nowornever Posted March 17, 2020 #151 Share Posted March 17, 2020 This sounds promising. I did get a call from Reception earlier asking about travel out of the US prior to embarkation in Jan. So maybe there is movement. Meanwhile, there is a new procedure for meal ordering involving a limited choice set menu during peak time & room service menu off peak. This crew is beyond amazing ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodashire Posted March 17, 2020 #152 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Captain just announced nobody has requested medical assistance since to the two passengers were disembarked. But no further news. But appreciates the efforts of both crew and passengers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodashire Posted March 17, 2020 #153 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Moss just announced with immediate effect suite attendants no longer allowed into suites. If we need clean towels, toilet paper etc. We have to ask and they will provide at the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archipelago Posted March 17, 2020 #154 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I got the call from reception as well . I've been in Brazil 2 weeks today staying at Fasano pre cruise. I feel that we will be going back to the states soon too. My 93 yo mother fell and broke her hip right after I boarded and was flown to Duke Medical. My brother had come up to take my place helping my mom and dad so it has been hard on us all. He is not familiar with things like I am since I live close by. They are both in healthcare at Duke and we have not told them of my situation so as not to worry them .Here is hoping for a good resolution for us all. Hope you get to feeling better Roma !😌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodashire Posted March 17, 2020 #155 Share Posted March 17, 2020 We are from the U.K. but have had no such phone call. On boarding we were asked to fill in a questionnaire as to how long we had been in Brazil and where we stayed. Before leaving the U.K. we had to state where we had been for the previous 15 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter&Kathy Posted March 17, 2020 #156 Share Posted March 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Thaxted333 said: Hi all, is there an english version of that link? I do hope that it means some of you will get home soon. Here is the text. The more than 600 passengers and crew on a Bahamas-flagged cruise ship, isolated since Thursday in the port of Recife due to a case of coronavirus, will begin to return to their countries by plane, the Ministry of Health said. "We are going to solve the problem of the ship that is in Recife. We have two Uruguayans and two Argentines inside the ship (...) We will receive these South Americans and continue their isolation in Recife before sending them to their countries of origin". said the ministry's executive secretary, João Gabbardo, at a news conference. "This is the position of Brazil, we will receive these people. The others will leave by plane from tomorrow (Tuesday) and return to their countries of origin", he added, without specifying the duration or details of the Operation. According to press reports, the people on board the ship are 18 nationalities, most of them from the United States and the United Kingdom. Recife officials last Thursday ordered the vessel to be quarantined with 608 people on board - 317 passengers and 291 crew members - after a 78-year-old Canadian was considered a coronavirus suspect for having a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. Soon after, authorities confirmed that the passenger, who is being treated at a private hospital, tested positive for Covid-19. In Brazil, 234 cases of coronavirus were registered until Monday, with no fatalities, and 2,064 suspected cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted333 Posted March 17, 2020 #157 Share Posted March 17, 2020 12 hours ago, Lois R said: I am from The USA...…..I live in the state of Florida. Thank you, you must be dreadfully worried about the changing situation in USA. I'm hoping that when I'm allowed to fly that I will have no problems getting home, though it will be a 30 hr journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted333 Posted March 17, 2020 #158 Share Posted March 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Peter&Kathy said: Here is the text. The more than 600 passengers and crew on a Bahamas-flagged cruise ship, isolated since Thursday in the port of Recife due to a case of coronavirus, will begin to return to their countries by plane, the Ministry of Health said. "We are going to solve the problem of the ship that is in Recife. We have two Uruguayans and two Argentines inside the ship (...) We will receive these South Americans and continue their isolation in Recife before sending them to their countries of origin". said the ministry's executive secretary, João Gabbardo, at a news conference. "This is the position of Brazil, we will receive these people. The others will leave by plane from tomorrow (Tuesday) and return to their countries of origin", he added, without specifying the duration or details of the Operation. According to press reports, the people on board the ship are 18 nationalities, most of them from the United States and the United Kingdom. Recife officials last Thursday ordered the vessel to be quarantined with 608 people on board - 317 passengers and 291 crew members - after a 78-year-old Canadian was considered a coronavirus suspect for having a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. Soon after, authorities confirmed that the passenger, who is being treated at a private hospital, tested positive for Covid-19. In Brazil, 234 cases of coronavirus were registered until Monday, with no fatalities, and 2,064 suspected cases. Thank you. I'm guessing you are all still on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted333 Posted March 17, 2020 #159 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hi all, I want to thank each one of you for your support, best wishes and hugs. It has really helped me. I'm pleased to inform you that I am now out of ICU, still in a private room. I even got hot coffee with my meal tonight! 🙂. The Consulate are being really helpful to me so I hope that all the other British passengers and crew are being helped too. Do keep your messages coming on here, it's good for me to still feel part of the Silversea family (does that sound really silly?). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 17, 2020 #160 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Roma Yippeee. Coffee! Chocolate must be next. Glad you are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 17, 2020 #161 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hi Roma, I am so glad to hear that you are out of ICU and on the mend. It is wonderful that you can get hot coffee. As an addict I was very sympathetic to you. Sadly though, you are not enjoying the room service we have here on the Shadow! You are missing th e copious Heidsieck supplied. Maybe the coffee is better though. Over the last 24 hours we have been advised only 1 bottle of champagne permitted per meal session ! I wonder who could drink more? You know, I saw you beside the pool the day before you were taken ill and you seemed OK, It must have taken you down so quickly. Keep improving and I hope you are home soon. Cheers Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted March 17, 2020 #162 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I’m so pleased that you’re on the mend Roma. Ozzibroad is it just the champagne being rationed? I’m glad you’re able to keep a sense of humour. Best wishes to all onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 17, 2020 #163 Share Posted March 17, 2020 30 minutes ago, Thaxted333 said: Hi all, I want to thank each one of you for your support, best wishes and hugs. It has really helped me. I'm pleased to inform you that I am now out of ICU, still in a private room. I even got hot coffee with my meal tonight! 