THEPRFCT10

No, usually you can't.

 

Are you signed up to the meet and Mingle?

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I haven’t experienced any trouble with cabin temperatures. This would have been a huge problem for me and I sure would have both reported and remembered it. My husband was very funny (and vocal) about how the Theaters on all the SS ships were so cold that they should have been renamed The Polar Bear Clubs. Nothing that a sweater couldn’t fix...so I always brought one for him. And laughed at his complaining. Eventually he could laugh at himself.

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I am very, very fond of The Shadow. I sailed on her over the Christmas/New Years holidays from Auckland to Sydney, and again on a b2b in the late spring to SE Asia. She looks wonderful, the crew was, as always, fabulous. I thought the food and included wines were particularly good. From SE Asia I wrote up a “Live from The Shadow” giving a lot of details...mostly about the itinerary, but if you feel like taking the time, you might click on my made up name and hit the search button for these posts.

 

I’d also be glad to answer any specific questions you might have. The only caveat is that I am a long time fan of Silversea and am known as an unabashed cheerleader. But I do promise to be honest and candid.

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We just get the chef to cook the meat for us (usually come out perfect) and use the rock for heating up the vegetables. That really saves on the splatter factor too.

 

 

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It did not detract from our overall enjoyment of the cruise.

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Given old menu at lunch, ordered items that were no longer available. New menu delivered and dropped on table. Starter chips and salsa arrived at same time of main dish. Four different waiters at dinner. Hot rock not hot enough to cook steak Still raw after 10 minutes. New stone no better.

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Unfortunately, on three different occasions it was sub-standard.

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One of the last sentences says Dry Dock of the Silver Shadow -- anyone know when that would be?

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PRFT10, be sure and bring an ipad with games, movies, kindle or ipad books, and other things for the child to do, in case few kids are on board and she gets tired of looking at old churches and ruins in places she does not understand, or gets bored with viewing on-ship Broadway-style singers . Internet is very slow so do not count on that for her and TV is limited.

If she swims, she cannot be rambunctious in the pool with adults also swimming, as you know.

 

Between ages 2 and 11 I traveled back and forth on ocean liners multiple times to and from Europe, for transport, not for parental entertainment, and though I behaved as instructed ( or else!) and later kept myself occupied, e.g., when older, with adult books from the library and watching the few movies multiple times, or gaping at the scary storms in the Atlantic while wandering the many decks alone ( coming very close to going overboard in the icy North Sea) it was a solitary existence.

 

I hope she will be happy with your ship choice but also respectful of others on the cruise. It is a big responsibility for you, and know I would not be able to relax and watch a 10-year-old and keep her amused on the formal Shadow at the same time .

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All, I appreciate the feedback. I think we'll be just fine. I lived in Germany when I was flying in the Air Force and luckily for me I've see the better part of the world. Dozens of countries over a 20 year military career. I want my daughter to see the world and this cruise and it's itinerary seemed perfect to introduce her to some beautiful Mediterranean countries I've come to love when flying missions years ago. The posts here have reinforced some things I will ensure--like making sure on the ship she's occupied. She loves to read and meet people. I think we're good!

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ThePrfct10,

 

As you probably know, SS is as different from Disney as night is from day. I agree with point B) above that unless the child is very independent, requiring few diversions provided by the ship, SS is probably not the best choice. Our daughter started cruising with us when she was 11 and she absolutely loved it. But, she was an exceptionally independent child, a voracious reader, and an introvert, so SS was a great fit for her.

 

In the Med this summer on the Muse, a wide range of activities were provided each day for the children onboard (it was the largest group of children ever on SS; 32 which represented roughly 5% of the 590 total passengers) by the recently created new full-time position dedicated solely to the well being of the children. With the Shadow and Muse changing positions next summer, I would imagine SS will offer a similar program on the Shadow next summer to what we experienced on the Muse this summer.

 

Best wishes to you as you plan your trip!

 

 

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So we've only done Disney. Next year our 10 year old daughter will be joining us on the Shadow for the 11 night Mediterranean cruise which we're very excited about.... however.... How's the cruise for young ones? Advice, suggestions, critiques much appreciated. And is anyone is going and you have young ones, my daughter would love a friend! Thanks in advance guys!

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Here are some recent reports from within the Silversea forum:

1. Mar 24; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616036&highlight=shadow
   
2. Mar 25; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow
   
3. Apr 3; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616986&highlight=shadow
   
4. Apr 15; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2624579&highlight=shadow
   
5. May 6; https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2632157&highlight=shadow
   

Hope this helps!

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Whisper and Shadow are close sisters. I have traveled frequently on Whisper but less frequently on Shadow. Both ships are well maintained but they may have a few nicks and scratches that one wouldn't find on a newer ship. Traveling on them is like stepping back in time and cruising on ships that recall the golden age of ships (before jet planes). They are sedate and understated without being stuffy. I am looking forward to a long cruise on Whisper next year.

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May I kindly ask where these reports are located?

Have you read the most recent voyage reports on the Shadow, there is one from about three months ago and another from February. Both give a significant amount of information about the ship.

 

 

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I hope you enjoy it ThePrfct10. The first cruise we had ever done was on the Shadow in 2008. 10-years later, we’re still enjoying SS very much. And, I think you’ll find they (SS) are completely different than Disney.

 

 

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That's what I've been trying to do. Obviously we'll just for ourselves and we look very forward to this cruise of a lifetime. But since it's our first SS cruise it's new territory for us. We've done 11 Disney, so that's all we have to compare to!

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I'm surprised with the amount of searching I tried on the internet not seeing a whole lot of reviews for The Silver Shadow-- there's a few on YouTube a few on the app, just not a whole lot --- we just booked a cruise for the 11-night Mediterranean for next year and I was hoping there'd be more information on the ship , Maybe how recently it's been renovated or updated --- some of the negative reviews have me concerned

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We just booked our first Silversea Cruise two days ago! Mediterranean 11 night in May 2019---I am truly concerned I just made a mistake.

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First of all, you do not have a boarding time, you have Port Arrival Time.

Nothing like a little nasty symantic sarcasm to get one excited about their cruise.