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We had outstanding entertainment on SB Ovation, which was nothing like you describe. Two live bands with talented musicians who played a wide variety of music for dancing. We went to see them every evening. The piano bar was in TK and the pianist was very good. The duo in in the Observation lounge was the only snoozefest. Our CD and staff were also talented and the best I've experienced on the ocean, including a recent disappointed on RSSC.

We are on Nova in ten days and will be interested in entertainment. We do not do shows, but we do love music and dancing. SB excels in that category, and the two house bands on our last SB were outstanding! Hoping for at least good dancing after dinner to live music. And also interested to see what Silver Note is actually like.

Because if you are waitlisted and choose another, there is a fee. They seem to assume the WL will clear. We leave in ten days and have exactly this issue.

Nice hotel! I spent a few nights there not very long ago. Well located.

They use a bus or a train, depending on your package. We are doing cruise only Seward to Vancouver, therefore we are on the bus versus the train. We were told we cannot upgrade to the train because we are cruise only and not Door to Door. Silly IMO but it is what it is. Anchorage is small and you can taxi to the Egan to meet the bus.

Nice! Not the case in April on Ovation.

Unless you have a suite on AZ, the staterooms and bathrooms are TINY. No comparison to SS. Specialty dining extra. Upcharges for premium spirits.

There was something for singles every evening on our Ovation cruise - and they looked to be having an excellent time!

Thank you! I have a few ocean cruises booked this year so I'm back 🙂

It is and we avoid those like the plague.

Was on Navigator recently and there was exactly ONE yoga class offered on a 7 night cruise. Zero pilates and a few very basic stretch classes. I was very, very disappointed and it was certainly not as advertised.

Thanks!

I am trying to refer others. Thanks.

What exactly is the process for their referral system? I read the information on their site multiple times but find it as clear as mud. I printed the forms and they are filled out and ready to go. It is not even clear where to email them. Then they want the guest "registered". Very confusing. Any insight is appreciated!

We loved the live music on Seabourn Ovation! Two great house bands and lots of dancing!

On the Danube now and sailed from Passau yesterday. No issues forecasted this week.

We had a major snorer in PG this week that pretty much ran everyone else off. His wife was next to him on a lounger and did not even wake him.

Agree that we had no high end wines this week with the Premium and no Decoy even listed.

After just getting off Equinox, I could not agree more. They are nowhere near comparable in onboard experience, demographic and quality, not to mention the nickel and diming on X. Equinox was LOUD at main pool and crowded, with chair hogs out in full force before breakfast. Overpriced extras as well. And demographic not the same based on my experiences.

E SHIP NAME Equinox CABIN # 1605 DECK # (3-14) 11 CATEGORY: 7-12, 1A-1C, 2A-2D, A1-A2, C1-C3, CS, FV, PS, RF, RS, S1-S2, SG, SV Aqua LOCATION ON SHIP: Port (left), Starboard (right), Bow (front), Stern (back) or Insideand Forward, Midship (between the forward and aft elevators), or Aft (For example: Port-Midship, Bow-Forward or Inside-Aft) Port forward BED NEAR(Bath, Balcony, Window, N/A) Balcony QUIET? (Yes/No/Usually) NO! Loud due to music and games at pool BALCONY VIEW (Good, Great, Obstructed?) good. BALCONY SIZE (Standard, Oversized, Other) start of hump so balcony at an angle and bit bigger WIND A PROBLEM?(Yes/No/Sometimes) no SOOT A PROBLEM?(Yes/No/Sometimes) no PROBLEMS/COMMENTS (Explain all Noise (including crew door issues), Wind and Soot Problems here, plus all comments and information regarding things like connecting or accessible cabins) LOTS of noise from pool above. PICTURES (Attach pictures in your review) DATE OF CRUISE AND "REVOLUTION" COMMENTS July 2-8, Mexico and Bimini

Three of my favorites!

I am familiar with it and know it is self serve. It is much smaller and has healthier options and far fewer people. The big buffet is not my cup of tea. We will head to the sushi bar.

So this means they assign tables at Blu? We are traveling with our family - 10 in total - and I was concerned about dining. We normally share tables when traveling with friends but prefer a 2 top when we are not.

Interesting how they price these to be just over what Classic provides. I'll be ordering some higher end wines not covered in Premium and will post my experience with up charges.

Yikes! Glad I thought to pack my own!