Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 23, 2021 Author #176 Share Posted June 23, 2021 The wearing of the mask is so minuscule in the scheme of things. Most of the time you are not wearing it. To give up cruising for a rule that really has little impact on enjoyment, well at least for me, its a worthwhile trade off. This cruise is nothing short of spectacular. Over the Moon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleofatime Posted June 23, 2021 #177 Share Posted June 23, 2021 We have just had an email from Silversea confirming that it is no longer compulsory to do the escorted shore excursions but that 1 free one per port is still included in the fare. We will now review our choices and maybe change one or more so we can self explore. 😁😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 23, 2021 Author #178 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Whale its been like that since day 2 Free to go on your own 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 23, 2021 Author #179 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Mandatory self swab. Easy peasy. Test over. All on all 5 minutes including registration and short wait. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 23, 2021 #180 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Whaleofatime said: We have just had an email from Silversea confirming that it is no longer compulsory to do the escorted shore excursions but that 1 free one per port is still included in the fare. We will now review our choices and maybe change one or more so we can self explore. 😁😎 Good morning, I received the same email today too🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvshack Posted June 23, 2021 #181 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: The wearing of the mask is so minuscule in the scheme of things. Most of the time you are not wearing it. To give up cruising for a rule that really has little impact on enjoyment, well at least for me, its a worthwhile trade off. This cruise is nothing short of spectacular. Over the Moon. Hello spins 🚢 love reading your posts & photos of your experience around the Greek islands...it looks absolutely amazing ( have done it several times) It's not the wearing of masks that I'm choosing not to cruise this year as we in the UK have had to & still do wear masks in all indoor venue's & public transport!!😷 But it's the government statement & medical center that has advised that all unnecessary travel is a no go !!!! So cruising for us at this time is out of the question...also Greece & the islands are not on the list to visit without tests & isolate for 10 days on return!!! Also the most important issue for me is as I have myeloma my insurance companies ( several I have approached) all say no cover at this time so it's for me anyway not just about covid it's any other issue that could arise for me or my husband needing to claim ..please believe me spins we would be on a cruise in a heartbeat 💓 but just not at this time ... Interested to know nationality break down ??? Happy cruise ☀️☀️🍹🍾👙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvshack Posted June 23, 2021 #182 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Lois R said: Good morning, I received the same email today too🙂 Hi Lois .. read your posts always with much interest!!! I know you are Looking forward to your cruise and hope you have a fabulous time ...please keep us updated when your enjoying your experience on the beautiful silver moon !!!hope your all ok medical wise ..I think you are brave traveling whilst having medical issues ... wishing you a safe & fabulous cruise ..🚢 not long now !!!💓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea bright Posted June 23, 2021 #183 Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 4:11 PM, beaujolais said: Still awaiting some kind person on the cruise to let us know the breakdown on the nationalities on board and also, who is the Captain, HD, etc. etc.? I don't know the breakdown of nationalities on board. The Captain is Chavdar Georgiev.The hotel director is Stephen Crimes, CD is Vicki Van Tassel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea bright Posted June 23, 2021 #184 Share Posted June 23, 2021 As of the 21masks are no longer required when exercising in the gym. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 23, 2021 #185 Share Posted June 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, sea bright said: I don't know the breakdown of nationalities on board. The Captain is Chavdar Georgiev.The hotel director is Stephen Crimes, CD is Vicki Van Tassel. Is Fernando on board too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 23, 2021 Author #186 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Fernando is on board but getting off tomorrow. He did trivia today. Tonight venetian society party. We will not go even though we will go over 350. Don't need picture with Captain or the recognition. I do not know breakdown of nationalities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted June 23, 2021 #187 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, sea bright said: I don't know the breakdown of nationalities on board. The Captain is Chavdar Georgiev.The hotel director is Stephen Crimes, CD is Vicki Van Tassel. What! Vicki is back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted