Is Seabourn still the best in 2024? Our honest experience review will tell you!

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Is Seabourn still one of the best? Our open and honest review reveals all!
We give you our honest review of our week on board Seabourn Encore, the joint largest ship in the fleet of one of the world's most highly rated ultra luxury cruise lines, Seabourn Cruises. We cover the food, entertainment, the ship itself, the service, the itinerary and everything else in between!
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@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you so much for watching! It really does mean the world to us! Please give this video a THUMBS UP, please SUBSCRIBE and please leave us a comment too as that's extremely important to us (and it also encourages RU-vid to suggest it with other viewers who might be interested), and also we’d LOVE to hear from you. R&H x

@sameerpatel4253 28 дней назад

Have you tried Viking? Heard and read a lot of good things, wondering what your opinions were

@brummienik4273 Год назад

As you know, have yet to do an ocean cruise but found this video, like your others, absolutely fascinating. Better than watching the TV ! The music for the Santorini clip (the musician you filmed, I think) is absolutely mesmerising. Must buy some “canapés” for our back garden patio 😂

@visitwithus Год назад

😂😂😂 Thanks for watching Nik 👍😊

@xr6lad Год назад

Lovely ship. As I sit here Tuesday morning getting ready for work. Laughed at your wife mangling words: my partner does exactly the same thing. Always mispronunciation things as different but similar words. So sweet.

@visitwithus Год назад

Hehe! We always get things wrong. Speaking is so difficult sometimes. 😂

@herenow6953 Год назад

It looks amazing ! You are both very lucky to have such wonderful experiences!

@visitwithus Год назад

We are indeed - and we never take it for granted 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

@brentfairlie Год назад

Thank you. A nice relaxed episode and an interesting review.

@stevenfrasher3780 Год назад

Sailing soon, so this was very informative, thank you. I got a smile out of how you two constantly interrupt each other, but that energy keeps the narrative moving and conveys excitement. :)

@visitwithus Год назад

Haha! Thanks Steven. I think you’ll find the energy and urgency that comes across is just pure enthusiasm for what we are talking about. Glad we’re sending out the right vibes (although we don’t normally interrupt each other as much in real life lol)

@susanm784 Год назад

I just love watching your videos. You make me laugh so much. Loved the “canapé” “canopy” conversation. Hilarious.

@michaelpruitt7610 Год назад

As always, you give us so much information and it's so beautifully done, Thanks, Seabourn is our favorite line.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you Michael. Much appreciated. :)

@williammcnamee3360 Год назад

Thank you so much for a great video. We are rusted on Seabourn fans. We love the incredible service, the beautiful suites and the wonderful food in the Colonnade, Sushi the MDR and the restaurant near the pool. However Thomas Keller needs a makeover. We have been cruising since 2017 and the menu is always the same. In my opinion it's well cooked stodge. In Australia we have Returned Services League clubs where people go for lots of beer, a prawn cocktail, steak and chips and a huge slice of cake, followed by $20 on the slots machines. I'm sure all countries have a similar venue and Thomas Keller is a better presented version of this. It's time Seabourn fans pointed out that the emperor has no clothes. Thomas clearly signed his contract 6 or so years ago, stipulated his inflexible menu, the way his venue would be run and then he walked away and didn't give Seabourn a second thought. It's time he was asked to either lift his game or hand his considerable real estate over the someone who can do better. We are going on a very long cruise next year on the Odyssey from Sydney via Adelaide to Vancouver via Alaska and I doubt we will be dining in Thomas Keller at all.

@visitwithus Год назад

Hi William and thanks very much for your comment. I love the term 'rusted on Seabourn fans'! We've got a full dining guide on the WIP list so you'll see what we think of every single dining option (and we love Sushi). Your comments about TK are very interesting and pretty on point actually. It would be interesting to see how many feel this way and what Seabourn's ongoing relationship with TK is really like. I guess it's pretty long term tie-in but you're right, the menu is long overdue a refresh. :)

@detoniagooden2502 5 месяцев назад

They’re changing the TK Grill over to a fresh new Mediterranean restaurant on the Ovation end of 2/2024.

@George_Light Год назад

You two make choosing voyages a JOY. We're on the Ovation in September, so this was incredibly important to us. We did Silversea last fall... our first "ultra luxury" experience. We're looking forward to Seaborun... THANK YOU for all that you both share! YOU TWO ARE AMAZING folks!

