Celebrity Silhouette 13 Night Transatlantic ( April 20-May 3, 2023 ) Solo Concierge Class LIVE Review

[DisneyJen]

14 hours ago, bnurick said:

Day 7 Recap ( At Sea Day 3/6 )

 

🍽️ Craft Social Bar: I wanted to so something light and different. The description of Craft Social includes ‘bar bites you can make into a meal’ so I ate the Kobe Beef Sliders and Dry Rub Chicken Wings (very small sized wings) with some hot sauce on the side. I enjoyed them and consider them a repeat item.

 

 

@bnurick thanks for the review of craft social👍

 

@DJsDH loves wings, burgers and beers, especially about mid cruise. Looks like we need to check this out next month on EQ🍻

[bnurick]

15 hours ago, Pantheral said:

Forgot to mention after I checked into Murano (Day 6 Recap) walking to the restroom a lady stopped me and asked me to get her a drink. 🧐 She quickly realized I was a fellow passenger and apologized.  After using the facilities, on the way back to wait, another lady jumped out of her seat to tell me how great of a job I did today. 🧐 She also quickly realized I was a fellow passenger and said she had a lot to drink and apologized.  They both thought I was the Cruise Director. 😂 Not wearing that shirt again this sailing…

 

OK, so enquiring minds are interested in viewing the shirt you were wears so as not to encounter the same issue!!!!!😆

😂 It was just a white with light blue pinstripes button up collar shirt from Brooks Brothers and dark pants.  Nothing like a dark vest or anything! 🤦🏼‍♂️ 

[bnurick]

13 hours ago, hcat said:

do you find the gradual time changes are easier than just flying and  catching  up  in a day or two..?  

 

we manage ok going east on an overnight flight from JFK,  but when going west..  we find it is harder to adjust.. that's why we cruised to Hawaii from LA

Good morning.  I plan on doing a post later on the time changes.  I felt it is/was very hard. My global thoughts are you need a schedule/plan for the mental game/challenge.  The second time, if I did this again, would be 100% easier for me.  The plus one hour four days in a row needs a couple blackout days where you force your body to start adjusting like the thought when you fly you stay awake one time which is very hard.  Hope this helps.

[bnurick]

11 hours ago, sdnich said:

I would also like to see a picture of the shirt!🤣

We can make that happen. 😂 

[bnurick]

8 hours ago, DisneyJen said:

@bnurick thanks for the review of craft social👍

 

@DJsDH loves wings, burgers and beers, especially about mid cruise. Looks like we need to check this out next month on EQ🍻

I actually went back last night, it was so calm for a mild supper and change of pace.  I have some pictures to post.  Have a magical day!

[bnurick]

Day 8 Recap ( At Sea Day 4/6 )

 

⏰ Time: Woke up around 8:15AM, which felt like I slept in so I am pretty much time adjusted.

 

🍽️ OVC: Showered up and hit the OVC around peak time to me.  The daily shows a “late breakfast” time from 10AM to 11AM I am assuming for very late risers.  I did the usual fried eggs and sausage links with a double shot cafe americano.

 

🛋️ Lounger: The lounger is my go to spot now while my house at home is asleep (4AM) while I am up.

 

🍽️ OVC: Lunch was pizza and rice with protein.  I find I have to think outside the box some, as I found rice with black beans and then found grilled chicken.  Combine and 💥 it is what I wanted.

 

🍍Fruit Plate: The staff really wants to get my fruit plate exact.  Today they hit it perfectly.  (See picture).

 

🏋️ Gym: 75 treadmill minutes today as I wanted to finish my Netflix series.  Was very good as I previously posted.  Will go through downloads I did pre-cruise and also add The Diplomat per @DisneyJen 🙏.

 

🍸 Martini Bar: Now that I am feeling better with the time change and sea’s I found I-Putu and he brought me my usual.  He delivers it at the outside seating of Craft Social where it is quieter and I can deal with emails, etc.

 

🍽️ Craft Social Bar: Back for a second night ( tomorrow is Murano 3x ) and with the portion size did two orders of chicken wings and the Kobe beef sliders.  Add tobacco and both had the slight kick I was looking for.  Warning, it takes awhile for the food to come (20 to 30 minutes), so I recommend getting your order in quickly depending on your time constraint.

 

🎲 Craps: Total disaster.  Even on the trip and the dealers looked frustrated as there were many casualties and no tips.  🤦🏼‍♂️ 

 

🌊 Sea’s: Calm this morning.  It’s 9:00AM as I finish this post up.  Waiting for the Captain’s report around 9:45AM.

 

Cheers from the Silhouette!

