It is my opinion that Encore is better suited to very short cruises due to its drawbacks. You CANNOT dismiss my opinion as "wrong" because, inter alia, my opinion does not BELONG to you to denigrate.
How I might walk across deck 12, how I might impact other passengers (including those who routinely see walkers on deck 10 above and around the swimming pool), and the notion that my walking creates "pounding" on lower decks is ludicrous. Has anyone, ANYONE, occupying deck 10 cabins on the Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest complained about walking on the open deck 11 and golf putting, golf driving and shuffle board?!?
You have stated repeatedly you are an out of Athens December, 2016 - Jan. 7! 2017 cheerleader. Perhaps you have a vested interest in the Encore's status quo that might be revealed?
Anyway, and as Seabourn senior management have confirmed in the days since we left Singapore, changes to Encore will obviously have to be made. This ship, and its successor, are a work in PROGRESS. And I expect that they will in the coming months, some with dry dock, given the NEGATIVE customer feedback on the laundry, Club and Retreat, INCLUDING mine about restricting access to the perimeter of deck 12 (which stands on its own terms despite what you claim might be the damage to the Retreat clients' sensibilities).
As a Diamond Elite member as of the end of this month, I would expect nothing less of Seabourn. And since I have choice I will be pleased to join the Odyssey, Quest and Sojourn, during the next 12 months for extended duration cruises.
That's MY choice. Just as you make yours.
Happy and healthy sailing!
We all have choices, don't we? After re-reading the thread, I am inclined to agree with many of your complaints. Though only a Platinum Member, I get enough benifits to off set some things. Still loss of laundry, walking space and putting green bothers me. I would bet that a "golf simulator" would carry a significant expense? Regardless...until Encore evolves a bit, Sojourn, Oddesy ad Quest will do me just fine.
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We all have choices, don't we? After re-reading the thread, I am inclined to agree with many of your complaints. Though only a Platinum Member, I get enough benifits to off set some things. Still loss of laundry, walking space and putting green bothers me. I would bet that a "golf simulator" would carry a significant expense? Regardless...until Encore evolves a bit, Sojourn, Oddesy ad Quest will do me just fine.