@visitwithus Год назад

Aww, thank you SO MUCH George. Your kind words are such an encouragement. ❤️

@ScottSingerCruises Год назад

I just got off Seabourn Ovation the other day and LOVED it! I can’t wait to try the Encore! Thanks for the video.

@visitwithus Год назад

Hi scott. Yes we saw you were on the Ovation. These ships are incredible aren’t they? 😍

@johnking264 11 месяцев назад

Loved your review, sailed similar cruise on Quest some years ago. It brought back good memories and made me think we must do this again. Checking out more of your reviews right now.

@visitwithus 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words John. Welcome to our channel. I hope you subscribe and find lots of interest. 🙂

@pamelaballard9270 Год назад

Thank you for doing vlogs on the smaller ships. Seems like most are on the mega ships, where the individual tends to get lost in the melee. Nice to know what else is available. Enjoyed hearing from a couples view point.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you and thanks for watching 👍 We ❤️ the smaller ship experience.

@carment5936 Год назад

I agree with Pamela. I really enjoy your reviews on smaller luxury ships since most you tubers focus on premium or mainstream lines. Please keep on doing your great videos, they really help us when planning our vacation.

@xr6lad Год назад

As I sit here in windy rainy Melbourne (been a wet year) I was watching the Queen Elizabeth leave port on Sunday evening. from our apartment balcony: so wanted to go away. Then this morning (Tuesday) Pacific Explorer sails into port. Love cruise ship season.

@visitwithus Год назад

Ahh, what a privilege to be able to watch the ships. 😍

@hill-n-dalefarm 8 месяцев назад

Nicely done, thank you for honest opinions.

@visitwithus 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching. We like to keep reviews balanced without all the drama. :)

@amybrock2592 Год назад

Fantastic overview of your experience! Thank you for pointing out the awkward right-hand-centric coffee cups! Fellow left-hander here. Very striking design, but not so user-friendly by the looks of them. :) I think I'd love the "Shopping with the Chef" event. I will definitely be looking at Seabourn for the future.

@visitwithus Год назад

Haha! Lefties united against unreasonable coffee cups! 😂 Shopping with the Chef was a definite highlight of the week. We highly recommend it. :)

@grahamh2331 Год назад

Thanks for another informative vid. Seabourn are our favourite, cruised with them many times and we love the smaller ship. Just come back from sailing on Sojourn which was our first Seabourn cruise experience and stepping on board was like coming home. We have stalled on booking the slightly larger ships thinking that it would not be the same but after seeing your video I think that we won't be long in booking. Nice to see that the basics are the same though I don't like the idea of charging to go into a exclusive area, you already pay a premium, just hope that this is not the way that the line is going to go. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you Graham 👍 We love the smaller ships too ❤️ Happy cruising and thanks for watching 😊🛳

@nanfrostsfashionfocusstyle6250 Год назад

Thank so much for this! I haven't been on Seabourn but am curious about it. I like a smaller ship. You seem to like what my husband and I would like so this was so helpful to hear from your perspective.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you 😊 And thanks for watching 👍

@juliedahl507 Год назад

Of our 40 cruises, one on Seabourn, and we loved it! Especially loved Seabourn Square. One other word...gelato:)

@visitwithus Год назад

Oh my goodness, the gelato! We didn’t mention this but we do mention it in the upcoming dining guide. The chocolate gelato is to die for! 😍

@gratefultube Год назад

Thanks so very much for offering a look at cruising. Almost as good as being there.

@visitwithus Год назад

Our pleasure Bob! We hope you enjoy this format. :)

@loumello8813 Год назад

Lovely ship and an excellent review of this Seabourn ship. We haven't done Seabourn yet, but, it is on our list of lines we want to try. The food does look wonderful and the specialty caviar events are always a nice touch.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks Lou. It's definitely one you should try. Refined, relaxing and just excellence all round!

@jay-jaycruz9965 Год назад

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@michaelapartheimuller251 Год назад

I have been so many Times on Seabourn, but i love to watch your Videos - they are great! Please keep on. One Information to you. Chef TK was on the Ovation the last Weeks. From now on, they have the regular Menu as you know and a daily Menu with Options.

@visitwithus Год назад

Oh that’s interesting Michaela. Guess we’ll have to go back now before we produce a dining guide 😆😉 Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 👍😊

@Beachdudeca Год назад

You did a great review , thnx

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching 😊

@aimeerogers4542 Год назад

I look forward to the food video for this ship!

