New Seabourn President Presidents Cruise June 17, 2023

[rallydave]

Just read an interview with the new Seabourn President and she mentioned that she would be on the Pursuit June 17 for a special President's cruise.  Contacted Seabourn and they nothing about this special cruise.

 

Hoping to hear more about this upcoming President's cruise as I am on this cruise.and wondering historically anything special when there is a seabourn Presidnts cruise.

 

Thans in advance for any information.

[Mr Luxury]

1 hour ago, rallydave said:

Just read an interview with the new Seabourn President and she mentioned that she would be on the Pursuit June 17 for a special President's cruise.  Contacted Seabourn and they nothing about this special cruise.

 

Hoping to hear more about this upcoming President's cruise as I am on this cruise.and wondering historically anything special when there is a seabourn Presidnts cruise.

 

Thans in advance for any information.

Yes,the crew wake up a bit and run around a bit more.

[Isklaar]

We had the previous guy to the previous guy onboard for several days on Quest several years ago. I can't remember his name. Anyway Mr L's summary describes well what I observed!

[MJN1]

We got an e-mail offer on this Presidents cruise a few weeks ago and a reminder on March 30:

 

"We are so thankful for your loyalty over the years. I would love the opportunity to get to know you, so I’m excited to invite you to sail with me on a Seabourn Arctic Expedition beginning June 17th. Please join me for my inaugural President's cruise aboard Seabourn's newest and most innovative ship, Seabourn Venture, and receive an exclusive offer to save 35% on this 15-day Icelandic sailing.* I look forward to creating new travel memories together.

Bring a friend, and they’ll enjoy the same special savings.

I really look forward to sailing with you on this incredible voyage but if you can’t join us for this sailing, apply the discount to any Arctic or Seasonal migration voyage Arctic or Seasonal Migration Expedition voyage itinerary in 2023. Either way, learn more and book your voyage today to take advantage of this 35% off Seabourn Expedition Exclusive savings.* This is exploration elevated.

Call your Seabourn Team at: 00800-18721872 or contact your travel advisor and mention code: PresCrs23 to redeem this offer when booking."

[Isklaar]

On 4/4/2023 at 8:02 PM, Isklaar said:

We had the previous guy to the previous guy onboard for several days on Quest several years ago. I can't remember his name. Anyway Mr L's summary describes well what I observed!

 

Rick Meadows

[2SailingNomads]

Talk about short notice.  We have cruises booked out 14 months now come join me in 2 months.  Maybe give us 10 months notice?  

[MJN1]

Looks like there are still plenty of cabins available for this President's sailing given another (the 3rd) email on this offer today:

 

'Dear Valued Valued Guest,

I am counting down the days to my Arctic Expedition sailing on June 17th. As one of our top Seabourn Club members I hope you can join me on my inaugural President's Voyage aboard Seabourn's newest and most innovative ship, Seabourn Venture. I'm also excited to let you know that our very own Robin West, leader of our Expedition Team, and Gerald Mosslinger, Senior Vice President of Guest Operations will also be on board.

Accept our invitation and receive an exclusive offer to save 35% on this 15-day Icelandic sailing.* Bring a friend, and they’ll enjoy the same special savings.

I would love the opportunity to sail with you on this incredible voyage, but if you can’t join us for this sailing, apply the discount to any Arctic or Seasonal Migration Expedition voyage in 2023. Either way, learn more and book your voyage today to take advantage of this 35% off Seabourn Expedition Exclusive offer.*

Call your Seabourn Team at: 00800-18721872 or contact your travel advisor and mention code: PresCrs23 to redeem this offer when booking.

I look forward to creating new travel memories together."

[Mr Luxury]

1 hour ago, MJN1 said:

Looks like there are still plenty of cabins available for this President's sailing given another (the 3rd) email on this offer today:

 

'Dear Valued Valued Guest,

I am counting down the days to my Arctic Expedition sailing on June 17th. As one of our top Seabourn Club members I hope you can join me on my inaugural President's Voyage aboard Seabourn's newest and most innovative ship, Seabourn Venture. I'm also excited to let you know that our very own Robin West, leader of our Expedition Team, and Gerald Mosslinger, Senior Vice President of Guest Operations will also be on board.

Accept our invitation and receive an exclusive offer to save 35% on this 15-day Icelandic sailing.* Bring a friend, and they’ll enjoy the same special savings.

I would love the opportunity to sail with you on this incredible voyage, but if you can’t join us for this sailing, apply the discount to any Arctic or Seasonal Migration Expedition voyage in 2023. Either way, learn more and book your voyage today to take advantage of this 35% off Seabourn Expedition Exclusive offer.*

Call your Seabourn Team at: 00800-18721872 or contact your travel advisor and mention code: PresCrs23 to redeem this offer when booking.

I look forward to creating new travel memories together."

 

Ok,are you going or not.

Edited April 14, 2023 by Mr Luxury

[markham]

Look carefully at that sentence “As one of our top Seabourn Club members I hope…”.

 

It was written by the new Seabourn president or maybe some staffer. Either way I wonder which one IS the top Club member? Probably neither of them.