   

Edited April 28, 2023 by bnurick

[upwarduk]

Are those burgers in the last picture?
Strange to have 2 with so many chips.

[bnurick]

1 hour ago, upwarduk said:

Are those burgers in the last picture?
Strange to have 2 with so many chips.

Kobe beef sliders.  About two bites each.  Cheers!

[bnurick]

Day 9 Recap ( At Sea Day 5/6 )

 

⏰ Time: Fully adjusted.

 

🇮🇪 Onboard Ireland Customs: Apparently they flew in immigration to Bermuda. I received a time window and got my passport stamped.

 

🍽️ OVC: Showered up and hit the OVC for the usual fried eggs and sausage links with a double shot cafe americano.

 

🛋️ Lounger: Changed to a lounger on the opposite side since the wind has slowed and the smoking section fumes are now stronger down wind.

 

🍽️ Cafe al Baco: With it being a Murano night I need to go light. Coffee and two oatmeal cookies 🍪 today.

 

🍍Fruit Plate: The melon returned and I ate it all as I was hungry 😂. Also, they deliver at 2PM religiously.

 

🏋️ Gym: 60 minutes or 3.5 miles logged.

 

🍸 Martini Bar: I-Putu took my comments about yesterday’s lychee martini was not the same and he made it himself. It was perfect.

 

🍽️ Murano 3.0: I will let the pictures speak for themselves.  I requested Vimal as he is so professional and meticulous. Amuse Bouche cheese, cheese plate, diver scallop Wellington, pork belly, Dover sole Veronique and mango sorbet.  Wow!

 

PSA: Don’t be the complainer next to me saying the portion sizes wouldn’t make it in France. They literally will make you two dishes. I felt so sorry for the server at the end I spoke to him later and asked if my water glass was half full or half empty.  He said full, and I told him he did an outstanding job from what I witnessed, some people see empty.

 

🎲 Craps: Great table!  Lot’s of energy and good rolls.

 

Bed:  When we had rough sea’s the ship was rocking front to back, so I moved to the hard surface couch to sleep.  I liked it so much I kept sleeping there. Agung seemed concerned and he decided to take matters into his own hands and make me a mattress with sheet setup.  It was a lot more comfortable last night.  And yes, that’s my blanket 😂 from home.

 

🌊 Sea’s: Lake Water this morning.

 

Cheers from the Silhouette!

   

Edited April 29, 2023 by bnurick

[bnurick]

Medical Emergency 

 

It’s a little somber onboard this morning. The Captain is working very hard to find an area without fog for a helicopter emergency landing.  Multiple attempts have been made to land without success. 😢

   

[bnurick]

Medical Emergency 

 

Hero’s…

   

[hcat]

hope the med emergency patient does well... looks like a fairly large helicopter.. being able to land better than being lifted up in a bucket!

 

all the photo are great.. loved the fruit salad and deboned fish!  yum!

 

you look very cozy on your loungers

[bnurick]

On 4/24/2023 at 11:48 AM, upwarduk said:

bnurick,

Could you pop by the iLounge before your crossing finishes please. 
My iPad mini that I bought in 2015 has given up the ghost, so I am looking for another one.

It was 125 gb and because of the fantastic exchange rate, I got it for an excellent price.

I just wonder if they are selling new stock, as post COVID, they were only selling old stock.

When I enquired last August, I was told ‘ come back in September!😱

I finally made it to the ilounge and here are the prices.

 

iPad Mini

64G $500

256G $650

 

iPad Pro

64G $800

 

They also mentioned an iPad 9 10.2 for $480

 

Hope this helps. Cheers!

 

[Faival]

LAST CHANCE FOR PRIVATE SMALL GROUP TOUR - OPORTO 6 MAY.

 

There are just a few places left on the full day small group shore excursion with Spain Day Tours.  The cost is a very reasonable €89 per person.  The pick up is 8.45 at the port and the tour lasts for 8 hours, with a return to the port.   If you are interested go to the Spain Day Tours website for further information and register under reference Frank Waxman 0506-P.

[hcat]

On 4/28/2023 at 3:43 AM, bnurick said:

Good morning.  I plan on doing a post later on the time changes.  I felt it is/was very hard. My global thoughts are you need a schedule/plan for the mental game/challenge.  The second time, if I did this again, would be 100% easier for me.  The plus one hour four days in a row needs a couple blackout days where you force your body to start adjusting like the thought when you fly you stay awake one time which is very hard.  Hope this helps.

very interesting..  we go 2 days ahead for west coast US departures to ease the adjustment...Our 5 days cruising  to Hawaii ( on Summit) and then back eased the transition  . 