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks Aimee. The dining guide is on the drawing board. 👍

@pipegarmich Год назад

Very nice review,well presented

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you. ☺️

@jenniferalbert910 Год назад

What a lovely suite! (I know I said it before but…) I caught the tail end of your livestream this weekend and had to laugh about the “Part 1” discussion! Rich is exactly the same as my husband and I have the same exasperated reaction as Helen does 😂 Glad we’re not the only ones ha ha!

@visitwithus Год назад

😂 It’s so frustrating but I can’t help it. My brain works in mysterious ways lol.

@RobinH8869 Год назад

@@visitwithus You could do an overall review as a first hit, and then do dining guide, cabin tour, what's special about x cruise line .... etc next.... Like when a new camera comes out, first review, full review ....

@visitwithus Год назад

@@RobinH8869 That’s genuinely what we’re doing, just sometimes they come out in the wrong order lol. We like the format of these reviews and we enjoy doing our dining guides so overall we can give the fullest coverage of a ship that’s possible. 😀

@frankbruun2572 Год назад

Me and my wife love your videos 🙏🏼Some of them We have watched many of them times over and We always learn something new and interesting. Our favourites are from the Caribien. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. In december me and my wife are cruising with Ovation once again from Barbados and this will be our 4th cruise with Seabourn. We have tried Silversea in the Mediteranean but we were not entirely impressed. Food was amazing but the atmosphere among the crew and quality of service was not at the same level as Seabourn. The only thing I will criticize is how they use some of the space on Ovation and Encore. For me the Retreat doesn`t make much sence at all. It is costly and very few seem to use it. Looking forward to see videos from your next adventures. Best regards from Norway, Frank & Marianne

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you for such kind words and for supporting this channel Frank. We LOVE Norway and can't wait to cruise there again. :)

@FraserAtSea Год назад

While I'm doubtful I'll ever be able to afford to cruise with Seabourn, I really enjoyed this video. While the ship does look stunning, I do think the pool decks look really quite cramped - however, first world problem on a ship of this level!

@visitwithus Год назад

One day Fraser, one day 🤞 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@hubbardkennady4874 Год назад

Well done! Going in May from May 7-14

@visitwithus Год назад

Have a great time Hubbard 👍 Thanks for watching 😊

@rodneymartin-ps2yv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for a straightforward look at Seabourn with which I am in pretty full agreement. I am a great Encore fan; only 3 cruises so far but looking forward to the next . November or December 2023 hopefully. My only beef is that it takes a hell of a lot of cruising to progress up the brownie-points ladder. A shame for people who prefer 7 day cruises; they could be at sea for ever!

@visitwithus 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching 😊 Glad you enjoyed it and agree with our review 👍

@Bjaakola 2 месяца назад

LOVE this dress, Helen! ❤

@visitwithus 2 месяца назад

Thank you ☺️

@catherineb6561 Год назад

Amazing review...I can't afford Seaborn but I have enjoyed many of those same things on my 3 Azamara cruises.

@visitwithus Год назад

We love Azamara too ❤️ Thanks for watching 👍😊

@xunyangful Год назад

Coffee looks so yummy!

@visitwithus Год назад

The coffee is very good indeed. Strong as, but that's how I like it. :D

@sktoh4469 Год назад

Very nice video. 😃

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you 😊 And thanks for watching 👍

@Andrea-sl3ey Год назад

This looks gorgeous, I’d love to upgrade from Cunard to Seabourn, maybe 2023 will be the year to do so! My preference is 10-12 night cruises, not as rushed as 7 days but not so long away as a fortnight and often include sea days when you can really enjoy the ship. What about yourselves? Kind regards from a fellow Norfolkian!

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching Andrea 👍 We prefer longer cruises - like you say 7 days is never really long enough (but always better than nothing 😁)

@davidgreenspoon9530 Год назад

I really appreciate the perspectives and insights you shared, and the video shots were especially helpful! I'm still curious about the "formal night" dinner. Will I need to pack a suit? What is the range of attire for evenings on deck or in the venues? TIA for your response.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you for watching David 👍 Formal night on Seabourn is down to individual preference really. Some people go all in with tuxedos, other simply wear smart trousers and a jacket. If you really didn’t want to dress up there is the option to eat at one of the informal dining venues also. So it’s down to personal preference really. How many people dress up seems to depend on each voyage and itinerary but you wouldn’t be alone if you wore a tuxedo.

