sfvoyage Posted July 7, 2021 #376 Share Posted July 7, 2021 What is the house champagne at the moment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 7, 2021 Author #377 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Our last port today is Thira. I think I can see the Apex also moored in the caldera. The volcanic eruptions are quite evident in the rock walls to which we are quite close. There is one large black band running through the rock which must have been a horrendous event. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 7, 2021 Author #378 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Toured Akrotiri this morning. I have been waiting to see it for so long. So very hot in Greece. We were drenched in sweat even though we were undercover. Tons of tourists on the island. The tour was to be 4 hours but instead we returned about 2 pm. And now the dreaded packing. We just had our last quick covid test. You can really see that black layering in the sun. I tried to find out when it occurred but have not been successful. The island in the photo below is in the caldera and the light green indicates volcanic activity below the surface. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob Willy Posted July 7, 2021 #379 Share Posted July 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: Toured Akrotiri this morning. I have been waiting to see it for so long. So very hot in Greece. We were drenched in sweat even though we were undercover. Tons of tourists on the island. The tour was to be 4 hours but instead we returned about 2 pm. And now the dreaded packing. We just had our last quick covid test. You can really see that black layering in the sun. I tried to find out when it occurred but have not been successful. The island in the photo below is in the caldera and the light green indicates volcanic activity below the surface. Maybe this will shed some light on when that black line was created: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gourmet Gal Posted July 7, 2021 #380 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Akrotiri is an amazing site. Did you notice the vineyards on the way to Akrotiri…they vines look like low circular shrubs. We bought a delightful Vin Santo at a winery there. Santorini is such an interesting island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 7, 2021 Author #381 Share Posted July 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, JimBob Willy said: Maybe this will shed some light on when that black line was created: Thanks JBW! Very much appreciated.🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 7, 2021 Author #382 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Remember to eat dessert first. Until the next time. 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviking Posted July 7, 2021 #383 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Spinnaker2 I have enjoyed reading your voyage blog very much. Thank you for taking the time to write it and for the lovely photos. I will be sailing on the Silver Moon in a few months for my first Silversea cruise and you have helped me to look forward to it even more than I already was. Safe travels home for you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted July 8, 2021 #384 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Spins, thanks for a nice cruise report. Safe trip hope! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyf Posted July 8, 2021 #385 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I’m sorry you will be leaving the ship as I have enjoyed sailing along with you. It has been so nice to see ships sailing again and I’m hoping to see other passengers writing about their cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted July 8, 2021 #386 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Thanks for your comments, excellent photos, and the joy of travelling with SS again. Safe travels home for you and Mr Spins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted July 8, 2021 #387 Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Silver Spectre said: Thanks for your comments, excellent photos, and the joy of travelling with SS again. Safe travels home for you and Mr Spins. YES! YES!! Appreciate Spins' great comments, pictures, sharing and various follow-ups. After getting home to southern Florida and "resting up" from this vacation, let us know any added thoughts about this cruise, the operations, staff/passenger "vibe", etc. Plus, any other insights as Silversea and others try to figure out their future path ahead during the next year. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Sydney to NZ/Auckland Adventure, live/blog 2014 sampling/details with many exciting visuals and key highlights. On page 23, post #571, see a complete index for all of the pictures, postings. Now at 233,569 views. www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnycruiser Posted July 8, 2021 #388 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Sounds like everyone is having a great time which is great news! A question from my bride. What are the ladies wearing on formal night ? It’s been 5 years since our last SS cruise, and remember it being very dressy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 10, 2021 #389 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hi, I am on board now....ladies wore, long dresses, cocktail dresses, dressy slacks with nice tops......... I wore a pair of dressy black slacks that have gold flecks running throughout and a black top that has gold embroidery across the neckline......black sandals, some jewelry and I was good to go. First formal night was last night. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philandher Posted July 10, 2021 #390 Share Posted July 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi, I am on board now....ladies wore, long dresses, cocktail dresses, dressy slacks with nice tops......... I wore a pair of dressy black slacks that have gold flecks running throughout and a black top that has gold embroidery across the neckline......black sandals, some jewelry and I was good to go. First formal night was last night. ........and the gents? Were they all dinner/dark suits or were there any lighter/brighter suits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 11, 2021 #391 Share Posted July 11, 2021 16 hours ago, Philandher said: ........and the gents? Were they all dinner/dark suits or were there any lighter/brighter suits? Hi, I never took notice to be honest. I did see dark suits but did not notice bright ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boccenana Posted July 11, 2021 #392 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Have you gone to the Silver Note to hear Kim and Didi yet? We adopted her on our last cruise. Please say hi from her Arizona adopted parents. John and Elaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnycruiser Posted July 11, 2021 #393 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Thanks for the information Lois. Our packing requirements have just lessened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philandher Posted July 11, 2021 #394 Share Posted July 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi, I never took notice to be honest. I did see dark suits but did not notice bright ones. Thanks Lois, can I task you with checking it out on the next formal night😳!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea bright Posted July 12, 2021 #395 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On the first, and to a lesser extent the second cruise, I was surprised how many men were in tuxedos/dinner jackets. There were definitely some in suits - primarily dark, but a few in lighter/brighter suits. There were even one or two in sports jackets and ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted July 12, 2021 #396 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, sea bright said: On the first, and to a lesser extent the second cruise, I was surprised how many men were in tuxedos/dinner jackets. There were definitely some in suits - primarily dark, but a few in lighter/brighter suits. There were even one or two in sports jackets and ties. Why were you surprised, SS is a formal cruise line and the vast majority of guests both understand that and adhere to the dress code. BTW we understand that SS is more dressy than other lines, but that's the way we like it. Edited July 12, 2021 by Silver Spectre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleofatime Posted July 12, 2021 #397 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Two weeks until e pack our bags to join the Moon, honestly cannot wait now 👏 we will need an onboard PCR test before we fly back to the UK but I spoke to SS onFriday about it and we just book it with our butler once we are on board and will be allocated a time to go to the med centre 3 days before disembarkation and the sample analysis is done on board and our result issued next day . The cost will be added to our on account $120 per test. couldn’t be easier 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted July 12, 2021 #398 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Please check your source re the PCR test. This is not a requirement for UK entry. An antigen test, much cheaper and faster, will do, and I believe it is free on board. Happy and healthy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted July 12, 2021 Author #399 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) You will be given the rapid test on board and then again if you need it, a time slot will be made available to you before the end of your cruise. In our case it was the day before the end of the cruise. A print out of your results will be sent to your suite the night before disembarkation. The results are also emailed to you. The testing onboard is quick and very easy. We did not need the PCR test but I can confirm it is 120 dollars per test if you must have one. Your temp will be taken in the morning every day by your butler. Edited July 12, 2021 by spinnaker2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleofatime Posted July 12, 2021 #400 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Up until today’s news the PCR test from amber list countries was the recommendation on the gov.uk website. Until they actually post the rules proper, on 19th July I will be prepared to have to do the PCR. The trick now is to avoid exposure and end up testing positive before we board. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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