Seabourn Cruises : 4 Things You Need To Know
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- What are the 4 Things You Really Need To Know Before Cruising with Seabourn Cruises? I explore the ultra-luxury Seabourn Cruise Line and discuss for essential things about them to help you decide if this is the best, or right, cruise line for your cruising vacation, including what Seabourn is, what they do better and the same as other ultra-luxury cruise lines, what your fare really gets (and does not get you) and who the line is best for.
Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line before making this video
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I really feel privileged by being able to soak up all your information. SO helpful, and even entertaining. Such a great job- and such a great gift you are giving to us so generously! Thanks a ton, and big appreciation!
As a solo traveler myself, I appreciate that you include the "Who is this line right for?" Thank you.
We have not cruised since 2018 BUT when we do it will be on Seabourn again. An exceptional cruise line in every way. FYI I am not associated with them in anyway, simply a very, very happy customer. 2023 for sure.
You are my "go to guy" for cruise informatizo. Another great presentation. Thank you.
When I went last year caviar service was also free - call up room service or ask an attendant by the pool for a caviar!
Yes it is!
Well I'm going to check that out 😉
Thank you, very informative particularly the information about solo travelers.
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SOOOOOO MANY TUBERS DO.
Very helpful. Much appreciated. Highly professional... Thanks!
Excellent and helpful, as usual! 👍🏼💗
A great video on Seabourn. Thanks.
Another great informative video, thank you!
Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you found it interesting !
Most helpful ! Many, many thanks.
I always explore other 6 stat lines but always wind up with Regent. Everything is included. Excursions; Wi-Fi absolutely everything but the spa. You can literally get off the cruise 0 balanced
Super Fantastic Video!
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching :-)
7 day Rome to Barcelona cruise last August.
Really nice
Excellent and helpful video.
Excellent as always. Spot on.
Thanks again!
Thank you, found this overview useful
Thanks for watching this
My experiences have been all positive. Staff makes an effort to know your name within a couple of days; all have been great! As for other passengers - have met Brits, Aussies, Germans - as well as majority US. Have not experienced any "snootiness" among them; many retired (it is an older crowd but generally an active group). Port excursions have been worth the costs and interesting. I intend to continue with Seabourn when they resume.
Very informative. However, one correction: gratuities are NOT included for any spa services. e.g. massages, hair cuts, facials, personal training, etc. Most group exercises (e.g. stretch, yoga, Pilates, meditation etc.) are included, and you don't need to tip for those.
I love it when people say do do 😂 lol
I'm considering Paul Gauguin cruises AND sailing on the new ARANUI !
Hi, Gary,
Love your videos. I've been watching them more since we're gearing up for cruising to start again. Had seven cruises canceled over the last year, but have twelve booked over the next two years. Unfortunately, I think my Cararies cruise out of Southampton for July 2021 will be canceled soon.
Looking to set up an Asian cruise (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.) for early 2023. Both Oceania (Nautica) and Seabourn (Encore) have nice 20 to 28 day itineraries. Do you have a preference to either of these. We're in our late sixties and prefer quality but familiar service. We like to get to know the staff and find conversing with staff interesting. I also prefer leaving my tux at home. Both these lines seem like a fit. What do you think?
Thank you,
Kevin
Keep in mind that the Venture is indeed an expedition ship, but when you take the ship to Antarctica, it is not an icebreaker. This is something they don’t advertise. As luxurious & wonderful as it is, it’s something you should keep in mind as there’s no ice shelf lodging, the Grill (Thomas Keller Restaurant is not a typical steakhouse), and there’s very sadly very little entertainment, which makes the cruise a little disappointing. There’s a particular excursion coordinator who’s got serious problems. Gratuities in the spa are supposed to be included, but on the check,there’s a space for “gratuity” which they await for you to fill out as they hover over you. Overall, Seabourn has lowered their standards. I was also turned off by the number of travel agents who went around telling everyone how they were invited on the cruise while I paid a fortune. I was cornered by a handful of travel agents who would bother me trying to get my business on future vacations.
