jenidallas Posted November 5, 2018 #26 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, SLSD said: I agree with what frantic36 says. I would never even consider discussing price with another passenger as I might be disappointed that they got a better price. At the same time, I would not book a cruise unless I was willing to pay the stated price for the itinerary that I booked. This! You and frantic36 both hit it on the nose. (And also worth noting that not all travel/ex-travel people have access to amazing discounted fares... but also that not all of those who happen to have access are travel/ex-travel people. I would never assume that just because someone had travel connections that they were traveling discounted.) We pay what it is worth to us for any given sailing... my threshold per day has been anywhere from $200-$800 a day (averaging around $450) depending on the itinerary. Sometimes we plan very far in advance (12 months or more), sometimes at the last minute (as little as 2-3 weeks out). The prices are often much better at the last minute but finding business/first class airfare becomes a problem. i am happy to have first-world problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted November 6, 2018 #27 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Here we are 13 days to go and no assignment as of yet. We haven't done a Guarantee for a while and I'd forgotten how twitchy one can get waiting for the result. It is a bit like the lottery , though you know you are going to win something - but it could be a tin of beans or a crate of champagne. We set off in four days, and it would be nice to know before we start travelling, though of course I can keep tabs with the ipad while sitting in various airports and hotels on the way to NZ. Did an availability check shortly before the cruise showed sold out and there were 89 suites up for grabs, including both Wintergardens, an Owners , a couple of Signatures and several PHs.... one can but dream. On the other hand there were a lot of V1s available, and a few too many adjoining cabins to feel totally relaxed about the process. In fact would be happiest with a V2 on Deck 5 - my favourite deck and we both like the part metal rail set up. We have had the customary upsell to a PH email, asking c. $ 2,455 p.p. ( declined). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted November 7, 2018 #28 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) Flamin_June, have a great trip and I will keep my fingers and toes crossed you get a great cabin. Take care of Sojourn for us as it is just over a month before we sail. By the way I loved your photos you posted in your Ring of Fire blog. I visited a few of those ports in 2012 on Pride and it brought back some fond memories. Julie Edited November 7, 2018 by frantic36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted November 7, 2018 #29 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thank you Julie Good to read you liked the photos - just snapshots really ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofish Posted November 8, 2018 #30 Share Posted November 8, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 9:57 AM, Flamin_June said: Here we are 13 days to go and no assignment as of yet. We haven't done a Guarantee for a while and I'd forgotten how twitchy one can get waiting for the result. It is a bit like the lottery , though you know you are going to win something - but it could be a tin of beans or a crate of champagne. We set off in four days, and it would be nice to know before we start travelling, though of course I can keep tabs with the ipad while sitting in various airports and hotels on the way to NZ. Did an availability check shortly before the cruise showed sold out and there were 89 suites up for grabs, including both Wintergardens, an Owners , a couple of Signatures and several PHs.... one can but dream. On the other hand there were a lot of V1s available, and a few too many adjoining cabins to feel totally relaxed about the process. In fact would be happiest with a V2 on Deck 5 - my favourite deck and we both like the part metal rail set up. We have had the customary upsell to a PH email, asking c. $ 2,455 p.p. ( declined). We must be on same cruise 22 days Auckland to Sydney. We chose the guarantee and also have no room yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted November 8, 2018 #31 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hi gofish - yup - thats the one! 11 days to go and still waiting...... I did get a birthday card from Seabourn today, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordian Posted November 9, 2018 #32 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 4:31 PM, Flamin_June said: Hi gofish - yup - thats the one! 11 days to go and still waiting...... I did get a birthday card from Seabourn today, however. Belated Happy Birthday in that case, M. Best from me'and'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted November 9, 2018 #33 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Thank you both. Now closer to 70 than to 60 Assignment came through today - a V6 on Deck 7. Not under the patio grill and not an adjoining suit, convenient location We travel down to H/row tomorrow, knowing our fate. Only thing left to do is travel halfway round the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted November 9, 2018 #34 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Happy Belated Birthday wishes Flamin_June. It sounds like you got a good suite. Easy access to Seabourn Square for coffee or tea in the morning. Safe travels to come visit us down under.