Boarded Spirit Today

[Mudhen]

Quickie question for you.....was that lovely Chianti an "included" wine?

Also drooling over the LP Rose champers....mmmmmm!

Loving your photos! Only in Denmark can you find little hearts carved into the guard huts!

[Archipelago]

Boarding 2 weeks from today !

[Tothesunset]

In Karolina you have one of SS's most knowledgeable and helpful sommeliers. She really seems to care that the customers are looked after and, if you have an unfinished bottle set away, will hunt you down wherever you happen to be dining to make sure you get your wine. One of our favourite SS employees.

[Neilio]

Quickie question for you.....was that lovely Chianti an "included" wine?

 

Also drooling over the LP Rose champers....mmmmmm!

 

Loving your photos! Only in Denmark can you find little hearts carved into the guard huts!

 

 

 

Yes, Chianti Clasico was included. The wine tasting featured 4 wines from Italy. All were a surcharge in the dining rooms. Prices were between $45-$65. Kerolina the sommelier is super nice and walks around all the restaurants greeting the guests. Will post more.

 

Neilio

 

 

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[Emtbsam]

Karolina is a gem. We so enjoy traveling with her.

[Zenblue100]

love the pics thank you

[Silver Spectre]

Karolina is a gem. We so enjoy traveling with her.

 

 

 

As do we!

 

 

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[Mudhen]

Thank you all for the info. Will make note to look for Karolina. Have also heard nice things about Frank from the Netherlands!

Getting very excited!

[Neilio]

Exploring Tallinn today. We walked 7.5 miles. Beautiful city with great character and cobblestone streets. Sailing to St. Petersburg right now and enjoying dinner at La Terrazza and watching beautiful sunset. A few pictures from our day with MDW upon return to ship later today.

 

Neilio

 

 

 

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[Neilio]

 

A few more pictures from our fabulous cruise so far.

 

Neilio

 

 

 

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[jpalbny]

Looks divine!

 

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[Bluebelle14]

Does the LP Rose come as part of the American Express Platinum perks? I remember it used to be Dom Perignon.

[mjnvoyager]

No. We get it but don’t use AE. Think it’s more to do with the number of days that you have.

 

 

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[Stumblefoot]

Nothing quite like seeing smiling faces to make one well up with joy inside. Glad to hear you're enjoying your voyage. We're sure enjoying seeing your pics here. Thanks for continuing to share with us all!

[Mudhen]

Looking great!....Both of you!

Continue to have fun! We're all watching!

[Observer]

A brief question:

 

Is there a public computer on Spirit?

 

I recall a previous poster saying there is none after the stretch/refit. If so, I am disappointed. I use my iPhone and iPad extensively. However, there is occasionally need for a desktop. Will that need be answered?

 

Many thanks.

[RachelG]

Karolina is a jewel. Loving all the pics, and that you got your steps in.

[zqtchas]

A brief question:

 

Is there a public computer on Spirit?

 

I recall a previous poster saying there is none after the stretch/refit. If so, I am disappointed. I use my iPhone and iPad extensively. However, there is occasionally need for a desktop. Will that need be answered?

 

Many thanks.

there is one near the tour desk/ reception.

[Observer]

there is one near the tour desk/ reception.

 

Many thanks. That's a huge relief. I do not expect to use it often, but it's good to know it's there.

[Clewis104]

40 days until we board the Spirit. LOVE these pictures! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

 

 

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[Neilio]

We sailed into St. Petersburg at 8am local time today. It was really exciting watching the tug pull us into the port. It was sunny and beautiful to watch from the top deck. We had scheduled 2 tours for the day through SilverSea; Hermitage and Faberge. Everything was very organized and happy with our decision to go through SilverSea. We left the ship at 9am and returned at 630 pm. Dinner at The Grill/Hot Rocks tonight. A few pictures from the day. The first two were taken as we were sailing into the port.

 

We are continuing to thoroughly enjoy the cruise and the excellent service from SilverSea (in addition to the exciting and fun ports).

 

Neilio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Randyk47]

I don’t know all the names but certainly remember the faces. Oh me....we miss the Spirit so much!

[JBSHYQ]

So pleased to see that there is an A la carte option for breakfast in Atlantide too!! I don't think they were doing this in the maiden Muse season, so this is a very welcome change. Is this for port and sea days?? Thanks for your reply in advance and great postings.

[Neilio]

2nd day in St. Petersburg. We had an early start for our tour and ordered breakfast room service and it arrived promptly at 6am. Delight to eat breakfast gazing at St. Petersburg. SilverSea Tour was excellent. Tour included Russian lunch that was delicious with some vodka! Also included was caviar with pancake and sour cream, borscht soup (served hot), beef stroganoff and apple cake for dessert. Delicious lunch in a very pretty restaurant near Catherine’s Palace.

 

Dinner tonight at Silver Note. The concept has changed slightly. Now offering appetizer and main course and not small plates. The space is sophisticated and the singer and piano player were excellent. A few photos from the day.

 

Our cruise is coming to an end in just a few days. We are hanging on to the remaining time as the trip has been fantastic and Silver Sea continues to exceed our expectations.

 

Neilio

 

 

 

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[nowornever]

Neilio THANK YOU again for your wonderful photos & excellent posts. I'm so happy your cruise has been wonderful. Hope you will have a safe trip home & will soon be back on the seas.