VegasDave

I just received an email from Seabourn that Covid vaccination

or pre-cruise testing is no longer required for my upcoming 24 day 

Ovation cruise.

The penthouse suite on the Ovation and Encore is about

450 square feet. On the Odyssey, Quest and Sojurn they

are about 436 square feet.  Still very nice.

Penthouse suites are larger than Veranda suites. They are

about 450 square feet.  They have a veranda of about 100

square feet. They are very nice.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global

cruise industry, announced today that its ocean-going cruise line members

have agree to voluntarily suspend U.S cruises until at least October 31, 2020.

How about proof of a prior test showing antibodies to the virus at embarkation.

For those who don't have proof, test for corona virus before boarding.  Crew

likewise. At least the ship would be starting clean.  Virus could still be picked

up in ports.

I received a similar letter in March. I opted for cash refund also.  My letter states

that if I didn't make a selection by April 1 my money would be refunded.  I think you

are ok but I haven't received anything yet.

What times are the production shows and movies under the stars?

My 22 day Seabourn Ovation Sept 26, 2020 Western Europe and 

Spanish Splendours was just just canceled.

I've done this many times and never had a problem. 

Seadays are wonderful.  You can go to lectures, relax by the pool, read or just sleep in.

In my opinion, the more sea days the better if you want to relax.

When we stayed at Fairmont Royal Pavillon we booked our airport pickup 

from the hotel.  There was a driver waiting for us at the airport and he was 

able to expedite us through immigration.  Wherever you stay, contact the

concierge and see if they will do this for you.

We stayed at Fairmont Royal Pavillon.  Very nice.  Did not go through Seabourn.

The hotel was able to expedite us through immigration in Barbados.

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I have been to Komodo with the ship's tour. Be careful as the dragons are carnivorous

and their mouths are full of bacteria. You can get septic from a bite. I am glad I went but would not repeat.

We went on the safari this year. We were not impressed.

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We do both.No problem. Early morning best time. The ship's

laundry is $50 a bag which you can stuff. Probably 40-50 items

and they do a good job.

I have, too, have 300 free minutes of wi-fi per person on the Ovation

sailing this September. It's part of their 30th anniversary

celebration. We are Americans.

The sizing from Ship to Shore was fine. Just follow their instructions.

My wife and I used Ship to Shore and were very pleased. However, we are not skiers and

living in Vegas do not have cold weather clothes It was convenient not having to shop and

having all your cold weather clothes arrive in your stateroom.

Go to Seabourn web page and click booked guests. Then sign in and go to

cruise activities. Dining options will come up. The only advanced dining reservation

you can book is Thomas Keller Grill.

I too am waiting for the updated schedule.I notice that the web page will be down Nov 4 -

perhaps it will be added then. Have a great cruise.

We recently got off the Encore and the hash browns with room service for breakfast were

inedible - hard as a rock.

Pick two different types of alcohol. When one runs out they will replace it.

Besides your type of soda you can also request beer types. Just tell your

stewardess your requests when you first meet her.

My wife and I took that cruise last year and purchased the Ship to Shore package.

It was perfect.

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