I wish travel agents would be limited to cruises for travel agents only. It’s unfair to paying passengers.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the upcoming 2020
inaugural cruises of the Virgin Cruise Line. Richard Branson has a minority stake in the firm. Seems to be an entry in the premium or luxury segment of the industry.
I’ve booked to try them in May! They due to enter service in April and thought I’d wait a month for things to start to bed in....
@@tipsfortravellers hi, out of regent seven seas, Seabourn, Silver sea, Viking, which do you think is the best in terms of value and what you get and experience? cheers
Wonderful video Gary with really useful information. We've just booked Seabourn Ovation for a 14 night Caribbean cruise but not until January 2023. Looks like it'll be a cruise worth waiting for.
May I ask what is the price range est.to budget for?
So how was it?
@@candaceellis5815 It cost us £6719 each for two weeks. This included a balcony cabin with huge bathroom with bath, double sink and shower, WiFi, gratuities, unlimited speciality restaurants, room service, all drinks included premium brands and champagne, restocked cabin fridge, flights, all ground transfers and a pre+cruise hotel in Barbados.
@@marktilley7222 We loved it and would certainly book with Seabourn again. We're going on Oceania Regatta next week so I'm interested to see how they compare as it's a similar size ship, approx 684 passengers.
@@angelahorton5745 Angela, How did Oceania regatta compare to Seabourn?
As ever, Gary, an excellent, informative video.
Sitting in Royal Princess’ Sanctuary at the moment learning a bit more about Seabourn.
Keep the quality coming ☺️
Nice!! Hope you having a great trip! Thanks for watching while away :-)
Great video Gary. We spent three weeks on Quest and found the food options too few and, after three Thomas Keller Grill meals, believed the food to be better in the restaurant. Everything else is excellent but slightly below some other 5 star cruise lines IMO.
My friends say this is the lowest on their list after Regent and Silversea.
Viking is MUCH better value and felt the service was better. Really ALL INCLUSIVE. ONLY additional charge was the tip
You mentioned that Seabourne, along with Cunard, are part of the Carnival line. You could have knocked me out of my chair! Do you know how long, roughly, they have been under the Carnival umbrella? I had always mentally categorized Cunard as the best of the best with Seabourne right behind them and more active and for a slightly younger crowd. I had always considered Carnival one of the cheaper (in both price and quality) of the cruise lines. Short cruises, spring break kinds of crowds who view a cruise as a big 3-4 day Partay. Am I way off base in my own picture of these cruises? It is truly difficult to imagine a line like Carnival taking on those iconic brands and succeeding to the passengers satisfaction while still maintaining the ships to the standard luxury cruisers expect. I have never been on a Carnival Cruise, but from reading the news I had found that the more outrageous behavior was almost always on a Carnival Cruise. Also, my kids seemed to cruise out of Florida on 3 days Carnival Cruises to the Caribbean when they were in their early 20s and their judgement and priorities were remarkably elastic. Right at the age where they were celebrating their autonomy but clueless about what responsibilities came with this ‘freedom ‘. Not suggesting I had ‘bad’ kids but several of them swallowed an entire jar of Stupid on their 21st birthday. I am not trying to be negative or condescending but am baffled by this and looking to be set straight about a few things. Thanks for your consistently relevant, interesting and very good videos.
I believe Carnival Corp started their purchase of Seabourn in 1998 and by 2001 Seabourn become a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation. Do note these companies run almost independently from each other. All Carnival Corporation cruise lines keep their unique identities and have their own CEO. By being part of a large corporation such as Carnival allows these lines to stay afloat and build more ships. A good example is Cunard, by the mid 1990s Cunard was struggling. Carnival purchased them around 1998 and enabled them to grow and build the queen mary 2 as well as their other ships. Under the Carnival Corp umbrella is Carnival, Holland, Princess, Cunard, Seabourn, AIDA, Costa, P&O Cruises, P&O Australia.