@kenzyongpaucotiu9737 Год назад

You should try AZAMARA Cruises! Simply the best! 💯

@visitwithus Год назад

We already have Kenzi - 4 times 😁😁😁😁 We love them ❤️ Here’s a link to our Azamara play list 👍 ru-vid.com/group/PLR7WpaSLH3dMvs2WXaS0tyvIGZUSohzRQ

@craig7597 2 месяца назад

Just came across your videos whilst research Seabourn. Love your videos! Couple of quick questions of you can answer? Dress code on Seabourn - I realize it’s a little upscale for dressing in the evening, but must you always but dressed “up”. In other words, is it ever allowed just to come to breakfast in shorts and a tee? Or must you always be completely put together to even leave your room - that doesn’t sound too relaxing too me. Some reviews I have read talk about how people are have been looked down on in these luxury cruises for not “dressing the part”. Anyway, also just wondering if you saw that they were same sex couple friendly. Thanks!

@visitwithus 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your kind words and welcome to our channel! We hope you’ve subscribed! 😊 As for Seabourn, I’d say it’s a lot more relaxed than you’d probably think. Absolutely you can wear shorts and tee to breakfast! After 6pm it gets a little more ‘smart casual’ but as long as you don’t wear flip flops and swimming trunks in the restaurant you should be fine. 😆 They are extremely welcoming to same sex couples. Absolutely nothing to worry about. 😊

@faithmoore7520 6 месяцев назад

Thanks❤💯👏🏽

@visitwithus 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 🤩

@billybrent1 Год назад

Amazing! I noticed the lack of cushions on the sunbeds & I was going to ask you that question! Thank you for clarifying that point. Maybe because they have the "Retreat" which is chargeable & very expensive in my opinion, they purposely don't have cushions on the other beds to encourage you to book.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching Billy. I don't think the cushion-less sun beds are a particular ruse to lure you into spending more money - I just think they are a design choice based on portability and contemporary style. IT's just our opinion though - Helen is a bit of a 'Princess and the Pea' when it comes to comfort lol!

@savagecub Год назад

Left handedness is a sign of bad toilet training !😂

@visitwithus Год назад

@@savagecub I wondered why I struggled in that department. 😂

@marknevar8234 Год назад

I've done wine tastings on that deck area off the keller grill. Also had breakfast there when the collonade was overcrowded. So, it is used, but definitely under-used.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Mark. Yes, we agree that it IS used but for such a gorgeous piece of real estate, it should be utilised all day every day. It’s too good to waste on part time activities. 🙂

@marknevar8234 Год назад

never had any trouble getting multiple ressies at the keller grill, even on a 7 day cruise. At least on the 2 bigger ships. The other 3 are smaller and it can be tougher. if you're flexible with dining times, they usually can squeeze you in. I likes R2 as well, but it was getting long in the tooth.

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks Mark. Yes, we do mourn the loss of R2 but accept that the more modern approach of TK is a natural progression. ❤️

@MicheleKahn-iw6et 4 месяца назад

any review of land tours? loved the shopping with the chef!

@visitwithus 4 месяца назад

We only did the excursions shown in this video I’m afraid. Thanks for watching 👍

@karstenbrandt6850 Год назад

What a lovely review! "Shopping with the Chef" - do you book it in advance or when you´re on board? Is this event included in the cruise? Greetings from Kiel, Germany

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you Kirsten 😊 You need to make it known that this is something you’d like to take part in as soon as you board the ship. The chef will then decide if and when he will go shopping and if you have said you’d like to take part you may be invited to go if you don’t have anything else scheduled for that day. I’ll leave the link to the info below 👍 www.seabourn.com/en_US/experience/onboard-activities/activity/shopping-with-the-chef.html

@allisonfoster3677 10 месяцев назад

We are booked onto the Ovation in January around the Caribbean and we are looking at booking excursions but not sure whether to book early or wait. Just a question from this video re Seabourn signature events (especially the stroll with the chef idea), are these ad hoc after embarkation, are they paid for, would they coincide with excursions?

@visitwithus 10 месяцев назад

Hi Allison. We were invited to do the chefs shopping excursion so not 100% sure how it works, but I think it’s something you try to sign up for as soon as you get on board (though I’m not sure they do them on all voyages). Sorry we can’t be more helpful. Have a great cruise. 👍

@2CraftySeniors Год назад

There's certainly plenty of reasons to go on a Seabourn cruise. Perhaps if I can get my health back, hubby and I will be able to. It sounds like a perfect place for us. Thank you for the honest and full review. 🥰

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you for watching Ebba. I sincerely hope your health improves and wish you all the best. :)

@Ulanda Год назад

Love the accents

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you 😊

@robinbaass1825 Год назад

What were the minute timers for on the afternoon tea table? Tea leaf timers??

