lovelife Posted June 14, 2018 #26 Share Posted June 14, 2018 They visit Dutch Harbor. [emoji16] Trip from Seward to Tokyo this fall is $3,900 pp for 12 nights. Plus $1,000 OBC. Cabin is about the size of a JS, but no balcony. The lowest price balcony cabins have a 'shared' balcony. [emoji33] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk This one sounds interesting but I can't find it on any site. Where did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShock Posted June 14, 2018 #27 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Maybe they won't let fake service dogs (aka buffy) on board Silversea ships...like RCCl does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 14, 2018 #28 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) This one sounds interesting but I can't find it on any site. Where did you find it?Go their website and type in Dutch Harbor in the search box. Silver Shadow - Sept 13, 2018 https://www.silversea.com/destinations/alaska-cruise/seward-to-tokyo-3829.html Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Edited June 14, 2018 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted June 14, 2018 #29 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Possibly a very expensive/plausible incentive to get rid of all Vision and Radiance Class ships sooner rather than later? The nine Silversea ships were built in '89, '89, '90, '94, '95, '00, '01, '09, '17 Oldest Vision Class (Grandeur) '96 Oldest Radiance Class '01 Empress '90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted June 14, 2018 #30 Share Posted June 14, 2018 While I'd love to try it Silversea I don't think that's going happen for us. The IT comment almost made me spit out my coffee. Too funny, sadly true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunks Posted June 14, 2018 #31 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I dont know how successful the Diamond Lounge will be on an all inclusive line.....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted June 15, 2018 #32 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Go their website and type in Dutch Harbor in the search box. Silver Shadow - Sept 13, 2018 https://www.silversea.com/destinations/alaska-cruise/seward-to-tokyo-3829.html Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Thanks! I'm already booked then but I'll be checking once this deal finalizes and we get info on reciprocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 15, 2018 #33 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I dont know how successful the Diamond Lounge will be on an all inclusive line.....:) Why should it matter, isn't the DL all about meeting like minded people?;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted June 15, 2018 Author #34 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Coco Cay and and flip flops and shorts in the dining room comments made me chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted June 15, 2018 #35 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Head to head with Seabourn - owned by Carnival and Regent owned by NCL. Exactly...RCI must have felt 'left out' in this niche of the total cruise market. Silversea was really the only comparable independent product left to acquire. Star Cruises (Genting) already got Crystal. And Viking Ocean is perhaps down a notch in luxury, and seems to be doing very well expanding rapidly on its own. If RCI follows true to form elsewhere, it will expand its inter-company loyalty reciprocity program to include Silversea. That's how to keep loyal customer's "in the fold"... I am looking at some future polar expedition cruises, and if all else is equal among competitor's, I would choose Silversea, if they grant me my RCI Diamond level equivalent status. Carnival and NCL Holding's offer no reciprocity at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted June 15, 2018 #36 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I got a brochure from them yesterday. They have a very nice website.....for now. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 15, 2018 #37 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Exactly...RCI must have felt 'left out' in this niche of the total cruise market. Silversea was really the only comparable independent product left to acquire. Star Cruises (Genting) already got Crystal. And Viking Ocean is perhaps down a notch in luxury, and seems to be doing very well expanding rapidly on its own. If RCI follows true to form elsewhere, it will expand its inter-company loyalty reciprocity program to include Silversea. That's how to keep loyal customer's "in the fold"... I am looking at some future polar expedition cruises, and if all else is equal among competitor's, I would choose Silversea, if they grant me my RCI Diamond level equivalent status. Carnival and NCL Holding's offer no reciprocity at all. What Diamond perks other than balcony discount would you expect? How about a river line? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Edited June 15, 2018 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise wizard Posted June 15, 2018 #38 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What Diamond perks other than balcony discount would you expect? How about a river line? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk That is what I expected RCCL's next move to have been..............but they went for the Luxury market instead. Combining river itineraries with ocean cruises seemed to be a natural. Viking is already in that market positioning. Maybe Richard Branson will combine air, ocean and river cruises................Virgin territory!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted June 15, 2018 #39 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Royal is the parent company!No climbing walls on Azamara or Celebrity either.:evilsmile: So lucky to have found the TA in 2016, turned out to be £100 p.p.p.n. We won't pay more, but since then prices on Azamara have increases since the acquisition of their new ship, so even they are well out of our price range. Yes I know Royal is the parent- it was just a little attempt at humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted June 15, 2018 #40 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Maybe Richard Branson will combine air, ocean and river cruises................Virgin territory!!!! I see what you did there! :D;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsop Posted June 15, 2018 #41 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Maybe they won't let fake service dogs (aka buffy) on board Silversea ships...like RCCl does! It may be a fine place for those that complain bitterly about declining standards in the dining attire to escape to. They won't have to mingle with anyone that isn't paying GS prices for a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted June 15, 2018 #42 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What Diamond perks other than balcony discount would you expect? How about a river line? