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Puerto William's charter to Santiago and hotel
highplanesdrifters replied to highplanesdrifters's topic in Silversea
@alithecat Thank you so very much for a perfect answer! -
Puerto William's charter to Santiago and hotel
highplanesdrifters replied to highplanesdrifters's topic in Silversea
Yes, on the Cloud next February. I had earlier mad the mistake of posting on Seabourn. -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
Are there special treats, meals, activities. YES, YES, and YES! I found it magical. People decorate their doors and some had special Christmas outfits. Think Reindeer onsies. Crew especially enjoy as they are away from their families. A few pics to whet your whistle. FYI, this was on Seabourn in 2018. I believe Silversea pulls out all the stops. Can't wait to do another. 20171225_150558.mp4 -
CC Intelligentsia I was hoping folks could comment on their experience with the charter from Puerto Williams to Santiago. Have a friend using that route. Any difficulties with the charter? Did you catch the evening (10:45pm) flight out or stay the night and catch the next day? What hotel or day room did Seabourn provide, airport or in the city? Thanks much.
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Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
Thanks. Keep the highlights coming! -
Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
I was just thinking about you! Thanks for the report. Very jealous of the Narwhal sightings. Not surprised your eagle eye found them. Wishing you fair winds for the rest of your journey. -
Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
Extremely well said, I completely agree. Although I will admit that I have made a note to reconsider embark/debark out of Pond Inlet. There are plenty of other ports to explore the Arctic with less risk of being mucked about for days just getting on and off the ship. Having experienced charter flight hell, it's never a good time. 😁 However it is the nature of expedition travel. Thank you @PAllinson your reports have been very helpful. -
Lois, if you are a lover of history and museums, check out the National Museum of Denmark. There is an excellent section that covers the stone age through modern times. Enjoy your trip.
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Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
@PAllinson Oh My! -
Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
@HappyLadyTravels & @PAllinson Hoping all is well and transfers happened without too much chaos. Hopefully you'll share the experience. -
Cruise Director currently on the Encore
highplanesdrifters replied to Sunday golf's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Oh lordy! Hadn't thought of that. I hope they do a full pool flush before we board in October. -
Flying to London on Friday, 8/25 Sailing Dawn on Sunday 8/27
highplanesdrifters replied to Lois R's topic in Silversea
Have a fabulous trip and send us the highlights! -
Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five
highplanesdrifters replied to CCHelp 's topic in Silversea
Thenks for the pics. Hows the snorkeling from the OWV? -
Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
I'm so sorry that your trip has been less than ideal. I have often questioned the reasoning behind expeditions being canceled and wondered what the real reason was. If it makes you feel any better, there are strict rules about entering a polar bear zone. If you question the launching of Zodiacs, go down and look at the zodiac platform. You can then see for yourself how dangerous it might or might not be. Wishing you better luck in the following days. -
Silversea Endeavour R/T Pond Inlet 8/10-20/2023
highplanesdrifters replied to PAllinson's topic in Silversea
I have to agree. Any travel to the polar regions is fraught with weather related issues. It is especially relevant given that expedition cruises are pushing the boundaries of what is regularly possible, especially during shoulder season. Is their marketing bordering on false advertising? Not thinking (my superpower) I almost booked a trip back to Greenland for next June. Its hard to get into some of these places in August. June would be iffy at best. For example, last August Scoresby had just opened up, the ship before us couldn't get through. So do the cruises lines have a bigger responsibility (other than fine print) to warn folks that these weather cancelations can and do happen all the time? A good TA would. -
Cruise Director currently on the Encore
highplanesdrifters replied to Sunday golf's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Perhaps "sold out" was the wrong term. I should have used waitlisted. I just checked and waitlist is gone and all suites available. Perhaps another Seabourn IT glitch. I'd happily swim around in a pool of drinking Aussies for a 25% FCC. -
Cruise Director currently on the Encore
highplanesdrifters replied to Sunday golf's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Oh the humanity. -
Cruise Director currently on the Encore
highplanesdrifters replied to Sunday golf's topic in Seabourn Cruise Line
Unfortunate news on the partial charter. We are 21 days on Encore end of October. The first leg of (7 days) are sold out. I fear a partial charter. This is my first time on a ship over 500 people. Perhaps my last. Wishing you calmer days ahead. Or, grab a bottle of beer and jump in the pool....OK, maybe a bottle of PR Winston Churchill. One must maintain some sort of standard. -
Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five
highplanesdrifters replied to CCHelp 's topic in Silversea
You and DW looking fab! -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
Do you wear a kilt on these "elsewhere" journeys? 🤣 -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
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A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
I'd like to see you slip that one under the bed. 🤣 -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
The catapult is the one that cracked me up the most. I have this vision of hauling one up the gangplank under a tarp.🤣 -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
highplanesdrifters replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
🤣 How many of these have you broken? https://www.seabourn.com/en_US/faq/prohibited-items.html -
Live from the Silver Nova 8-21-23 to 9-1-23 Venice to Rome!!
highplanesdrifters replied to A Tucson Guy's topic in Silversea
Have a fabulous trip!