June 23, 2021 #188 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, sea bright said: I don't know the breakdown of nationalities on board. The Captain is Chavdar Georgiev.The hotel director is Stephen Crimes, CD is Vicki Van Tassel. Thanks sea bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman The Cat Posted June 23, 2021 #189 Share Posted June 23, 2021 7 hours ago, sea bright said: I don't know the breakdown of nationalities on board. The Captain is Chavdar Georgiev.The hotel director is Stephen Crimes, CD is Vicki Van Tassel. Thanks for the info! Thought it was supposed to be Captain Zannello. Any change in top management expected for the July 8 voyage? Very happy that Vicki is back after her trip to the far side… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 24, 2021 #190 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Herman The Cat said: Thanks for the info! Thought it was supposed to be Captain Zannello. Any change in top management expected for the July 8 voyage? Very happy that Vicki is back after her trip to the far side… Hi, I am also sailing July 8th......I started a roll call if you want to come say hello. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted June 24, 2021 #191 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Congratulations on the 350 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 24, 2021 Author #192 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Emtbsam said: Congratulations on the 350 days! Ty Didn't realize that the certificate must be returned in order to redeem. And the laundry continues...🤣 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brimary Posted June 24, 2021 #193 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: Ty Didn't realize that the certificate must be returned in order to redeem. And the laundry continues...🤣 We have never been asked to return the certificates to obtain free laundry,it has happened automatically up to and including our last cruise in 2019 when we passed 850 days.Hope they don’t want the Certificates returning to prove loyalty milestones when Silversea records will provide all the info they need!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Knot Posted June 24, 2021 #194 Share Posted June 24, 2021 47 minutes ago, brimary said: We have never been asked to return the certificates to obtain free laundry,it has happened automatically up to and including our last cruise in 2019 when we passed 850 days. 850 days... respect 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted June 24, 2021 #195 Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 hours ago, brimary said: Hope they don’t want the Certificates returning to prove loyalty milestones when Silversea records will provide all the info they need!! No certificates are needed to prove loyalty. Credits for free cruises are recorded in Silversea computer system. I contact my Silversea rep, and she instantly sees my eligibility. As for laundry: When I embark for any cruise there is a note in my suite reminding me I am eligible for free laundry (as if I would forget 🙂). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted June 24, 2021 Author #196 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Leaving Cyprus now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted June 24, 2021 #197 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 4:22 AM, seaver said: I am with you! What I don't understand is if everyone is vaccinated why masks ? Because that is what the EU requires of cruise lines at this time. 23 hours ago, zqtchas said: What! Vicki is back? Yes she is, fine sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted June 24, 2021 #198 Share Posted June 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Emtbsam said: Congratulations on the 350 days! Indeed! Congrats Spins!!! Could not imagine ever hitting that milestone. Super exciting, I’m sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvshack Posted June 24, 2021 #199 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 3:12 PM, brimary said: Sorry to hear the Early Embarkation loyalty perk has gone.Hope the rest of the loyalty perks remain intact and loyalty has not been totally discarded! I always thought that all Silversea guests were treated all the same !!!🤔 So really it's them& us ??? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted June 24, 2021 #200 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) On 6/22/2021 at 9:12 AM, brimary said: Sorry to hear the Early Embarkation loyalty perk has gone. I am not clear as to what you are referring to. I have been sailing Silversea since the 1990s, and I cannot recall an early embarkation loyalty perk. Most paperwork shows boarding beginning at 2 PM, but in most ports it has in practice begun at noon. This is not a loyalty perk: anyone who shows up between noon and the published embarkation time is free to board. Because of a bad foot, I requested an 11 AM embarkation a couple of years ago. I was joined at that time with two elderly couples for whom this was their very first Silversea cruise, It is the case that some years ago the cruise line offered late disembarkation and early embarkation for a charge. This experiment did not last long. Edited June 24, 2021 by Observer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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