Sodashire Posted March 14, 2020 #76 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Our laundry just arrived too, but only one guy...I feel cheated. tried calling reception regarding our temps being taken tonight. But they have no idea when they will come a knocking. At least I can answer door in night attire that has just been returned after two days. The knocking on the door is becoming the excitement of the day 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted March 15, 2020 #77 Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 hours ago, hls22 said: SS haven't even informed me yet that she's ill (I'm her next of kin). Sorry to hear of your sister’s illness and I hope she recovers fully and quickly. As you doubtless know, every passenger must give an emergency contact before sailing. If you were listed as her emergency contact, the SS silence is terrible. Otherwise, how could SS be expected to know all family members of guests? My next of kin is definitely not my emergency contact for such purposes, and I would be very upset if s/he were contacted by SS in such a situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archipelago Posted March 15, 2020 #78 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Ozzie I am 2 doors down from you in 430. Nowornever I am a US citizen too. I guess I should email my travel agent too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archipelago Posted March 15, 2020 #79 Share Posted March 15, 2020 My cabin is hot as well. Need a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battenhatch Posted March 15, 2020 #80 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Keep calm and drink the gin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 15, 2020 #81 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) We are following your posts and thinking of you. Not sure what else i can do other than acknowledge and witness. Edited March 15, 2020 by spinnaker2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWaldo Posted March 15, 2020 #82 Share Posted March 15, 2020 And maybe keep them entertained by chatting about all sorts of things? Well, maybe not politics or religion! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 15, 2020 #83 Share Posted March 15, 2020 his22 I am so sorry to hear of your sister - patient 2. Captain said it was abdominal pain! Possibly not? I hope it is not serious. Have you been kept informed? My cabin is still sweltering and I rang for the 4th time and was informed it is because they are not using airconditioning but supplying fresh air. Obviously this reduces the virus transmission considerably so we must put up with it. The truth at last.[Why now 11 hours ago? ] I dread the thought of going north like this -if we do. I wonder what Silverseas intends doing with us longterm. Where will we end up? No mention of contingency plans. I am Australian and our DFAT [Foreign Affairs] thinks we are in a stable situation and is not doing anything at this stage unless we become ill or run out of medications [thank goodness I am not on any. ] Things could change. I have taken my own glassware and cutlery and will wash them myself to reduce contact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucephalus53 Posted March 15, 2020 #84 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hang in there Ozzi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted March 15, 2020 Author #85 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Ozzibroad said: his22 I am so sorry to hear of your sister - patient 2. Captain said it was abdominal pain! Possibly not? I hope it is not serious. Have you been kept informed? My cabin is still sweltering and I rang for the 4th time and was informed it is because they are not using airconditioning but supplying fresh air. Obviously this reduces the virus transmission considerably so we must put up with it. The truth at last.[Why now 11 hours ago? ] I dread the thought of going north like this -if we do. I wonder what Silverseas intends doing with us longterm. Where will we end up? No mention of contingency plans. I am Australian and our DFAT [Foreign Affairs] thinks we are in a stable situation and is not doing anything at this stage unless we become ill or run out of medications [thank goodness I am not on any. ] Things could change. I have taken my own glassware and cutlery and will wash them myself to reduce contact. 1 hour ago, Ozzibroad said: his22 I am so sorry to hear of your sister - patient 2. Captain said it was abdominal pain! Possibly not? I hope it is not serious. Have you been kept informed? My cabin is still sweltering and I rang for the 4th time and was informed it is because they are not using airconditioning but supplying fresh air. Obviously this reduces the virus transmission considerably so we must put up with it. The truth at last.[Why now 11 hours ago? ] I dread the thought of going north like this -if we do. I wonder what Silverseas intends doing with us longterm. Where will we end up? No mention of contingency plans. I am Australian and our DFAT [Foreign Affairs] thinks we are in a stable situation and is not doing anything at this stage unless we become ill or run out of medications [thank goodness I am not on any. ] Things could change. I have taken my own glassware and cutlery and will wash them myself to reduce contact. Hi Ozzi, where are you from in Australia? I visited Australia a long ago in 2006. I went to Sydney and then drove from there to Melbourne by the mountains (Blue Mountain, if I remember well). From Melbourne, we drove the Great Ocean Road. We loved everything My husband, who worked several years in the mining company, went to Australia many times to Brisbane and Perth. A cousin, working for BHP, lived in Perth for more than 10 years. Both, my husband and my cousin are now retired. My daughter lives in Auckland and we are planning a trip to Australia to visit Uhuru. Is this your first time in Brazil? Keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted March 15, 2020 #86 Share Posted March 15, 2020 8 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: Shadow. Explorer. Braemar and a Costa cruise trying to go to Marseille Spins, are you sure that the two SS ships are sailing for France? I can only imagine how many days that will take the Explorer from the Chilean Fjords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindy Posted March 15, 2020 #87 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I assume that comment was only referring to the Coast ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindy Posted March 15, 2020 #88 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted March 15, 2020 Author #89 Share Posted March 15, 2020 good morning. As per the newspaper today Braziliam Authorities + Silversea are working on a plan to let the passenger ou of the ship in a safe way. Hope this will come to an end soon. https://oglobo.globo.com/sociedade/coronavirus/canadense-passageiro-de-cruzeiro-retido-no-recife-testou-positivo-para-coronavirus-1-24306054 In meatime those inside the ship that want to chat about movies, films, trips, places, books, whatever, I am here available. