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13 hours ago, turtlemichael said:

As reported elsewhere, the new concept started on Shadow in January for the World Cruise. Though standards were high there were a number of problems identified. It would not surprise me if they were looking at refinements to the concept to avoid the problems.

Please link or provide info to the “reported elsewhere” and can you elaborate on the problems?  

Thank you

When will the Voices of Silversea be replaced?

Very disappointing to hear it’s still the “voices”.

I thought SS was bringing in a new entertainment team.

What is the evening entertainment currently on Moon?

The entertainment last year was terrible on both Moon and Dawn.

Currently on Splendor.  I’ve not witnessed jeans at dinner.  However, while in coffee connection Sunday morning I saw a woman come to Interdenominational worship service in Meridian lounge in her bathrobe.  Bless her…

57 minutes ago, lincslady said:

Hi Lois

 

It was years ago, and I think we decided that the previous owner had given his permission for this group, who were friends of his (and a bit entitled, to say the least), to smoke during dinner.  Obviously, the staff on duty could not say anything.  But I do think that more smoking is allowed on Silversea than other lines I have cruised, Regent and particularly Seabourn.  Certainly more of the Officers on Silversea smoke - possibly it is more of an Italian thing?

 

Lola

Not sure how recent your experience was but we have not noticed anything like this on our 4 SS cruises in the past 9 months.  

Excellent review.  We are still onboard.  The only difference is our experience has been exceptional in La Terraza.
Our only issue is the poor entertainment.  VOS are nowhere close to what we experienced on Moon inaugural 2 cruises and other cruise lines.  Silversea really needs improvement in the evening entertainment.
We also miss Charlie.  Vicky is still our favorite CD and her show is outstanding.
Sorry but cannot comment on the smoke in fitness center.  We spend more time in the bars!😉

We are also on this cruise.  Great food, great service and the Marvelous Vicky as our cruise director.  No complaints here.

I guess Wes abandoned the thread after he made sure we all knew he was at the “naming ceremony”😜😜!!!

Accessor,

I was able to find a site that allowed me to see open cabins; they have many options that are open both legs (50+ cabins)

Where is this site?

We are also on this cruise.  Exceptional food, service, and splendor suite.

Just an interesting note… this morning on our way to LaVeranda for breakfast a little after 8, we could not help but notice that every single chaise lounger in shade had books, etc. reserving their space.  Only one gentleman was present, all of the rest were unoccupied.  When asked, the attendant said many held their spot even before he could set up the pool deck.  😂😂😂

We were then rewarded with a Saturday Bloody Mary and Mimosa and a beautiful rainbow!

We feel lucky and blessed to be onboard this beautiful ship!

It certainly is nostalgic (sad) remembering the arguments and rudeness a few years ago.  
So refreshing to have respectful, intelligent and civil conversations again...

Your posts have been much appreciated and fun.

Where was that fabulous Bloody Mary served?

3 hours ago, nonu731 said:

 

When those people start clogging up ICUs 😀

Such a great response to a stupid post!

We loved SALT on Moon.  Are there plans to expand this to Spirit to replace Indochine?

Lois,

Thank you so much for your review.  We experienced the same excellent level of service on the first 2 segments.  We were completely “blown away” by the Moon.  The minor protocol inconveniences were completely overshadowed by the superb experiences onboard.

If I may add just a couple of additional highlights for future cruisers.  Silver Note was exceptional.  It is the perfect venue for dinner or an after dinner espresso martini.  The entertainment onboard of Natalia, Charlie and the Silversea singers was terrific.  Also, do not miss Vicki’s show.  Entertaining, emotional and extremely well done.  

P.S.- Do not miss the late evening pool dance party!  

1 hour ago, spinnaker2 said:

There are those aboard who do not adhere to ANY of the rules.

For whatever reason they believe they do not have to comply.

They don't wear masks.

They wear hats when they should not.

They wear shorts when they should not.

They wear blue jeans when they should not.

They seat themselves in La Terrazza.

Even if they are asked to take off the hat or wear the masks or dress appropriately.

They don't.

I could go on and on.

But I will not.

I am stating the obvious.

A lot of this is not new. 

It has been addressed over and over

 

What is new is a pandemic.

I leave it there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are on the first two Moon cruises.

Agree with spins on the 2nd leg.

Did not witness this on maiden voyage.

Sadly, I also leave it there.

