Silver Moon now visiting Greece and Turkey 10 to 22 December 2023

[nav1027]

We went to the Atlantide yesterday and it was packed! 🙂 Then had a lot of fun with Christmas Carols sing-along at the Dolce Vita with Mark Farris. Also wanted to mention that the casino on this sailing is a bit of disappointment. It is empty or almost empty most of the time; yesterday they were supposed to have a blackjack tournament, but the casino manager apparently forgot to notify the cruise director so there was no announcement or entry in the list of activities. I told Adam in the morning about this but nobody has followed up so there was no announcement at noon, etc. I think that the casino manager and Adam could have done a better job of attracting people to the casino and making it more fun...

Edited December 20, 2023 by nav1027

[nav1027]

One more thing worth mentioning. With the basic (free) internet they not only block streaming (including YouTube, FB videos etc.) but also all Google apps such as docs and spreadsheets. And they allow only one device at a time, so, for example,  you need to disconnect your laptop if you want to use WiFi on your phone.

Edited December 20, 2023 by nav1027

[texanaust]

4 hours ago, nav1027 said:

One more thing worth mentioning. With the basic (free) internet they not only block streaming (including YouTube, FB videos etc.) but also all Google apps such as docs and spreadsheets. And they allow only one device at a time, so, for example,  you need to disconnect your laptop if you want to use WiFi on your phone.

 

You can get around the streaming sites with a VPN.

[nav1027]

We are off the ship and at the airport. I've made a mistake and booked the standard cruise transfer to the airport. It turned out that one needs to haul their luggage to the bus parking which as twice the distance to the taxi or private car meeting point. And it costs more for two of us than the private driver. And obviously it takes more time. So my advice to future Athens disembarkation travelers: book your own airport transfers unless you are on a door-to-door plan. 🙂

[fdnycruiser]

Years ago we saw George’s Taxi recommended on CC. We’ve since used them many times, both for transfers and tours . 

[nav1027]

12 hours ago, fdnycruiser said:

Years ago we saw George’s Taxi recommended on CC. We’ve since used them many times, both for transfers and tours . 

We used Welcome Pickups twice during this trip and were quite satisfied with their punctuality and service.