[Faival]

6 minutes ago, Faival said:

LAST CHANCE FOR PRIVATE SMALL GROUP TOUR - OPORTO 6 MAY.

 

There are just a few places left on the full day small group shore excursion with Spain Day Tours.  The cost is a very reasonable €89 per person.  The pick up is 8.45 at the port and the tour lasts for 8 hours, with a return to the port.   If you are interested go to the Spain Day Tours website for further information and register under reference Frank Waxman 0506-P.

Here is the website details: www.SpainDayTours.com

There is also an optional visit to a local winery.

 

 

[bnurick]

🚨 BREAKING!

 

We have a jackpot winner in the Silhouette Casino! 😊 

   

[emdmistycc]

Congratulations!

Enjoying your review.

 

elaine

[Jim_Iain]

7 hours ago, bnurick said:

I finally made it to the ilounge and here are the prices.

 

iPad Mini

64G $500

256G $650

 

iPad Pro

64G $800

 

They also mentioned an iPad 9 10.2 for $480

 

Hope this helps. Cheers!

 

 

Apex also fully stocked with all current model Inventory.      They also have Macbooks, iWatches and hope to get AirPods shortly.     All items are US list price but no tax or vat

[Jim_Iain]

My goodness... If you didn't have a heart attack before evacuation you would certainly have one by the the end of the evacuation.   Thanks for sharing.

[Jim_Iain]

Finally got caught up.   Great post.   You really lucked out being two days ahead of Apex.   We have been tossing around in 15-30 foot seas and 20-45 MPH winds.    We were in the eye today and had nice smoother 10-15 foot waves but just about to go through the back side.   Incredible a couple days make we Arrive Cobh May 2.  

 

The forgot to send us our Immigration time slot and when Asked the butler he apologized and said they are waiting for you now.   Luck we had no line and only one in the room.   Gave us an opportunity to talk to the Immigration  Officer.     He is a Garda (Police Officer) and when a ship is making first port of call into EU they select an officer to fly to Bermuda a day before the cruise and they just work 3 days and then get tor enjoy the cruise for the remaining 3 days -   Veranda Cabin Solo -  I kidded and said "No Drink Package?"  

 

If you are half as lucky with weather as you are in the Casino you should be killing the Casino.

[bnurick]

35 minutes ago, emdmistycc said:

Congratulations!

Enjoying your review.

 

elaine

Thank you very much. Cheers!

[bnurick]

22 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

My goodness... If you didn't have a heart attack before evacuation you would certainly have one by the the end of the evacuation.   Thanks for sharing.

I have since found out it was a fall and broken hip. Made me think of your comment helping someone not fall. Good reminder fir everyone to be cautious.  Cheers!

[bnurick]

3 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Finally got caught up.   Great post.   You really lucked out being two days ahead of Apex.   We have been tossing around in 15-30 foot seas and 20-45 MPH winds.    We were in the eye today and had nice smoother 10-15 foot waves but just about to go through the back side.   Incredible a couple days make we Arrive Cobh May 2.  

 

The forgot to send us our Immigration time slot and when Asked the butler he apologized and said they are waiting for you now.   Luck we had no line and only one in the room.   Gave us an opportunity to talk to the Immigration  Officer.     He is a Garda (Police Officer) and when a ship is making first port of call into EU they select an officer to fly to Bermuda a day before the cruise and they just work 3 days and then get tor enjoy the cruise for the remaining 3 days -   Veranda Cabin Solo -  I kidded and said "No Drink Package?"  

 

If you are half as lucky with weather as you are in the Casino you should be killing the Casino.

Many thanks for the kind words. It’s my first transatlantic and I did not do well with the 12’ seas day. I could not imagine your experience. Plus the injury potential we experienced with a fall today.  I agree, we were fortunate to be two days ahead.  The casino has been a blast all trip!  Cheers from the Silhouette to the Apex!

[bnurick]

On 4/27/2023 at 5:27 PM, Pantheral said:

Forgot to mention after I checked into Murano (Day 6 Recap) walking to the restroom a lady stopped me and asked me to get her a drink. 🧐 She quickly realized I was a fellow passenger and apologized.  After using the facilities, on the way back to wait, another lady jumped out of her seat to tell me how great of a job I did today. 🧐 She also quickly realized I was a fellow passenger and said she had a lot to drink and apologized.  They both thought I was the Cruise Director. 😂 Not wearing that shirt again this sailing…

 

OK, so enquiring minds are interested in viewing the shirt you were wears so as not to encounter the same issue!!!!!😆

Here is the shirt. I finally figured it out. The Cruise Director Mike and I are Twinkie's!  Kinda look alike and dress exactly the same.  Add a little alcohol and you get…. a twin! 😂