An update should be made. Thomas Keller is gone, as are other dining options. Dress code is elegant casual most of the time. WiFi is likely included. Thank you for updating them.
The wake facing area is about the only area on the ship that allows pipe smoking. This is always odd because they allow cig smokers a spot near the pool area. I understand limiting cigar smokers ‘there’ but most people enjoy second hand pipe smoke much more than second hand cig smoke. So this wake area becomes the only spot on ship for cigar and pipe smokers.
Gary, excellent as always, detailed, low-key, informative. I’ve only been on four cruises and, oddly perhaps, they have all been on Seabourn’s smaller three ships. I do love raw fish so will likely try the new larger ones. The most recent cruise, last Fall, was to Alaska, and while the weather was consistently awful, their onboard adventure crew were simply excellent. Their WIFI is expensive and poor in terms of quality but I can live with that on a vacation. You might also mention that one can order caviar anytime - like with scrambled eggs for in-room dining -or at any dining venue at no additional charge. I’m actually slightly afraid to try another cruise line now.
Champagne and caviar 24/7. I've take my grandson (in his 20's) on three Seabourn cruises. There have always been others in the 20, early 30 age group for him to hang with. I've been on four of their cruises and have not run into anyone who could be describe as a snob. It is the only line that I will book on.
I have cruised on Royal twice and celebrity once. Both were nice. I was very unimpressed with celebrity. The second Royal cruise was better because I was in a suite with a dining table full bath deck etc. I had been to so many of then destinations in the Caribbean ( I'm an American who lives in the UK) that I had much of the pool area, which in January was exactly what I wanted. We did do two beach excursions which were fantastically relaxing. I just wanted to thank you for this channel. You put so much detail into the description and comparisons. I love the way you mention things for every interest. You've saved me hours of useless research, I'm just spending hours with you, which is much more pleasurable as you put so many personal tips. I agree with your partner with Cunard. I'm dying to do the QM with its old world elegance. My partner and I are celebrating our 25 in 2023, so we are looking for a second fantastic second honeymoon that will be the trip if a lifetime. If you happen to read this or to anyone who does, all suggestions are welcome. This ship in particular seems fantastic for luxury and entertainment. We've considered the new Ritz Carlton Yacht cruises. They seem wonderful, but I'm not sure I want to be so intimate with around 150 cruisers who are not friends and family, on the other hand it seems so luxurious and intimate. Again any suggestions for 2023. We are renewing our vows with grown children as attendants and the second honeymoon of a lifetime land or sea or both. Thank you again for your work with this. Love love love your channel!
Thank you, Gary. Seabourn is the only ship I’ll sail on. It is unfortunately overlooked by cruise vlogs. The crew is fabulous; they feel like my family. The food is delicious from the simple grilled Thomas Keller hotdog to perfectly prepared lamb chops. It’s a gorgeous, casual yacht-like ship that feels like home.
Great video, Gary. We were supposed to sail on Regent Seven Seas Mariner to Alaska in September, but....... Was nice to see a similar operation. It seems high-class without being stuffy.
thank you for filming this! such an incredibly & informative watch. your video covers a lot of questions I've had over the premium vs. "ultra luxury" tier of cruising. i think I'll be leaning towards to premium brands until my pockets become a little deeper
Really appreciate this video. You honestly giver a excellent overview on this line, even the point it is a cruse ship to start. I see some post of very nice experiences for them. I really am looking for the options available in the cruising world. Thanks!
I would love to do a Seabourn cruise but as a wheelchair user i am not sure about how i would manage with the excursions that they do. What would you recomend.
Thanks Gary, I would love to try them. We nearly did an 11 day newfoundland cruise with them in sept. 2018, for CAD5000.00 including air from Vancouver. We cancelled due to cost, but now see it was a bargain. should have done it.
This sounds like my cup of tea! The fewer the ppl on a ship, the better. Less college kids & underage kids, the better. If im goin to the carribean, i dont mind alot of ppl partying, or kids, etc. But if im going to alaska, i like a mature crowd. Thats just my personal preference
@@thomaspoke8511 oh great! Would love to try seabourn!! Im really not into the ships with waterslides, flow riders, etc. Smaller size ships sounds a bit more relaxing
I'm reminded of Viking Ocean when you describe this ship, there are a fair number of similarities. In particular like the square Viking have one central atrium in the ship with snacks, guest services, new bookings etc. The sushi restaurant is one I absolutely could not eat in so that's a black mark for Seabourn. I understand from other comments there are multiple places people can smoke including near the pool, that's another black mark. Personally I'd jump at going on a cruise line that bans smoking completely, it's disgusting having second hand smoke inflicted on you. But at least there is only one place on Viking Ocean people can smoke, and that's outside at the stern on the promenade deck.
