asda Posted July 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 19, 2015 hi I'm on a weekend in London and have noticed the silverseas cloud cruise ship departs from tower bridge london Please can anyone tell me more about where you check in for this cruise with your luggage and where you board do they use tender boats ? Very interested to know this has its so busy around that area of London . Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted July 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 19, 2015 asda: In London, the Silver Cloud docks next to HMS Belfast. If our experience two years ago mirrors today's you will go to a pier directly across from the HMS Belfast/Silver Cloud. We headed to an intersection at Lower Thames Street to get to the Cloud. Silversea will have hosts in a tented area (luggage collection) to guide you on a path to the pier where you will be tendered for boarding. Pls see you tube link and the CCs link below (post #44/#45) for a few pictures of the Cloud berthed next to the HMS Belfast: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1879827&highlight=london+tower+bridge&page=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The Cloud doesn't really "dock". She rafts up with the Belfast. As Wes said, you board a tender on the Tower of London side. Then it is a bit of a climb around the Belfast to get to the Cloud. One of the BEST sail-aways ever. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 19, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Have it nailed. I just got off the Cloud this morning. One of the most impressive sail ins I have experienced. sail out must be the same. Fingers crossed for good weather. We had Sun and clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2015 You sound happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 varieties Posted July 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We are on board and sailed out at 0430 this morning. Magical moments. We are passing Gravesend at 0715. Grey day but fabulous to sail out from 'The big smoke'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted July 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks 57 varieties! Great pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2015 57, I hear there are only 4% "other" amongst all you Brits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I took this picture from the Shard. Jacko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Jacko, Great photo of the Cloud. Was that when she came in or left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Is the Shard a hotel? Do I want to stay there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2015 There is a hotel in the shard. It's the Shangri-La. Looks pretty spectacular. It's on levels 34 to 52. Also apartments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brimary Posted July 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The Shangri-La Hotel was voted the worst hotel opened in 2014 by Hotel experts(whatever they are) .Overpriced and average was the general gist of the report.DT......I don't think you want to stay there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Wow. so much for the view from the shard. Apparently no Shangri la ! Thanks for cluing us all in brimary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Our view from La Terraza Saturday evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojaan19 Posted July 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Good photo Jack ! Hope you and Ann have Rowena as you Butler ! Post more photos :D Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 21, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That is the right place to be! Enjoy the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 varieties Posted July 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 22, 2015 57, I hear there are only 4% "other" amongst all you Brits! Yes, Duct Tape, and we are enjoying meeting them and dined with four 'others' last night. Docking in Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen at the moment. Sun is shining. Kiel canal transit yesterday was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balloon Man Posted July 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Anchored outside Visbey, Sweden, (should have been a port stop) while repairs are made to a "technical problem" with the starboard engine. Passengers being taken ashore and back using tenders. Hope it can be solved before the difficult run in to Stockholm tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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