Mr Luxury

Yes indeed but there are still a few old time crew that are here. Unfortunately on this week of our cruise there are 240 Australians who are in a group paid for as an Incentive from one Company. It's been a difficult week for regular guests and what the poor crew have had to put up with. On one sail away there were forty people in the pool drinking from glass beer bottles which is a complete no in my book for safety at the very least. The Hotel Director has been complained to by many regular guests who are understandably not happy. The CEO is also aware. The group should have chartered a ship as it affects everything. Seabourn should not take large group bookings especially at this time of year as they would have filled the ship anyway.it is complete madness. One couple who I have spoken to have cancelled their next three booked cruises. Silversea would seem to be the likely benefactor from this situation going forward.

The Captains of Ovation and Encore are also swapping over. David Bathgate to Ovation Andrew Pedder to Encore Bozi copdic Encore Hotel Director has now gone to join Viking Ocean cruises.

And Primark shoes?

How would they know if they weren't prepared to try it.

I have just received forty pictures from our TA who is on board the maiden voyage. A game changer indeed. I'm booking when I get off the Encore.

Meet and mingle is something that we regular Seabourn sailors do as a matter of course.

Yes,this is generally the case with good UK TA's

The two new choices are take it or leave it.

I'm sure this is a personal and subjective issue like cuisine and dress code. Ok Clark is a nice guy and his wife is a nice lady. He is just not my type,whatever that is. He is new to Seabourn and I set my level for cruise directors at Handre,John Barron and Ross Roberts. Yes,all three of these mentioned are different but I like to see a CD around the ship and interacting with guests and on Encore now I'm not seeing this apart from when we have a deck party,singer event. I'm sure some guests on Encore now like the CD. What do I know anyway.

Clark Roberts and his wife Melissa. He's not doing it for me.

Indeed Markham, Who needs a soggy bottom anyway.

The UK boss of Seabourn lives on the Isle of Wight. I'm sure this is the connection for the Chef being on board

Thanks,I knew I had forgotten to pack something. I have the Spats in my case now.

Indeed,nobody will want to steal it.

Very strange. My UK TA takes the booking and my card is debited directly with the cruise line. Why would it be done any other way?

Go on open that closet and let yourself go

Correct Maybe put on a shirt is a start.

Linen is great in the sun. Yes it creases but I'm as cool as a cucumber. Of course a Gentleman would never remove his jacket at the dining table.

Funny you mention that I have a new dark blue seersucker suit. It's so light and fits well. I'm looking forward to wearing it.

Yes indeed,I love that quote. And then he exploded from every orifice apparently.

Always the man. Luckily I am fit and in good shape therefore the clothes fit well and look good. My wife agrees 😀

That would be lovely. Have a great time on the Odyssey I'm sure you'll look splendid.

I am in the process of packing for the Encore now. I am taking a tux,three summer suits, two jackets and two ties,bow tie and cummerbund. Two pairs of evening shoes and countless other loafers. I have not even got to the shirts and the rest yet. You can't beat looking good can you. I have got to keep smart to keep being my wife's arm candy. Happy cruising.

I went on them when they were owned by Cunard and Seabourn. They are very small. The toilet in the suite is not for the larger guest.😁

Don't forget some guests love to stroll up to an outside buffet in their swimwear with no regard for hygiene or any other guests. Having a shower and putting on clothes to go to the restaurant might be daunting for some. You see it all on a ship 😀