I just wish their itineraries weren’t so port intensive. To me relaxation isn’t being in a different port each day. (If it’s Tuesday it must be Belgium.) Just as cars are built to be driven, ships are meant to spend most of their time at sea. I want to sail in luxury - not be tied up at a pier.
Seabourne Square seems good. Never heard of Thomas Keller before this video. Have heard of Molton Brown before. Don't like raw fish. Like to have good service. Never have been on an all suite ship. Does Seaborne Cruises have a casino on board the ship?
Wonderful video Gary, not sure why I haven't watched it before now. We're looking to do a Caribbean cruise in Jan, Feb 2022 all being well and was looking at Oceania, Regent SS or Seabourn. I'm going to do a per night cost comparison but I must say I'm quite taken with Seabourn. Thanks!
My wife and I are going on a cruise in January to the Caribbean on Oceania. We have been on Oceania many times and love that line. If I ever get enough money I’ll try this line. It’s on my bucket list. I know you can’t go wrong with Oceania.
I may have misunderstood when you were talking about a signature scent throughout the ship. Do you mean that there is no scent free space on the ship? I have a rather annoying sensitivity to scent and if they spray it everywhere, I couldn't possibly cruise on this line.
Hi Gary, first timer here, Ive been around the world, not cruising, the majority was whilst in the forces. Just a question about cruising I am unsure about:.. "Medical facilities". My wife is not to clever on her toes as she was, and has a varied daily tablet dosage to take, what do the cruise companys provide for passengers with health restrictions and possible problems, (We have a medical insurance policy). We have stopped going abroad for our holidays, (past 5 years), because of health care provisions in many of the countries we used to visit. This is mainly a "just incase" question.
As a pharmacist, I take my meds with me; I had a pre Covid sore throat on a trip and they charged me as if I didn’t have insurance. All the more reason to bring meds. I made a trip to Africa and needed the antibiotics I had with me. It is something to check out now that Covid is so prevalent.
I am to take up a job and the options I am provided with are Holland America Line and Seabourn. Which one should I choose when it comes to the brand? Which one is more luxurious?
Seabourn is more luxurious and smaller ships. One consideration may be that there are rumours in the industry that Carnival Corporation (who own both) are talking of selling Seabourn to a Saudi Cruise Organisation
I really want to try Seabourn but their single supplements are not that great. My go to cruise line is Silversea because their single supplements are so much better.
There are always going to be people who define themselves by their bank account or expensive wrist watch. By and large, most of the people I’ve met on Seabourn are well off but not showy, casual in an understated way, even shy on personal presentation. People typically in their mid-50’s and up. If a 35 year old gets on ship it destroys the mean age. Staff are very international and really bust their behinds to be of help.
They are great. Looking forward to seeing the resumption of cruising protocols. Hopefully these can be agreed sooner than later with the various regional health / government agencies.....
We love Regent and have been on 7 cruises so far. I like the size, have enjoyed fellow passengers, the all inclusive excursions, the butler is nice for breakfasts and pre dinner snacks, plus no tips.
Excellent ships & facilities, but an absolute disaster if you’re vegetarian. We did a 7 night Baltic Cruise with them. On the day of boarding, there was NOT ONE hot vegetarian dish available on the ship at lunchtime! My wife was told to use the salad bar. For the rest of the cruise, we could only us3 the main dining room, as you could only have one booking a the speciality dining room & the Japanese restaurant did absolutely NO veggie dishes at all. We couldn’t use the Buffet restaurant the whole cruise for the same reason. No Vegetarian dishes on offer - ever. I checked every night. So for us, never again! You pay the same price as everyone else, but get substandard treatment. If you eat meat, it’s great.
Who in their right mind would want to eat caviar in the surf? Seems weird. I looked at their materials and it seems like all of their excursions are extremely pricey.
