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We are doing this cruise in January 25 and beginning to plan what to do in each port.  Very grateful for all the information appearing in this chat. Please advise of any other useful links.

1 hour ago, SLSD said:

jondkf,  please don't limit your further posts due to the complaint of one poster here.  Your posts are welcomed here.  There is always going to be someone who disagrees with what you say.  Just ignore them.  

Agreed.  Grateful for your ongoing posts.

SLSD, thank you for your many insights.  We disembarked in Copenhagen so that you could board.  I was particularly interested in your Earth and Ocean comments as on an eleven night cruise we ate there five times.  Imaginative, tasty, interesting food and fabulous service.  For us the best food experience on board. 

18 hours ago, jondfk said:

Finally, DW doesn’t drink any alcohol for medical reasons, I imbibe a bit, a cocktail by the pool and before dinner, a glass or two of wine, we won’t stress SB in this regard.  DW does enjoy a few root beers here and there, we made an advance request which was confirmed in writing, a most impressive feat, which carries the expectation the fridge will be suitably stocked.

 

Wi-Fi permitting expect a few words from me day by day.  I won’t post any food porn, that’s just not my thing, but I will highlight meals or choices that especially impress or disappoint.  Likewise onboard service.

New to Seabourn but not new to cruising. This is not a review but want you to know that we, and everyone we are encountering on the Ovation are enjoying it very much. Nothing in life is perfect but sorry we will not be continuing on the next cruise   We disembark on the 11th

Hi T

Glad that you included the Friends of Dorothy background.  My partner and I were recently having drinks with some twenty something gays who did not know what Stonewall was.  History is important.  We embark on our first Seabourn cruise in 26 days and are looking forward to it. 

We too are on the May 30 cruise and have been wondering exactly the same thing. We do prefer to eat outside whenever possible. Looking forward to our first Seabourn cruise

Thank you for your help. 

In reference to the CPAP machine can one get distilled water on board or order it in advance of embarkation?

Are you allowed to travel freely in Italian port stops or are you required to participate in a ship's tour?

As someone on land this summer I was hoping to live vicariously through this cruise on this board.  Did it two years ago and loved it. 

Details please, sights seen, weather food etc 12 months until we sail again.  Thanking you all in advance

Don't be afraid to stay up late!   We did this cruise a few years ago and the highlight was sitting on the deck outside La Terraza drinking wine with another couple until 2 in the morning the evening after we had been to Honningsvag .  Ship was completely quiet and as you sail through the islands in the twilight total peace.  Early morning sails into fjords are very special too.  You will have a wonderful time.

I am not about to read through all the responses but a two day tour booked and customized through Dancing Bear Tours was the highlight of our Baltic Cruise.  We were so much happier touring as a couple instead of as part of a group.  Highly recommended

I am worried, the last we EMBT was "Upon returning to the suite we noticed that serious measures have been taken to secure things in the event the weather does indeed turn rough.  More tomorrow..." that was on Saturday?  Where are they?  How are they and how is the Whisper???

A wonderful two weeks from Tower Bridge to Stockholm. Our fifth Silversea Cruise, first on the Wind. Crew were fabulous, food best we have encountered on a ship. MAIN DINING ROOM PARTICULARLY GOOD. Bar staff is fabulous, friendly and anxious to serve. Our butler Diepke was always anxious to help.

A negative for us was the early morning sailout from Tower Bridge. This was a non event, yes it was 5am but it warranted champagne, coffee and maybe a poolside breakfast. Nothing was available until 7:30. I was told the timing was not convenient for the crew who work long hours. Not a luxury response.

Greatly enjoyed the ports, did not do any ship tours. Highly recommend Dancing Bear Tours in SPB, reasonable and wonderful to deal with.

The ship is somewhat tired and our sixth floor hallway somewhat smelly, but...

nothing is perfect and i would gladly return tomorrow.

Disembarked yesterday, wonderful Cruise, great crew and very good food. Is the ship looking a little worse for wear, yes - but that applied to most of us on the cruise too!! Highly recommend.

Currently on the Wind and had a fabulous day in Riga. Ship is great, food is great, crew even better. Is it perfect?few things in life are. Silversea cruise #5, having a wonderful time fortunate to be here.

We board on Wednesday. Grateful for the generally positive comments about the ship.

Thanks for the excellent review of recent Spirit experience and pleased you found the majority of luxury cruising requirements to your liking.We are currently on the Wind on a Norwegian only cruise which has produced fabulous scenery,weather (not needed the many jumpers and coats packed for usual Norway weather and our favourite Wind is perfect with a great crew as usual and th e food in all restaurants is top class and much more variety than expected.The ship is in excellent condition.We have a new to SSHotel Director from a previous line with a fleet of ships that carry Thousands rather than the 290 passengers size we prefer.At dinner last night with him he tried without success to reassure us on the subject of the SS take over by a mass market cruise line which concerns us as long term SS clients.

Look forward to meeting up again on theWind next year.

 

 

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Thank you for the positive words on the Wind we leave in three weeks for the Baltic and while looking forward to the ship, our first trip on the Wind, concerned about some of the critics. We have always enjoyed Silversea and are hopeful that it is not going to change too much.

Our tour with Dancing Bear is not until late August but, I have customized a tour for two people and found the owner prompt, efficient and very helpful and willing to put up with my qwerky wishes! We are looking forward to our tour and will report back

Doing a Baltic Cruise in August and looking for background reading material. Any suggestions of guidebooks, fiction or non fiction that you found useful as background preparation for the cruise?

Vicki is the best!

We are on the Baltic Cruise boarding August 15 to sail on August 16. We are making plans for our time in London including purchasing theatre tickets. How early can one board on the 15th and what time would the mandatory life boat drill occur? Hoping that this does not interfere a lot with limited time in London.

I am also grateful for these reports. Have done the Whisper and Cloud, never the Wind. Scheduled or Tower Bridge to the Baltic in August.

My partner and I, a middle aged gay couple, have done four Silversea cruises. We have always found fellow passengers welcoming and have never experienced a problem. We are not usually the only gay couple on the ship.