Beanjar Posted October 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The 10 day cruise on the Wind from Barcelona to Monte Carlo, was brilliant. The food was exceptionally good, particularly in La Terrazza and the personal service was up to the usual Silversea standards. The CD, Colin Brown, made Trivia huge fun and the entertainment that was provided by the group of talented young singers, was very enjoyable. However, the highlight was a visiting orchestra who came aboard to perform, whilst overnighting in Livorno. The weather was very kind to us, so we were able to enjoy the itinerary around the Balearics and the Italian islands. Our trip to Lucca from Livorno was memorable - what beautiful place. The internet package is acceptable as long as you make sure that you have logged off successfully. Thank you Silversea for a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I board the Wind Nov. 10th. so it was wonderful reading your positive report. I love the ship as I am a solo cruiser and it is just right for me. I also look forward to seeing Colin. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotallanswers Posted October 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) That is great to hear you had a great cruise. Any favorite must have dishes? And how were the bartenders? I am looking at going on late 2018 Edited October 12, 2017 by gotallanswers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Welcome home and glad to hear you enjoyed the cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Cruise1016 Posted October 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Was on the Wind in April this year. I echo your comments. Ship was beautiful, food and service excellent. Glad you had a good cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjtravels16 Posted October 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks for the positive posts on the Wind. Looking forward to cruise at the end of April. May also do a tour from Livorno into Lucca so appreciate your positive feedbaxk on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted October 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The Lucca bike tour is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marama Posted October 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2017 This is good to hear - and we also loved Lucca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnot Posted October 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Will be on the Wind in August. First time Silver Sea. What was the cost of the internet package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanjar Posted October 16, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Whatnot Each guest had one hour free internet per day. I cannot recall the price of the other options, except that the premium rate per day was $39. Access to the internet via the computers in the internet room, was free and unlimited. I am sure that you will love the Wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseCruiser Posted October 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I was on the same cruise and it was as spectacular and glitch free as you say. Loved every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The 10 day cruise on the Wind from Barcelona to Monte Carlo, was brilliant. The food was exceptionally good, particularly in La Terrazza and the personal service was up to the usual Silversea standards. The CD, Colin Brown, made Trivia huge fun and the entertainment that was provided by the group of talented young singers, was very enjoyable. However, the highlight was a visiting orchestra who came aboard to perform, whilst overnighting in Livorno. The weather was very kind to us, so we were able to enjoy the itinerary around the Balearics and the Italian islands. Our trip to Lucca from Livorno was memorable - what beautiful place. The internet package is acceptable as long as you make sure that you have logged off successfully. Thank you Silversea for a great cruise. We have friends who were also on board and their trip report echoes your thoughts. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted October 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Believe the key to the spectacular cruise experience one enjoys now on the Wind is partly due to the exceptional crew management skills led by new Hotel Director Daniel Ilias (since November 2017) We have enjoyed the wonderful Wind Silversea life during Daniel's second cruise (last year's November crossing) and then experienced his personal touches this July when we enjoyed the Wind sailing in the stunning fjords of Norway. Daniel as an active HD is ever-present in almost every Wind public space ensuring Silversea details are well attended too. He attended our two Wind cruise critic meet & mingles (yep two) during last year's Wind fall crossing. We were fortunate to have dinner with Daniel and learned he had spent ten years as a HD for Celebrity before spending many years with a small luxury hotel group in Canada (where he hails from) before being recruited/hired by Silversea. Small example of Daniel's exceptional attention to detail. Ida and I both enjoy using the men's and women spa/sauna/stearm room on the Wind. After last years fall Wind refurb, the men's and women's shower/bathroom had no bench to sit down. We mentioned this to Daniel last November, and on board the Wind this July, Lester Goodwin who was acting Wind HD (Daniel left our Norway voyage the day we boarded to spend time with his son in Canada) let us know the spa bathrooms now have hand made teek benches. We used them frequently during our near three weeks on board the Wind in Norway this July. We only wish the Wind's 2018/2019 fall/new year itineraries offered more variety than the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalman Posted November 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2017 So glad to read that the Wind is in tip top shape. As the last part of my father's year long 90th birthday celebration we will be boarding her on the March 30th, San Juan to Ft. Lauderdale trip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napria Posted November 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2017 So glad to read that the Wind is in tip top shape. As the last part of my father's year long 90th birthday celebration we will be boarding her on the March 30th, San Juan to Ft. Lauderdale trip. :) We, too are on the March 30 sailing. Looking forward to it! I️ started a Roll Call thread. Please feel free to join it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted November 8, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2017 We are sitting in the BA lounge at LHR for our flight to Barcelona where we join the Wind on Friday. Reassured by the above reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted November 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2017 We are sitting in the BA lounge at LHR for our flight to Barcelona where we join the Wind on Friday. Reassured by the above reports. Along with the news Silver Wind arrived safely to berth outside your hotel at 07.21 this morning. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted November 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2017 We are sitting in the BA lounge at LHR for our flight to Barcelona where we join the Wind on Friday. Reassured by the above reports. Have a great trip TTS (+1). The Gasseur says hello too. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted November 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Along with the news Silver Wind arrived safely to berth outside your hotel at 07.21 this morning. :-) It is at its berth now but, sadly, not adjacent to the hotel. It's about a mile away so at least one Catalonian taxi driver will get an extra fare tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted November 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Have a great trip TTS (+1). The Gasseur says hello too. Sent from my iPad using Forums And our felicitations in return. First time on Wind but seeing her at her berth she is unmistakably SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted November 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2017 It usually berths alongside the Grand Marina Hotel... did it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted November 9, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2017 It usually berths alongside the Grand Marina Hotel... did it not? Nope. It's at a berth south of here. It's no big deal, a 5 minute taxi ride, but we really were looking forward to strolling from the hotel to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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