 

This is a classic mistake of English grammar known as a dangling participle, something I remember learning in grade school. Not really good enough in a business letter, is it.

 

Happy and healthy sailing!

 

[2SailingNomads]

Or written by Chatbot...

[MJN1]

Those  cabins are still being flogged and an further enticements on board have been added!

"less than 2 months away from my inaugural President’s Voyage aboard Seabourn's newest and most innovative ship, Seabourn Venture. As one of our top Seabourn Club members I hope you can join me on this Arctic Expedition sailing on June 17th. Not only will members of our staff be on board along with our 24-member Expedition Team, but we are pleased to also have famed jeweler Hubert Gesser joining us with his gorgeous gem-set treasures" 🧐

[lincslady]

Does this mean a piece of jewellery for every lady onboard, I wonder?  😉

[Mr Luxury]

4 hours ago, lincslady said:

Does this mean a piece of jewellery for every lady onboard, I wonder?  😉

If the Mr's are feeling generous 

[lincslady]

I was assuming  it would be a gift from Seabourn!!  Just to keep the valued valued top Seabourn Club members happy.

[Mr Luxury]

5 hours ago, lincslady said:

I was assuming  it would be a gift from Seabourn!!  Just to keep the valued valued top Seabourn Club members happy.

We are not bought with jewellery.

[highplanesdrifters]

15 hours ago, Mr Luxury said:

We are not bought with jewellery.

Especially pieces whose only design innovation is the ubiquitous halo.

[Mr Luxury]

30 minutes ago, highplanesdrifters said:

Especially pieces whose only design innovation is the ubiquitous halo.

Indeed,we have plenty of Halo's anyway

[markham]

Does anyone find it appealing or attractive that a selling point for this cruise is a jeweller on board? 
 

Maybe an academic lecturer in conservation or specialist in documentaries or ethnic entertainer. But a jeweller?!? Oh, please…
 

Who is charge of Marketing at Seabourn anyway? And who do they take us for?

 

Happy and healthy sailing!

[rallydave]

A jeweler on board makes me think of the awful park west so called art auctions  on the mainstream cruise lines. 
 

And appalling is the fact that I am on this presidents cruise and absolutely no notification from Seabourn about this fact and only way I know is thru Seatrade daily who posted an interview with the new president plus posts on CC. 
 

less than 2 months to the cruise and the sounds of silence about this cruise are defeating. After reading about the president I contacted seabourn to ask about anything special and the agent had no idea about the fact that it was happening??  
 

And now an overpriced jeweler wow can’t wait!!

[MJN1]

Dave,

maybe do call SB or better your TA and ask what they will do for you given "this 35% off Seabourn Expedition Exclusive offer.* , mention code: PresCrs23"

[rallydave]

4 minutes ago, MJN1 said:

Dave,

maybe do call SB or better your TA and ask what they will do for you given "this 35% off Seabourn Expedition Exclusive offer.* , mention code: PresCrs23"

Already tried that. Only for new bookings and could not cancel and rebook as at 100% cancellation   They did upgrade me from V3 to Panorama suite so did get something.  Believe the cruise is not close to full another reason for the 35% off. Really looking forward to the cruise and sure there will be specials onboard. Will be on for 29 nights so B to B. 

[SLSD]

9 minutes ago, rallydave said:

Already tried that. Only for new bookings and could not cancel and rebook as at 100% cancellation   They did upgrade me from V3 to Panorama suite so did get something.  Believe the cruise is not close to full another reason for the 35% off. Really looking forward to the cruise and sure there will be specials onboard. Will be on for 29 nights so B to B. 

It appears that SB is having difficulty selling the Venture cruises.  We've been offered the 35% off as well--but we have no plans to sail on the expedition ships, even at that reduction.  They just don't suit us.  i know they are fun for others.   I'll have to go back and look at the offer but I think it was for any expedition cruise through 2024.  

Edited April 24, 2023 by SLSD

[galeforce9]

16 minutes ago, SLSD said:

It appears that SB is having difficulty selling the Venture cruises.  We've been offered the 35% off as well--but we have no plans to sail on the expedition ships, even at that reduction.  They just don't suit us.  i know they are fun for others.   I'll have to go back and look at the offer but I think it was for any expedition cruise through 2024.  

Can you check please   I thought it was 2023 only? 

[SLSD]

23 minutes ago, galeforce9 said:

Can you check please   I thought it was 2023 only? 

I hope Mr. SLSD has not thrown the offer away.  I'll check.  I looked and it was not in the last place I saw it.  You are probably right that it is just for 2023.

 

[Mr Luxury]

1 hour ago, rallydave said:

Already tried that. Only for new bookings and could not cancel and rebook as at 100% cancellation   They did upgrade me from V3 to Panorama suite so did get something.  Believe the cruise is not close to full another reason for the 35% off. Really looking forward to the cruise and sure there will be specials onboard. Will be on for 29 nights so B to B. 

Oh well,enjoy the bling.

Get there early for the Inch of Gold sale.

Edited April 24, 2023 by Mr Luxury