We just returned from a 10-Day Caribbean Highlights cruise on the Seabourn Pride, sailing round trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Launched in 1988, the Pride was the first ship launched in the Seabourn fleet.
The 440-foot Pride features 104 suites designed for 208 guests. Its layout is nearly identical to its other “little sisters” in the Seabourn fleet — the Seabourn Spirit and the Seabourn Legend.
Here we are on Deck 8 during the sail away from Fort Lauderdale. Although we are veteran cruisers, this was our first cruise on Seabourn.
The well-stocked Sky Bar is a popular location on Deck 8 for enjoying a cocktail. This area also features grilled food such as burgers some afternoons and steak and prawns during a special evening Sky Grill dinner under the stars.
Also on Deck 8, the Constellation Lounge is home to trivia contests, afternoon tea, and evening entertainment. It’s also an ideal indoor spot to observe the ocean and sailing into and out of various ports.
This is Third Officer Gillian on the Bridge. Seabourn is one of the few cruise lines that offers an in-depth tour of the bridge.
In addition to the Bridge, Deck 7 houses the spa, gym, and swimming pool.
Deck 7 also features two whirlpools and deck space for sun-seekers.
The Verandah Cafe is located at the aft end of Deck 7. The Cafe offers a buffet and table service for breakfast and lunch, with both indoor and outside seating. In the evenings, the space becomes reservations-only Restaurant 2.
The guest suites are located on Decks 4, 5 and 6. All suites are a spacious 277 square feet with ocean-views. The Balcony Suites feature a French balcony with doors opening to fresh sea breezes, but no space to sit outside.
Here’s a look inside Ocean-view Suite 325 on Deck 6. We loved the location of this suite.
All suites feature a spacious sitting area, which converts to a dining area for 24-hour room service or pre-dinner appetizers and caviar with friends. There is a complementary bar in each suite stocked with your preferred beverages.
Deck 6 is home to The Boutique – a tiny but well-stock shop and the Library that features a large selection of New York Times best-sellers and hundreds of DVDs for use with the in-suite DVD player.
The aft end of Deck 6 houses the casino and the Club, featuring live entertainment and an active dance floor.
The Club is an ideal spot to meet for cocktails before and/or after dinner.
Or to dance the night away….
The Show Lounge is located on Deck 5 aft. It features nightly entertainment. David E. is not only the cruise director, he’s a talented entertainer who delivers a moving “Tribute to Nat King Cole“.
At the opposite end of Deck 5 — nearly hidden — is a whirlpool and sun deck.
Deck 3 houses The Restaurant — which offers terrific food with impeccable service three times a day. Menus for the next evening’s dinner are delivered to staterooms nightly.
The Seabourn Pride features many unique touches, but two things that we think make the Seabourn experience so special are the staff who seem to anticipate your every need, and the other guests that you meet on board – well-traveled, interesting and fun-loving people.
The staff constantly adds specials touches, like the Farewell Amenity kit the last night of the cruise.
We are glad that we had the opportunity to experience the Seabourn Pride before she leaves the fleet in April, 2014.
Have you sailed on Seabourn? What’s your favorite thing about the cruise line? Please share in comments below.
Read more posts about our 10-Day Caribbean Highlights cruise on the Seabourn Pride:
- Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I. – Yachts, White Sand and Painkillers
- A Look Inside Suite 325 on the Seabourn Pride
- Exploring “The Baths” of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands via a Seabourn Shore Excursion
- The Cayo Levantado Beach Escape in Samana, Dominican Republic
- A Port Day in Basseterre, St. Kitts via the Seabourn Pride
- Views from the Seabourn Pride
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