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodashire Posted March 15, 2020 #90 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Captain just announced that no new cases of illness for the last 24hours, which is good news. The first man taken off, they had to wait for the test to go to Rio. They have asked for a second test. Still awaiting second result. Still not news from lady taken off and her test. meanwhile guests by deck will be allowed out on deck for an hour in morning and an hour in afternoon/evening for one hour each time. Not allowed to touch outside bar etc but the crew will be able to serve us. Very good news for those on deck 4 especially. still to keep 1 metre apart. They are still in touch with local authorities and SS. So understandably the Captain and his team is a very busy, but stresses that they will do all on board to keep us comfortable. WELL DONE CAPTAIN and crew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 15, 2020 #91 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi Lirio, I did a cruise up the Amazon out of Manaus years ago, andhad a few nights in St Paulo. A great experience on the Amazon. I cannot recall which vessel. Yes, the Captain just made the announcement. I will get some fresh air in 30 minutes time. Must get ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted March 15, 2020 #92 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Lirio, It's very good of you to keep watching the Brazilian updates on this situation. If I were on board I would be very grateful for your help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted March 15, 2020 Author #93 Share Posted March 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, Sodashire said: Captain just announced that no new cases of illness for the last 24hours, which is good news. The first man taken off, they had to wait for the test to go to Rio. They have asked for a second test. Still awaiting second result. Still not news from lady taken off and her test. meanwhile guests by deck will be allowed out on deck for an hour in morning and an hour in afternoon/evening for one hour each time. Not allowed to touch outside bar etc but the crew will be able to serve us. Very good news for those on deck 4 especially. still to keep 1 metre apart. They are still in touch with local authorities and SS. So understandably the Captain and his team is a very busy, but stresses that they will do all on board to keep us comfortable. WELL DONE CAPTAIN and crew Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 15, 2020 #94 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) Stumble the only ship going to Marseille was the Costa one. No news on Silversea ships The Braemar was at anchor somewhere in the Caribbean last I heard. Hope all aboard both Silversea vessels are ok, as well as the pax on the other two vessels. We continue to keep you in our thoughts!! Edited March 15, 2020 by spinnaker2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowornever Posted March 15, 2020 #95 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Fellow inmates...enjoy your freedom. We will be sprung at 11 & 6. Hallelujah & hope the rain lets up. We are also very warm in our cabin & I appreciate your explanation. We always travel with a small fan, mainly because I like the white noise, so we have better air circulation. Have you requested a fan? I think they usually have them available. The staff is beyond amazing & are certainly concerned about their own exposure. We have always made a crew fund donation & this one will certainly reflect our deep appreciation. If any of you are first timers, please be aware that this is an option open to us for this purpose. I cannot even imagine what the folks in the laundry dept are going through with all the sterilization procedures. cheers to all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowornever Posted March 15, 2020 #96 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Here’s the notice on the US Embassy Brazil website: Notice on Silver Shadow cruise ship The U.S. Consulate General Recife is monitoring the situation with the Silversea Cruises Silver Shadow cruise ship and is in contact with Brazilian authorities regarding the well-being and safety of U.S. passengers. If you are concerned about a U.S. citizen on the ship, you may contact the consulate at RecifeACS@state.gov. Please include the passenger’s name, date of birth (day/month/year), passport number (if available), cell phone number, and email in your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 15, 2020 #97 Share Posted March 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: Stumble the only ship going to Marseille was the Costa one. No news on Silversea ships The Braemar was at anchor somewhere in the Caribbean last I heard. Hope all aboard both Silversea vessels are ok, as well as the pax on the other two vessels. We continue to keep you in our thoughts!! Hi Spins, not sure if you know but we have 1 Carnival ship that sails from here in Jax…..well, as of this morning our port is going to be home to 2 more ships...….and that is because their home ports (MIAMI) is too full! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 15, 2020 #98 Share Posted March 15, 2020 for the advice re the fan. I wondered they were not offering one. I live in SE Queensland , Australia, an d am used to the heat but in the cabin with no air movement it is so oppressive. We have just had our 1 hour of freedom. It was raining lightly to moderately but about 20+ soggy passengers beat their way around a track of approx 250 metres repeatedly, along with myself, for almost the whole hour, then I sat near [not with] some friends for a cup of VERY hot coffee. We had to return to our cabins to let the next group out at 11 am. We are released again at 4 pm The captain has advised that we have adequate food on board but asked us not to over-order, which is sensible. The rain and overcast sky has cooled the ship down somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archipelago Posted March 15, 2020 #99 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thank You nowornever for the US information from,the embassy. Hope you enjoyed you freedom !😌I walked and had 2 cappuccinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodashire Posted March 15, 2020 #100 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Just received a letter from Captain to UK residents sharing a message from the British Consulate General Rio, collaborating with us to coordinate the next steps and confirm onward travel arrangements. ”we are in touch with the Brazilian authorities regarding the Silver Shadow cruise ship and stand ready to provide consular assistance if requires.” Then giving a contact number in Rio. also lunch has been a bit better.with staggering the outside ‘freedom allowance” through the early part of lunch, less pressure on the galley, and not so long to wait for the food. Also like dinner the last two days we have been given and extra couple of choices per course. So things starting to settle in our new ‘prison’ environment. Again well done to the Captain and all the on board crew. Let’s hope Silversea management in Florida and Monaco do as well. In the 26 years of Silversea, their land staff to date have never achieved the excellence of the at sea staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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