Heather White

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A friend who had a similar dilemma had her PCR done at her Athens hotel and the result came back very quickly. It is worth asking her hotel if this can be arranged.

Thank you, Hank, for all your interesting and helpful posts. Enjoy your last day at sea and good onward travel.

The letter states all cruises departing August 14th through October 31st 2021.

These updates areso useful. Please continue!

Just now, Heather White said:

 

What proportion of men were in tuxes?

2 hours ago, Hlitner said:

 

 

Last night was a formal night with at least half the passengers dressed nicely. No problems for those that do not dress up as it’s everyone for themselves. 

 

Hank

 

 

Seabourn has confirmed to my friend that the bookings can now go ahead for UK passengers.

Many thanks for this which is very reassuring. Have a wonderful cruise and let us know all about it if you have the time.

A friend who is considering the Greek island cruise in late August is worried at reading that there are new updates from Seabourn and that guests will not be allowed to discover the ports on their own but will be obliged to take a Seabourn excursion. I think she's getting confused with the Caribbean cruise. Has anyone heard anything?

Always a very good array of salads in the Colonnade.

If Seabourn is transporting you, as they have done us in the past, you won't have a choice in this, i.e. wait in the airport or travel on to theship. However I am sure they will have something planned for you. I suggest you ask about the arrangements.

We have often used FlightEase through Seabourn and have always found that arrangements are in place to take care of you.

I imagine that there will be other Seabourn passengers on your flight. Getting your luggage and getting through Athens airport could take a fair while. Someone will be waiting for you as you exit Airside.

That still means you'd certainly arrive at the ship too early. I suggest you ask Seabourn or your TA what the procedure will be.

Given the choice, I'd rather be waiting at the terminal rather than at Athens airport.

13 hours ago, Mr Luxury said:

 

 

I asked my TA to contact Silversea and see what they said about UK passport holders.

I had a call ten minutes later and when he said that Silversea were fine with the UK government website I asked him to book for twenty days on the Silver Moon.

I go next week and I am looking forward to sailing with Silversea again as it has been many years since I was on the Silver Shadow.

 

 

What I don't understand is how it doesn't matter to Silversea but Seabourn are making a big issue of it.

We confirmed our cover including cruise with Staysure within the last week.

That's good to know. Many thanks.

32 minutes ago, Britboys said:

I believe it depends on the ship now. Bolette and Borealis will be offering the choice of two set time sittings and also the 'freedom dining' style of just turning up whenever you wish. They both have two-deck high main dining rooms, with one level having fixed seating.

On Balmoral and Braemar I believe that only fixed dining is currently available.

It's several years since we sailed Fred Olsen. We had a very good cruise but since then have opted for a line where you can dine when you wish and with whom you choose. What are the arrangements these days?

No bus needed for Patmos, a very attractive little town to walk around. Do venture into the pretty back streets and gardens. 

Is The Herald still provided as a paper copy?

Is it possible that they were revising the Internet access benefit?

30 minutes ago, Isklaar said:

Like you, I have never experienced it in the Med, only on 'private' islands in Caribbean and Asia. 

 

 

Ditto!

We have been on a few Seabourn Greek island cruises and never had Caviar in the Surf, although we did once have champagne/caviar by the pool with many members of staff jumping in the pool fully clothed. It was great fun! As for marina days, a lot depends on the weather. If there's too much wind, they don't happen.

This is all very helpful. Thank you. 🙂

Thank you.

When I booked, I said I was happy to take "pot luck". Travelling on the Ovation, I could see that all cabins had balconies. My paperwork states that I am in Category V1, Suite Guarantee.