Hopeful, this is not the new norm…

3 hours ago, Emtbsam said:

During the day, i wear a hat when I am seated outside at La Terrazza to keep the sun out of my eyes and to keep my long hair from blowing all over my face.  My husband who is balding wears a hat to protect his head from the sun.  We remove our hats when we go inside to the buffet.  If we eat dinner outside at La Terrazza, I wear a head band and neither one of us wears a hat.

Agree.  Should have noted my observation was made inside the restaurant during dinner.  It looked like some type of baseball cap.

Promised to leave Spins thread, however, Didi and Kim in Silver Note are excellent (especially accompanied by espresso martini by Mary Beth).  

Hats in La Terrazo were observed and pointed out to management.  Was told there is nothing they can do to enforce dress code.

Too bad…

Good news!  Fernando back onboard!

8 hours ago, beaujolais said:

Good to hear from another perspective. We have sailed many times with SS (over 800 days) and from experience seldom eat in La Terrazza on change over days at either breakfast or lunch, too many disembarking  passengers with luggage and people waiting for their call

 

Can you try and let us know who the maitre'ds are and who are the main bar staff, it would also be good if you were able to find out the breakdown of passenger nationalities on this segment

Gladly…

Julian- restaurant manager

Dale

Tayfun

Rodrigo

Raisa

Mehdi

Ben

Oleksander

Emman

I do not have passenger nationalities nor do I care to ask.  Great mix of interesting people regardless of where they call home.

I will discontinue future posts (rarely post anyway).  We are seasoned, critical travelers presenting our honest perspective. 
 

Sorry for confusing my posts with a “Panglossian” board or interrupting a brief kerfuffle.

A recap from another intransit perspective.

Vacated suite at 8 and had a delicious, leisurely breakfast in Atlantide restaurant.

Went directly to the lovely air conditioned comfort of Panarama lounge where we could sit inside or out for a couple of hours.

We were then informed a little after noon to disembark the ship to the uncomfortable process described above which lasted less than hour.

We were then onboard to the excellent service and sea bream for lunch in Alantide.

When we returned to the suite our room temperature was warm for a brief period of time but never hot.  It quickly returned to the comfort we have enjoyed the entire cruise.

We are so thankful to be sailing on the luxurious Silver Moon.  Yesterday was a minor, required inconvenience imposed upon Silversea.  Obviously, it may be much too soon for some to be sailing again under these new protocols.  Our overall experience has been terrific and the fellow passengers we have met have been understanding and respectful.

2 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

Everyone 

Come aboard.

Fabulous.

Perfect.

Over the Moon.

Could not agree more.  We are staying onboard for the next segment.  Best mix of superior service from crew and respectful passengers we’ve ever sailed with before.

Everyone is so appreciative of being here.

Spinnaker is correct.  The COVID test is a rapid antigen test not PCR.

Sorry for posting the incorrect information.

49 minutes ago, cinbeach said:

Thank you Lois for your reply.  When I spoke to SS I was told we would need a Negative PCR test to enter.  There is so much misinformation.  

 

I would love to hear from those of you who are on the ship now and exactly what you did - just have your vaccine card or have a PCR test with you.

 

thanks Cindy

You are required to carry proof of vaccination, complete Hellenic PLF form and before boarding pass PCR test at pier.  In addition, some are randomly PCR tested at airport (I was one of the lucky ones).

I know it sounds awful, but after you are onboard experiencing superb service it becomes a very small price to pay.

Come join us!  We are having a blast!

P.S.-  Sorry forgot to add.  These are requirements for US passengers…

46 minutes ago, OMW said:

In case anyone cares we ended up NOT booking on Regent.  We opted for Celebrity Edge in a Suite in April.  Too many questions unanswered regarding the internet...plus the retreat perks, prospects for better weather a month later both crossing and in the Med., and many other factors.  Perhaps we will book a Regent down the line.  Thank you.  

Probably a good call if WiFi speed is a critical part of your cruise experience.  We were on the Edge last January and Explorer on February 22nd.  The internet speed was terrific on Edge and unusable on Explorer.  

We are currently on Silver Moon and WiFi speed is excellent.

We love Regent but WiFi speed is consistently bad.

We are also onboard the beautiful Silver Moon.  
We flew over on Delta direct JFK to Athens using SS air.  I was selected randomly for PCR test at the Athens airport.  Our driver met us in arrivals and proceeded to take us directly to the pier.  We were again tested and onboard sipping champagne before 2.

Terrific service!  Over 2:1 ratio of crew to passenger.  We are also on second segment.  Have heard there are fewer passengers on that leg.  Works for me!

Even with new protocols, this cruise is spectacular and exceeds expectations.