zqtchas Posted December 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Boarded 12/2. Arrived 11A by private car. Big mistake, had to wait outside until 1P to enter. We were at the head of the line. Our bags with our valuables got stuck in the inside of the baggage screening machine. By the time they got unstuck we were near the end of the line. While waiting to get checked in a man on a three wheel scooter ahead of us made a share turn and rolled over like if you can remember on “laugh-in”. He was uprighted and proceeded to testing. As usual our passport numbers did not match what was on our key card for about the 6th time. By 2:30 we were in the promised land ……. Moon. We had a late lunch by the pool near a large gathering believed to be corporate, who skids were greased for entry. Overhead one commented she was going to look for Barbra. (?) Had dinner and. Lunch today in the Alantide, very popular. So far it has been Itialian style …… awhile between courses! tonight is formal. That’s all for now btw: just had to show a phone picture of my vax. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, zqtchas said: Boarded 12/2. Arrived 11A by private car. Big mistake, had to wait outside until 1P to enter. We were at the head of the line. Our bags with our valuables got stuck in the inside of the baggage screening machine. By the time they got unstuck we were near the end of the line. While waiting to get checked in a man on a three wheel scooter ahead of us made a share turn and rolled over like if you can remember on “laugh-in”. He was uprighted and proceeded to testing. As usual our passport numbers did not match what was on our key card for about the 6th time. By 2:30 we were in the promised land ……. Moon. We had a late lunch by the pool near a large gathering believed to be corporate, who skids were greased for entry. Overhead one commented she was going to look for Barbra. (?) Had dinner and. Lunch today in the Alantide, very popular. So far it has been Itialian style …… awhile between courses! tonight is formal. That’s all for now btw: just had to show a phone picture of my vax. Glad to hear you are now safely ensconced! At least the beginning wrinkles seem to have been ironed away by the pleasure of being aboard! Savour the joy! 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted December 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Thanks for sharing Charles, hope Elaine and you have an over the Moon enjoyable voyage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCAF001 Posted December 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Roberto Martinoli and Barbara Muckermann are on board as well as other SS executives and many travel agents. We are 309 passengers altogether. Some (or most?) of those invited guests will disembark as soon as tomorrow in Cozumel. The Silver Moon will become a ghost ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 3, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted December 3, 2021 BTW- We traveled to FLA via Amtrak auto train DC to Orlando. We had the cheapest sleeper. You have a choice of seats or bunk beds, not both. It is the longest passenger train in the US. It carried 130+ cars. There was the largest collection of scooters and walkers I’ve ever seen. The quarters were so small that I now know why so many people were in clothing that like pajamas. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 3, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2021 4 hours ago, zqtchas said: tonight is formal. Tuxing tonight? 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 4, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, mysty said: Tuxing tonight? 😁 No,just a suit. It was surprising how many could not comprehend formal. They were either offered a tie or turned away . Julian Smith, RM is in charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 4, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Our Silversea OZ/NZ cruise will be the first one in years with a real formal night. I can pack my navy blue suit, but does Silversea rent tuxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted December 4, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: …does Silversea rent tuxes? No, they do not. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted December 4, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, zqtchas said: No,just a suit. It was surprising how many could not comprehend formal. They were either offered a tie or turned away . Julian Smith, RM is in charge. Interesting, on our Moon crossing I only saw one inappropriately dressed guest and that was on an informal night. On the two formal nights there appeared to be total compliance. Have a great trip Charles. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 4, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) One more day of the noisy corp group! Have been surprised by the number of worker bees who have recognized us from previous cruises. One even remembered our usual drink. They really are chatty about the good old days (and an occasional not so good old day). Edited December 4, 2021 by zqtchas 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCAF001 Posted December 4, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Christmas decoration are now in place. The ship is even more beautiful! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 4, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Doing our part. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 4, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, zqtchas said: Doing our part. Adorable! 🥰 And good job with the team spirit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 4, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mysty said: Adorable! 🥰 And good job with the team spirit! It’s an uphill battle😇. The noisy group leaves tomorrow!🙏🏻 Edited December 4, 2021 by zqtchas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCAF001 Posted December 4, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Edited December 4, 2021 by SSCAF001 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCAF001 Posted December 4, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2021 At captains party yesterday night we were informed that there were 407 crew members on board. Knowing that we are only 309 passengers it’s a good ratio I guess. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofrances Posted December 4, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, zqtchas said: Doing our part. Is this a thing?! Should I be bringing ornaments to hang on the suite number when we embark on Dec 18?! We want to do our part as well!! Especially for Deck 7...😇 Edited December 4, 2021 by mofrances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted December 5, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, SSCAF001 said: …we were informed that there were 407 crew members on board. Considering pre-pandemic crew capacity was 302, there must be a large turnover about to occur after this voyage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 5, 2021 Author #20 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Unless some crew has to spend a little time in quarantine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted December 5, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2021 10 hours ago, zqtchas said: Unless some crew has to spend a little time in quarantine. It’s 10 days now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted December 5, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2021 14 hours ago, zqtchas said: Unless some crew has to spend a little time in quarantine. Yes, that was what I was thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 6, 2021 Author #23 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) On 12/4/2021 at 4:50 PM, mofrances said: Is this a thing?! Should I be bringing ornaments to hang on the suite number when we embark on Dec 18?! We want to do our part as well!! Especially for Deck 7...😇 It’s just something a lot of repeat cruisers do, especially on the theme cruises. Magnets work very well. Edited December 6, 2021 by zqtchas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted December 6, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Haven’t posted anything lately because I’ve had trouble logging into CC for the day or so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 6, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Glad you can connect now! 😁 Is the ship quieter now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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