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An update should be made. Thomas Keller is gone, as are other dining options. Dress code is elegant casual most of the time. WiFi is likely included. Thank you for updating them.
Seabourn Square also has a wake facing deck with adequate seating, wonderful spot to have that coffee
Good tip!!!!!
The wake facing area is about the only area on the ship that allows pipe smoking. This is always odd because they allow cig smokers a spot near the pool area. I understand limiting cigar smokers ‘there’ but most people enjoy second hand pipe smoke much more than second hand cig smoke. So this wake area becomes the only spot on ship for cigar and pipe smokers.
Gary, excellent as always, detailed, low-key, informative. I’ve only been on four cruises and, oddly perhaps, they have all been on Seabourn’s smaller three ships. I do love raw fish so will likely try the new larger ones. The most recent cruise, last Fall, was to Alaska, and while the weather was consistently awful, their onboard adventure crew were simply excellent. Their WIFI is expensive and poor in terms of quality but I can live with that on a vacation. You might also mention that one can order caviar anytime - like with scrambled eggs for in-room dining -or at any dining venue at no additional charge. I’m actually slightly afraid to try another cruise line now.
Loved the smaller ships! The newer are great s still not crazy big and the extra facilities really adds
Thanks. We’ve booked two more cruises on the Seabourn larger ships in 2022. Sushi here I come.
What a superb video. Balanced and unbiased. Thanks once again.
Thanks for watching 👍🏻 Great to hear your feedback 😀
You are really great at explaining all the details. Thank you!
Thanks! Good to hear
Champagne and caviar 24/7. I've take my grandson (in his 20's) on three Seabourn cruises. There have always been others in the 20, early 30 age group for him to hang with. I've been on four of their cruises and have not run into anyone who could be describe as a snob. It is the only line that I will book on.
I have cruised on Royal twice and celebrity once. Both were nice. I was very unimpressed with celebrity. The second Royal cruise was better because I was in a suite with a dining table full bath deck etc. I had been to so many of then destinations in the Caribbean ( I'm an American who lives in the UK) that I had much of the pool area, which in January was exactly what I wanted. We did do two beach excursions which were fantastically relaxing.
I just wanted to thank you for this channel. You put so much detail into the description and comparisons. I love the way you mention things for every interest. You've saved me hours of useless research, I'm just spending hours with you, which is much more pleasurable as you put so many personal tips. I agree with your partner with Cunard. I'm dying to do the QM with its old world elegance. My partner and I are celebrating our 25 in 2023, so we are looking for a second fantastic second honeymoon that will be the trip if a lifetime. If you happen to read this or to anyone who does, all suggestions are welcome. This ship in particular seems fantastic for luxury and entertainment. We've considered the new Ritz Carlton Yacht cruises. They seem wonderful, but I'm not sure I want to be so intimate with around 150 cruisers who are not friends and family, on the other hand it seems so luxurious and intimate. Again any suggestions for 2023. We are renewing our vows with grown children as attendants and the second honeymoon of a lifetime land or sea or both. Thank you again for your work with this. Love love love your channel!
Thank you, Gary. Seabourn is the only ship I’ll sail on. It is unfortunately overlooked by cruise vlogs. The crew is fabulous; they feel like my family. The food is delicious from the simple grilled Thomas Keller hotdog to perfectly prepared lamb chops. It’s a gorgeous, casual yacht-like ship that feels like home.
Been on several Seabourn cruises. It’s the best thing ever.
Great video, Gary.
We were supposed to sail on Regent Seven Seas Mariner to Alaska in September, but....... Was nice to see a similar operation. It seems high-class without being stuffy.
Thanks for watching. Yes similar in many ways
Excellent information as usual. I’m going to go look up Seaborn right now.
Fab 👍🏻👍🏻
thank you for filming this! such an incredibly & informative watch.
your video covers a lot of questions I've had over the premium vs. "ultra luxury" tier of cruising. i think I'll be leaning towards to premium brands until my pockets become a little deeper
Looks interesting but I may never get on a ship with more than 1000 participants again. I may try one of the smaller ones in a year or two.
Great video! Particularly like the look of The Grill by Thomas Keller! Be interesting to do a Silversea versus Seabourn video?
I had that idea on my list of possible videos! Sounds like worth me doing then 😀😀
Thank you Gary. We really like Thomas Keller. Didnt know this.
