Silver Whisper accessible layout vs standard verandah

[MJfromCA]

Newbie to SS here, hoping to switch to Whisper in June from our just-cancelled Oceania. The only available verandah is a Superior Accessible (cabin 535).

 

Can anyone explain the difference in the layout of an accessible verandah vs. standard verandah on Whisper, or point me to a diagram or video? There are no pictures on the SS website, and I've Googled and looked on YouTube, and nothing recent shows up. I like the standard layout so I hope the accessible layout is close to that (except wider and no bathtub). I don't know what Whisper will be like post-drydock, but I assume the differences would be similar.

 

We'll watch in case a standard Verandah opens and we can switch, since we hate to keep this cabin from someone who might actually need it. But in case another one doesn't open up, I'd like to know what we are getting. Thanks!

 

Edited February 9 by MJfromCA

[Port Power]

On 2/9/2024 at 6:53 AM, MJfromCA said:

Newbie to SS here, hoping to switch to Whisper in June from our just-cancelled Oceania. The only available verandah is a Superior Accessible (cabin 535).

 

Can anyone explain the difference in the layout of an accessible verandah vs. standard verandah on Whisper, or point me to a diagram or video? There are no pictures on the SS website, and I've Googled and looked on YouTube, and nothing recent shows up. I like the standard layout so I hope the accessible layout is close to that (except wider and no bathtub). I don't know what Whisper will be like post-drydock, but I assume the differences would be similar.

 

We'll watch in case a standard Verandah opens and we can switch, since we hate to keep this cabin from someone who might actually need it. But in case another one doesn't open up, I'd like to know what we are getting. Thanks!

 

Did you book the June cruise and are you now on the ship?  If so, how is your suite?

[MJfromCA]

13 hours ago, Port Power said:

Did you book the June cruise and are you now on the ship?  If so, how is your suite?

 

Yes, we just got off the Whisper on Sunday, and we did stay in 535, as no others opened up. We thought the room layout was fine for us, even though we did not need the accessible features.

 

The dry dock seems to have focused on the reconfiguration of public areas, not refurbishing or altering suites, so the layout is likely the same as 2018/2021. The entry area (actually the whole right hand side of the room) is wider to accommodate a wheelchair, so the suite feels more spacious. The bathroom is on the small side, with one sink that allows a wheelchair to roll under it, a toilet with grab bars, and a fairly large curbless shower with a fold down seat and curtains. No bathtub. The walk-in closet is spacious, wide enough for wheelchairs. There is not enough room next to the king bed for a wheelchair, though. There is a sofa and two stuffed chairs and small oval coffee table, and a long desk/counter area along the wall with a chair and the refrigerator underneath, as well as a separate narrow makeup counter, mirror, and stool along the wall. Standard verandah outside.

 

I hope Silversea will refurbish the rooms and older public spaces with the next dry dock, as their dings and scratches make it feel a little shabby.  The new public areas like the Atrium/Arts Cafe are beautiful.

Edited June 18 by MJfromCA