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Thank you all for your research and assistance! That would be so kind Lois R if you would ask! The cocktail was such a treat at Happy Hour! I may just have to take another cruise just to find out the recipe!

Thank you ever so much for your response and research- I truly appreciate it! I wish oI could say that is the drink, but unfortunately not. It did have a lemon flavor and champagne, but not the beet simple syrup. It was served in a champagne glass with a sugared rim and floating lemon peel. I have tried lemon juice and champagne, but that is not quite it- a sweet ingredient is missing. Thank you again for your help

We had a fantastic cruise on the Silver Wind! One of my favorite beverages was "Puttin on the Ritz" in the Dolce Vita lounge. Would anyone happen to know how that is made? Thank you in advance!

This may be a delicate question, but want to do things correctly. I know that gratuities are included, but is it customary to give a bit more at the end of the cruise? Thank you for your insight.

Thank you for your quick responses. While my husband follows the dress code, he is very happy to not bring his blazer (he believes one will get an award for the lightest suitcase - LOL!).

Trimester, we will be on the Silver Wind in February. If it all possible would you mind posting some quick thoughts on the ship and your travels? Also, would you mind looking to see if a blazer is necessary for the men. Thank you in advance. Have a great cruise!

Thank you again to all for such wonderful information. It has been so helpful!

Thank you, thank you for these wonderful posts! We are taking our first Silversea cruise on the Wind to Antartica in February and are so excited. Your descriptive writings have given me a wonderful understanding of what an expedition cruise is like and increased my excitement tenfold!

Thank you for such great information! So very helpful!

I am new to SilverSea Cruise Line, but a veteran cruiser (usually Celebrity). We will be on the Silver Wind in Feb. I have always been so impressed with how helpful other cruisers are on this website. We are a 3 couples (2 are newbies) traveling and have many questions about the Line and how Antartica expeditions work. 1. For the actual expeditions, I understand we are put in groups, do they keep traveling parties together? Does it work that one group stays on board and one goes ashore at the various landing spots? Approximately how long are the adventures? As the ship carries 260 (ish) passengers were there 3 groups? Were you able to make most of the landings? Are the landings mostly "wet", or "dry"? 2. When were the briefings usually held? Approximately how long did they last? Based on the briefing lengths, what time would you recommend to make dinner reservations? 3. The Grill sounds very interesting for dining, is it very cold to be dining outside? (Are there heat lamps or cafe style heaters?) 4. We have the packing lists, is there anything additional that you wish you had brought or found you did not need? Did you find the pants were helpful to rent, - are they insulated? I have a good pair of ski pants - would they protect as well? Did you find walking sticks were necessary or not? 5. Silly question but am having difficulty finding the info, for anyone who has traveled there recently, what was your weather and about when does the sun set (if at all)? Once you are in the Antartica Sound is the water fairly calm? 6. Silly question #2, is there a mudroom where you keep your boots and "going ashore" clothes? I am so sorry to have so many questions, but truly appreciate all your insight. Thank you in advance!