SonomaWine Posted March 25, 2010 #201 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Looking forward to your review Craig. Did you know Malcolm boards April 2? You'll just barely miss them. I'm just home from Shadow and it was fabulous! Mary Ann Well.... the only bad thing about our trip with Mary Ann on the Shadow was she left us too early. Mary Ann, you were missed, but no worries your trivia team placed first!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASHIPman Posted March 25, 2010 #202 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Well.... the only bad thing about our trip with Mary Ann on the Shadow was she left us too early. Mary Ann, you were missed, but no worries your trivia team placed first!:D Mary Ann's a gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted March 25, 2010 #203 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I think that's a great idea to move the stone grill to the main pool deck. However, they'll need to install some kind of heaters like they currently have on deck 10 for the cooler climes. Ain't progress great though? Look forward to reading your review, Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 25, 2010 #204 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Welcome home, guys. Where to next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted March 25, 2010 #205 Share Posted March 25, 2010 believe we will know Craig's review once he fills in his stars on the Silversea Spirit SCL-ACA spot on the left side of this signature block above. Pls note how he rated Wil and his Spirit Maiden Voyage (4 stars) and Spirit Maiden T/Atlantic (4+Stars)..my guess is based on his interim reports on board he will give the SCL-ACA 5 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc0009 Posted March 25, 2010 #206 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Welcome home, guys. Where to next?? Hello Everyone, I just reserved my very first voyage on Silversea for the Spirit, November 11th, Barbados to Ft Laud. I have never sailed on a small ship so Im a little anxious that I will feel every swell/wave etc, is this true? Im doing the small ship as Im tired being at sea on a mega ship and feeling no connection to the ocean. After reading all 11 pages on this board regarding the "Spirit" Im rather excited about my journey. I have a personal request to all you seasoned SilverSea guests, since its my first time aboard a Silversea vessel can you tell me the do's and dont's and any other tips to make my vacation one to remember? I will be travelling by alone and looking forward to meeting new friends. Do Silversea do hosted tables in the Restaurant at dinner, that way I dont have to dine alone? I appreciate any advice that you can provide Stuart (Edinburgh, Scotland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusababy Posted March 25, 2010 #207 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Well.... the only bad thing about our trip with Mary Ann on the Shadow was she left us too early. Mary Ann, you were missed, but no worries your trivia team placed first!:D Thanks SonomaWine! I was going to wait until the weekend to reconnect with the "Posse" - allowing you time to do the laundry and read your mail - am glad you missed me, yet were able to enjoy the trip;) I'll be in touch with Mary to get details of Trivia victory, and will also be back in touch with you. Looking forward to Craig's review -- and thanks to Craig for his nice words:) Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted March 26, 2010 #208 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hello Everyone, I just reserved my very first voyage on Silversea for the Spirit, November 11th, Barbados to Ft Laud. I have never sailed on a small ship so Im a little anxious that I will feel every swell/wave etc, is this true? Im doing the small ship as Im tired being at sea on a mega ship and feeling no connection to the ocean. After reading all 11 pages on this board regarding the "Spirit" Im rather excited about my journey. I have a personal request to all you seasoned SilverSea guests, since its my first time aboard a Silversea vessel can you tell me the do's and dont's and any other tips to make my vacation one to remember? I will be travelling by alone and looking forward to meeting new friends. Do Silversea do hosted tables in the Restaurant at dinner, that way I dont have to dine alone? I appreciate any advice that you can provideStuart (Edinburgh, Scotland) Hi Stuart Welcome to the SS board and congratulations on booking your first cruise. Are u sure u board on Nov 11 as I get off the Spirit in Barbados on Nov 13? I travel solo also and SS is great, u only eat alone if it's your choice to do so. The Maitre'D will always sit u with people at meal times if that's what u want. Make sure u attend the solo function on the first night, that way u will make friends straight away. Also try a roll call here on the SS board but note that often u will get no replies because most SS passengers do not post or have not heard of Cruise Critic. Don't worry about the ship, from what I've read, it rides very smoothly in the bad weather. I get bad seasickness and I'm not worried about it:) Other than that, enjoy the wonderful ambience of Silversea. Cheers Jennifer (ging466) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASHIPman Posted March 26, 2010 #209 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Welcome home, guys. Where to next?? Right now we have Dubai - Mumbai booked on the Silver Wind in DEC. The draw for us is that it stops in Iran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 26, 2010 #210 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Kish island is not so bad but Bandar Abbas is scary! Watch out for the giant ants!! I will contact you elsewhere since this is off-topic and I don't want to get buzzed by Host Dan!!!