Seabourn Legend Review

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Bigger isn't better

Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Seabourn Legend
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Ian
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

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Sail Date: Sep 2010
Cabin: Suite

We were met at the World Trade Centre Cruise Terminal, Barcelona just after 16:00hrs to be taken on board. However due to the lack of available staff we had to wait with another couple. The elderly gentlemen in that party was left to struggle up the gang plank steps on his own with a rather heavy piece of hand luggage. After checking in at the King Olav lounge we were offered ½ glass of champagne and taken to our cabin where a full bottle awaited us. I asked about a cup of tea and was advised to use room service. There was no mention of afternoon tea being available in the Observation lounge.

The cabin doorbell chimes are similar to the pre PA announcement so be prepared for someone to just walk in if you miss it. Cabin cleaning standards appeared good however a check of the wash basin plug revealed past passenger body hair. One of the pre ordered cabin spirit drinks were not there and took over 24hrs to be delivered. Soft mixer drink replenishment was a bit hap hazard and I never did get any more soda water. A request for extra male coat hangers (those without crocodile clips) were promptly delivered. Cabin repairs were prompt although the fault with the mirrored bathroom cabinet door and faulty reading light should have been identified and rectified before we were taken to the cabin.

On the first morning we tried the Veranda cafe for breakfast. There's a wide selection of hot and cold items although we found ordered items took a while to arrive and not always together. The result being the fried egg for my cooked breakfast arrived last and was over cooked despite numerous requests for it to be runny and sunny side up. We never ate breakfast there again, service in the main restaurant was much more civilised and we got what was ordered. Special orders were also taken. During the first week about 6 ate breakfast here and in the second week numbers increased to about 12.

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Cabin A3

With the exception of the Owners(OW) or Classic(CS) suite they are all the same size. The only other option is to combine 2 adjacent cabins or to have a mini balcony. Personally I don't think the mini balconies are worth the cost unless you want fresh air and the occasional sea spray if it's rough.

The walk in closet is just about adequate for a 2 week informal cruise.

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