Project Invictues enhancements

[MrMojoRisin]

Next April we will be taking our first cruise on Silver Muse, around Japan. (By the way, it has been pleasing to read that some other Silver Wind enthusiasts have enjoyed the Muse.  That bodes well as the Wind is our favourite)

 

I have read that there are to be enhancements to Silversea as part of the Royal Caribbean deal, Project Invictus.  The first of these, I believe, is an upgraded champagne and caviar offering, due to roll out on the Muse from August 19th.  Has anyone had experience of this or know anything more about the detail of this and any other enhancements there might be?

[Randyk47]

I remember the announcement but not the details.   My impression at the time was that Silversea was going to extend the Muse interior design (i.e., soft goods, colors, wood tones) to the rest of the fleet.   As neither of us are big on caviar or champagne that aspect didn’t stick in my memory.   

[Rocchi]

The information for what it's worth is in Silversea press release from July 31

 

https://www.silversea.com/other-resources/press-releases/2018/july-/royal-caribbean-completes-acquisition-of-silversea-cruises-share.html

 

Paragraph seven but no other details.

 

The first Invictus enhancements will begin rolling out on the Silver Muse this upcoming August 19th where an upgraded champagne and caviar offering will be initiated. Immediately thereafter, these and other enhancements will be implemented fleet wide, impacting a wide variety of onboard features and strengthening Silversea’s reputation for indulgent, luxurious embellishments.

 

Rocchi

[SSCAF001]

Do you think this champagne and caviar offering will be available on the Whisper during the festive season and if yes will it be free of charge?

[avalon1025]

We were able to get complementary caviar on the Spirit last month, you had to ask, get through the eye roll and then it was presented.   We found out from other passengers on board, they were not super forthcoming about it now being available.

Edited December 4, 2018 by avalon1025

[Emtbsam]

3 hours ago, SSCAF001 said:

Do you think this champagne and caviar offering will be available on the Whisper during the festive season and if yes will it be free of charge?

We had no problem getting the caviar offering on the Whisper this past fall on a B2B in the Med and the Transatlantic.  It was available in the MDR and was made available in La Terrazza both at lunch and dinner.  Either we are oblivious or there was no eye roll.  Either way, it was a lovely presentation.

[Silver Spectre]

It certainly was not available on the Muse in October.

[Mayflower1]

Maybe Silver Spectre it was a short lived ' Enhancement ' or they ran out of Caviar but it was certainly available at the end of September on The Muse !!! - However we only experienced In Suite as a Request Pre Dinner and not in a Restaurant. It was a sensible helping beautifully Presented and an echo of what we used to experience regularly on Silversea. 

[brimary]

Good afternoon Mayflower.You so aptly describe the good old times of readily available caviar and cocktails in the bars and suites.However today’s system of roll your eyes and request works well in all bars and suite.Hope the system works when we meet up next year.Hope you enjoy a happy festive season and 2019 especially on the Wind.

[Silver Spectre]

On 12/5/2018 at 9:30 AM, Mayflower1 said:

Maybe Silver Spectre it was a short lived ' Enhancement ' or they ran out of Caviar but it was certainly available at the end of September on The Muse !!! - However we only experienced In Suite as a Request Pre Dinner and not in a Restaurant. It was a sensible helping beautifully Presented and an echo of what we used to experience regularly on Silversea. 

If it was available then there was no mention anywhere that we saw.

[Mayflower1]

Good Morning Brimary - Like you I too am an Expert at the 'Eye Rolling ' Game !!!!

We wish you both a wonderful Christmas & New Year - above all keep Safe & Well and we will be looking forward to meeting up in June - we will be having 3 weeks on board The Spirit in April/May so will Test out ' The Enhancements ' and Report back !!!

[Mayflower1]

Good Morning Silver Spectre - I believe you have hit the nail on the head in that these ' Enhancements' are not being advertised. I only remembered that i had read a Press Release about Project Invictus and merely asked our Butler about The Caviar ( We never drink Champagne ). 

