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Just a thought or two. Surely Silversea has business interruption insurance? The question is if war or terrorism is covered in their policy and the amount of coverage. Wouldn’t that factor into their decision making and risk/benefit analysis at some point? However at some point too, the huge open and obvious danger to passengers and crew and vessel must tip the scales. Wonder if the insurance helps with reimbursement by the cruise line to the pocket of the pax.

No more silver box or laminated luggage tags since Covid. Not sure if or when that will return.

Living the dream through you Sir Wavey. Please don't stop.

Tres chic

IMO, dangerous, very dangerous to sail thru the Red Sea at the moment.

Who knew!!! Great stories we have to tell! Thanks for sharing!

A bit of late night exercise before sleep. With that view I would have trouble sleeping though.

Moon in Sohkna? It looks that way. what will happen next?

Drron, i cant imagine you working in a restaurant, unless you were the chef…

Looks like Moon headed to Suez. Safe passage for all crew and pax.

And of course the Michigan Wolverines!!!!

I see that you posted about this topic before. I did send photos before. Note that the wind and the cloud are older vessels. I suggest you do a search to see more contemporaneous posts regarding these two ships.

You cannot compare Svalbard and Alaska expedition cruises except for the cold weather. They are totally different. Think polar bears vs brown bears. Walrus and seals and otters. The Bering Sea. Dutch Harbor. Bear guards in Svalbard. Mountains and icebergs and pristine beauty. Landing on small islands where no human lives. Seeing the paw prints of a small animal and a large animal on the beach. Wildflowers of breathtaking beauty. Seabirds. Eagles. Both cruises were exceptional. But know what you are getting into. Expedition cruising involves a commitment to getting up early, donning the outerwear, the boots etc. climbing into a zodiac, and then out of a zodiac, sometimes into the water (hence the boots). Going to the briefings to learn about the next days events. Being exhausted at night! In our opinion both were remarkable, once in a lifetime experiences. I tried to upload some photos but the internet is not cooperating. I cannot speak to the classic cruises for either location.

Agree with sea bright. Lunch on embarkation day is different. Dinner would give you the most options. you need to write guest relations and get the form completed for a guest, as the guest must be vetted.

We loved our expedition cruises to Alaska and Svalbard. Very active intense fun days! You are up early in the morning. In our case to don all the clothing and get breakfast. There are briefings you must attend to learn about the next days events. At night a piano player and some silly stuff like liars club was just right, because you are exhausted. Think camp for grownups.

The bear is humongous. The question is what has he been eating. Lots of wildlife in your area. Well maybe 500 lbs less.

Ok will do. I must admit the white belt is a bit off putting. Sort of like white shoes.

I dont know about you, but i have not seen any gentlemen guests who have abs like that aboard the Silversea ships i have sailed…

Happy 2024!!!!

A Happy New Year when it comes! It’s Hogmanay!

Thanks for suggestions. We really have no desire to arrive in Barbados but there is no other option.

question about Fast track, is there any specific fast track company you select?

Merry and happy and bright holidays to you JJ!!!