Thanks!
Gary thank you for all this info about cruising❤
You have made Seabourn a bucket list insert: looks amazing. But am still a huge HAL fan.
Thanks for watching! Both are great 👍🏻
Michael Klerck I was just thinking the same thing ... also a loyal HAL cruiser, but Seabourn looks pretty good :)
Not sure you can really compare HAL and Seabourn; they aren't even really in the same business. It is like comparing JCPenny's to Prada.
Really appreciate this video. You honestly giver a excellent overview on this line, even the point it is a cruse ship to start. I see some post of very nice experiences for them. I really am looking for the options available in the cruising world. Thanks!
I would love to do a Seabourn cruise but as a wheelchair user i am not sure about how i would manage with the excursions that they do. What would you recomend.
Thanks Gary, I would love to try them. We nearly did an 11 day newfoundland cruise with them in sept. 2018, for CAD5000.00 including air from Vancouver. We cancelled due to cost, but now see it was a bargain. should have done it.
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@@petergomez1390 Lol
Which one pampers more regent verses seaborn?
Insightful video. Definitely looking at smaller ships.
Glad it was helpful!
This sounds like my cup of tea! The fewer the ppl on a ship, the better. Less college kids & underage kids, the better. If im goin to the carribean, i dont mind alot of ppl partying, or kids, etc. But if im going to alaska, i like a mature crowd. Thats just my personal preference
definitely :-)
I’ve been to the Caribbean twice with Seabourn. Never any children. Some 30 something adults but not many of them.
@@thomaspoke8511 oh great! Would love to try seabourn!! Im really not into the ships with waterslides, flow riders, etc. Smaller size ships sounds a bit more relaxing
What cruise lines accept Canadian dollars?
I'm reminded of Viking Ocean when you describe this ship, there are a fair number of similarities. In particular like the square Viking have one central atrium in the ship with snacks, guest services, new bookings etc. The sushi restaurant is one I absolutely could not eat in so that's a black mark for Seabourn. I understand from other comments there are multiple places people can smoke including near the pool, that's another black mark. Personally I'd jump at going on a cruise line that bans smoking completely, it's disgusting having second hand smoke inflicted on you. But at least there is only one place on Viking Ocean people can smoke, and that's outside at the stern on the promenade deck.
Would like to hear your comparison to Silversea. I am a Seabourn fan, tried Silversea once and was far from impressed
I just wish their itineraries weren’t so port intensive. To me relaxation isn’t being in a different port each day. (If it’s Tuesday it must be Belgium.) Just as cars are built to be driven, ships are meant to spend most of their time at sea. I want to sail in luxury - not be tied up at a pier.
Seabourne Square seems good. Never heard of Thomas Keller before this video. Have heard of Molton Brown before. Don't like raw fish. Like to have good service. Never have been on an all suite ship. Does Seaborne Cruises have a casino on board the ship?
Do they still do market day . Which is a lunchtime thing on board for lunch . Which is fabulous
If I could afford it, I would probably go with Seaborne. I'm not fond of crowded places and if I'm interested on going a shore I can explore the ship.
Love seaborne cruises . Do they still do what they call market day on board . Which is a lunch time thing on board . Fabulous
We’ve done Seabourn many times and have just sailed with Saga - absolutely brilliant. Why don’t you review Adventure and Discovery
Wonderful video Gary, not sure why I haven't watched it before now. We're looking to do a Caribbean cruise in Jan, Feb 2022 all being well and was looking at Oceania, Regent SS or Seabourn. I'm going to do a per night cost comparison but I must say I'm quite taken with Seabourn. Thanks!
My wife and I are going on a cruise in January to the Caribbean on Oceania. We have been on Oceania many times and love that line. If I ever get enough money I’ll try this line. It’s on my bucket list. I know you can’t go wrong with Oceania.
Are smokers a problem on Quest?
Seadream also does the caviar splash so who copied who?
I may have misunderstood when you were talking about a signature scent throughout the ship. Do you mean that there is no scent free space on the ship? I have a rather annoying sensitivity to scent and if they spray it everywhere, I couldn't possibly cruise on this line.
It is not everywhere, it is a scent developed that they use in toiletries available in suite etc
Crystal Cruises is at the same level?
