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Seabourn Quest

Seabourn

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Based on 20 reviews

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A Lovely Cruise in a Beautiful Part of the World

October

Pros: Ship is in excellent condition. The staff is efficient, warm and friendly and anxious to please. The production numbers and guest performers were outstanding, especially considering the small size of the ship.The computers at Seabourn Square are a definite plus for passengers who need to work onboard.

Cons: The Restaurant was only open from 8 AM to 9 AM for breakfast and 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch making the Colonnade quite crowded during the hours it was open. The pool deck dining would have been used more except most days were cold, a couple were rainy, making that dining venue unusable to all but the most hearty. Other than the Thomas Keller fried chicken night at the Colonnade, I must say the food was rather ordinary and the portions small. I ordered lamb chops for dinner at The Restaurant one night, expecting nice thick center cut chops, but received the same three small lollipop chops I received at breakfast. But the gelato and caviar flowed freely, and I enjoyed both. I think The Club and the Observation Lounge are lovely rooms, but generally found them to be crowded. I think the public lounges are too small when the ship is full.

Recommended: No

Embarkation at the Port of NYC was simple with an assigned embarkation time. We went straight to the ship without waiting in any kind of line. The rest of the report will be Pros and Cons.

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Seabourn Quest

May

Pros: Service, Food, relaxed atmosphere, no hype

Cons: The inclusive Wines were not great. I noticed many half drunk glasses on the dinner tables every evening.

Recommended: No

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canada 2019

October

Pros: We certainly enjoyed the penthouse Suite,the amazing service by the staff!

Cons: The shower is slippery,maybe some type of mat?

Recommended: Yes

At times the Colonnade eating area was very congested especially after tours end, no tables available.possibly stay open 1/2 hour later? In the past we have enjoyed the outside patio as a fall back as their hours of operation is until 3;30, but it was too cold to eat outside on several days.The heaters helped but maybe some type of wind block could be provided for fall trips.. The Staff on the patio area's however were very helpful! Also the reservations for the special nights in the Colonnade were difficult to get. Two times we had reservations at 8:30 as that was all that was available, and felt very rushed to wrap up by 9. The staff in all area's is A+

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Seabourn Quest Review

September

Pros: Stateroom, ship design, friendly staff.

Cons: Entertainment showtime is very late. Staff could be more attentive at dining times. Food was good but not great.

Recommended: Yes

Overall, the cruise ship was very enjoyable. There are some pros and cons, but mostly a pleasant cruise.

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Cruise to Canada 8/30/2019 to 9/10/2019

September

Pros: Interesting cities and towns, generally good weather, excellent service, good food

Cons: Weather was a little cold at times, Hurricane Dorian necessitated a diversion for two days.

Recommended: Yes

This was our fourth Seabourn cruise. The level of service is excellent, as is the food. I found the destinations in Canada interesting, and the excursions we booked were generally good.

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Great trip to Antartica and South America

February

Pros: Smaller ship - about 500 passengers, great stable ship in rough seas, amazing crew and staff that made everyday special

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Recommended: Yes

We had a great time, and appreciate our agents help getting it booked, arranging flights, and transfer in Buenos Ares. While there are cheaper cruises, the all inclusive nature of this cruise, six days in Antartica, and actual landings on the continent, 21 days, and all staterooms were suites characteristic made it well worth the extra cost. The ship, crew, staff and entertainers were top notch! They were all extremely friendly, proficient, and went the extra mile to make sure passengers were well taken care of all the time. The added cost for shore excursions in ports, and quality of some of the excursions didn't thrill me. However, Antartica was the focus of the trip, and the zodiac rides, wet landings, and expedition staff's lectures, guidance on land and personalities were perfect!

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Ultra Luxury Cruising in the British Isles

May

Pros: Fantastic ship, amazing staff, wonderful guests, beautiful scenery!

Cons: Some of the ports of call were in very small towns with not much to offer but the scenery which was beautiful.

Recommended: No

If you are departing or ending a cruise in Dover and want to avoid the hustle bustle of a pre or post hotel in London I would recommend a stay in Dover with a visit to the Dover Castle. This started the trip off quite nicely. On embarkation day we were right near the ship. No need for a long transfer with traffic. The Seabourn Quest is the newest ship of its sister ships the Odyssey & Sojourn. Sailing on Seabourn is a luxury! Everything is included, gratuities, beverages, specialty restaurants. Which automatically puts you in a relaxed carefree state of mind. The staff learns your name pretty quickly, always greeting you accordingly and knows your preferences for beverages. Their attention to detail is certainly noticed and well appreciated. There are four dining venues on board with "The Restaurant" being their main dining room. Excellent choices every night. The Colonnade is their more casual venue which transforms into unique themed menu offerings on certain evenings by Chef Thomas Keller. Which is a completely different concept than his Signature specialty restaurant on board "The Grill by Thomas Keller". Both require a reservation but was easy to get when requested. There is also "The Patio" which is Al Fresco dining pool side. Great when weather permitting and fun! I will have to say the dining was incredible no matter what restaurant we went to. I particularly enjoyed the Colonnade when they had the Thomas Keller special evenings. Entertainment on board can vary depending on your specific likes . Some I found to be fabulous, The Barricade Boys! Very talented musical group that could play anything. Comedian Martin Beaumont very, very funny! Others not to my liking. It could have been me but the entertainment that I didn't enjoy certainly didn't affect my having a fabulous time meeting wonderful people from all of the world including the staff! I can certainly recommend a Seabourn cruise to anyone who can appreciate the finer things in life. You can't get much better than this.

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