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I am aware there have been some refrigeration issues on Silver Whisper. Is anyone on board right now that can update us? We are due to join her for an upcoming cruise.

Have you seen that the ‘new’ Crystal Cruises are offering a Butler Lite option on some on their suites? I think this might be a way forward.

We are currently on this cruise too. We chose a PH suite, for the extra amenities. Another plus is that today due to higher winds, the outside decks are closed for safety, but we have a bigger veranda to sit on, and a nice big window/door to both sit in front of to watch for - anything! The walk-in wardrobe is huge, and the extra space welcome. Recommend deck 10, as there is a large overhang from the pool deck that steals the sunshine from verandas on deck 11, plus if chairs are dragged on the pool deck it can be noisy especially in the mornings.

Boarded Marina yesterday. Full muster done - bar a visit to the lifeboats.

These days there are very few places where we can dress up. I wear a long dress and my husband wears black tie. If we book a SS cruise we know this is the requirement.

Thank you. We are in a PH so I will choose my items carefully!

I read this as ‘clothes can be pressed (not laundered) following embarkation and unpacking’ Is this correct? Can any seasoned ‘O’ travellers tell me how many garments this is restricted to. TY

We might have been on this Cloud trip too. Was it the one where the air conditioning broke down? I seem to remember the cruise before ours had issues too, but they let us board anyway. Ended early in Manaus and many Americans flew home early in time for their Thanksgiving. We booked another cruise for almost nothing with the credits we were given! The actual cruise was amazing and not spoiled at al by the problems.

Accepted. Are you on Marina? Why the itinerary change? As I said, port info & ship itinerary suggests arrival on 30th in Ushuaia not today. Puzzled about the discrepancy, that’s all.

Are you on board? The itinerary (and the port schedule) suggests that Marina arrives in Ushuaia on 30th Jan. Right now there are several large ships similar in size to Marina in port. Not sure if your information is correct.

The original owner of Silversea, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio & Geoffrey Kent of Abercrombie and Kent have together formed the new Crystal Cruise line. They will have 2 fully refurbished ships and sail in 2023/24. Our first cruise was in 2001 on Silversea and I am really hopeful that the new Crystal will offer the same quality and service as SS did back then. They have also already wooed several high profile senior SS long term crew members , including their Venetian Society chap, Fernando. Cruises go on pre sale on Feb 20th and general sale later in the month, I shall certainly be very interested to see what is on offer. The Crystal Endeavour, which had only just started sailing when the company collapsed, was snapped up by Silversea, and has been sailing the Antarctic since late 2022 as Silver Endeavour.

I looked them up

Our Christmas 2019 cruise on Viking was a disappointment. Queues everywhere, buffet food warm not hot, constant mistakes made with meals.Even after discussing with the Head Chef they couldn’t get things right. Afternoon tea was served in the area by the (covered ) pool, no where to sit and the smell of chlorine in this area overpowering. On the plus side, we loved our cabin & the crew were wonderful. Would not sail with them again tho.

I have been reading these posts too. The pictures look amazing. We board Marina on 7th Feb to do the same itinerary in reverse. Weather reports are suggesting it is cold - 1degree celsius. Hats and gloves required. Also that it is chilly around the ship too! Icebergs, whales, penguins etc - all seen from the decks and balcony of the ship. Hoping for more luck than they had at the Falkland Islands and that we are able to land. Getting very excited for our trip.

We also were sent this book, just before Christmas. Personally I was very happy to receive it, although I really wasn’t sure why. Thank you for the info on the QR code and the limited edition number. Ours is 733/4000 🙂