Heather White

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.

What is the difference between V1 and OB? Could somebody please explain?

We should have been there in October on the now cancelled Encore.

On our last cruise Athens to Dubai on the Encore Oct-Nov 2019, as others have said the programme varied, but when there was a show the early session was at 8:45 and the later one at 10 p.m. or occasionally 10:15.

Will try that. Many thanks.

14 hours ago, marazul said:

Look again.  There is a July 31 "Heart of the Aegean" sailing with plenty of room.

 

Would love to know which TA's cruises to avoid. 😉

How do you see the occupancy of a particular cruise?

How can one ascertain the availability of cabins/ see how full a particular cruise is?

Many of the small Greek ports are ideal for wandering around. If we weren't permitted to do this, we wouldn't be interested in these cruises.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a TA?

We have done seven or eight Seabourn cruises and one of the great pleasures has been meeting other people. We accept invitations to hosted tables and often opt to share a table at dinner. We are cautiosly thinking about booking a cruise later in the year. Will we still have this option, I wonder?

Many thanks to all who have replied. So my theory that it was only sent to US residents is not valid.

A friend has received an "Invitation from Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz" regarding a Global Summit on Covid-19 to be held on July 28th.

He regularly receives emails from Seabourn, but try as I might, using "My Preferences", twice contacting a Seabourn representative, checking my Inbox for Spam, these communications fail to arrive.

Have any European based subscribers received this latest email?

I wonder if they're working on the website. I cannot even get to My Preferences.

I log in and come to three main headings, My Profile, My Bookings, My Cruise History.

I guessed I'd find My Preferences under My Profile, but it isn't listed.

On 7/3/2020 at 2:16 PM, uk69cruiser said:

What is wrong with the Seabourn website?. When it login it automatically defaults to US site with US fares instead of displaying UK£ fares and associated deals.

Has it been happening for a long time, or is it a recent thing?

After a Windows Update, my keyboard was automatically changed to a U.S. one. Fortunately I managed to change back. I dread Windows Updates.

12 hours ago, wesport said:

Check your preferences in your online account. Set it to receive emails. 

Thanks for this. Goodness, the website is slow this morning! But where do I find my "Preferences"? Certainly not under "My Profile".

30 minutes ago, robertmartha said:

I was impressed by the email I received earlier - luv the fact that he is a vacation defender!

Can't wait to be back on board in 2021

 

Bob

Why haven't I had this message?

(Silver member)