I believe Silversea count on the average Guest not realising that Requests can be made i.e Special Food Orders and thus they save Money & Effort.

Most Guests would not be aware of Project Invictus. Certainly I agree with you that there was no mention of any ' Enhancements ' in Restaurants etc.

[pf778c]

Just saw a blurb about Invictus on Linkedin and a link to some interesting photos, press releases and a highly food-pornographic video:  Silversea Project Invictus.

 

Question - doesn't serving caviar with a metal spoon spoil the taste?

[jpalbny]

There was a FB post about Project Invictus yesterday too - sounds great! Will see what differences (if any) are evident on board in August.

[pf778c]

I'm hoping to see good things on my Shadow cruise later this month.  Honestly, I'll just be happy to see the return of complimentary caviar!

[Silver Spectre]

20 hours ago, jpalbny said:

There was a FB post about Project Invictus yesterday too - sounds great! Will see what differences (if any) are evident on board in August.

There doesn’t appear to be any evidence of it on the World Cruise thread.

[Tothesunset]

Latest press release:

 

https://www.silversea.com/other-resources/press-releases/2019/april/guests-enjoy-unprecedented-luxury.html

[Wellseasoned]

On 4/4/2019 at 8:11 AM, Silver Spectre said:

There doesn’t appear to be any evidence of it on the World Cruise thread.

We are aboard the Whisper, and the restaurant menus and food are vastly improved.  And servings of Oscetra caviar with all the proper accompaniments (and proper caviar spoons) are there for the asking every day. 

[Silver Spectre]

1 hour ago, Wellseasoned said:

We are aboard the Whisper, and the restaurant menus and food are vastly improved.  And servings of Oscetra caviar with all the proper accompaniments (and proper caviar spoons) are there for the asking every day. 

Thank you so much for providing an update. I have been following the WC thread and had not seen any comments about it. Hope the internet is improving!

[WesW]

Like Wellseasoned now experiences  on the Whisper, we experienced the same

Caviar on demand on the Shadow last week and two weeks ago on the Muse. 

 

Project invictus plans for the shadow per HD Martin (last week) include;

 

—deck five to be completely gutted/redone and Arts Cafe added.

 

—Library space merged into what will now be an enlarged Observation lounge.

 

—Le Dame expanded into connoisseur corner.

 

—Connoisseur corner going to deck 8 along with Casino

 

—Panorama Lounge to be redone.

[Wellseasoned]

Wes, when asked, the HD here on the Whisper said the same changes you noted coming for the Shadow are also planned for the Whisper.

[WesW]

Thanks for adding more Project Invictus context Dieter.  Hope y'all are continuing to have

a wonderful time on board.

[UpstateJan]

We were on the Wind last week, and did see some of the Project Invictus.   During our dinner with an officer, some of the more subtle things were pointed out to us.  First off, with this being only our second SS cruise, we were greeted with a chilled bottle of Champagne in our room.  Yes there was caviar - caviar on the little bites in the Bar, caviar in the Restaurant.   One thing I found out, I don't like caviar, really odd mouth-feel.  As far as the menu options, yes, there were some really interesting things on the menu, and themes.  There were more ethnic options, and really nice choices for vegetarians too.   One night there were two different curries (I got the shrimp green curry ... OMG!!!!! ).  Seriously, if I wasn't so full, I would have asked for seconds.   We were told that part of the Invictus is to give the guests an experience to try different foods that are not normal cruise fare.   Part of our entertainment was to race to see the menu for dinner at the Restaurant, just to see what unusually offerings there would be.  I like that kind of enhancement, and I am happy for another passenger to enjoy my share of the caviar - there were people joyous over it being offered again.

[Stumblefoot]

13 hours ago, Wellseasoned said:

Wes, when asked, the HD here on the Whisper said the same changes you noted coming for the Shadow are also planned for the Whisper.

Good deal Wellseasoned!  It’s nice to know they are going to pour more money into the Whisper after just pouring a bunch of money into her a few months ago.  Do you know if this work will be done prior to next year’s World Cruise?