Yes definitely
I've got to try out Seabourn. Disappointed that you didn't mention Crystal as one of the competitors in the ultra luxury class.
I left it off bizarrely when talking although in my notes. Oops!!!
Tips For Travellers crystal cruises
@@jananianandh229 what gets boring? Crystal or Seabourn?
If Thomas Keller restaurant is full with a brain food from the Thomas Keller restaurant to your state room?😊
Hi Gary, first timer here, Ive been around the world, not cruising, the majority was whilst in the forces. Just a question about cruising I am unsure about:.. "Medical facilities". My wife is not to clever on her toes as she was, and has a varied daily tablet dosage to take, what do the cruise companys provide for passengers with health restrictions and possible problems, (We have a medical insurance policy). We have stopped going abroad for our holidays, (past 5 years), because of health care provisions in many of the countries we used to visit. This is mainly a "just incase" question.
As a pharmacist, I take my meds with me; I had a pre Covid sore throat on a trip and they charged me as if I didn’t have insurance. All the more reason to bring meds. I made a trip to Africa and needed the antibiotics I had with me. It is something to check out now that Covid is so prevalent.
My dad workes for seabourn
I am to take up a job and the options I am provided with are Holland America Line and Seabourn.
Which one should I choose when it comes to the brand?
Which one is more luxurious?
Seabourn is more luxurious and smaller ships. One consideration may be that there are rumours in the industry that Carnival Corporation (who own both) are talking of selling Seabourn to a Saudi Cruise Organisation
@@tipsfortravellers Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I appreciate the additional information. This is going to help me big time. Thank you 🙂
I really want to try Seabourn but their single supplements are not that great. My go to cruise line is Silversea because their single supplements are so much better.
Yes, Siversea do seem to run more solo supplement promotions and have that permanent tab on the website listing the cruises that have them
They look nice too all their ships would be too
They are for sure
I have never been tempted by luxury cruises...I’m afraid that my fellow passengers will be snobs.
I agree I thought that but have met great people when I’ve been on. Not snobs in my experience.
There are always going to be people who define themselves by their bank account or expensive wrist watch. By and large, most of the people I’ve met on Seabourn are well off but not showy, casual in an understated way, even shy on personal presentation. People typically in their mid-50’s and up. If a 35 year old gets on ship it destroys the mean age. Staff are very international and really bust their behinds to be of help.
@@thomaspoke8511 Any cruise line you recommend for people in their 30es-40es?
Beautiful. Love to try cruising with them. How might they handle cruising in the new “present and post COVID-19 world”?
They are great. Looking forward to seeing the resumption of cruising protocols. Hopefully these can be agreed sooner than later with the various regional health / government agencies.....
That's salmon eggs in the thumbnail btw
I haven’t seen you do anything on Regent. Have you cruised with them? Would love your thoughts.
I have only toured their ships not yet sailed. On the list!!!
We love Regent and have been on 7 cruises so far. I like the size, have enjoyed fellow passengers, the all inclusive excursions, the butler is nice for breakfasts and pre dinner snacks, plus no tips.
Cripes
All well and good but I looked up the price - £18k for two weeks around the med!!
No thanks.
I’m not that crazy! (Or that rich)
I just need a partner! Can’t afford to do that alone
Do you think the 4th October royal Caribbean anthem of the seas will go ahead
I am not optimistic as CDC not laid out guidelines for return to service yet and there publicly anyway does not seem to be getting ready to issue.
Excellent ships & facilities, but an absolute disaster if you’re vegetarian. We did a 7 night Baltic Cruise with them. On the day of boarding, there was NOT ONE hot vegetarian dish available on the ship at lunchtime! My wife was told to use the salad bar.
For the rest of the cruise, we could only us3 the main dining room, as you could only have one booking a the speciality dining room & the Japanese restaurant did absolutely NO veggie dishes at all.
We couldn’t use the Buffet restaurant the whole cruise for the same reason. No Vegetarian dishes on offer - ever. I checked every night.
So for us, never again! You pay the same price as everyone else, but get substandard treatment.
If you eat meat, it’s great.
Who in their right mind would want to eat caviar in the surf? Seems weird. I looked at their materials and it seems like all of their excursions are extremely pricey.
They treat their crew like shit! Worst company to work for unfortunately.