newtocc Posted May 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2004 How do you think they compare? This ship 10/91 That ship 11/95 Whatever ship 12/98 here a ship 13/99 there a ship 14/00 everywhere a ship ship 15/05 <font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradise55 Posted May 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Yikes, that's like trying to compare a luxury SUV with a tour bus. Both are nice, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingrid295 Posted July 11, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Newt, Our very first cruise was on the Sea Dream I in the Med. in October, 2002. We just booked the Celebrity Xpedition to Galapagos for November 7th. On paper, SD and Xpedition appear very similar in amenities, service, capacity, etc. We LOVED SD and are hoping the Xpedition is at least an equivalent experience. Will post a comparison of Xpedition and Sea Dream I when we return. Ingrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingrid295 Posted November 18, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Newt: Just returned from Celebrity Xpedition in Galapagos. Two years ago, we did the Sea Dream I in the Med. Here's my take on the two: Food -- Sea Dream hands down the better of the two. Unfortunately, Xpedition is forced to use local Galapagos produce. The food on X was adequate. The food on SD is exceptional. Service -- Xpedition actually wins this one. Sea Dream service was very good, but there could be no improvement to the service on Celebrity's Xpedition. On my SD cruise, there was room for improvement in the service area -- slow dinner service, incorrect orders served, etc. Got the impression that we had a transitional crew on our SD cruise. SD came across as trying too hard to please. Excursions -- Xpedition is truly all-inclusive. All excursions (two per day) are included in the cruise fare. SD charges extra for shore excursions. Many are cancelled due to lack of participation. Ship -- SD is a slightly larger vessel. It is more luxurious in every aspect. Staterooms are equipped with more state-of-the-art equipment and finer furnishings. There are balinese beds, outdoor pool & spa, piano bar with live entertainment, casino, library with internet access, and generally more space on the SD. Xpedition is a very nice ship, but on our sailing the hot tub wasn't functional. There isn't a pool on Xpedition or any of the above amenities. Overall -- Xpedition to Galapagos is about the wildlife and the outdoor adventure. It is an active vacation with hiking, zodiac rafting, snorkeling, and other outdoor excursions. Sea Dream is about taking a luxury cruise and being pampered. Which ship you choose depends on the experience you seek. Hope this helps. Feel free to email with questions or comments. Ingrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingrid295 Posted November 18, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Newt: Just returned from Celebrity Xpedition in Galapagos. Two years ago, we did the Sea Dream I in the Med. Here's my take on the two: Food -- Sea Dream hands down the better of the two. Unfortunately, Xpedition is forced to use local Galapagos produce. The food on X was adequate. The food on SD is exceptional. Service -- Xpedition actually wins this one. Sea Dream service was very good, but there could be no improvement to the service on Celebrity's Xpedition. On my SD cruise, there was room for improvement in the service area -- slow dinner service, incorrect orders served, etc. Got the impression that we had a transitional crew on our SD cruise. SD came across as trying to hard to please while Xpedition crew & staff gave exceptional service while making it seem effortless and natural. Excursions -- Xpedition is truly all-inclusive. All excursions (two per day) are included in the cruise fare. SD charges extra for shore excursions. Many SD excursions are cancelled due to lack of participation. Ship -- SD is a slightly larger vessel. It is more luxurious in every aspect. Staterooms are equipped with more state-of-the-art equipment and finer furnishings. There are balinese beds, outdoor pool & spa, piano bar with live entertainment, casino, library with internet access, and generally more space on the SD. Xpedition is a very nice ship, but on our sailing the hot tub wasn't functional. There isn't a pool on Xpedition or any of the above amenities. Overall -- Xpedition to Galapagos is about the wildlife and the outdoor adventure. It is an active vacation with hiking, zodiac rafting, snorkeling, and other outdoor excursions. Sea Dream is about taking a luxury cruise and being pampered. Which ship you choose depends on the experience you seek. Hope this helps. Feel free to email with questions or comments. Ingrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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