Seabourn Encore

Seabourne Greece/Turkey Review

June

Pros: Staff are incredibly nice

Cons: Dining service was not as good as on past trips

Recommended: Yes

Food was excellent but the service was not up to the standards that we’re used to on Seabourne. Simple things like getting a 2nd cup of coffee, having water glasses refilled should not be something that requires hoping to flag down a server. The service at Solis was especially disappointing (you really shouldn’t have to exchange plates as many of us did) given the fact that it is supposed to be the exclusive dining experience on the ship.

Seabourne Greece/Turkey Review

June

Pros: Staff are incredibly nice

Cons: Dining service was not as good as on past trips

Recommended: Yes

Food was excellent but the service was not up to the standards that we’re used to on Seabourne. Simple things like getting a 2nd cup of coffee, having water glasses refilled should not be something that requires hoping to flag down a server. The service at Solis was especially disappointing (you really shouldn’t have to exchange plates as many of us did) given the fact that it is supposed to be the exclusive dining experience on the ship.

Seabourn Encore, Dec 2024, 13-days Singapore to Hong Kong

December

Pros: Excellent staff, ship size, stateroom/bathrooom size and amenities, excellent food, Sushi specialty dining was exceptional, self serve laundry was a plus too.

Cons: While staff was excellent, cruise was the first after a 30 day crossing with no guests. Staff were still ironing out some kinks of working together as a crew. Nothing significantly major is this regard. Limited snack/dining later at night except for room service.

Recommended: No

First Seabourn Experience

September

Pros: Cruise director was fantastic, food was better than other luxury cruise lines, overall staff was terrific, non-intrusive communication style (no speakers in cabins unless emergency, muster drill done on your own time, etc.), very simple embarkation and dis-embarkation - best ever

Cons: This particular itinerary never docked in port over night, was marketed to us as a 21 day itinerary, but was actually rolling 7 day cruises with folks embarking and disembarking in multiple ports, some of the excursions were not at all as described when booking, cabin was smaller than other luxury lines

Recommended: Yes

Overall, I would sail on Seabourn again. The pros outweigh the cons. Even though there were a lot of folks on board that had sailed with Seabourn multiple times, overall everyone on board was super friendly and easy going.

Sailing the Dalmatian Islands

September

Pros: Service, food, cleanliness of stateroom

Cons: Shore Excursions not always as advertised.

Recommended: No

With only 1 port change because of Weather, Seabourn gracefully changed our excursion to Split from Korcula. We had a V2 veranda stateroom which was very comfortable and found that on the port side of the ship, we had the best views and weather. We ate in most of the restaurants on board and loved the food. Sushi was the best and if you are looking to eat at Solis, please reserve early and come early enough to sit at their bar for their specialty cocktails. Our room was immaculately serviced twice a day as was our bar/ice set-up. We never had to ask for a refresh as they anticipated our needs. We had caviar service in our room and they delivered a bottle of champagne - a very nice touch. You have to ask about the Galley and Bridge tours as they are not advertised, but available.

Seabourn Encore- Balkan Jewels

June

Pros: on and off with so much ease. and super large cabins

Cons: no sports or jogging track on board

Recommended: No

Seabourn does it again

May

Pros: The ship is lovely & small, the food is great and the staff are wonderful.

Cons: Greek port authorities in Piraeus held up embarkation. Not Seabourn's fault.

Recommended: No

This is my 2nd Seabourn cruise and they again did not disappoint.

Great food, Nicely appointed Ship.

October

Pros: Great staff, food and ship.

Cons: Service needs better communication and training

Recommended: No

Seabourn touts being a luxury line so for a first time sailor I was expecting an equivalent to Silversea and Regent. Although a lot of boxes were checked, they can use a little more polish. Teamwork in the dining room and Colonade was lacking. Serving staff although working very hard, seemed to run into each other not knowing what the other was doing. Was expecting butler service, Our room steward did a good job but would have liked the upgraded service. Food was Very good and the front desk staff were exceptional. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

Sailed on the Encore 10/4/2023

October

Pros: service, food, entertainment

Cons: The public windows needed washing. Few items needed some patches or repair.

Recommended: No

All the singers, musicians and dancers were fantastic. they belong on broadway. The cruise director Ross Robert made the cruise so much fun, he is a wonderful host, comedian, singer and overall does a wonderful job. The staff made us feel very special almost like family. Night at Ephesus was the highlight of the cruise.

Seabourn…a cut above

September

Pros: Great food, excursions, shipboard entertainment

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

After sailing on Silversea for years we found Seabourn to be a couple points better. Unbelievable staff made us feel at home on day one.All the little extras add up to #1 for us. Looking forward to our next cruise with Seabourn. Great experience, lots of activities made to enrich the ports of call From food immersion to University level lecturers of history made it so much better. Great entertainment dancers, musicians and singers were really fabulous.

Seabourn…a cut above

September

Pros: Great food, excursions, shipboard entertainment

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

After sailing on Silversea for years we found Seabourn to be a couple points better. Unbelievable staff made us feel at home on day one.All the little extras add up to #1 for us. Looking forward to our next cruise with Seabourn. Great experience, lots of activities made to enrich the ports of call From food immersion to University level lecturers of history made it so much better. Great entertainment dancers, musicians and singers were really fabulous.

Seabourn Encore

July

Pros: Small ship, Thomas Keller restaurant,

Cons: not much nightlife,

Recommended: No

Not What We Expected

July

Pros: All inclusive cruising with no surprises

Cons: The ship feels dated.

Recommended: No

It seems odd to say "this was my first time" after having already sailed on 75+ sea cruises and over 60 river cruises. Yet, it was our inaugural experience on Seabourn and it was not what we'd thought it would be like. "Is this your first Seabourn" was indeed a question we heard from many a guest, but instead of it being some kind of snobby inquisition as we'd (possibly) unfairly expected, it was more of a welcome. That relaxed style permeated our entire week onboard. From the friendly greetings of the crew to the international nature of the guests, the atmosphere on the Encore was exactly what you want on vacation. We enjoyed the "All inclusive" nature of the cruise with no nickel and diming: from caviar and champagne to cappuccinos to room service. We tried it all and found everything to be of an acceptable standard. We found the food variety and choice to be good, but it was only our visits for sushi and the dinner in Thomas Keller that left us with "wow" moments. Overall, we would do it again, but the one drawback was the ship which felt dated and a bit old fashioned. However, we also recognize that this is the charm for some of the hardcore Seabourn guests.

Best way to cruise

July

Pros: Service with attention to details

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Happy to travel on this ship again

Always A Great Experience.

April

Pros: The overall level of quality of ambiance of the ship, the accomodations, the food, and the servivce.

Cons: You have to disembark.

Recommended: Yes

Seabourn provides just the right balance of high end services without getting too "fussy". Very comfortable and friendly. The entertainment led by Robert and Luperci is top notch. The entire experience is wonderful.

Beautiful ship with excellent staff

January

Pros: Wonderful suites. Friendly workers. Excellent food.

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Seabourn deserves their high ratings.

Seabourn Encore

February

Pros: All great.

Cons: Could have more activities on ship on Sea days.

Recommended: Yes

Great trip.

Barcelona to Rome

September

Pros:

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Wonderful Cruise

Seabourn Encore Maiden Voyage

December

Pros: Crew was wonderful. Food was fantastic.

Cons: None

Recommended: No

For it being a Maiden Voyage, Seabourn had everything ready and it was fantastic. Typical Seabourn cruising.