Justin Sgobbo - Thanks for the insight, I am impressed that they are able to keep their own leadership and maintain the company model. Unusual for this day and time, but smart. It might take me awhile to get used to the idea of Cunard under the Carnival umbrella. But it is what it is so I need to get over that. Thanks again!
Yes they run them largely as separate companies, with some back office things shared
Rebecca Adams Carnival Corp is the parent company, they own Carnival Cruises, the two entities are not the same.
Cunard sucks big time ( food and room staff is awesome. Everything else is bad bad and worse 9-5 lazy and incompetent staff) I ve been drooling ar seaborne for some time as " hopefully better". The whole inclusive sounds very attractive.
Also Gary, it’s ridiculous to restrict an area of the ship when your paying upwards of 50,000. No way for me
So I understand that the steak restaurant is included 1 time/wk, but other than that, are there "premium"/upcharge restaurants?
QUESTION: (I don't know if I should post this inquiry here or on your next live chat)
We're recent retirees and we're planning on a cruise around Japan for Oct 2025.
It's a choice between Seabourn and Regent 7Seas.
Both cruise lines seem to be premium/ way above average (we lean towards a Viking level).
It can be a little information overload.
So, at the time of this writing, comparing the 2, which in your opinion is the better (overall value)?
BTW: I'm finding not current TH-cam information on this particular ship
Thanks!
Gary - how would you compare Seabourn & Regent?
Gary, have you heard about the cruise they are doing with Sarah Brightman? Would love to hear your thoughts. Better yet, please go on it and post about it so I can live vicariously through you!
Yes saw a press release they did. Though it sounded like she was on for only one night. But I may have missed the detail !!
@@tipsfortravellers you’re spot on; she’s only doing one show, one night. Would be a dream for a cruise loving, Sarah Brightman fan like me! My wallet only takes me as far as Royal Caribbean though 😂 On the bright side, I did get meet and greet tickets to her shows in Vegas in this October! Thanks for the reply; love your videos!
Nice! I went to the naming ceremony of Encore in Singapore and she is the Godmother of the ship. But she didn’t sing and we were all dismayed!!!
do you have a video that focuses on just the seabourn odyssey?
I want seaborn! I wish I had the funds! I also want Cunard!
Very helpful thank you.
In what is included ( Quest Antarctica) , I thought they also gave a complimentary anorak and also small knapsack. Do they get returned at the end of the trip?
You get a parka with a detachable inner jacket, a beanie cap, a small backpack, all for you to keep. All high quality gear; I've been using the inner jacket for the past 5 years.
Hello, I thought Seabourn include excursions and also paid excursions for guests. Has this changed over the years?
Hello sir!!! How you doing??? I want to apply for waiter or bartender in seabourn cruise.
If you can kindly make video on how much they earn and the criteria and all.
Kindly guide me sir!!!
Viking is much better Line to cruise with. WiFi and tour in every port are included!
But gratuities and drinks outside of dinner are not included on Viking. Each of the upper-tier lines have pluses and minuses. I enjoyed the Viking river cruise I was on and haven't sailed Seabourn yet. The ultra-luxury and premium luxury lines all seem to have excellent products, at least from what I've watched in Gary's excellent reviews. It comes down to the slight differences that cater to your individual taste. Another difference is the itineraries. They all go to the same regions, but different itineraries will be longer or emphasize one country over another or have easier start and end ports for flights. Glad you enjoy Viking, Elad.
The Seaborne ship looks like a good option to add to our short list as the age range looks like our age group and I get a good overall feel. It’s lose to saga in that what’s important to us is included and what isn’t we can choose to have if we want. Regarding excursions, can you choose not to pay for an extension and just get off and wander on your own or is that not recommend? I quite like finding my own way around places and that would be cheaper, unless being taken off to a vineyard or a boat trip which of course you would pay for. Thank you again for a great video that is clear and informative.
I would be solo.
do you think it would be good for a world tour in 2023/
Need clarification; you said the cabana must be paid for ?