@visitwithus Год назад

They are there to time how long you brew your tea for. The server explains how to use them when they deliver your teapot 👍

@yvescrepeau5955 6 месяцев назад

Hi guys, I am back in the Ovation in a couple of weeks for a winter getaway.

@visitwithus 5 месяцев назад

Have fun! Wish we could join you! 🥂😀

@yvescrepeau5955 5 месяцев назад

@@visitwithus have you sailed on the Explora I yet? Maybe next year she looks like a lovely ship

@visitwithus 5 месяцев назад

@@yvescrepeau5955 Yes we have! Got some lovely videos in our channel to whet your appetite. Ship Tour, Dining Guide and Suite Review. Give them a look! 😀

@yvescrepeau5955 5 месяцев назад

I hitch a ride on the Ovation next Saturday in Bridgetown BArbados @@visitwithus

@savagecub Год назад

How does it compare to a Regent cruise ?

@visitwithus Год назад

Unfortunately we’ve not had the chance to sail with Regent yet do can’t compare I’m afraid. We’ve had day visits to a couple of their ships and they look fantastic but we’ve not experienced what it’s like to cruise on them. We are hoping to get the opportunity in 2023 so watch this space 🤞

@jcbroadw Год назад

Oof, that Retreat pricing is pretty steep for a line that does brand itself as "all inclusive" in some respects. I like the idea of offering everyone a complimentary 1/2 a day or even a full day that you could do at any point during the cruise, and charging after that.

@visitwithus Год назад

I totally agree! Thanks for watching. :)

@healinginfluence Год назад

How would compare Seabourne and Silversea?

@visitwithus Год назад

We do have lots of videos on Silversea too if that helps. Generally we always say that Seabourn has an American vibe compared to the more Italian/European feel on Silversea. Silversea also offer a variety of sizes of ships which will give you differing experiences depending on if you like very small ships of something a little larger whereas Seabourn a ships are all similar with three slightly smaller and two slightly larger ship. If you have any specific questions please about either or both please get in touch 👍

@gomez7879 9 месяцев назад

Is it true wifi and excursions are not included?

@visitwithus 9 месяцев назад

Excursions not included, no. They do now offer a basic wifi package we believe but you have to pay extra for the premium wifi. Thanks for watching.

@marinacarmenmartinez6829 Год назад

👍👏👏👏

@visitwithus Год назад

Thank you for watching Marina. :D

@harlanabraham7772 Год назад

Does Seabourn do round trips, start and end at the same port? Small casino. Probably no craps table. Coffee venue and snacks could be nice. Like to use the gym. Don't like sausage rolls. If you ever saw Doc Martin you probably wouldn't have them either. Trivia could be good. I usually make friends in the casino. Don't think Seabourn is the cruise line for me.

@visitwithus Год назад

Yes, they do do some trips that staff and end at the same point and if you book back to back cruises this often will be the case. Sorry we don’t use a casino so can’t answer that question. The bigger ships especially have nice gyms. Thanks for watching 👍

@kellieashman6908 Год назад

Seems strange that a lot of the public areas are either under utilised or not used at all

@visitwithus Год назад

Well, there's not that many to be honest. The ship's public areas are very well used and a fabulous places to be. I'm sure they'd agree with us about the rear of the TK restaurant. It's such a lovely space!

@N0N4M30 Год назад

I fell into the rabbit hole of cruise ship videos even though that I never want to go on one due to the fact that I’m anxious about all the crimes happening or a ship wrecking 😅 but it’s so interesting to watch

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching

@cywoods60 Год назад

TFS

@visitwithus Год назад

Thanks for watching. 😀

@kathleemcallister 10 месяцев назад

do they have elevators

@visitwithus 10 месяцев назад

They do 👍

@RCR1990 Год назад

Hi Rich and Helen - Have you considered opening a paid "RU-vid" video tutorial for others who would like to join your community and produce excellent cruise Vlogs? As we are new empty-nesters, and absolutely love cruising, it would be so incredible to walk away from corporate and earn $$$ traveling!

@visitwithus Год назад

Hi Robyn. Great idea and we’d love to give tips about filming etc. A paid subscription sounds tempting but we will probably never start a Patreon/membership/paywall type thing because we want to keep everything free for people to enjoy, despite the cost to us. 🙂 However, tech tips are on the drawing board so watch this space. Oh and we don’t say no to the odd ‘Super Thanks’, or ‘Super Chat’ if we’re live because that helps us pay for equipment but both are completely voluntary. ❤️