Accommodations—all spacious, outside suites—are among the
ships’ finest features. Even standard Seabourn Suites are large. Their practical design maximizes space, and appointments—wall coverings,carpets, draperies, bedcovers of fine, lightly textured fabrics—enhance harmony and elegance. They have well-defined sitting and sleeping sections. The roomy conversation area has a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table that can be transformed into a dining table. Two cushioned stools provide extra
seating for guests. The sitting area is next to a five-foot-wide picture window placed low enough that you can lie in bed and watch the passing scenery. The window has a mechanical shade operated by a switch near the desk and a device to clean the outside automatically.
Now, 36 of each ship’s 104 suites have French balconies in place of the five-foot picture window. The balconies consist of two full-length sliding glass doors opening onto a narrow Riviera-style balcony with a waist-high glass balustrade. The sliding doors can be opened to enjoy
sea breezes without cutting into the interior space of the room. In the ships’ tariff, these suites are designated by categories B2 and B3, and their locations are shown on deck plans. Unfortunately, the French balconies have shown not to ride well in high seas when water seeped in to such an extent that the wall-to-wall carpets and furniture had to be
changed completely. Upon the first experience of this problem, all seals on balcony doors were replaced and closures changed—making for significant improvement.
A curtain separating the sitting and sleeping areas can be drawn to put sleepers in darkness. Beds can be configured as twins or a queen. The bedroom section has a long dresser/desk and a large, lighted mirror. A wall-mounted minifridge and bar is stocked with two bottles of
spirits or wine that you select when you book. Replenishments cost extra. Mineral water and soft drinks are free. The bar contains Norwegian crystal glassware. On the opposite wall is a pullout writing desk, containing your personalized stationery and a small sewing kit. On a
shelf opposite the bed is a flat-screen television and DVD player. CNN and other channels are available, depending on the location of the ship. The suites also have a Bose Wave stereo radio and CD player. The walkin closet contains extra shelf space and a safe. The marble bathroom has twin sinks (Legend, one sink), mirrored storage shelves, a large tub, and a shower. Thick terry robes, a hair dryer, and
toiletries are supplied. Fine bed and bath linens are used throughout. Cabin doors have a thoughtful touch: a brass clamp to hold the daily agenda, messages, and menus. A hall-side door can be used to convert adjacent standard suites into doubles. Twenty suites on each ship can be joined, by opening a movable wall, and made into double suites, with a total of 554 square feet, two baths, one queen bed, and a separate dining area. Six larger suites are in three
configurations. Classic suites have queen beds only, a larger sitting area,and a small veranda. Two Owner’s Suites have a separate bedroom and living room, a master bath with shower and tub and guest bath, a table with four chairs, one walk-in and one alcove closet, two sofas, and a private
veranda. Two other Owner’s Suites are the largest and have large living rooms and forward-facing private verandas.
Specifications All suites: 88 are standard Seabourn Suites; 2 larger Classic Suites and 4 Owner’s Suites—all with verandas, 36 with French balconies. Standard dimensions, 277 square feet; 102 suites with twins (convertible to queen); no singles; 4 wheelchair-accessible.
Unofficial Guide © 2009
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