cojomo

Many thanks for your replies. We will be departing Venice on the 21st May so a PCR Test conducted anytime on or after the 19th May seems satisfactory. As we were thinking about flying out to Venice (from the UK) on the 19th to spend a day in Venice prior to the cruise then a PCR Test conducted in the morning of the 19th would be accepted even though by the time we embark the ship the actual hours past since the test is likely to be more like 50 - 55hrs.

For Seabourn, one must be tested within 48hrs of embarkation. My question is to confirm that for this purpose the embarkation time is the exact time one gets on the ship or is the embarkation time a stated time from Seabourn whether one has already boarded or not?

5 hours ago, cruiseej said:

 

Some smaller cruise ships are sailing from the Fusina terminal, on the mainland just across the causeway from Venice. Check-in is still at the Marittima cruise port on Venice, and then passengers are bused over to the ship at Fusina. That 15-20 minute bus ride is definitely preferable to a 2-hour trip to Trieste (or possibly Ravenna) . I agree that it's necessary to check with Seabourn to find out where each cruise will actually be departing from. 

 

 

We just booked a cruise and have paid only our initial deposit, but I can access the FlightEase part of the Seabourn site to book air.

ok many thanks for the information

20 hours ago, cojomo said:

Many thanks for that information Hank. 

And I take it that you cannot book your flight through Seabourn until you have paid for your cruise in full?

1 hour ago, Hlitner said:

Seabourn now uses the same online booking engine as Princess and HAL.  Once you have booked a cruise you can access this site and choose from many flight options.  You can also call SB and their folks will assist you in booking from a large list of options.  Their system does allow you to choose airports and dates.

 

Hank

Many thanks for that information Hank. 

Many thanks everyone for the replies. We expect to arrive in Venice and spend a couple of nights before the cruise. Never been before so it would be silly not too.

Another question, with regards the flight inclusive offer from Seabourn, will they allow people to fly to Venice at a time and from an airport of their choice?

We are thinking of staying in Venice prior to cruise in May. Any recommendations with regards which Hotel to choose that would facilitate ease of transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Port?

Thanks everybody for the information.

Hi,

What are the restaurant and indoor bar temperatures like on Seabourn? I take it they are air conditioned but wondered if wearing a jacket would be too hot?

Many thanks for the information. I'll make a booking for the TK Grill.

I will be providing a cruise review which i am sure will be very positive!

With regards the formal nights are the dates communicated prior to the cruise? I want to book the Thomas Keller Grill but don't want to miss out on any of the formal nights.

ok many thanks for the replies.

Hello 

First cruise on Seabourn Odyssey this July (in fact first cruise ever!). Is it a good idea to pre-reserve any of the restaurants or is this not required until the actual cruise?

Many thanks Catlover54 for the insight regarding the Hotel. It looks like a great view from the restaurant although with 14 days of dining to follow on Seabourn, we might opt for something less indulgent.

Many thanks for the replies - very helpful.

Many thanks wripro, the Grande Bretagne seems like a good choice. This is our first cruise and so I am wondering what time we would need to board and so how much time we would have for a short Athens tour?

Just trying to work out where to stay overnight in Athens (1 night) before departing on cruise the next day. My ideas are either at the Airport, near the port or in the centre of Athens. Our flight arrives late afternoon.

Hi 

Thanks everybody - it is the Greek Odyssey cruise (so many thanks Ovener - a great insight!) we are on and very much looking forward to it as it is also our very first cruise. We will be complete babies hopefully alongside some experienced    cruisers. 

We have already booked our own flights to/from Athens as we live miles (West Cornwall) from any airport that offers a direct flight on appropriate dates and times. We didn't want to have to transfer to a hub then onto Athens so have gone with Aegean from Heathrow. 

Hi,

We are looking forward to our first cruise on Seabourn which will be the Greek Islands in July 2019. Has anyone got recommendations in terms of taking up any of the organised excursions? My wife and I are pretty fit and active and happy to do our own thing but at the same time don't want to miss out on any highlights.

Many thanks for the information.

Many thanks. Will Seabourn tell me where the ship will be in the port and will the taxi drop me off where the ship is moored?

Hi,

What is the best option to transfer from the airport to the port?  We are flying in the day before the cruise and intend to stay overnight at an Athens Airport Hotel and transfer to the port the next day.