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2 minutes ago, The Dog Fosterer said:

Thanks for all the weather updates, yes I think layers are the key for the Golden Triangle.

 

Just a tiny warning, I have been into My Silverseas and seen some random excursion bookings, and even double bookings on the same day.  Also some included excursions are being charged.  I am sure all these can be rectified when I speak to the Silverseas Rep in the hotel, but it might be an idea to keep checking your bookings to make sure the ones you want are still reserved for you.

Nearly there now, looking forward to meeting you all 'on the other side' 

Thanks for the My Silversea multiple bookings warning. I have just looked and all was well, but it might be that they've not got round to updating my record.  I was worried that this might happen as I was rebooking them. I will keep on checking My Silversea each day!

6 hours ago, TLCOhio said:

 

Since you mentioned "flying down from Delhi", I assume you, like us and others, are doing some type of pre-cruise "India Golden Triangle" tour.  Right?  We will be doing by a private tour for exploring Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in the Feb. 5-11 period.

 

But, what about the weather for both Delhi and Mumbai in early February?  From AccuWeather, here are their projections.  Looking good?  Sunny!  Not too hot!  Dry!  Let's hope this forecast stays so positive and inviting.  

 

But, what about for Mumbai?  The averages there during this period are for warmer weather.  Here is the longer-range forecast from AccuWeather.  Look good?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Early 2020, many visuals and details from New Zealand/South Pacific in going from Auckland to French Polynesia.  This includes Bora Bora, Fiji, NZ experiences, etc:  Live/blog:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2735732-live-terryohio-“new”-regatta-south-pacificnz-pix’s/

Terry, thanks for this information. It certainly looks like being dry for our Golden Triangle tour, however the temperatures expected in New Delhi and Agra are surprisingly (to us!) cool in the mornings and evenings. Make sure you have packed a jumper or two!  Clearly no jumpers required once we get to Mumbai where it should be very hot all day.

52 minutes ago, TLCOhio said:

 

YES, let's hope that the tour bookings that both of us made yesterday and this morning do "stick" and stay there on the My Silversea website.  Plus, that SS will be giving us more details and specifics for Feb. 11-14 in Mumbai.  

 

SUPER BOWL?:  While most in the UK and in other parts of the world do not care that much, something really "BIG" is getting ready to happen here.  In the U.S. on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm (ET), our Super Bowl commences.  As shown below, it is San Francisco versus Kansas City.   At that time here, it will be 5 am, Feb. 12 in India.  What does Silversea do on its ships, if anything, to provide viewing options for this famed American “football” game?  Will Silversea have any options at our ship-provided hotel in Mumbai to be able to view this you sporting contest?  But, right now, this is not the biggest question of interest for those doing this Silver Moon sailing, Mumbai to Singapore.  

 

And this game also has the major HOT BUZZ of the "Taylor Swift Connection" as her beau is the top receiver for the KC Chiefs.  This pop star will be in Las Vegas cheering him and his team on to victory.  Inquiring minds want to know more.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Summer 2019 Calgary, Jasper/Banff National Parks, Western Canada Rocky Mountaineer rail adventure, Vancouver, sailing up to Alaska on Silver Muse, post-cruise excursion to Denali, etc.  Many visuals, Our firsts in these scenic areas!  Now at 20,657 views. Live/blog: 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2682584-live-terryohio-silver-muse-alaska-canadarockies-pix’s/

If we were on the Silver Moon it would be straight forward - they would show the whole game live in the Venetian Lounge on Deck 5 (at least they did this last year when we were on board!). Not sure what will happen at the Mumbai hotels. 

Apart from Mumbai, I now have all my excursions in place on My Silversea. I hope they now stay there! Earlier today no bookings were possible but they suddenly "appeared" and so I decided to take the plunge! 

17 hours ago, gnome12 said:

At the top right of this chart, above the yellow excursion at the right is the spot to switch to the horizontal timeline shown in Terry's post.

Thanks for explaining this gnome12. 

Charli001, sorry to hear about your lack of contact in Australia. With regards to the transfer from Mumbai Airport to the Mumbai hotel, our Travel Agent is providing this as part of a pre-cruise package which we are taking. 

Just received an email notification of our revised cruise itinerary from our UK Travel Agent. It confirms the itinerary which we saw on this site last week but also gives a little bit of new information about our stay in Mumbai.

I'm not sure if these excursions will appear on My Silversea or not, but obviously we should look out for them.

Looks like we have different default views for My Silversea accounts in the USA and UK, but after seeing Terry's latest post I went and had another look at mine. Still looks a nonsense for 11-13 February, but now has correct ports showing for 14-29 Feb (i.e. the revised cruise itinerary). This has changed significantly in the last 4 hours. My previously booked excursions have not come through for 14-19 Feb but it looks like things are being updated all of the time. Still things to do but work is happening in the background!

I assume that you are getting this information from the Activities page in My Silversea?  If you are I think the details on the first 10 days are a "work in progress". On mine they have us embarking at 2pm on a Day at sea on the 11th Feb, followed by 2 Days at sea and then arriving in Mumbai on 14th!  It still shows me going to Trincomalee on 20th and my excursion from Hambantota (Yala National Park) is shown on that date. I'm not worried as on the revised itinerary we are due to be in Hambantota and not Trincomalee on the 20th. The last 9 days of Activities on My Silversea are correct at present and show all my excursions too. Clearly there is much updating to be done and presumably this has to be done "passenger by passenger" once they have confirmation that the original activities can be provided by the suppliers on the new dates and times? Quite a task.

Charli001 it looks like you have a different system to the UK and USA in Australia, although I think that this may be changing. We have a My Silversea website for all our bookings (past, present and future) and not a Voyages part of the Silversea website. There is another thread on the Cruise Critic board indicating that changes are taking place and information is being moved to the My Silversea site. Good luck! 

Interesting! On My Silversea under My Bookings and Details both our 3 night Mumbai hotel stay on 11 Feb and Transfer from Hotel to Pier on 14 Feb are showing. On Activities our paid Excursion to Yala National Park is now showing on the right date, however our paid trip to the Elephant Orphanage is not showing. The locations for the first 10 days have yet to be changed to the new itinerary. All of the Excursions for Phuket and beyond are of course showing, as this part of the itinerary is unchanged. Clearly there is a tremendous amount of work going on to get all the trips moved to the new dates and to update all of the records. 

We too are looking forward to our holiday and our so grateful that it looks like we will be getting on board the Silver Moon when so many have had their cruises cancelled.