THEPRFCT10 Posted July 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm surprised with the amount of searching I tried on the internet not seeing a whole lot of reviews for The Silver Shadow-- there's a few on YouTube a few on the app, just not a whole lot --- we just booked a cruise for the 11-night Mediterranean for next year and I was hoping there'd be more information on the ship , Maybe how recently it's been renovated or updated --- some of the negative reviews have me concerned Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted July 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2018 --- some of the negative reviews have me concerned.Maybe I’m different because I like the SS product, but we’re looking at a Shadow voyage for next winter and don’t have any concerns as we’ve been on the ship before any of the recent renovations and enjoyed each of our cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreecruise Posted July 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm surprised with the amount of searching I tried on the internet not seeing a whole lot of reviews for The Silver Shadow-- there's a few on YouTube a few on the app, just not a whole lot --- we just booked a cruise for the 11-night Mediterranean for next year and I was hoping there'd be more information on the ship , Maybe how recently it's been renovated or updated --- some of the negative reviews have me concerned Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Let's get the facts out first; yes it's an older ship and most renovations are as needed between cruises. But if you look at the hundreds of passengers each week, one could assume most are satisfied and among them, very few have ever heard of Cruise Critic. Most on this site are regulars and the newer ones do most of the bashing while the more experienced ones just like to answer questions. So just take the cruise and see what you think? Some fall in love right away while others just move on to another cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgh Posted July 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2018 CRuise CRitic exists to promote cruising and cruise lines . The majority of contributors are here to support this process and ameliorate the occasional spark of negativity with sweet smelling contributions that seek to maintain the status quo and keep the ships full. Look elsewhere for critical analysis…... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEPRFCT10 Posted July 1, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 1, 2018 That's what I've been trying to do. Obviously we'll just for ourselves and we look very forward to this cruise of a lifetime. But since it's our first SS cruise it's new territory for us. We've done 11 Disney, so that's all we have to compare to! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted July 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2018 That's what I've been trying to do. Obviously we'll just for ourselves and we look very forward to this cruise of a lifetime. But since it's our first SS cruise it's new territory for us. We've done 11 Disney, so that's all we have to compare to! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I hope you enjoy it ThePrfct10. The first cruise we had ever done was on the Shadow in 2008. 10-years later, we’re still enjoying SS very much. And, I think you’ll find they (SS) are completely different than Disney. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted July 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm surprised with the amount of searching I tried on the internet not seeing a whole lot of reviews for The Silver Shadow-- there's a few on YouTube a few on the app, just not a whole lot --- we just booked a cruise for the 11-night Mediterranean for next year and I was hoping there'd be more information on the ship , Maybe how recently it's been renovated or updated --- some of the negative reviews have me concerned Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Have you read the most recent voyage reports on the Shadow, there is one from about three months ago and another from February. Both give a significant amount of information about the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted July 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2018 CRuise CRitic exists to promote cruising and cruise lines .The majority of contributors are here to support this process and ameliorate the occasional spark of negativity with sweet smelling contributions that seek to maintain the status quo and keep the ships full. Look elsewhere for critical analysis…... I could not disagree more! We have learned so much from other posters on cc.com and have actually made lifelong friends from people we "met" on cc.com. There is plenty of critical analysis, both positive and negative, expressed on this forum. I am not sure why you believe that most of the contributors are here to promote cruising and cruise lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEPRFCT10 Posted July 2, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I hope you enjoy it ThePrfct10. The first cruise we had ever done was on the Shadow in 2008. 10-years later, we’re still enjoying SS very much. And, I think you’ll find they (SS) are completely different than Disney. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's reassuring thanks so much! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEPRFCT10 Posted July 2, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted July 2, 2018 May I kindly ask where these reports are located? Have you read the most recent voyage reports on the Shadow, there is one from about three months ago and another from February. Both give a significant amount of information about the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted July 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Whisper and Shadow are close sisters. I have traveled frequently on Whisper but less frequently on Shadow. Both ships are well maintained but they may have a few nicks and scratches that one wouldn't find on a newer ship. Traveling on them is like stepping back in time and cruising on ships that recall the golden age of ships (before jet planes). They are sedate and understated without being stuffy. I am looking forward to a long cruise on Whisper next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEPRFCT10 Posted July 2, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Whisper and Shadow are close sisters. I have traveled frequently on Whisper but less frequently on Shadow. Both ships are well maintained but they may have a few nicks and scratches that one wouldn't find on a newer ship. Traveling on them is like stepping back in time and cruising on ships that recall the golden age of ships (before jet planes). They are sedate and understated without being stuffy. I am looking forward to a long cruise on Whisper next year.Wow nicely said! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I have never sailed with Disney but I do know a couple of differences you will see right away...…...size of the ship. MUCH smaller than the Disney ships and MUCH less amount of children. I am getting ready to take my 2nd cruise on SS next week:D……...I LOVED my first one:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted July 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2018 May I kindly ask where these reports are located? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Member reviews of Silver Shadow can be found here! https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/getreviews.cfm?action=ship&ShipID=162 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted July 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2018 May I kindly ask where these reports are located?Here are some recent reports from within the Silversea forum: Mar 24; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616036&highlight=shadow Mar 25; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow Apr 3; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow Apr 15; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2624579&highlight=shadow May 6; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2632157&highlight=shadow Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEPRFCT10 Posted July 2, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Here are some recent reports from within the Silversea forum: Mar 24; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616036&highlight=shadow Mar 25; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow Apr 3; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow Apr 15; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2624579&highlight=shadow May 6; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2632157&highlight=shadow Hope this helps! Thanks! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meow! Posted July 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2018 We had been on the Shadow twice, Mexican Riviera – Silversea Shadow December 2004 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=112474 (Part I) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=112477 (Part II) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=112585 (Part III) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=112815 (Part IV) Panama Canal – Silversea Shadow December2007 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=680435 Those were the wonderful days, with free flowing caviar, and all the staff recognized all the passengers within a few days. We were more lively, and participated more on those voyages both ashore and on board. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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