Dawn breaks as we sail from the Old World to the New World through the Atlantic Ocean, December 3rd - December 16th, 2022

[spinnaker2]

A long title, but I can not think of anything clever, perhaps because I have been aboard since November 27th, and lulled into the relaxed mentality of Silversea. Today is the first day we made it to breakfast in La T. We have been sleeping in, and getting to the Arts around 10:30 where Glenn anticipates our order of fortified coffee.

I have challenged the patience of the OP on the live Dawn thread, hence this new one.  

Tomorrow is changeover day, and there is already a palpable sense of tension amongst many of the passengers.The dreaded packing. Looking through every drawer to make certain all is retrieved and placed in the suitcases.

Today is a sea day, the sun is out and the pool deck loungers are rapidly filling up with sun worshippers. It is chilly, but no matter, time to absorb all the rays.

Walkers enjoying the track, some ambling, others bouncing a la energizer bunny.

Rumor has it that there is a pool deck buffet accompanied by music from the trio, or vice versa.

 

 

 

[jpalbny]

Have a fantastic crossing Spins!

[mysty]

Very happy to hear that relaxation has been the code word since the start of your journey!  Enjoy the next part! 🥰

[les37b]

Have a safe, calm and enjoyable sailing.... Looking forward to daparting for the Dawn in 100 days time. 

[fdnycruiser]

Anxiously awaiting boarding tomorrow. It’s a beautiful bright sunny day in Lisbon this morning, but rain forecast for tomorrow. Do you know if we’ll be making the inaugural crossing at full capacity?  Thanks for the updates 

[spinnaker2]

6 minutes ago, fdnycruiser said:

Anxiously awaiting boarding tomorrow. It’s a beautiful bright sunny day in Lisbon this morning, but rain forecast for tomorrow. Do you know if we’ll be making the inaugural crossing at full capacity?  Thanks for the updates 

I am told 300 pax 

[sea bright]

We're staying on for the crossing too. I was told 70% capacity. Hope your info is better. The Lisbon round trip leg was our first sold out cruise since the lockdown and made us miss the days of 200 passengers on the Moon!

[spinnaker2]

I should perhaps, put a disclaimer on most of my postings. I rely on what I am told, but nothing is written in stone.

The rain chased away most of the sun bathers, only a few hardy souls out at the pool deck for lunch.

it has now stopped raining but it is really damp and cold. 

We are crawling along in terms of knots.

 

[Lois R]

Hi Spins, looking forward to following along. I will be sailing her next month so any information you might provide would be appreciated😀

 

Have a wonderful crossing.🙂

[fdnycruiser]

Thanks spins either half or 70% , better than a full load. Perhaps I’ll still be able to get my favorite seat at the SALT bar. Lol

see you tomorrow 

[spinnaker2]

Double rainbow in the rain. 

Prosperity and good luck.

[spinnaker2]

Quiet in the Arts as we wait for next group to board.

Cold outside.

 

 

[TLCOhio]

Nice pix's and great updating by Spins.  Keep up the great sharing.  Have a safe and enjoyable adventure.  While traveling, you are missing lots of exciting college football action last night as USC got beat and Michigan, Georgia, TCU, etc., playing today.  Plus, dramatic World Cup soccer for the USA, etc.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

[spinnaker2]

Bunkering at the moment. Coldest its been. Some pax unable to get to cabins until 4.

Its Dr. Spins 85 birthday today.

Terry, we are able to follow some sports. 

Thanks all for the good wishes.

 

[TLCOhio]

9 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said:

Bunkering at the moment. Coldest its been. Some pax unable to get to cabins until 4.

Its Dr. Spins 85 birthday today.

Terry, we are able to follow some sports. 

Thanks all for the good wishes.

 

Congrats to Dr. Spins.  That's a biggie birthday.  Is he feeling and doing fairly well these days?  Sorry about the cold.  Winter is coming!!  USA trailing 2-0 to the Dutch at halftime in the World Cup. 

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

[Stumblefoot]

6 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

Quiet in the Arts…

Oh, wow!  That looks like a stunning venue.  So different than the Arts Cafe on the Muse. Does it still feel intimate?

 

Have a fun day celebrating #85!  We just celebrated my mom’s 75th last week and Silver Queen’s mother’s 90th on Dec. 1.

 

And, JollyJones, if you’re reading this, safe travels to you as you disembark.

[mysty]

Very Happy Birthday Dr. Spins!  Hope it is a glorious one!  🥰

[spinnaker2]

Stumble I passed your message to jolly last evening. It made her smile.

Yes the Arts is designed well. 

New old pax have come aboard. Some carrying large shopping bags with chic labels,  perhaps indicative of where they spent the day before coming aboard. Shopping may have been a better choice for some than seeing the sights, and of course helpful for the economy.

Others looking slightly bedraggled and dragging the carry-ons. Reminiscent of how we looked some days ago.

It is just really cold and overcast. 

it's warm inside the Dawn.

Looking forward to a new day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Silver Spectre]

A very happy birthday to Dr Spins, hope it warms up!

[QueSeraSera]

5 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

Looking forward to a new day!

always.  Best wishes to you and Dr Spins

[Host Jazzbeau]

So did they fix the broken parts of Dawn by the time you got on?  ["Dawn breaks as we sail..."]  🤣

[MHF]

On 12/2/2022 at 8:59 AM, Lois R said:

Hi Spins, looking forward to following along. I will be sailing her next month so any information you might provide would be appreciated😀

 

Have a wonderful crossing.🙂

Hey Lois, I'm boarding in San Juan in late January...you???

 

Missy

[spinnaker2]

The lounge chairs are out now even though the deck is wet from the rain we had last evening. The chairs are still bookless, although most certainly the books that serve as chair reservation spots in lieu of pax will be placed there soon.

Sun trying it's best to warm us up.

 

 

[fdnycruiser]

Day 1 on the beautiful Dawn is now in the books. I had a seat at the SALT bar last night, so alls right with the world . Nice dinner in Atlantide last night. I was told occupancy is a little over 300.  Great service!  A nice start to the cruise 

[LouChamp]

Thank you for your reports. A blessed birthday and smooth sailing!