as to your experience with the three newer sisters. Have you sailed on any of the newer ships or are you inditing the entire line based off a single cruise on a ship that first put to sea twenty-four years ago?

book a year out or whenever they release the itineraries. We still have a large credit coming from Seabourn, but we won't book Seabourn because of their inferior "stuff", ships, service, etc.

 

However, if you want one of those cruises, I would suggest you get them straight away. You will get lower prices and a good stateroom if they have one that does not leak or have noise.

Caroldoll since we are both from the same part of the world, Orange County I thought it would be interesting to find out what cruise lines you favor. I must say that after 2 cruises with SB and another starting next week we have always been very pleased with the Seabourn experience.

Shirley

Based on your experience with airlines, I would love to know which ones are not "crappy."

SQ, TG, CX, OZ, LX and LH!:D

Seabourn started loading new itineraries from April 2013 until November 2013 for anyone wanting to know.;)

But I want Jan of 2014, supposedly not till June. That is late in the "planning" world. I sure don't like the "new" Seabourn!

I'm flummoxed because we really can only do 10 dayers with our schedules. No existent in the Caribbean next year. The 7-dayers would just repeat b-to-b. Was hoping maybe they'd do a Caribbean Xmas or New Year.

Called Amex today for Silverseas and Regent brochures.

SQ, TG, CX, OZ, LX and LH!:D

definitely avoid united

I'm flummoxed because we really can only do 10 dayers with our schedules. No existent in the Caribbean next year. The 7-dayers would just repeat b-to-b. Was hoping maybe they'd do a Caribbean Xmas or New Year.

 

Called Amex today for Silverseas and Regent brochures.

They might be doing Caribbean Xmas/New Years but those itineraries will be announced in early June...stay tuned!;)

definitely avoid united

AGREED!:mad:

Seabourn tells me another 6 weeks for Xmas.

AGREED!:mad:

United/Continental business class for overnight travel is now actually pretty good. Best of the US carriers in my opinion since you get a true flat bed which compares quite well for comfort with British, Virgin, Singapore & LAN.

And of you're on a 777 they crowd you in eight across. Looks like glorified economy.

Yeah but you still have some senior 65 year old cow (air b*tch) serving you with attitude!...no thank you, I'll fly ANY foreign carrier just to avoid that in itself!:rolleyes:

I've always wondered how a 70+ year old stewardess who can barely carry her own luggage is going to be able to do anything in an emergency other than get in peoples way. Why don't they enact rules to verify the flight crew can still carry out their jobs; the FAA sure does with the pilots.

United/Continental business class for overnight travel is now actually pretty good. Best of the US carriers in my opinion since you get a true flat bed which compares quite well for comfort with British, Virgin, Singapore & LAN.

Their 'flat bed' doesn't work if you are over 6 feet (or 1.80 meters).