🙂. The Consulate are being really helpful to me so I hope that all the other British passengers and crew are being helped too. Do keep your messages coming on here, it's good for me to still feel part of the Silversea family (does that sound really silly?). Hi Roma, it does not sound silly at all...we could all be in your shoes....so we need to have empathy. So glad you are out of ICU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted333 Posted March 17, 2020 #164 Share Posted March 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, Ozzibroad said: Hi Roma, I am so glad to hear that you are out of ICU and on the mend. It is wonderful that you can get hot coffee. As an addict I was very sympathetic to you. Sadly though, you are not enjoying the room service we have here on the Shadow! You are missing th e copious Heidsieck supplied. Maybe the coffee is better though. Over the last 24 hours we have been advised only 1 bottle of champagne permitted per meal session ! I wonder who could drink more? You know, I saw you beside the pool the day before you were taken ill and you seemed OK, It must have taken you down so quickly. Keep improving and I hope you are home soon. Cheers Wendy Yes wendy, my temp went from normal to 40 C in about an hour, I wasnt feeling too well at that point, actually I remember little of it. I recall have icy cold cloths on my head, throat and under arms as paracetamol was not bring my temp down. Until around 10.30 pm I felt perfectly ok! Just one bottle of champagne!! Do send your leftovers to me please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted March 18, 2020 #165 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Thaxted333 said: (does that sound really silly?). Lois called it for me, not silly at all, any of us could be in your or others' shoes, we are really rooting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted March 18, 2020 #166 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said: I’m so pleased that you’re on the mend Roma. Ozzibroad is it just the champagne being rationed? I’m glad you’re able to keep a sense of humour. Best wishes to all onboard. That was my thought also, no more than 3 bottles a day, or are you allowed a nightcap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 18, 2020 #167 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Wish I could send it. I have had enoughhhhhh They came around to our cabins with a big slice of St Patrick's day sponge cake with green 4 leaf clovers in icing tonight . I stood at my door and chatted with Rolf and unfortunately forgot the cake on the plate and it fell on the floor leaving a huge creamy splodge.At least it saved me a few hundred calories. I managed to clean up the mess from the carpet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzibroad Posted March 18, 2020 #168 Share Posted March 18, 2020 No, no spirits at all they said and on e bottle of wine per session. I don't know if this applies to couple too but that is what singles get. I think there may have been a few minor mishaps on the voyage due to sozzled mariners,, but nothing like the footballers cruises. I am trying to take appositive view of this cruise. It will be an adventure to relate to friends and relatives, possibly with a little embellishment? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted March 18, 2020 #169 Share Posted March 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Silver Spectre said: That was my thought also, no more than 3 bottles a day, or are you allowed a nightcap? So there’s no afternoon tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusababy Posted March 18, 2020 #170 Share Posted March 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ozzibroad said: No, no spirits at all they said and on e bottle of wine per session. I don't know if this applies to couple too but that is what singles get. I think there may have been a few minor mishaps on the voyage due to sozzled mariners,, but nothing like the footballers cruises. I am trying to take appositive view of this cruise. It will be an adventure to relate to friends and relatives, possibly with a little embellishment? You know, I've always said (and have 20 years experience on SS) -- if nothing happens, what do you have to talk about when you get home? Ye Gods! I couldn't have imagined anything like this! I am so sympathetic to all those who have had these experiences which have impacted the lives of you and your loved ones....but this too shall end, and we will look forward to future cruises with our beloved Silversea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowornever Posted March 18, 2020 #171 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Excellent overview of the current WAPO “Cruise Ships Worldwide Trying to Get Passengers Home Amid Shutdowns”. Not able to attach link. 🤞for good news for all of us floating around or staying on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted March 18, 2020 #172 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Roma: Just to let you know that, when you get back to Ireland, all the pubs have been closed! ( Even on St Paddy's day!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alipius Posted March 18, 2020 #173 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I assume, now, Team Trivia is not a daily occurrence? I would do whatever required, should that be so, to be put on the wharf with my wife and our luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyageur Posted March 18, 2020 #174 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I have been quiet thus far... but am not happy with the news article I read this morning by an Australian woman onboard, Bobbie Roberts. I don't agree with most of what she has said. And, I believe that everyone onboard has dealt with this situation as best they could under these conditions, and with this WORLD WIDE CRISIS. I have been so impressed with Silversea... Silversea will remain my cruiseline of choice. The captain asked for our patience and discretion... this woman crossed the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fletcher Posted March 18, 2020 #175 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, voyageur said: I have been quiet thus far... but am not happy with the news article I read this morning by an Australian woman onboard, Bobbie Roberts. I don't agree with most of what she has said. And, I believe that everyone onboard has dealt with this situation as best they could under these conditions, and with this WORLD WIDE CRISIS. I have been so impressed with Silversea... Silversea will remain my cruiseline of choice. The captain asked for our patience and discretion... this woman crossed the line. Here is a link - she didn't write the article, so it's a piece of journalism. https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-18/coronavirus-strikes-cruise-ship-with-adelaide-passenger-stranded/12066270?pfm=sm The Shadow is just one of two Silversea ships in this sort of nightmarish scenario. On the other side of the continent the Explorer is also mired in quarantine. Edited March 18, 2020 by Fletcher 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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