😊 Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofish Posted November 10, 2018 #35 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We got our assignment today. V5 on deck 6 a few doors down from our friends but $3000 cheaper. from Hawaii its only a 9 hour nonstop so we leave next Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted November 10, 2018 #36 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks to one and all and safe travels to you all too. 12.5 hours to Singapore, a few days there to get over that and let the body-clocks adjust, and then 9.5 hours to Auckland and a few days there. It will be great to get back on Sojourn - we had such an enjoyable cruise on her 6 months ago - despite the buckled deck - crew, passengers, weather, locations, all in harmony. I do hope some of the same crew will be back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 14, 2018 #37 Share Posted November 14, 2018 We are long time Seabourn cruisers with over 140 days. We always book OB GTY and are always happy with the room we are assigned except for one time. Having had every category from V3 to V6, we were assigned a V2 (deck 5 mid-ship) on a Montreal to FLL cruise. We thought we were "in the basement". With that said, it turned out to be the BEST cabin on that cruise. The weather from Montreal to NYC was awful with gal force winds and the worst seas we've ever seen. We woke up "docked" in Quebec City but the ship was bouncing around like we were still at sea. Turns out, deck 5 mid-ship is the center-center of the ship and our room was the smoothest and quietest place to be in rough weather. The minor rocking and rolling in our cabin was nothing compared to the beating the officers were taking up on the bride. Almost every cabin is the same on Seabourn. We like that and at the end of the day, we're still on Seabourn which is as good as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted November 14, 2018 #38 Share Posted November 14, 2018 23 minutes ago, raphael360 said: We are long time Seabourn cruisers with over 140 days. We always book OB GTY and are always happy with the room we are assigned except for one time. Having had every category from V3 to V6, we were assigned a V2 (deck 5 mid-ship) on a Montreal to FLL cruise. We thought we were "in the basement". With that said, it turned out to be the BEST cabin on that cruise. The weather from Montreal to NYC was awful with gal force winds and the worst seas we've ever seen. We woke up "docked" in Quebec City but the ship was bouncing around like we were still at sea. Turns out, deck 5 mid-ship is the center-center of the ship and our room was the smoothest and quietest place to be in rough weather. The minor rocking and rolling in our cabin was nothing compared to the beating the officers were taking up on the bride. Almost every cabin is the same on Seabourn. We like that and at the end of the day, we're still on Seabourn which is as good as it gets. Was that the 2016 cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 14, 2018 #39 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Pretty sure it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted November 14, 2018 #40 Share Posted November 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, raphael360 said: Pretty sure it was We missed Bar Harbor and Salem due to the storm and went to Boston instead. If the same cruise, yes it was horrible. I was on deck 8 ! Didn't leave the suite all day until we got into Boston in the evening and went through US immigration on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 14, 2018 #41 Share Posted November 14, 2018 That was the cruise. I was happy to get Boston instead of Bar Harbor/Salem. I was even happier not to be high up on the ship. We did this cruise in 2015 and had 70 degree weather in Quebec City. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyequac Posted November 15, 2018 #42 Share Posted November 15, 2018 You know what they say The more you pay the more you sway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 15, 2018 #43 Share Posted November 15, 2018 F.O.C.L.O.L.B.O.J.O.O.M.N. (Falling off chair laughing out loud blowing orange juice out of my noise :) That is so funny and SO true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted November 16, 2018 #44 Share Posted November 16, 2018 That cruise must be notorious. This year from Montreal to Miami we missed one port and had 2 unscheduled overnight stays in port due to rough seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 16, 2018 #45 Share Posted November 16, 2018 We did this in 2015 and 2016. It was 70 degrees in Quebec City in 2015 and snowing their in 2016. We may do it this year if the prices come down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted November 16, 2018 #46 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 5:18 PM, kkmiausa said: On 10/17/2018 at 6:13 PM, kkmiausa said: GREAT!! Have found that not many Seabourners participate in these things but lets give it a go! Looks like we have some pretty cold weather in Canada. Can't wait to get out of Miami. If you haven't done this cruise before, the overnight in Quebec City is the best port. Quebec City is like being in Europe. We've done this cruise 2 times. We finally dropped below 70 here in Florida today 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkmiausa Posted November 16, 2018 #47 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Yes that was DEFINITELY THE ONE! Missed Halifax, Bar Harbor and Salem all 3. And when we got near Boston something happened with stabilizers and everything went flying - including the observation bar and all the wines in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted November 16, 2018 #48 Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, kkmiausa said: Yes that was DEFINITELY THE ONE! Missed Halifax, Bar Harbor and Salem all 3. And when we got near Boston something happened with stabilizers and everything went flying - including the observation bar and all the wines in storage. Hi, I remember that! The issue when we were close to Boston was -quote from Captain Dag - "an uncharted sand bar" " I was just getting ready for dinner, and everything in the bathroom went flying ! What an experience that day was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkmiausa Posted November 16, 2018 #49 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Quite memorable, he is the only captain I will probably never lose memory of his name :) Wonder if he is still with Seabourn? Well I am up for a new experience. Taking my son (31) and his girlfriend on the new Celebrity Edge for a short cruise in Eastern Caribbean in January. Haven't been on a ship that large in 10 years, but at least it is more like 3000 and not 8000 like some of the new ones. Just finished "booking" premium dining venues :) That's something I am totally not used to. I will miss Seabourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted November 17, 2018 #50 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Captain Dag is currently a Captain on Holland America Prinsendam - I believe their oldest and smallest ship. I was quite surprised when he did not stay long with Seabourn, maybe he will be back sometime. We first met him in the 1990's, as Captain of the much loved little Song of Flower, so he must be around 60 now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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