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted March 26, 2010 #211 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Kish island is not so bad but Bandar Abbas is scary! Watch out for the giant ants!! I will contact you elsewhere since this is off-topic and I don't want to get buzzed by Host Dan!!!?! duct tape - is there any where in the world that u haven't been?? :D:D Cheers Jennifer (ging466) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PebmarshPete Posted March 26, 2010 #212 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I had been tracking the Spirit's position until fairly recently but when I checked again today at http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6XU6 it seems that she hasn't moved since late January! Anyone have any idea why her position hasn't been updated for so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc0009 Posted March 26, 2010 #213 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi StuartWelcome to the SS board and congratulations on booking your first cruise. Are u sure u board on Nov 11 as I get off the Spirit in Barbados on Nov 13? I travel solo also and SS is great, u only eat alone if it's your choice to do so. The Maitre'D will always sit u with people at meal times if that's what u want. Make sure u attend the solo function on the first night, that way u will make friends straight away. Also try a roll call here on the SS board but note that often u will get no replies because most SS passengers do not post or have not heard of Cruise Critic. Don't worry about the ship, from what I've read, it rides very smoothly in the bad weather. I get bad seasickness and I'm not worried about it:) Other than that, enjoy the wonderful ambience of Silversea. Cheers Jennifer (ging466) Thanks Jennifer! I stand corrected it is November 13th, I was considering the voyage 5041 December 11th and got the two confused I will be sure to attend the single get together on the first night! I hope you enjoy your voyage prior to mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 26, 2010 #214 Share Posted March 26, 2010 ging, I tried to send you an e-mail but I couldn't figure out where to find a "send" icon on you link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted March 26, 2010 #215 Share Posted March 26, 2010 ging, I tried to send you an e-mail but I couldn't figure out where to find a "send" icon on you link! Hi duct tape...the email me link in my signature should open up an email message but if not, gingiepoo@hotmail.com Cheers Jennifer (ging466) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PebmarshPete Posted March 29, 2010 #216 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Just found a report from The Avid Cruiser featuring La Terrazza on the Spirit - here's a link - pity you can't actually read the menu tho'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted March 29, 2010 #217 Share Posted March 29, 2010 whoops, I posted in the wrong thread! sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottToronto Posted March 29, 2010 #218 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Wrong location....sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted March 31, 2010 #219 Share Posted March 31, 2010 We are on Barbados to Barbados November 6 - 13, and the Barbados to FLL is after that. I am not a big fan of the moving of the hot stone grill except for improving the safety for the staff. It was a cozy spot. What are they going to move to accommodate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted March 31, 2010 #220 Share Posted March 31, 2010 They don't need to move anything, since the stone grill is only an evening dining venue and there's no one at the pool at that time. The food already comes from the pool grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusababy Posted April 3, 2010 #221 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Doug, Wes, Dieter et al Inaugural Crossing vets -- mutual friend Malcolm phoned from his verandah overlooking San Diego harbor this morning. Personal inspection after boarding in San Pedro yesterday -- so far so good! Has booked full schedule of reservations -- all crew still in place except Captain and CD on vacation. Regards to all and will report from FLL. Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted April 3, 2010 #222 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I hope Malcom will post from the ship. We're booking 2 cruises for 2011. First is Silver Wind from Capetown-Las Palmas 12-30 Mar with air included. Second is Silver Spirit from Lisbon-Barbados 21 Oct-5 Nov also with air included. Have never been on Cloud or Wind and have not done the west coast of Africa other than Namibia, so it will be a new experience. It will give us a chance to see our good friends in Cape Town as well. Maybe we can all get together again on the Fall 2011 Spirit Transatlantic. Instead of getting a Grand suite we're getting a verandah on both of the above cruises. Happy Easter all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted April 3, 2010 #223 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Mary Ann, thanks for passing Malcolm and Jean's Spirit update...like Doug hope we get some seamail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwelsh Posted April 5, 2010 #224 Share Posted April 5, 2010 http://www.cruisereport.com/crReview.aspx?id=2216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted April 5, 2010 #225 Share Posted April 5, 2010 That's a very good review and it supports my earlier contention that Silver Spirit would be up to SS standards very soon after the T/A cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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