Seabourn Odyssey Review

Are Seabourn standards slipping?

Review for the Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Seabourn Odyssey
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6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2012
Cabin: Veranda Suite

Until about 6 weeks ago when we were shown round and given lunch on a Radisson 7 Seas ship that docked in Cairns, we had nothing to compare with Seabourn.

There is no doubt that the Seabourn architecture is the best afloat. One can see this on a profile view where the accommodation stops approx 2/3 from the bow with the final 1/3 aft as public space. No other line is so generous with public space. There are great little areas aft on decks 5, 6, & 7 where one can find privacy. Other lines put suites here.

There is also no doubt that standards in some areas are slipping. By adding the 3 larger ships to the fleet they effectively grew the brand by 200%. Few, if any, organisations can grow that fast and maintain standards. For me, this was especially noticeable in the quality of the food. ( I totally exclude the patissier from this beef.)

Cabin Review

Veranda Suite

Cabin V6

Excellent location closest to the Square and coffe bar for ad hoc pastries.

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