Seabourn vs Silverseas

Getting ready to book a cruise this winter. Have been on Silverseas several times in the past but read some not so favorable postings. How does Seabourn compare? What about SeaDream Yacht Club? My husband and I are in our early 50's, well traveled, looking to be spoiled. Which would best provide this kind of treatment? Thanks for the info.

You just asked an easy question. Seabourn is definitely the answer. They just are so consistant and caring. Booking and all through SS is easier..don't know why, but the ship board treatment, which is what it is all about....is what we really consider important. Sea Dream is wonderful if you do not care to dress up. The service and food is exceptional...the itineries are limited. Hope this helps. We were Sea Goddess [now Sea Dream] passengers for years...but when they went casual we switched. We still miss it, but do enjoy the formal atmosphere.

The SS ships are a bit prettier....but what is that?? if the service and food are not special. Enjoy your cruise no matter what your choice my be!

I hae been on all of the upscale lines. We really liked SS and Seabourn. It depends what you ae looking for. Found Seabourn a little bit more pretentious but some like that. We reallt liked RSSC and the Voyager in particular. We were spoiled to death and to tell you the truth, for less oney their suites are much nicer. If you want more info, write back.

Went on SS in March - don't remember which ship, but very, very disappointed. Ship was tired looking, staff/service was, for the most part, mediocre and many seemed just plain disinterested and unmotivated, food was poor, gym had old and broken equipment and was HOT (at front of ship, or end, I don't remember, surrounded by windows with inadequate A/C), and lay out too big for my tastes, although walk in closet was nice. Much prefer Seabourn. SeaDream nice - small, very imformal, we went when it was new - staff tried very hard. Different feel - would reco SD as well.

Cruisecrazyone??? I hope you'll pipe in on this thread!

CruiserDan

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Seabourn is extremely relaxed and friendly.......Officer's, Staff and guests all socialize together. Alot of camaraderie and ALOT of fun.! There are always many "guest parties", as well as the ship's social events. It doesn't matter if you're sailing solo or if you're sailing with someone, everybody just "mix's" in together....like a family!

"Once Seabourn, Always, Seabourn!"

MB

Hopefully next year we will sample Seabourn and see how great it is!:cool: :eek: :cool:

Found this press release this morning:

Seabourn Pride to Host Second Annual 'Great American Food & Wine Festival' in October

July 26, 2004 10:15:00 AM ET

Guest Chefs Explore Regional Cuisine, Culinary Events on the Eastern Seaboard

MIAMI, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-suite, 208-guest Seabourn Pride will host its second annual Great American Food & Wine Festival on a 13-day cruise from New York to Nassau departing October 17, 2004.

During the cruise, guests will enjoy onboard cooking demonstrations by guest chef Charlie Palmer of Aureole in New York and Las Vegas, kitchen 22 and others nationwide, as well as Robbin Haas, chef/owner of the Latin-flavored restaurant Chispa in Coral Gables, Florida. Signature dishes created by the guest chefs will be featured on menus in the ship's open-seating restaurant and the casual alternative Veranda Cafe and the ship will host wine tastings featuring vintages from some of America's most prestigious vineyards.

The harvest-time cruise itinerary includes visits to a number of cities that enjoy rich culinary traditions and vibrant contemporary cooking scenes. In ports that include Newport, RI; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Alexandria, VA (for Washington DC); Norfolk (for Williamsburg) VA; Charleston SC; Amelia Island and Port Canaveral, FL, guests will explore these by means of optional tours and visits to local culinary attractions.

* At Newport, an optional excursion will include information about the variety and bounty of local shellfish available in New England, and a demonstration of different traditional methods of preparing clam chowders. The end products will then provide a delicious luncheon for participants.

* An overnight stay in Philadelphia will provide the opportunity to experience a comparative tasting of the city's iconic Philly Cheese Steaks on site at the rival landmarks Geno's and Pat's.

* In Baltimore, guests will enjoy a luncheon feast of steamed blue crabs at Bo Brooks' classic crab shack and, afterward, explore the historic 220-year old Lexington Market.

* From Alexandria, an excursion into the gently rolling Virginia Piedmont leads to the award-winning Chrysalis Vineyards, for a tour and a tasting of wines from their unusual Spanish and French varietals as well as the native Norton Virginia grapes.

* In Norfolk, visit Rowena's in the historic Ghent section, a business that started with a family recipe for almond pound cake and has earned praises in the pages of Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Southern Living and on PBS television and the Food Network.

* Amanda Dew Manning, a 10th generation South Carolinian, leads a tour of Charleston's rich "Lowcountry" culinary heritage including a cooking demonstration and luncheon by the chef at the city's award-winning Magnolia's restaurant. All guests will also enjoy an Exclusively Seabourn Charleston experience when they ride by horsedrawn carriage to a traditional Southern tea in an elegant 19th century home.

* At Amelia Island, a boardinghouse-style luncheon is offered at The Florida House Inn. Located in the Fernandina Beach Historic District, Florida's oldest surviving hotel is only one of the architectural gems seen in this picturesque Victorian seaport.

* At Port Canaveral, guests are invited to "Follow the Wild Ocean Shrimp" on a boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon, a visit to a shrimp processor's and a feast of locally caught rock shrimp and boat run shrimp at the famous Dixie Crossroads.

* With special savings of 50 percent off the published rates, fares for the 13-night cruise start from just $5,132 per person, based on double occupancy of a 277-square foot ocean view Seabourn Suite.

For details, or to reserve a suite for Seabourn Pride's Great American Food & Wine Festival, call your travel agent or Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit http://www.seabourn.com.

The Yachts of Seabourn, the highest-rated cruise line by the readers of Departures magazine, published exclusively for American Express Platinum Card and Centurion members, provides the ultimate in ultra luxury cruise vacations to the most desirable destinations on earth.

The Yachts of Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. The Yachts of Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL CUK), and supports the Ocean Conservation & Tourism Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best practices for protecting the marine environment. © 2004 PRNewswire

Highroller, thanks for the information about the Pride.

Just one question, why is the word Banned below your name? I don't think I've ever noticed that before and wondered if you could explain.

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