Laylam Posted March 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2016 We are currently on the Odyssey and LOVING it, BUT, for me the new ships would have a way of flushing the toilet without having to handle the toilet lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2016 In the shame of things sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted March 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2016 We are currently on the Odyssey and LOVING it, BUT, for me the new ships would have a way of flushing the toilet without having to handle the toilet lid. It is not hard to guess at the majority answer to this - over to you, Markham.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted March 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Stop the dumbing down of the dress code:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2016 In the shame of things sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Keith Oops, meant in the "scheme" of things. :) Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted March 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You can have a toilet lid that closes automatically on land, so why not at sea? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted March 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2016 At the risk of offending those you are prone to offense, I would like to end the silly "come as you are" in suite announcements by the CD at 18:00 for the "Howdy Doody Git to Know Yer Neighbors" corridor party and the event itself. This throwback to the days - the 1950s or 1960s? - when boys were forced to mix with girls in elementary school dances is out of place on Seabourn, a product that is meant to be about relaxation, sophistication and choice, involving an increasingly diverse customer base. Who needs to be told to meet people on the third or fourth day of a cruise, when you presumably have already greeted those in adjacent suites and have enjoyed conversations over drinks, meals and coffee at Seabourn Square, not to mention the activities and other entertainment venues? From my recent cruise, I know that one CD absolutely loves it (and so persists with it) while the captain, who is expected to tag along, is not so enamored. But fortunately I can scuttle by, head down, and make my way to the Observation Bar from my suite. So that's my viewpoint, take it or leave it. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted March 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'd vote to kill the block parties as well. They're very awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno123 Posted March 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Has to be smoking on the veranda and anywhere inside 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Norton Posted March 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) I'm shocked no one has mentioned smoking. Or children. Or, oh wait, I think block parties and the dress code have been covered. Edited March 25, 2016 by Emperor Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted March 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Maybe we should all just mention the one thing above all others which we hate - I dislike several things, particularly block parties though it is fairly easy to avoid them. My one above all others is smoking on verandas and in the Observation Bar, and I hope the new ships will have a separate room just for smokers. Can't see one on the plans, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted March 25, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thank you for the reminders, Lincslady and Emperor Norton! Yes, it's high time to ban smoking in what are now the largest indoor smoking lounges on any cruise ships and on any cruise line- the Observation Bar after 20:00. Verandas, too. Happy breathing and sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted March 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Is there a "usual" time frame for the dreaded block parties? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Norton Posted March 25, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Is there a "usual" time frame for the dreaded block parties? Roy If they're held they're usually at the start of the cruise and usually ~1800. But thankfully they haven't been held on my last several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted March 25, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2016 have dress codes adhered to and bring back formals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Travels Posted March 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2016 have dress codes adhered to and bring back formals I doubt you will ever see solid formal nights of yesteryear being brought back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted March 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Is there a "usual" time frame for the dreaded block parties? Roy Yes usually when you are relaxing or getting ready for dinner. Very naff and inconvenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylam Posted March 25, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Is there a "usual" time frame for the dreaded block parties? Roy 6 pm tonight, Odyssey, Day 4 of cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylam Posted March 25, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You can have a toilet lid that closes automatically on land, so why not at sea? J Perfick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted March 25, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Like many others, the one thing I would change is the smoking policy. No smoking in the Observation Bar and none on the verandahs to the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBelle Posted March 25, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yes, to anyone who is listening (or reading) - please change the smoking policy. We are going to go on our first Seabourn cruise in February (all of our other cruises on Regent, Silversea and Crystal) and I really want to like Seabourn. Please don't let our first cruise be our last one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka Honu Posted March 26, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Funny (sort of) - I just submitted this reply on another thread... I'm a smoker and I still haven't figured out why Seabourn (or any other line) allows smoking in the Observation Lounge. Even if a portion of the lounge is glassed in and ventilated (not the case on Odyssey) it carries over to the rest of an essentially closed space. I understand why they let passengers smoke on their balconies but the Observation Lounge thing still astounds me (although I do not take advantage of the "privilege" in either venue - I'm strictly a "starboard of the Sky Bar" guy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasandSyb Posted March 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2016 We agree with the comments. We have nearly 200 days with Seabourn and have gone to other other lines as a result of the smoking policy. We don't mind the separate area near the sky bar for smokers, but really, indoors, at night in the Observation Lounge!! This is not permitted in any public building in Australia or most places around the world. On one cruise a chap with a cigar was almost petulantly lighting up whenever he got a chance and didn't care where he was seated. Complaints saw nothing done and on occasions senior staff sat down and had a smoke with him under the guise of having a quiet word. The bar staff said Mr So and So had over 800 days and could do anything. Interesting rationale by Seabourn to pander to one guest at the expense of many more who are the future of the line. Block parties, yes a tad trite. Why oh why at 6pm when you are getting ready for dinner? If you have just come back from the pool, you run the gauntlet to your room - head down. Doesn't really worry us if this is how people like to meet but surely an Epicurean type night would be better. At least you could be showered and dressed. What we can't understand is they are usually at the same time as a sail away!! More sail away parties and no block party!!! There have been so many lost opportunities. We have done a lot of sailing in French Polynesia and the sail away atmosphere is fantastic. I think another problem with the work to rule hours of the entertainment staff. Perhaps they need a few more. Dress code - happy for no formal nights, but a casual jacket is nice in the main dining room, a bit more casual (no shorts or horrid track suits) at Collonade and pool deck is fine. We have to dress for business and a bit of relaxation of these rules helps with the holiday feel. We continue to be amazed that Seabourn doesn't GET the smoking concerns. It's been going on for years. Thank you Ka Hona for being one of the considerate people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Catlover54 Posted March 26, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) 1. in -room coffeemaker or Nespresso machine for all level suites ( easy to add) 2. softer and more plush furniture in suites and public areas I am sad to see that the new Encore looks like it is going to have the same kind of beautiful but stiff-looking furniture which I found uncomfortable on the Odyssey. Outdoor smoking does not bother me anymore than outdoor smoking at the many smokers' ports people visit, but I agree there should be an indoor smoking haven, like the Europa 2 had, the Herrenzimmer ( where there were also deep, old-fashioned comfie couches for lingering) Edited March 26, 2016 by Catlover54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted March 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2016 1. in -room coffeemaker or Nespresso machine for all level suites ( easy to add) 2. softer and more plush furniture in suites and public areas I am sad to see that the new Encore looks like it is going to have the same kind of beautiful but stiff-looking furniture which I found uncomfortable on the Odyssey. Outdoor smoking does not bother me anymore than outdoor smoking at the many smokers' ports people visit, but I agree there should be an indoor smoking haven, like the Europa 2 had, the Herrenzimmer ( where there were also deep, old-fashioned comfie couches for lingering) Second the coffee machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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