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Les37b, I've been on the same voyage as you...and it seems amazing how I see this whole experiece/voyage/cruise through a whole different set of eyes. And, yes, a positive test has been part of my experience...

I plan to leave cruise critic... because the key word is 'CRITIC".

And this blog is certainly not helpful.... Silversea has been wonderful during this entire pandemic..

Cheers.

I was tested in Naples, Italy, and disembarked the following day in Rome.

Before I booked my trip on the Moon in October I asked, and Silversea said they could/would take care of it.  And, they did.  It is not done onboard.

At the beginning of the trip I inquired at reception, and they arranged the PCR in Italy with the right timing so that the report was in my passport when i disembarked.   PCR testing for travel is not done onboard.

The S.A.L.T. Lab... cooking classes can only be reserved once onboard.  You will get a list when you arrive.  Sign up is at reception. Usually a morning and afternoon choice, even when in port.

The S.A.L.T. excursions can be booked on My Silversea. They are an added fee... but so worth it in my opinion.

The S.A.L.T. Kitchen restaurant is open seating, and in the month that I spent on the Moon I never had a problem getting a table.

I am also booked on that cruise, and have heard nothing... it is distant, so perhaps things will improve before then.  My flights have been on "My Silversea" for quite some time.

23 minutes ago, MBP&O2/O said:

Their credibility coild be improved with a proof reader or spell checker 😏

 

THIS POLICY SHALLY APPLY ONBOARD OUR VESSELS AND ASHORE IN OUR TERMINALS, PORTS OF CALL, AND PRIVATE DESTINATIONS.

 

 

Seriously?  "... coild be improved..."

I do wish that people would do some real 'homework' when posting... this is directly from the Silversea website... I hope it is what you're looking for: 

I can not give an opinion on regular Celebrity Ships since i've never been on one... but, I was on the Celebrity  Xpedition in the Galapagos several years ago.  It was fabulous!  I have since become a regular on Silversea, and can only imagine that the Origin is a more luxurious experience... but the star of this trip will definitely be the Islands and Animals. I doubt you can make a bad choice between the two.

I have been on several cruise lines with a partner, and on Silversea solo.  Can anyone please share their experience as a solo traveler on Oceania, as I'm considering a couple of their itineraries for 2022. Silversea has cocktail gatherings every night for those who wish to meet other solo's for dinner, etc.

On 3/13/2020 at 8:04 PM, dlesh77 said:

Hi all, 

Canceled my April 25th cruise on HAL today. My TA said Holland is taking up to two weeks or longer to process refunds. Has anyone canceled since this all started happening, and how long to get your refund? TIA

I cancelled my May 3rd Italy and Greece cruise March 13th as well, with the same 50% refund, 50% FCC... and still have received nothing... have you heard any more since this post?

I was in 647 for last years Transatlantic... I heard nothing... I love the location, for many reasons

On 3/21/2020 at 4:04 PM, Archipelago said:

I am on the bay side of the Shadow and the Brazilian authorities have not been patrolling in front of the ship today. Glad that our shipmates are home or on their way home. Thank You to all the hard working and wonderful crew ! The Best !

Archipelago...  I would like to be able to contact you and Robert... please send a message to me :  safety.nets@yahoo.ca  … I was in the solo passenger group... Ann Marie

I have been quiet thus far... but am not happy with the news article I read this morning by an Australian woman onboard, Bobbie Roberts. 

I don't agree with most of what she has said.  

And, I believe that everyone onboard has dealt with this situation as best they could under these conditions, and with this WORLD WIDE CRISIS.

I have been so impressed with Silversea... Silversea will remain my cruiseline of choice.

The captain asked for our patience and discretion... this woman crossed the line.