Philandher

Is anybody else having issues accessing their online accounts, I've tried Explorer and Firefox with no luck.

TIA

Does anyone know how to claim credits for Port Fees and taxes when a stop is missed. Seabourn & Azamara automatically credit your on board account if this happens? 

Thank you all for the info.

Hi, could anybody currently on Splendor let me know who the Cruise Director is please.

TIA

4 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

That rumor was rescinded, and there has been no confirmation or update about Russ' status.

Russ is now on Silver Dawn.

I agree with claudiaYVR, we've sailed on both Odyssey and Encore in the last couple of months and not experienced any attempt to upsell apart from a cursory "would you like to  look at the premium wine list?" which was no big deal.

11 hours ago, 2SailingNomads said:

We received this from Seabourn today:

Please be advised that all guests on this voyage (including children) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof at the terminal prior to boarding the cruise. It must show that your final dose of an approved vaccine was received at least 14 days prior to embarkation. Guests must also provide a negative viral COVID-19 test (medically observed PCR or antigen test) taken within 2 days of embark. Testing at the terminal is very limited and you will not be able to cruise without proof of a negative test.

Our TA has confirmed that the email was sent out in error!!

8 hours ago, bluediving said:

Dito having had it confirmed we did not require a test by our TA earlier in the week. Today in the midst of packing for tomorrow departure we are told by same TA Seabourn are requiring test prior to departure 

you really couldn’t make this up !!!

awaiting confirmation from said TA !!

Not sure who your  TA is but the last communication we had from Seabourn and our TA was that no test is required? The greater concern to us are the issues that are affecting BA at present!!

46 minutes ago, claudiaYVR said:

@cruiseej Can’t Stop the Music. Just about to start, will let you know how we liked it afterwards. 

Have you ventured into the Observation Bar yet or are you sticking to The Club?

Unfortunately not the case with my Huawei!! 

Is anybody else having issues with the Seabourn Source App? When we try to open the App on either of our mobiles or tablet, it opens for a few seconds and then changes to a white screen.

Help!!

Is anybody else having issues with the Seabourn Source App? When we try to open the App on either of our mobiles or tablet, it opens for a few seconds and then changes to a white screen.

Help!!

Just as an update, St Kitts & Nevis and Dominica are the only stops where you aren't allowed to go ashore independently.

14 hours ago, cruiseej said:

 

You can request a waiver for champagne as an alternative. 😉

........... does that require proof of double vaccination?🥂

18 hours ago, Hlitner said:

I assume you are thinking in terms of the cruises operating out of Barbados.  The procedures for those staying aboard are actually quite simple.  On Saturday morning all passengers are tested.  Sometime between 10am and 11am (it is a sea day) all the passengers are supposed to report to the Grand Salon (deck 6).  As we walked in the room we were given a glass of champagne, checked-in, and given a numbered tag.  We then sat anywhere (canapes were served) until our number was called (less than 10 minute wait).  We then went to the front where we were taken into cubicles where we got a quick shallow nose swab.  The test results were sent to each cabin later that same day.  

 

On Sunday, life was pretty normal for those staying aboard.  Those that booked an excursion in Barbados went ashore for their tours.  The other passengers simply spent the day aboard doing whatever they pleased (like a normal sea day).  The folks who were leaving the ship had written instructions about what time to disembark and they were then bused about 200 yards to the cruise terminal where they got on their bus, taxi, etc.  We spent most of that Sunday just relaxing on deck with our mimosas and bloody marys until it was time for lunch.  There were some activities scheduled for those who like activities, but we just did our own thing which was relaxing, reading, drinking, eating, and chatting with fellow passengers.  We understand this is a very tough way to spend a day but somebody has to do it :).

 

Hank

Thanks Hank, that's very informative. Are the mimosas and bloody marys compulsory!!?

Could anybody currently or recently on Odyssey give an idea of what procedures B2B guests can expect on change-over day?

Thanks,

Phil

50 minutes ago, WNcruiser said:

What was Guadeloupe replaced with? We are supposed to stop there on Ovation next month. 

Roseau, Dominica

Just as the FCDO has removed it's advisory note against all but essential travel to Guadeloupe, we have now received notice that Seabourn have replaced Guadeloupe and Martinique on 13th November sailing!! This is a double result meaning UK passport holders can travel without any insurance issues.

On 10/14/2021 at 11:15 AM, MikeD1000 said:

I found the mention you referred to, but there seems to be no explanation.  Clearly not Covid as Guadeloupe isn't on what's left of the red list.  There is a mention of Zika and there are warnings not to go on the beach at night and not to carry valuables.  Both not uncommon advisories in the Caribbean.

 

Of course we all know that at certain times of the year there is at least one murder a week, but the police in Honore seem to solve them pretty quickly, usually in an hour. 🙂

These explain the issues 

French islands overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic’s fourth wave – POLITICO

Guadeloupe travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Unfortunately the FCDO has not removed it's advisory note against all but essential travel to Guadeloupe, one of the stops on Odyssey's sailings from November.

The consequence of this is that regular travel insurance is invalidated, specialist companies who cover for travelling against FCDO advice will not include cruises.

Any thoughts from anybody?

If you are arriving 3:00pm Saturday afternoon from the UK, it's worth getting fast track!!

30 minutes ago, cruiseej said:

Those are not ports on the current Odyssey summer/early-fall sailings. Chances are they haven't yet made decisions about later cruises. (On the Odyssey sailings they have had several port changes, skipping the British Virgin Islands on some tips, and switching from Grenada to Bequia in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.)

Yes,  October 31st sailing is the first with these islands.

22 hours ago, cruiseej said:

 

 

P.S. Ask me if I still feel the same in a month after my planed Seabourn Caribbean cruise!

Unfortunately it looks like a similar problem with the Caribbean, Gov.UK has issued an advisory note against all but essential travel to Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Gov.UK has added Guadeloupe to Martinique, advising against all but essential travel to these islands. This causes an issue for UK passport holders regarding the validity of insurance policies. As these are two of Odyssey's ports of call on its Caribbean itinerary, will we see a similar reaction from Seabourn as they did on the Ovation's Greek Islands cruises or might they substitute these two ports?

30 minutes ago, margbem said:

Thought you were making a booking!

Sorry, I'm booked on the Silver Moon.