Rare WesW Posted October 5, 2011 #76 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Safe Journey Conte, will see you on board and in the Panorama..we arrive in Lisbon in two weeks and early evening of the 19th we meet our favorite Lisbon (Jorge Bras) tour guide--absolutely best tour guide we have ever had--for drinks in our hotel. We wanted to share the Spirit with Jorge for lunch on the 21st but he is in such demand for touring we had to settle for drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conte Di Savoia Posted October 6, 2011 #77 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Here's a picture of Silver Spirit in Portoferraio, Elba today. She's gradually getting closer to Lisbon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanowski Posted October 6, 2011 #78 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Good evening ladies and gentlemen! I am a frequent visitor to this site and have been lurking for several months. While this is my first post, I have read up on several threads, and many thanks goes out to the people who post on this board. Reading the reviews and comments ultimately helped me decide that the Silver Spirit would be the right ship for my honeymoon. My wife and I will not be joining you folks in Lisbon, but rather in Barbados for the return trip back to Fort Lauderdale. I can say with 100% certainty my wife and I are looking forward to enjoying our time on the Spirit and meeting new people. Perhaps we can partake in a celebratory cocktail...or several! For those who have done this itinerary, is it best to go with the cruise shore excursions or to come up with your own? As far as spirits go, I am under the assumption that most are complimentary. The finer and more vintage have a price tag correct? Other than that, we can't wait to embark! Cheers, Romo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Gilly Posted October 7, 2011 #79 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My wife and I will not be joining you folks in Lisbon, but rather in Barbados for the return trip back to Fort Lauderdale. Romo Hi Romo, DH and I are also on the Barbados to FLL cruise. A roll call has been started for this but is it very inactive. Regards Gilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted October 7, 2011 #80 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Romo, I am waiting to book that cruise on Nov 5. We have to wait until our passports are returned with some visas for a winter cruise. Will post as soon as that happens. Get a book on Caribbean ports of call and see what you would like to do. The one I recommend off the ship is the snorkel boat in St Kitts. It is just about the best one in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted October 8, 2011 #81 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've been following this thread with mixed emotions. I will be sad to see Spirit leave Europe for the winter, it's been very nice having her here! However, when your voyage reaches Barbados, my next cruise will seem more real, since we're sailing on Spirit in the Caribbean this winter. I wish you all a wonderful cruise, reading your posts it does sound as if you'll have great company, and I look forward to reading your updates once the crossing begins. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipb Posted October 9, 2011 Author #82 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Sorry for delay in responding, dougburns, but will add your friend Emmy Webb to our roster, sailing out of Lisbon. Two weeks today we should be in Madeira!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted October 10, 2011 #83 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sorry for delay in responding, dougburns, but will add your friend Emmy Webb to our roster, sailing out of Lisbon. Two weeks today we should be in Madeira!:) Hi Philip I'm jealous...I wish I was going with you. However I'll be winging my way to Taiwan and Palau so I'm not too sad.:D Cheers Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 11, 2011 #84 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Miss Lynn and I have switched to a Grand Suite. We'll be in 901 vice 811. Will talk about an in-suite party when we all get together in the Panorama Lounge the morning of the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted October 11, 2011 #85 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hot Dog!...can't wait Doug...Ida and I will see the Lovely Miss Lynn and you in London in just eight days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted October 11, 2011 #86 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Miss Lynn and I have switched to a Grand Suite. We'll be in 901 vice 811. Will talk about an in-suite party when we all get together in the Panorama Lounge the morning of the 22nd. Wish we hadn't cancelled the trip! Sounds like you'll have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 11, 2011 #87 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just a thought. Maybe a good night for our in-suite party would be the 25th in Las Palmas, since we don't leave until 1900. If that sounds OK I'll coordinate with Paolo, the Hotel Director. That way we can do the sail away on our front balcony for those who wish. Would set it up for @ 1700. Had a nice e-mail from Paolo. We will have 4 formal nights on the trip from Lisbon-Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipb Posted October 12, 2011 Author #88 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Excellent news Doug. I am looking forward more than ever to meeting you and Lynn :D!!! I am flying from Heathrow to Lisbon on the 21st and look forward to meeting you all the following morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindy Posted October 12, 2011 #89 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Miss Lynn and I have switched to a Grand Suite. We'll be in 901 vice 811. Will talk about an in-suite party when we all get together in the Panorama Lounge the morning of the 22nd. Have you been upgraded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 12, 2011 #90 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Upgraded? Not hardly! Believe me, it cost an extra bundle and my lovely bride is going to kill me when she finds out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindy Posted October 12, 2011 #91 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Upgraded? Not hardly! Believe me, it cost an extra bundle and my lovely bride is going to kill me when she finds out! I'm sure she will be thrilled.......should get you loads of brownie points!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsrkent Posted October 12, 2011 #92 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Just a thought. Maybe a good night for our in-suite party would be the 25th in Las Palmas, since we don't leave until 1900. If that sounds OK I'll coordinate with Paolo, the Hotel Director. That way we can do the sail away on our front balcony for those who wish. Would set it up for @ 1700. Had a nice e-mail from Paolo. We will have 4 formal nights on the trip from Lisbon-Barbados. Thanks for the thought; a very good one... it would be a memorable sail away. We're always up for a party. Won't be long now... see you on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsrkent Posted October 12, 2011 #93 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Isn't today Wes' birthday? One more thing to celebrate on the 25th dougburns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellseasoned Posted October 13, 2011 #94 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Miss Lynn and I have switched to a Grand Suite. We'll be in 901 vice 811. Will talk about an in-suite party when we all get together in the Panorama Lounge the morning of the 22nd. Doug, Debbie and I had a great time enjoying your hospitality in Arizona last week. And now you have upgraded! But now I insist that you not just drink a toast, but a DOUBLE, hopefully of a good single malt, that I survive my surgery on the 26th! You will have calm seas on the Spirit. Dieter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 13, 2011 #95 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Dieter; We'll certainly drink a toast to you and might even call on the 26th or 27th to make sure all went well. We'll miss you both on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 13, 2011 #96 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Unfortunately, it appears that Fernando will be getting off as we board in Lisbon. Don't know who our CD will be, but I'll e-mail Paolo and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted October 13, 2011 #97 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Unfortunately, it appears that Fernando will be getting off as we board in Lisbon. Don't know who our CD will be, but I'll e-mail Paolo and ask. I just saw Duct Tape's post about that. I'm disappointed as I was hoping for him on the holiday cruise from FLL on 20 December. I'm guessing that whoever joins your cruise is likely to still be onboard when we sail on the holiday cruise. I'm a bit sad that I'm still not going to meet the legend that is Fernando. On the Spirit at the end of May, our CD was David ( I don't remember his last name). We found him to be so low key that we never actually met him...but to be fair, it was a port intensive cruise so perhaps that explains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougburns Posted October 13, 2011 #98 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Just heard back from Paolo and it is true that Fernando will get off in Lisbon. Susan (I think her last name is Wood ) will be our CD. Paolo also confirmed that 1700 on the 25th in Las Palmas is good for the in-suite party. More about that when we meet in the Panorama Lounge on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruba jack Posted October 13, 2011 #99 Share Posted October 13, 2011 :( Very upset that Fernando will not be our cruise director! He was our CD on our first Silversea cruise and was wonderful. We had Susan Wood on our 10 day cruise last year on the Whisper. As in previous posts we are not fans. Did not find her warm or inviting. Did not see her much other than to announce events. She never knew our names or was very engaging. Other long time Silversea passengers voiced the same concerns. Can only hope she warms up on a longer cruise! Will try to keep an open mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted October 13, 2011 #100 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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