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I will be staying in Dhabi for a couple of days prior to hopping on your reversed itinerary.  Would you be able to provide me information in regards to booking your Abu Dhabi tour?  Thanks.

I will be looking forward to your blog.  I was not at ease for the first few days on the ship, as I was a total stranger in an entirely new environment.  After getting settled down, I really love it, so much so I will board in a few months.  What really impress me is the fact that the officers don't just retain the supervisory role, they actually work to set up an example for their subordinates.  I was shocked that a female officer from the guest relations department put luggage in my room on embarkation day.  During overnight in Bordeaux, there were several hosted tables in the Restaurant.  Handre and another officer were 'stationed' during the first couple of hours at every port to greet the guests.  

The excursion manager in Seabourn was not purely interested in selling one of its products.  He gave tips and maps on how to venture a destination on our own.  in all of my ship excursions, Seabourn did not fill the tour bus to full capacity.  It limit the capacity to less than 30 passengers on each tour bus.

I have been a regular cruiser with Crystal since 2001.  Ever since the changeover of ownership, I took a cruise to the British Isles and a World Cruise.  On my last cruise, I gave up prebooking a future cruise, as I intend to try out the competitors for the first time. I have to admit that Crystal excels in entertainment.  The food in the Restaurant is so much better than the Crystal dining room. The menu in Silk Road is more creative than the sushi restaurant in Ovation.  Even though I was an amateur in the first 3 segments of the inaugural season of Ovation, I genuinely felt that the officers and the crew work seamlessly to elicit the best experience to the customers.  

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Personally, I consider Seabourn several notches above Crystal.

Looking forward to your upcoming posts.  Thanks.

I was a newbie on the first three segments on the Ovation and it definitely surpassed my expectations. Seabourn will be my favorite cruise line from now on.

Thanks Laylam.

Thanks for responding. I am a newbie embarking Seabourn for the first time.

Does Seabourn offer the service of pressing garments? Thanks

Thanks for taking the time to post all the images. I can't wait to try Cunard for the first time next year. I am already impressed by the customer service, the best that I have ever experienced.

Keith,

Your remarks are pertinent. I am in the process of trying out other cruise lines to compare with the experience on Crystal. Please give my regards to Anne-Marie. Till we meet again.

Sheila

I will be 3 consecutive segments on the Ovation, and I am only allowed to make one reservation on the website. This is perfectly fine with me, as I would like to experience the Grill before making another reservation.

I absolutely concur with you that Cunard is on top of my list for customer service.

SLSD, you are absolutely correct, May 5 to June 9, 2018 on the Ovation.

Hello SLSD,

I will be on from May 5 till June 9. We barely miss each other.

Thanks for your response, MJN1. I can't wait to try out Ovation with an open mind. Maybe, I will be addicted onwards.

Thanks for all the pertinent information. I am also a newbie anticipating trying out Seabourn Ovation in May. I have a question about booking shore excursions online. If I have a change of mind prior to the cancellation deadline, will the amount credit back to my credit card account or will it be considered as shipboard credit for future use ? Thanks.

I am already impressed with the service level that Cunard offers its customers, the best that I have ever experienced.

I am a newbie deciding to try out Cunard in Sept 2019, and I am not eligible for any discounts at all.

Thanks for the link to the guide. Perfect timing! I will be in Kotor next year

I would like a recommendation for a private transfer from the pier at Ijmuiden to a hotel in downtown Netherlands and from the hotel to the airport. Thanks.

Thanks for your response, Marazul.

What are the hours of operation of thev laundry facilities? Thanks

I have heard tons of positive comments from Crystal cruisers (Seabourn is their first preference) and I am willing to give it a try with an open mind. A few bumps here and there aren't going to deter my love of cruising. Nothing is perfect is this universe.