Utopia1

Call them directly for a current answer to your question

I've haven't experienced any problems-- EXCEPT One new piece of luggage recently came back from Barbados damaged. I immediately e mailed photos of the damage and a receipt for the suitcase to Luggage Forward.. Within 24 hours they offered me a refund for the bag or a replacement. I received the exact bag within one week from the place I purchased it The only negative I find is the restrictions of the items that you are permitted to pack. I wouldn't hesitate shipping to/from any port that they ship to.

I was on the Ovation transatlantic November 19-- the cruise was great- not crowded- service was great. We were surprised because even Thomas Keller wasn't busy and we were able to dine there almost any night without an advance reservation.

Yes--Art/craft classes are usually offered twice a day when there are many sea days

thank you!

I am looking at suite 748 on the Quest. It is below the pool. Does anyone know if it is very noisy in the morning and at night when they are moving chairs?

No one cares what you are wearing-- it is nice.that you care. My guess because you care you will look nice in whatever you wear--- even if you wear it a second time .

I was told that on a recent Seabourn sailing sometime btwn the lsat week of November and the beginning of December.

It is my understanding that Thomas Keller Grill on the Sojourn will remain in operation until the end of the World Cruise- They will begin renovations for Solis at the conclusion of the World Cruise. I was told this from what I believe to be a reliable source--but this is my only source..

The cruise lines do not mention who operates their spas. Google One Spa World to see the ships they operate the spas on. Every line has their own name for their spas. I never thought of adjusting the gratuity that is automatically added on- but it has never stopped me from adding an additional gratuity.,

OneSpaWorld, a spinoff of Steiner Leisure, is the company that operates the spas on 19 different cruise lines. Among the cruise lines OneSpaWorld operates the spas on are Seabourn, SilverSea, Crystal, Regent, Oceana, and Azamara. I do not know how OneSpaWorld applies the mandatory gratuity on the other cruise lines. but my guess is that it is similar to the way it is done on Seabourn.

it is the concession that operates the spa that adds the gratuity-- not the cruise line.

IMO there is no right or wrong about tipping after a service is completed in the spa. In the spa the 18% is required and any additional tip is the patrons choice.

I agree- avenida palace is well located and comfortable If you book your stay directly with the hotel there are some extra perks and discounts