need2cruisesoon Posted February 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunprince Posted February 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks, it does look smaller but it might be the dark wood vs the lighter wood of the other ships. Sofa looks cheap, with no place to set your drink etc on either side and no coffee table. Once again, they must get rid of that nasty brown thing on the bed! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomC Posted February 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2017 We are sailing on the Encore in April in this category. Loved getting a preview of the cabin. It looks very similar to other Seabourn ships--which we loved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted February 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2017 We will be in a V6 Deck 8 so thanks for the preview. No nasty surprises at least. Tell me, is there much disturbance from scraping/dragging chairs on the pool deck above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted February 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2017 AT LAST. A hand shower attatchment over the bath, something I have suggested for years:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted February 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The shower stall looks minuscule. Does it feel comfortable inside? Also, I didn't see a shower head nor a hand held one, but it may be attached to the inside wall not visible in the photo. I would appreciate your comments on the stall. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri73 Posted February 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2017 It is very small.I was hoping they made it a little bigger on the new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 4, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The shower stall looks minuscule. Does it feel comfortable inside? Also, I didn't see a shower head nor a hand held one, but it may be attached to the inside wall not visible in the photo. Thanks! Shower nozzle very upper right in photo. Plenty of room for 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxburgh Posted February 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Shower nozzle very upper right in photo. Plenty of room for 1. Could be a problem for some :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisr Posted February 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Bathroom looks lovely. Room looks like a midrange US based hotel room. Way too dark for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare photosg Posted February 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thank you! Much appreciated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Catlover54 Posted February 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks, it does look smaller but it might be the dark wood vs the lighter wood of the other ships. Sofa looks cheap, with no place to set your drink etc on either side and no coffee table. Once again, they must get rid of that nasty brown thing on the bed! Sent from my iPad using Forums It looks like there is actually a small round table tucked under the table opposite the couch. One could likely pull that out to set a drink on it, if the couch is comfortable enough to sit on (I have found the Odyssey and Quest couches to be rocklike, so avoid sitting on them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingAlong4Now Posted February 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2017 It looks like there is actually a small round table tucked under the table opposite the couch. One could likely pull that out to set a drink on it, if the couch is comfortable enough to sit on (I have found the Odyssey and Quest couches to be rocklike, so avoid sitting on them). I think that's a small stool. On the little sisters I used to move the small stool in the living area over to the desk opposite the bed to apply makeup and the sort. It fit very nicely under the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalapanda Posted February 6, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Does Encore have the dressing table as on Odyssey? I loved that little nook it was all mine and I could set up my bits and bobs in the drawer. It saved my DH from pacing as it helped speed up the beautifying time. Convenient place as you come in to the cabin to put your key card down and pick up on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO_FT Posted February 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 15, 2017 On the odyssey class ships, the TV doesn't rotate very much--doesnt directly face either the bed or the sofa. Any difference with the Encore TV in standard staterooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Storage, TV Media: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Walk in closet: Sitting area: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Bathroom: Thermostat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted February 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2017 So far there is very little that appeals to me about Encore, and this dark and rather drab suite colour scheme does not help. The basic design is obviously almost the same as the 3 smaller ships, but the colours are far too drab and would look very gloomy on a cloudy or rainy day! With the serving drink problems in the Club, the rather peculiar idea of the Retreat, and I think the less good arrangement of the patio grill and bar, with I understand little shade in the grill area - never mind the lack of a laundry (does not bother me personally, but I can understand why many feel the need for one) - I can't help but think that Mr.Tihany has not done Seabourn any favours, with the possible exception of the TK grill area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted February 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2017 It makes you wonder if these trendy designers have actually sailed on a cruise ship and seen for themselves what works and what doesn't. Or maybe they take an entourage of PAs and other helpers (comped, natch) to do their laundry, serve drinks in the Club, and hold parasols over the unshaded tables in the pool grill? Either way I'm sure they don't pay $350/day to use the Retreat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubio Posted February 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2017 So far there is very little that appeals to me about Encore, and this dark and rather drab suite colour scheme does not help. The basic design is obviously almost the same as the 3 smaller ships, but the colours are far too drab and would look very gloomy on a cloudy or rainy day! With the serving drink problems in the Club, the rather peculiar idea of the Retreat, and I think the less good arrangement of the patio grill and bar, with I understand little shade in the grill area - never mind the lack of a laundry (does not bother me personally, but I can understand why many feel the need for one) - I can't help but think that Mr.Tihany has not done Seabourn any favours, with the possible exception of the TK grill area. I fully agree - the wood is far too dark, it makes the suite even smaller. I have heard that some of the V category suites are smaller than others (from 23 sq. m to 28 sq. m (veranda excluded) in spite of the fact that they were originally foreseen to all be similar sized. Does anybody know something about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVNYC Posted February 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2017 The bathroom is the only luxury looking feature of the stateroom. The rest of it looks cheap....like a Courtyard Marriott or Hampton Inn. Cheap furniture and awful carpeting. Seriously not upscale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 17, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Disclaimer, my friend (and gf) are on this cruise and has been sending me pics of the ship and his cabin. This is his 3rd Seabourn cruise and his last. They did Viking Ocean (Star) last year and will continue sailing with that line as he feels a solid step above SB. However he did state that they still enjoyed the ship and itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab21au Posted February 17, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have heard that some of the V category suites are smaller than others (from 23 sq. m to 28 sq. m (veranda excluded) in spite of the fact that they were originally foreseen to all be similar sized. Does anybody know something about that? Yes, there are a few forward cabins on a couple of the decks (I think about 7-8 cabins all up) which are smaller. 702-707, 902-903 I believe they are impacted by stairs and have a shower only. This is why we have chosen a suite as we do not want to run the risk, even though it may be small %age of getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubio Posted February 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks a lot for these clarifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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