What's the dress code in the evening.
wow. almost 200,- for a 5 h tour. I can only compare it to tours with educated guides. maybe from the universities. but I don't think, I remember any of those being that expensive when done with a travelling group.you know, those organized groups touring a region with historic or art destinations. guided by real professional guides. where the guests are often academics of that field. and a cruise ship must be considered similar I guess. all guest are a kind of group. so, that must be a way to for the cruise ship, to make some other AI offers profitable. I think, if I would be on such a cruise ship, I would only get one of the excursions. most likely on the lower side of the price range. and do the rest on my own. that way, I would have the feeling, of getting the most of it, as I am rather one of those, who cannot deal with too much AI. unlike some others I cannot consume more, than I would normally do. and I am not a thin person. so I guess, I would rather enjoy the ambient. the gratuities being included is really a good thing. that I like
Yes the tours are quiet costly but they are usually very well run, but for any self touring or using an independent tour company or guide is used a lot too. I love self touring in most ports when cruising
Paying more sometimes means smaller crowds, better tour guides, faster access, more detailed access, access to remote (rarely visited) sites and more.
May I ask a price range to Budget for?
Look at their web site or contact a travel agent.
Premium wines are not included
Why on earth are these $14-$16k?! I don't get it.
They charge what people will pay for in the end
Thank you for the tips. Are there any women involved in your examples? I may have missed them. I would imagine that a lot of your passengers are women, but unusual that you did not mention any. That is a huge opportunity to improve messaging. I'm interested in the rates for solo travelers. How are they adapting with the virus pandemic?
Id love to go on Seabourn cruise, and i will as soon as the dress code is changed. I think its realy stupid that anno 2021 your still cant wear good quality and good looking jeans to dinner. They look way better then those vintage and musty slacks the men wear. For me that is a no go and really old fashioned that makes the cruise line look old.
Were you raised in a barn? Jeans are NOT acceptable dinner attire on a cruise like this.
Corn Fed no, im more decent then you. Make more money, have better job and IQ 147. So i dont mind you trying to insult me, i feel sad for you.
@@corner559 money does not always buy class, im just a poor cab driver yet i consider myself to be quite the intellectual and i know all about ancient history, science, finance etc... yet people think im a moron because im just a cab driver, yet i see rich stupid people all the time
@@bertpierey3655 how do you know you make more money and have a better job than them? There are people who make 7 figures - a month - who wouldn't jump to such asinine conclusions about anonymous strangers.
You honestly sound like a mongoloid, or even a spastic
im a very exigent person i had a ferrari that was garbage for me own a 5000 headphone and a 30.000 stereo system im eihther conform of each of them im wathing for a luxury cruise ship that gives me luxury salmon champange for brakfast im just back of holland america not sure if i saw you on board saw a similar looking person like you but always with sun glasses and was not brave abouf to aproach you and ask you
Sorry to write but your video put me off using this brand - way too many pretentious 'services' - a 'mixologist'! I think they meant to say 'a cocktail bar tender'.
MH0709 Most urban bars in the United States have a “mixologist”. No need to be intimidated. Usually it means the bar tender knows how to use a Blender, make fancy drinks with umbrellas and can pretty much whip up any drink you might like.
Don't bother if you are vegetarian (as is my wife). Utterly appalling provision for this. No choice in this category for Dinner except in main Dining room. Most other restaurants - no veggie option - at all!! Yet you pay the same as everyone else. I was not much impressed.
Otherwise food good, but service not as good as promoted.
Frankly, not worth the money.
Do waste you money on Oceania unless you really like bad seasick. Production show only consists of 4 people, music only play 45 minutes per day. All their money is spent on mailing advertising, 2 or 3 books per day in my mail box. Lobster is dry, tough with frozen taste. Specialty restaurants are not that good at all. Service is OK. Free wines is bad, $2.580 per bottle. I been to 250 cruises, this is the worst experience. Lots of adverting, most are paid TH-camR with free cruises, money, etc. and highly bias.. Do not believe them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS WORTHLESS CRUISE. Small ship, Regent is the best, Vikings is second.