Silver Spirit- 23 days - Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona - April 2

[spinnaker2]

empty by the pool

 

 

all the way down to the crew decks at the stern

 

[spinnaker2]

empty by the pool

 

 

all the way down to the crew decks at the stern

 

[TLCOhio]

1 hour ago, spinnaker2 said:

Sharing the harbor with us was this 3 masted square rigged schooner, the Lord Nelson. What a beauty! We saw her leave the harbor about 2 pm, and racing behind her in a zodiac were several people who then boarded as she was under power. Late comers, lucky they were not left behind in the Azores. Maybe it would have been a good thing. This island has some breathtaking scenery, which was not visible due to the fog. 

 

Great to be reading and seeing the wonderful pictures and postings from Candy/Spins.  Great sharing!!  Assume that "things" have improved with the Internet, picture uploading, etc.  Any other insights for these technical areas to share?  

 

Is your schedule for two more sea-days before arriving in Lisbon on April 15?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Live/blog, June 2017 from Portugal to France along scenic Atlantic Coast.  Now at 27,994 views.  Many interesting pictures, details for history, food, culture, etc.:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358

[jpalbny]

Great visuals, Spins! Any names to go with the happy faces, or are you all flying incognito?  😁  It's ok if you want to keep us all guessing...

[Stumblefoot]

9 hours ago, jpalbny said:

Great visuals, Spins! Any names to go with the happy faces, or are you all flying incognito?  😁  It's ok if you want to keep us all guessing...

I don’t know how I recognized him without his trademark t-shirts, but i’m Pretty sure one of them is EnglishUSA.

[Silver Spectre]

8 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

I don’t know how I recognized him without his trademark t-shirts, but i’m Pretty sure one of them is EnglishUSA.

You are correct Stumblefoot 

[spinnaker2]

I didn't have permission to release names of people but did get permission to photograph!

[spinnaker2]

Last night was the most impressive crew show we have ever seen.  I took hundreds of photos and I will try and share some of them. The internet remains a challenge.

What a talented crew. 

Below the Dream girls!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[spinnaker2]

 

melody and harvey, they performed  music from the Beatles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TLCOhio]

38 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said:

Last night was the most impressive crew show we have ever seen.  I took hundreds of photos and I will try and share some of them. The internet remains a challenge. What a talented crew.   the Dream girls!

 

Love the music and highlights from the "DREAM GIRLS"!!   Nice costumes and staging.  It is one of my Broadway favorites.  YES, please post more.    

 

Is doing a "crew show" done that often with Silversea?  Do not remember having such a program during our past SS sailings.  Even with the Internet challenges, glad you are being patience and persistent.  Plus, having success in posting these excellent visuals.  Keep up the good work!!

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

AFRICA?!!?: Fun, interesting visuals, plus travel details from this early 2016 live/blog. At 44,907 views. Featuring Cape Town, South Africa’s coast, Mozambique, Victoria Falls/Zambia and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310337

[spinnaker2]

 

jamming.

The opera singer on drums and an officer on the guitar!

[spinnaker2]

 a michael jackson impersonator moon walking butler from deck 5

 

[Observer]

Very pleased to see the photos from the crew talent show.  I have never seen one on SS, though I have on another luxury line.  On that other line, one year guests voted for the best performance, etc.  I was very disappointed.  To my mind, every performer was a winner.  The next year, there was no voting.  Hurrah!  I hope the SS show was not tainted by a spirit of competition.

[Master Echo]

Whilst I have seen several crew parades, I can only recall a couple of crew variety shows.  

 

Spinnaker 2 well done for some excellent photography.

 

Kindest regards

 

Master Echo

[spinnaker2]

The Captain partakes in an interactive card/magic trick with the audience, much to their delight.

 

 

The show was SRO

[spinnaker2]

The funniest and most creative, was the Silversea synchronized swimmers. You may recognize some people. I have never seen them praticising in the pool.

The audience could not stop laughing.

 

They removed their robes and then jumped into the "pool".

 

that had to hurt...no water

 

 

Lots of swimming moves to some inspring music.

Esther Williams would have been proud.

