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I was on the Maiden Voyage of the Encore from Athens to Dubai. Fantastic cruise. I also love sea days but the most incredible experience on this cruise was the day in Jordan and seeing Petra. Seabourn made it especially memorable as they only know how to do. Would go again.

I have used Luggage Forward on my last 6 cruises. I will never check a huge suitcase again. I have never once had a problem. My suitcase always arrives with no damage and always makes it back home in a matter of days. Actually mine is being picked up tomorrow and going to Singapore where I will board the Sojourn on the 19th.

She looks beautiful. I can't wait. December 4th is right around the corner.:):)

I used Luggage Forward last year for the first time. Shipped my 70 lb. suitcase from Florida to Hong Kong. It was waiting in my suite on the bed when I arrived. Luggage Forward picked it up from the ship in Mumbai and it was back to my home in Florida in 6 days. I don't plan on ever checking a suitcase again. A carry on for the couple of days pre cruise is perfect. It is well worth the expense not to have to ever go to baggage claim again. I am even shipping it at the end of October to New York.

They are fantastic.

No, Seabourn doesn't have any cruises down in South Africa in 2016.

SEATTLE, December 1, 2014 - Seabourn has announced that it has exercised its option for a second new 40,350-GRT ship to be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. It will be a sister ship to the newbuild announced earlier this year. The first new Seabourn ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2016, and the second ship will be delivered in spring, 2018.

Hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany will also design the second new ship in its entirety, creating all indoor and outdoor guest areas, including multiple dining venues; the Spa at Seabourn; showrooms; casino and lounges; outdoor deck areas; and the innovative and popular Seabourn Square, the social hub of the ship with a club-like ambiance.

"There has been an incredible amount of excitement and interest since we announced the order for the first ship, and we're very pleased that the demand for our brand has allowed us to add a second new ultra-luxury ship to our expanding fleet," said Richard D. Meadows, Seabourn's president. "These two new ships will offer the understated elegance we are known for, as well as new amenities, innovations and modern design features that embody the hallmarks of Seabourn."

Giuseppe Bono, Fincantieri Chief Executive Officer, stated: "When dealing with such important investments, exercising an option should never be taken for granted. We are very glad that Seabourn decided to 'double' its trust in us, especially considering that our partnership is very young and getting stronger quickly. I believe that this clearly demonstrates that new clients as well as old, such as Seabourn's parent company Carnival Corporation, and the market as a whole, consider Fincantieri as the world leader in the cutting-edge cruise line sector including the ultra-luxury segment where our partner for this project operates."

The new ships' configuration will be based on the highly popular Seabourn Odyssey-class ships, with one additional deck and new expanded public areas. Each ship will carry just 604 guests based on double occupancy in luxurious all-suite, veranda accommodations. The interior design will maintain Seabourn's high ratio of space per guest and enable highly personalized service by nearly one staff member per guest on board.

Both of the new ships will continue the fleet modernization that the line began in 2009 with the launch of Seabourn Odyssey. This award-winning new class of ship, which includes Seabourn Sojourn (2010) and Seabourn Quest (2011), has won acclaim from luxury cruisers, travel agents and journalists alike, one of whom proclaimed the design "a game-changer for the ultra-luxury cruise segment." With the addition of these two new vessels, Seabourn will have the most modern, ultra-luxury fleet in the industry.

I recently used Luggage Forward through Seabourn. I was on part of the Sojourn World Cruise. I had my 70lb suitcase sent from my home to Hong Kong and shipped it back home after disembarking in Mumbai. The service was fantastic. The total cost was $950.00. It was well worth it not to have to deal with baggage claim and much shorter time in customs etc.:) I will use it again on my next cruise in October.

Shelagh,

Are you getting off in Hong Kong or continuing on? I am boarding in Hong Kong and getting off in Mumbai. I hope you will still be on board.

Kit