zeberdee

6 minutes ago, Captain Rob said:

How about a covid test on the ship in 20 minutes.

 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52762153

This report was from May, I think since then it has been decided this is not a reliable test.
There has been no other reporting about it for some time.

21 hours ago, Wine-O said:

Precisely the reason the UK left the EU.   🍷

It should never of happened, massive mistake. 

We're English and live in England but we think Nicola Sturgeon has been doing a great job and a much better job of informing people.
 

I'm not sure if that method of marketing will work 🤣
 

I believe its meant to be on Friday.
Someone posted that they had spoken to Celebrity and were told Friday.

Lets hope it is as we board Friday 😁 

I've just checked the app and it says ' We are putting the finishing touches on your cruise. Check back for updated information'

Another thanks for the OP's suggestion.
Very prudent.

3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

A couple pictures of Silhouette -  Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for posting 👍 

I keep checking the internet to see if I can find up to date info about how the refurb is going.
I really hope it goes to plan as we leave the UK on the 12th Feb.
Not so easy for us to re-schedule if it gets cancelled.

Have you signed up for the meet and mingle?

Who is Glenn Miller?

 haha x

Thanks for posting.
We're on the first cruise post refurbishment, lets hope it all goes to plan.

We have sailed on most of the RCL ships but not Anthem or Oasis simply because there has not been an itinerary that we have wanted to do.  

We are celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary on the 14th July, which was the main reason for the choice.
This suited our dates and the itinerary is one we have wanted to do, we couldn't arrange this through RCL. 

From the research we have done there will be little of interest for us to do on board as it seems to aimed towards the more mature demographic. But I have my kindle , Ipod and a proper balcony to sit on on sea days.
 

14 hours ago, NMTraveller said:

 

 

We do like the real balconies.

 

I think that the ship was built for a different group of cruisers.  Think Disney or RCL.

 

The trend in new cruise ships tends to be bigger and better.  That trend does not match my cruising style.

I can understand you liking real balconies, but having previously only being an RCL cruiser I wouldn't even consider the Edge.
I can't understand what would make you it designed for that market (Disney/RCL) ???

3 hours ago, mahdnc said:

@zeberdee

 

Here's the app I've been using  There is a web based version at marinetraffic.com:

 

 

Here is the link to Silhouette on their website: link

 Thank you very much.👍
 

1 hour ago, groryjm said:

She's in the dry dock......😎

 

Hi, can I ask which web site you are looking at to get this info?

Thanks.

3 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

Those dates are wrong.  The Silhouette is currently on the way to the drydock so the only deck plans that matter are the ones that start on May 3 2020.  That will be the deck plan when she returns to service on Feb 14, 2020.

 

Here's her current position on the way to Spain.

 

Thank you for posting this, we are on the first sailing after the refurbishment on the 14th Feb. Hopefully all the works are completed on time.  

27 minutes ago, Ayton lady said:

You may want to take your own teabags though as Celebrity don’t always have decent ones.

We are taking our own tea bags, Twinnings.

Never found decent tea in the USA in the last 30 odd years, even if its branded as Twinnings. 

Its just not the same.

4 hours ago, wpgcycler said:

Does the "I demand free movies!" crowd also demand free movies in hotels? On Airplanes? On trains?

If advertised as part of the service when booking ...YES.

Thank you for posting this tip 👍

We couldn't find it online, but we have it listed on our invoice.
I must say I'm not very keen on the Celebrity website, its very disjointed! 

Thanks all.

2 minutes ago, Darspurs said:

In over 20 cruises I have never taken my passport off the ship with me. I do, however, always have my driving licence as our UK driving licences have photo ID on them.

Thank you.

Thanks for the replies 👍

We are doing the A, B, Cs in Feb and just wondered if you need to take your passport off the ship with you at that port.

If you do , would it need 6 months left on it ? It's only Bonaire we want to check as the USA do not require this.

Hi,
I just wanted to know if any Brits needed to take their passports with them when visiting Bonaire & also if you needed to have a minimum of 6 months left on it?
 

Thanks in advance for any info.

We'll be following, we are on the Silhouette 14th Feb post refurb. 

Have fun.