 

[spinnaker2]

17 hours ago, Master Echo said:

Whilst I have seen several crew parades, I can only recall a couple of crew variety shows.  

 

Spinnaker 2 well done for some excellent photography.

 

Kindest regards

 

Master Echo

Thanks ME.

And Observer and Terry.

 

Last night was the crew parade and farewell. Since we are not getting off we didn't feel as bereft as we usually do. I didn't take my camera so no photos.

 

Today the weather remains icky, grey and chilly. 

 

A brunch for the pax staying on in Tors lounge was well attented, 48 are staying on and the next leg will be sold out crazy.

 

I saw some whales this am off the starboard side!

 

Lunch at La Terrazza, very busy. 

 

A subdued atmosphere aboard as pax are packing this afternoon and getting in that last drink.

 

We will put out a sign to advise we don't need our suite done tommorow. We know the crew will be so busy trying to get ready for the new pax.

 

What a fabulous crossing! Kudos to the crew and staff.

 

 

[WesW]

Wonderful crossing posts and terrif photos too Candy (and Larry in support). Enjoy your next segment.

[TLCOhio]

4 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

Today the weather remains icky, grey and chilly.   A brunch for the pax staying on in Tors lounge was well attented, 48 are staying on and the next leg will be sold out crazy.  I saw some whales this am off the starboard side!   Lunch at La Terrazza, very busy.   A subdued atmosphere aboard as pax are packing this afternoon and getting in that last drink.  We will put out a sign to advise we don't need our suite done tommorow. We know the crew will be so busy trying to get ready for the new pax.   What a fabulous crossing! Kudos to the crew and staff.

 

Appreciate these wonderful postings, pictures and various follow-ups. Are you and DH planning to be spending any time in Lisbon or doing something special/unique in this Portugal capital?

 

Back home in the USA, lots of mixed and challenged Spring weather.  Plus, the big news is Tiger Woods winning the Masters golf tournament minutes ago in a dramatic finishing manner. 

 

What, if anything, are your upcoming port plans during the stops in Cadiz/Spain, Malaga (Costa Del Sol)/Spain, Porto Mahon/Spain, Alghero (Sardinia)/Italy, Livorno (Tuscany)/Italy, Monte Carlo and Marseille/France before docking to finish in Barcelona?  Or, having you been to most all of these interesting locations previously?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

For latest live/blog, see “Holy Lands, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Dubai, Greece, etc.”, with many visuals, details and ideas for the historic and scenic Middle East.  Connect at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2607054-livenautica-greece-holy-lands-egypt-dubai-terrypix’s/

[spinnaker2]

Thanks Wes.

Terry, I will post and it will be a surprise.

On our way and very soon Lisboa, we have been before!

 

A domani

[Master Echo]

Dear Spinnaker,

 

How nice to see Samuele participating in a "show" - he certainly seems to be taking the magic seriously!

 

Well, you have certainly seen a first - well to my knowledge - what an amazing display of synchronised swimming in a dry pool!!

 

It must have been hilarious - not only for the passengers but also for the participants - hoping that none of them were hurt in their exuberance!!

 

Boi noite as you leave Lisbon tomorrow night, and hope you have had a good time in the delightful Portuguese capital.  Wishing you calm seas and a good new crowd of passengers for your leg to Barcelona, and looking forward to more comment and pictures on your last leg across the Pond.

 

Thank you again

 

Kindest regards

 

Master Echo.

[spinnaker2]

Thanks ME.

 

And JP, some photos and identity of trivia players from the crossing. 

Our team did fairly well and we had fun.

Below is David

patty and paul

 

phillip

 

john and alec

 

 

[WesW]

Candy, believe Alec has been on everyone of Ida and my Silversea Spirit crossings.  We've enjoyed Dinner with him on board--fascinating personality.  Thanks for sharing your trivia (A Team) photos.  Believe David is will book the Moon crossing next November.

Edited April 15, 2019 by WesW

[spinnaker2]

and susie

 

[spinnaker2]

2 minutes ago, WesW said:

Candy, believe Alec has been on everyone of Ida and my Silversea Spirit crossings. Thanks for sharing your trivia (A Team) photos.  Believe David is will book the Moon

crossing next November.

Thanks Wes!