travelingduo Posted December 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2013 We recently returned from the 10 day December 7 Caribbean cruise sailing on board the Sojourn. I have posted my member review and am awaiting the CC review of my submission, but expect it will be posted shortly. I realize that most of those on this Board are experienced with Seabourn and Sojourn, but I'm happy to answer any questions. :) Great trip and very impressed with Seabourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRKenn Posted December 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The May 13, '14 Mediterranean cruise will be our first luxury cruise and just our second cruise in all. On that first cruise to Hawaii it seemed the excusions booked through the cruise ship were somewhat disappointing. What is your opinion of the Seaborn excursions? Have you taken Seabourn to the Mediterranean by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 24, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Glad you took the time to write a review and I look forward to reading it after it is posted. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted December 24, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingduo Posted December 26, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Sorry RRKen, we didn't take any Seabourn excursions so I can't help you with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab21au Posted December 27, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The May 13, '14 Mediterranean cruise will be our first luxury cruise and just our second cruise in all. On that first cruise to Hawaii it seemed the excusions booked through the cruise ship were somewhat disappointing. What is your opinion of the Seaborn excursions? Have you taken Seabourn to the Mediterranean by chance? We did the Med in Sept (Istanbul to Venice). Did 3 SB excursions in 14 day cruise. The ones we chose were ones which we thought were a bit different and they were quite good. Most others we did private pre organized excursions. By the way, the cruise was unreal, loved every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRKenn Posted December 27, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 27, 2013 We did the Med in Sept (Istanbul to Venice). Did 3 SB excursions in 14 day cruise. The ones we chose were ones which we thought were a bit different and they were quite good. Most others we did private pre organized excursions. By the way, the cruise was unreal, loved every minute. It's good to hear a positive report of the excursions and the cruise. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingduo Posted December 31, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here is the link to the review that was posted today. Hope it is helpful. http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=246535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted December 31, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Travelingduo: Just read your review very carefully. You did a very nice job of presenting a balanced picture of your experience. Kudos! We depart on the Sojourn on Saturday and it's good to know what to expect. I love the idea of ordering breakfast in the room each morning and having it appear in only 15 minutes! Will focus on Restaurant 2, since we look for inventive cuisine. Champagne in the room is not a concern, since we will drink plenty in the bars! Thanks so much for taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenscroft Posted December 31, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Thanks so much for your review, which I too found to be balanced and very helpful for Seabourn newbies. Glad that you enjoyed your first big sister SB cruise so much you've already booked the next! I'm rather disconcerted by the news that the maitre d' wanted your suite number every time you went for dinner. That's new to my experience with SB and seems a bit odd. :confused: Perhaps someone can throw some light on this please? Edited December 31, 2013 by Ravenscroft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbia Cruisers Posted December 31, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2013 On our last cruise (Quest Barcelona to Rio Oct-Nov), we were also asked for our suite number in the MDR every time we dined there. When I asked why, I was told "Better suite, better table," but I'm positive he was joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted January 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Asking for your suite number....it's put into the computer. This is one thing that Silversea had put in place before Seabourn. It does all kinds of nifty things, like warning the waiter you are a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sweethearts Posted January 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 1, 2014 During our last cruise on Silversea's Silver Spirit, we were having lunch in La Terrazza one day and decided to ask if there was any possibility of getting a dinner reservation there that evening. We were told no, but they would take our suite number and give us a call in the remote chance that anything should open up. As soon as we gave the number (a Silver Suite), an opening was suddenly found. RHIP?? Guess so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti22 Posted January 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We have been on two Seabourn cruises (both on Sojourn =38 days) and never ever had anyone ask for our suite number. I wonder if this is just a different practice of the dining room mangers. Would put us off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted January 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We have been on two Seabourn cruises (both on Sojourn =38 days) and never ever had anyone ask for our suite number. I wonder if this is just a different practice of the dining room mangers. Would put us off a bit. In over 200 days on Seabourn we have never ever been asked for our suite number (except for an order of a special dish for the following evening). I can only think it is one particular Restaurant Manager who does this, unless it is a new policy (hope not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted January 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's a new system. Sojourn has it. If the others do not, they will have it soon. Not some kind of optional device to be used at the whim of RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxburgh Posted January 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's a new system. Sojourn has it. If the others do not, they will have it soon. Not some kind of optional device to be used at the whim of RM. They just want to make sure that all the diners are actually sailing with Seabourn :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti22 Posted January 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2014 oregon50, I am curious as to where you got this information? As i said in a previous post, this past July-Aug, this did not take place in any restaurant on Sojourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted January 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We haven't (yet) been asked for our suite number on either Silversea or Seabourn. Like Patti22 we were last on SB in July. I do hope it isn't about some sort of "class segregation" by suite number. Will be interested to see for ourselves on Sojourn in March, and I will certainly ask the question why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted January 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They just want to make sure that all the diners are actually sailing with Seabourn :rolleyes: We've just been joking to that effect, perhaps they suspect diners from other ships are being sent in by helicopter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocar3 Posted January 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We will be joining the Sojourn on Jan. 4. I will let you know if we are asked for our suite no. You can be sure that I will ask why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted January 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 1, 2014 oregon50,I am curious as to where you got this information? As i said in a previous post, this past July-Aug, this did not take place in any restaurant on Sojourn. By being on Sojourn last month. I first saw the system in place on Silversea in November. Happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted January 2, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 2, 2014 oregon 50 - I am quite happy to believe your post, but pretty unhappy if the reason is what my DH suggests - priciest suites = best tables! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingduo Posted January 2, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted January 2, 2014 To Patti22 asking where this came from.... We were ON the Sojourn Dec 7 sailing. They asked everyone for their suite number in every dinner venue; MDR, Colonnade, and even the Patio Grill every night. If there was a party of more than two, they asked each couple for their suite numbers as well. I regret that I didn't ask why, but it was my first Seabourn cruise in 10 years and I just thought that is how Seabourn does business. I don't recall this on any of my 10 Silversea cruises, but perhaps they have changed as well as some have suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted January 2, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I am not sure if this is a big sister, small sister difference but have just got of the Spirit on 21 December and they didn't ask us for our suite number ever. Though I do have a vague recollection of them asking on our July sailing one time on Legend but that was because I was booking a table for ten and they issued invitations. Hmmm a mystery indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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