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Good point...I guess all the 'Diamond perks' come standard to everyone on Silversea.....:) And yes...maybe that will be RCL's next acquisition target...AMA Waterways would be a nice fit!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted June 15, 2018 #43 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good point...I guess all the 'Diamond perks' come standard to everyone on Silversea.....:) And yes...maybe that will be RCL's next acquisition target...AMA Waterways would be a nice fit!:) Why do you believe that Silversea will not continue as stand alone, as do some of the other lines in which RCL have a financial interest. There is unlikely to be any reciprocal status as they do not have a status, only a monetary reward. Early booking and previously cruised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted June 16, 2018 #44 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Why do you believe that Silversea will not continue as stand alone, as do some of the other lines in which RCL have a financial interest. There is unlikely to be any reciprocal status as they do not have a status, only a monetary reward. Early booking and previously cruised. I finally took a look at just what they did have.... https://www.silversea.com/about-silversea/venetian-society.html Apparently they do offer some perks for reaching different 'milestone's'...greater discounts up to and including free cruises, free laundry service, other cruise discounts, and on board events for "Venetian Society" members.... So there is something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt10 Posted June 16, 2018 #45 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I got a brochure from them yesterday. They have a very nice website.....for now. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk LOL!! Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted June 16, 2018 #46 Share Posted June 16, 2018 https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/19/royal-caribbean-to-invest-in-silversea-cruises-purchase-of-67-percent-stake-will-propel-the-growth-of-the-leading-luxury-and-expedition-cruise-brand-crown-jewel-partnership-strengthens-silversea-future-and-rcl-brand-lineup/ Ooohhh ... I wonder what the RC riff raff will do to this cruise line! :') Kidding! Referencing another thread here on CC ... if you've seen it, you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Able Seaman H Posted June 16, 2018 #47 Share Posted June 16, 2018 A very wise move on Royal's part. We have done a lot of cruises with RC over the years reaching DP on the loyalty program but eventually we out grew RC. We wanted something a bit more personal, additional space on board, less penny pinching when on the ship. In short we wanted a cruise line where you are treated as a human being. So we started cruising with Seabourn and have had many excellent cruises with them. Ultimately Seabourn are owned by Carnival but there are no similarities between a Seabourn and Carnival cruise other than the fact they both benefit from Carnival's immense buying power. Now RC can do the same with Silverseas. Had they made the move earlier we would have made the progression from RC to Silverseas if they offered loyalty program benefits. We looked at Azamara but for us it wasn't special enough, cabins too small for a start. I have to say with luxury cruising things like the loyalty program are less important as everyone enjoys the same service and onboard access to facilities. You might get free internet, laundry or a massage but there aren't specific lounges. There don't need to be because there aren't crowds to escape as there are on RC. Well done RC and I shall keep my eye out to see how Silverseas evolves under new ownership. Henry :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted June 16, 2018 #48 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Ultimately Seabourn are owned by Carnival but there are no similarities between a Seabourn and Carnival cruise other than the fact they both benefit from Carnival's immense buying power. Now RC can do the same with Silverseas. Had they made the move earlier we would have made the progression from RC to Silverseas if they offered loyalty program benefits. We looked at Azamara but for us it wasn't special enough, cabins too small for a start. Well done RC and I shall keep my eye out to see how Silverseas evolves under new ownership. Henry :) Appreciate these well-reasoned comments and this follow-up from Henry. Having done five cruises with Silversea, two with Celebrity, etc., we are watching this "situation" with great interest. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 226,685 views. www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelheather Posted June 16, 2018 #49 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Silversea is a cruise line for the elite. Bless those souls who can afford to sail on that line. I here they have fresh urinal cakes made daily onboard. Now thats livin’ large. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 16, 2018 #50 Share Posted June 16, 2018 A very wise move on Royal's part. We have done a lot of cruises with RC over the years reaching DP on the loyalty program but eventually we out grew RC. We wanted something a bit more personal, additional space on board, less penny pinching when on the ship. In short we wanted a cruise line where you are treated as a human being. So we started cruising with Seabourn and have had many excellent cruises with them. Ultimately Seabourn are owned by Carnival but there are no similarities between a Seabourn and Carnival cruise other than the fact they both benefit from Carnival's immense buying power. Now RC can do the same with Silverseas. Had they made the move earlier we would have made the progression from RC to Silverseas if they offered loyalty program benefits. We looked at Azamara but for us it wasn't special enough, cabins too small for a start. I have to say with luxury cruising things like the loyalty program are less important as everyone enjoys the same service and onboard access to facilities. You might get free internet, laundry or a massage but there aren't specific lounges. There don't need to be because there aren't crowds to escape as there are on RC. Well done RC and I shall keep my eye out to see how Silverseas evolves under new ownership. Henry :) Not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure I've been treated as a human being on the last few cruises. My memory could be a little foggy if I go back further Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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