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You are really unlikely to die a violent death from whatever means. You should be really afraid of the delicious food and alcohol they stuff the boat to the gunwales with. That's what'll get you in the end. Maybe they should station the protection officers around the buffet in the Colonnade.

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I should I say i pay from our joint account before I get shot.

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I book the cruise and pay for the cruise through my TA. As usual the final documents came through from Seabourn addressed to my wife and showing as lead passenger. Its not even like it's in alphabetical order. So no I think it's just the luck of the draw.

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Actually they have changed on Sojourn as well at least on the holiday cruise. I didn't use it but there was a note to that effect either in the closet or the laundrette I can't recall which.

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Our cruise last November a group 3-4 of us would sit up there for pre happy hour. One of us would go to the bar and order drinks. Sometimes we would bring back, sometimes they would insist on bringing them up two flights

They will come up from time to time to the sun deck. I've ordered drinks whilst sunbathing there. One night last year there were 8 of us after midnight trying to see a meteor shower whilst passing Stromboli (unfortunately all we saw was a lot of dark). After about 10 minutes security came up and asked us if they could get us something. They're pretty good at tracking you down.

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Yes it could be good. BTW I've just got confirmation from Seabourn via our TA that its a day at sea.

"This is to advise that, upon further reviewing the pace of ongoing recovery

efforts in the Caribbean and the feedback received from travelers who have

visited the islands, we have replaced our port call to Frederiksted, St. Croix

with a day at sea. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to

welcoming you aboard."

Talking of websites i see Christmas Day is currently showing at sea. If they can't get us ashore in Punta Cana the day before we should be trivia quizzed to distraction by the time we get to St Kitts 😀

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It's odd because the speciality dining reservation facility, albeit with no options, has only just appeared in the last week on the cruise activity choices and itinerary. If they are not going to offer it why update the cruise website? Also if the other ships took about 15 - 18 days to convert and get up to speed why should this one take over a month to do so? I'm with Henry, for a significant change to the service like this I would expect at least a communication from the TA or expect a 4th dining venue to be available when we get there.

We were on Ody in 802. That was a guarantee. It was fine. We got notified about 3 weeks before but actually knew before that by checking the booking on the website

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We have the direct flight return to Miami for the holiday cruise. I don't think BA club world is any better or worse than others people rave about. True the window seats require a 'legover' to get out but if you get a good crew they are really good. I prefer their lounges too. No applying for tickets or queuing for the barman just because you want a drink.

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I can't help with 2017 but i don't think the lower score is just this year. It was about the same when we went on the Odyssey in 2015. It was still the same in 2016 when we went on Sojourn. I loved both ships. There was no qualitative difference between years or ships as far as I could see. Perhaps it's something to do with the cruise types and areas? I know the Quest is popular because of the adventure cruise aspect. We're off to the Caribbean at Christmas on Sojourn by then according to most reports we'd be better off on a tramp steamer. I wouldn't worry about it.

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Colonnade for a long relaxing lunch outside when everybody has gone ashore

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The connecting door is actually outside the suite in a small shared vestibule with the owners cabin. The facilities are exactly the same as the other suites. My wife who shared 802 with our daughter actually preferred the layout as the closet was slightly squarer than the normal suites. But to reiterate exactly the same size and no problem with the bridge overhang.

Wait till you're on board and see what deals they offer. On quiet shore days it could be a fun option. I for one really enjoyed the TK offerings on Sojourn last week so for me it's just another addition to the Spa - nothing to get apocalyptic about.

We did the Eastern Med on Odyssey last August and there was quite a young crowd of twenty somethings. But i think it would have been a struggle for a 16 year old to keep up. Not even wine with dinner! Japesurf's daughter seems to have a pretty sensible view of things. My kids were 23 and 24 at the time and they really enjoyed it. I was amazed how the Club seemed to stay open until all hours (i think 4 in the morning was quoted one night - needless to say I wasn't around to verify it). So i think the nightlife can be pretty good - small tip - bring an iPod with your favourite dance tunes and plug it in once the musicians have gone to bed and be your own DJ. We're doing the western Med on Sojourn this year and, given that we're relative newbies, it'll be interesting to see if its a different mix of people .