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    North America
  • Interests
    Travel and food, walking and hiking, sacred and spiritual sites, writing and reading
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Silversea
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Anywhere I can get to; I'm trying them all!

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  1. I think I’ll have my final answer if they change the name of the Venetian Society to the Newark Club. And substitute Voce del’Opera with Jersey Boys. Thanks for the fun,
  2. AandA: on our recent Dawn cruise, someone had an Easter egg decoration on their door, hung with a magnet — so it appears to be allowed.
  3. I have never moaned or groaned on this forum, labrasett. I asked a real and earnest question, having just disembarked after 24 days on the Dawn. I assure you, the restaurant in question is now called Atlant- eyed, and even Barbara Muckerman pronounces it such in a recent video. Silversea has put a BIG push into US sales, and it seems to be working. By big I mean full-page ads in major US newspapers. My recent sailing was majority US citizens and majority first-timers. I am not whinging about a drop in standards — I am very specifically asking about the loss of Italian touches.
  4. Forgive me if this has been brought up, but I wasn’t able to find it in a search. Does anyone know WHY Silversea is becoming so Americanized and why its traces of Italian origin are being erased or replaced? Apart from the obvious “now they’re owned by RCCL” please. Examples: * Atlantide is now pronounced “Atlant-EYEd” rather than Atlant-EEd” — yes I know most people pronounced it wrong but that’s not a good reason to make it policy * no more gelato, only ice cream — truly a loss in my book * no more welcome Prosecco upon boarding, only welcome champagne upon arrival — and a new brand at that * more casual nights, and more baseball hats in the dining rooms * waaayyyy more pax from the US than ever before Silversea’s Italian-ness was always part of the appeal for me. I’m really hesitating at spending this much money for an American experience on an American cruise line. Way too much like being at home. Any chance they’ll bring Italy back to Silversea? Please know that I’m from the US and am not picking on somebody else’s country; rather, I’m missing the old touches of Italy I used to enjoy onboard. All thoughtful responses are welcome 🙏🏼
  5. Unibok

    Art classes

    They were very much available on the Dawn transatlantic, every morning around 11. On the final day, there was a champagne showing of their work in Dolce Vita. For people who went every day, the curriculum built on itself, but anyone could dip in at any time. They were taught by a lovely artist from California. Although I didn’t take any classes, I very much enjoyed the exhibit and chatting with the instructor.
  6. The Shadow also had a proper tea (clotted cream and all) in the Panorama Lounge when I last sailed her in 2019. Not sure if they still do that. It was so lovely 🥰
  7. Aw thanks, Daveywavey70 😊 The Dawn is gorgeous, and I’m on board for 2 legs — 24 days in total. So yes, I’m very well indeed 💜. Wishing the same to you and yours.
  8. Good one! Our TA from Barbados to Lisbon menu focused on New - to - Old World fusion. Lots of variations on tomatoes from South America to Africa to Western Europe, plus other staple foods and spices that travelled shore to shore. My favorite was the Madeira menu, which included black scabbard fish fresh from the island.
  9. About SALT: there are 2 menus. One is for the entire voyage, localized to the region. For example, a Singapore to Hong Kong voyage would have dishes from Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and wherever else you might stop. That menu is available for the length of the journey. The other menu is more hyper-local, and changes daily or every other day. For example, we were in Morocco yesterday, and the entire local menu was Tangier-specific. It was beyond delicious, too. It’s the first time I’ve seen the SALT Kitchen filled to near capacity, as so many of us wanted to try the Moroccan offerings. One other note: the SALT Kitchen (dining room) is much larger than I thought it would be, unlike the SALT Bar which is tiny.
  10. In addition to what has already been listed, my Spirit crossing last March also included: * beginner language lessons in 3 different languages -- Spanish, German, and a 3rd I've since forgotten * daily dance lessons, each day a different style and encouragement to practice with the G'Hosts at night * multiple levels of bridge, multiple times a day
  11. Thank you, all! She’s looking beautiful!!!
  12. I'm here in Kusadasi, Turkey, on the Spirit ... and the Silver Wind docked next to us this morning, an unscheduled stop apparently. Anyone know why?
  13. Great article, Chris! Thank you for taking a hit for the team and researching so thoroughly 🤣
  14. That sounds like a good sign, actually. Enjoy your family time!
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