We chose Seabourn as we like smaller ships, fewer passengers; we're a couple in our 60's / 70's. We like adventure, travel, we don't need a lot of theme entertainment, and we are foodies; food and wine are important. The entertainment on Seaboard was just right; the entertainment acts in the Main Salon were entertaining, as were piano duo in the Observation Bar. Poolside parties . . .that meant dancing for us - fun! The MAIN REASON that I chose the Encore was the Mediterranean itinerary.

Food:

We loved the options of a casual meal in the Colonnade, inside or out. Sharing tables there or in the Restaurant was lovely in meeting new people. The theme nights in the Colonnade were pretty close in quality to the Restaurant. At lunchtime, if you’re on board and miss not getting in time before the 2:30 closing, the Deck 9 small buffet outdoors with salads, charcuterie, and hot entrees is a good one. High tea in the Observation Bar: a nice treat at 4pm, although once the service was pretty spotty / slow. In order of great good / ambience our dining preference is: The Restaurant, then the Sushi Bar, and next the theme nights at the Colonnade. The TK Grill was overly pretentious; there was a mistake in writing up my husband’s order for steak, the wait in between courses is far too long, and the decor isn’t modern as the rest of the ship. The TK Grill is not for us. Room Service for me every morning for breakfast - - I was feeling very spoiled! Read more