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Aha! Thanks for that. I did suspect that was the case!

We typically don't take the Regent air flights or Pre-cruise hotel that Concierge (and above) provide, preferring to take the rebate and book our own. But on on upcoming cruise on Voyager we're unusually taking the Pre-cruise hotel at Rome and transfers through Regent (but not flights). So what is the process on arriving at Rome airport, please? Do we have to tell Regent what flight we're on or just arrive and look out for Regent transfer signs (which we've seen around previously)? Then does the transfer coach wait for more cruisers to arrive to fill up, or leave fairly promptly? Anyone with details, especially at Rome, would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Most people across Europe, even countries not using the €uro currency, would not really want US$ as tips. They would prefer €uro if not local currency, as they more likely to use themselves in those countries (relatively few will holiday in US!). Even if they save up US$ to exchange when they have a good amount they'll lose some of the value in exchange fees which devalues your gesture! We just visit a local atm and take out a small amount of local currency for tipping so the guide enjoys the full benefit of your tips!

That's been mentioned in the papers but I've never seen them yet. It's always been managers or non union staff manning the counters in my experience of passing through on strike days (there's been a few!)

Same as on Regent, except they give you sticky labels so you know who's they are. SS don't, so if you want a special identity for yours, bring a sticker or ribbon or something to attach.

Tbh, we went through on a Border Force strike day the other week at Heathrow Terminal 5 and it was the quickest ever. No lines and the machines (for UK, EU, US, AU) all worked a dream. Took less than a minute! Maybe works better when the managers are coming in to cover!

True, but then there are several other venues to carry on with that experience rather than occupying a table in a busy restaurant ? We've had waiter staff who will bring your wine from your table to where you go to! It's great to enjoy all the facilities!

@Sketty1616 as has been said, the points won each day are pretty low but can build up, especially if you also do the daily quiz and submit in time, if you've further SS cruises to look forward to then you can get a points carry out certificate to boost your prize potential on your next cruise 🙂

I believe (from our SS travel consultant) that only a maximum of 6 available cabins for each category /deck are shown on the Web page booking screen. There may well be more than that. So that '58' would likely be a minimum that is available but could easily fill nearer the date through late booking consolidators. And some unavailable suites might only be on hold during a potential booking enquiry, which may not complete. Hth

That's interesting to know! However we also avoid 1000+ capacity ships - just don't like to be around so many people especially boarding/ports etc, and much prefer the 400-800 passenger class but with high space ratios. So 1400 or so on the newer O ships explain the greater choice of venues, due the greater capacity, but wouldn't work for us, but thanks for your info! Guess you won't be seeing us on O!

Actually that dress code is already in place on all the 'ocean going' fleet except Shadow, since April 21st (aligning with Nova). Shadow (for some reason) doesn't adopt this until the May 26th date you mention.

Actually a posh uber!

In the Grill on SS, you're likely cooking your own steak at your seat on the hot lava rock, so it's down to you how that's done, although the accompanyments are more basic than chef prepared and plated meals. It's more casual and home bbq, so maybe not so comparable to more formal RSSC Prime 7?

For us it's not just cabin size - though that is what you're spending a good deal of time in, so you'll want comparative cabin sizes; it's more the space ratio (defined very well on cruisemapper). Not been on O so can't comment on how it actually feels, but comparing a typically similar passenger capacity O ship to SS ship (ie. O Insignia/Nautica, with SS Dawn/Moon) cruisemapper has space ratio of 38 for O, versus 56 for SS. Far more space per person on SS and that's an important consideration for us worth paying for!

Hi Alexandria - just interested to know - that Seabourn cruise, was the previous call within the EU, and did the cruise start in the EU without any other non-eu calls? I rather thought that if you'd already visited intra-EU that the immigration officers only need to see the ship's log to confirm you've not exited the EU! Or am I overthinking it?!

@Lonedaddy we visited Valencia June last year with SS and yes there was a shuttle bus (just walk up, no need to reserve), but the town stop they went to was on C/ de Santa Rira near C/ de la trinitat, some distance from the old town on the opposite side of the dried river bed. It wasn't very central for sightseeing - we walked down the river bed to the awesomely impressive Les Arts complex and got an €13 uber back to Port from there as we were so far away from the shuttle pickup stand!

Maybe try emailing Silver Shore Concierge shoreconcierge@silversea.com (they're based in Monaco office). Not sure if they will reply to that email (I've received shore excursion changes from them) but worth a try!

Yes but I mean that, under supply and demand, there will likely be fewer cabins remaining available on that particular cruise and so they don't need to reduce so much by promotion (or even include a cruise within the promotion at all, as is the case with one of our future ones). And of course I'd expect cruise fares (and airlines & travel generally) to have risen from 2 years ago: the travel industry exiting from restrictions at that time and a lot has happened in the global economy & geo-politically since then. I'm sure all lines will be increasing pricing for the same reasons not just SS in isolation. SS say Book early for the best fares and availability. Our fares are structured to reward guests who book early with the best possible fare, and CC boards confirm this - that seems to have worked for you! Atb

You can also spend in the boutique, so maybe some nice new clothes, SS merch, or some jewelery maybe! I 'think' also, that any remaining OBC could be passed to the crew fund, rather than losing it.

I think it'll be very refreshing to hear the views of a first timer like yourself. There's plenty of cruising old hands on here that remenice, compare to different times, or nick-pick (no offence to anyone!). Can I ask are you travelling with a better half or solo? Welcome to cruising I'm sure you'll have a great time and hope that you do! And welcome to cruise critic too!

Thanks that's real good knowledge!

I see on the Monaco GP websites that you can't take in reusable water bottles (such as those supplied by SS in suite) and plastic bottles have their screw caps taken by security (much like music venues I've been to). At least previous years - anyone any other intel?

Is there food and drink within each grandstand area, or do you need to go to further afield within the track?

Just checked - and it's not Formal Optional across the Monaco stay - no jackets or ties required, gents! 😊

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