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Sadly Piraeus is the worst port we have encountered recently. In the last 12 months have experienced it both with Seabourn and Silversea. The transfer is quite long and very disorganised. Once we waited over an hour at the airport for more guests. Both times the coach left as at the port some distance from the port side check in. No help, just get on with it. All I can say is keep calm and expect a long wait. It also seemed to affect the staff onboard as it took a while for them to hit the normal high standards.

Hope the TK Cocktail Bar has better service than on the Encore recently. All bars on our cruise had excellent service but for the TK bar which had staff that didn’t care!

I guess it’s good news although would have been happier if they refresh the menu in the Restaurant first. On our recent Encore Cruise food was very variable. Even in TK! The worst being the restaurant. On a two week cruise, very repetitive, generally cold and lacking flavour. Ironically the best meals were on the patio in the evening.

On a recent Encore cruise. Had our credit back to the card within three days of returning! Did check whilst onboard at Seabourn Square. Possibly that made a difference.

Thanks , agree John and Ross are outstanding. Our favourite is Robert Brandan . He was on our cruise last year. Set the right pitch and was always about .

Does anyone know who is the Cruise Director currently on the Encore

We have always used a TA and over the years have seen the benefits. Recently noticed my cruise on silversea next year had been reduced in price. Emailed my TA and within an hour got quite a substantial discount.

I agree, stick with a local driver. Have had bad experience with Blacklane here in the UK

Thanks for the information

Thinking of booking our first Saga Cruise. Can you easily get tables for two in the main restaurant or in the speciality restaurants or do you tend to be asked to join another couple. Also are there generally two sittings ?

Great trip. The scenery is amazing but found the planned trips probably not as good as other river cruises we have been on. The ship is great , food though not so good and the real downside is the fight to get tables at dinner. The queue for the dining room started well before opening . Hated it ,did tend to put us off river cruising.

Yesterday we were booking our trips and spa treatments on our next cruise on Seabourn. When we booked the spa treatments noticed that they flex the prices according to the itinerary. Have never noticed this on previous cruises. I know they need the money but this seems a bit much. Is this new or have we been oblivious to it in the past.

We were on the Ovation in September. Seabourn was back to its best. All the staff from the captain down were helpful and friendly. Our Cruise Director Robert made sure everything went well. A special mention too for Sean the Bars Manager and of course the Chef who did great barbecues. The food in the main was excellent some mishaps but that is cruising. Our previous cruise was on Silversea good but not nearly as friendly.

Currently on the Ovation having not been on Seabourn for a number of years. It is like being back home. The food, service and especially the entertainment are excellent. Believe much due to the senior staff leading from the front with Captain Cygan much in evidence. Our cruise Director Robert , Kev the Hotel manager, Sean the Bars Manager and of course the Chef all make a great team. They also certainly know how to throw a party, the sail away from Antwerp was memorable. People should not worry about Seabourn. Great to be back

Thanks to all . Most helpful.