gypsyjennifer1 Posted December 28, 2023 Author #101 Share Posted December 28, 2023 again I post, do any of you cruise companions want to get together for a meet up on day one let me know and we can schedule it. lets go ahead with enjoying this cruise and positivity . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjennifer1 Posted December 28, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted December 28, 2023 we are only a couple of people communicating on this cruise critic. I wonder how all the rest who dont know about cruise critic are thinking. And how many people will end up cancelling and being on our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted December 28, 2023 #103 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Hi gypsyjennifer1 we are in the same cruise. How are you going to travel from Amman to Aqaba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplestar Posted December 28, 2023 #104 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I expect that Silversea will host a solo traveler cocktail event with option to go to dinner together on the first night. The venue should be publicized in the Chronicle. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjennifer1 Posted December 28, 2023 Author #105 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Jaco2 said: Hi gypsyjennifer1 we are in the same cruise. How are you going to travel from Amman to Aqaba? I changed my initial flight to Amman and doing a 6 day road tour. Now I am flying directly into Aqaba and only doing a 3 day trip to Petra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted December 28, 2023 #106 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Tks. We are taking a taxi from Amman to Aqaba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 varieties Posted December 29, 2023 #107 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I was unhappy about joining this cruise and am pleased to report that Silversea have changed me to a different itinerary. Safe travels all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhigh Posted December 29, 2023 #108 Share Posted December 29, 2023 54 minutes ago, 57 varieties said: I was unhappy about joining this cruise and am pleased to report that Silversea have changed me to a different itinerary. Safe travels all. You just asked to change and it was granted with no penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kauaijim Posted December 29, 2023 #109 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Glad you were able to make the change. We were up against the hard date of 12/8 and went from a silver suite to a regular verandah suite , including 10 % discount. It was take it or stay on the 1/6 trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwirral Posted December 29, 2023 #110 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I’m on this cruise. A solo traveller this time. Taking early flight from Amman to Aqaba on Saturday morning. Hope to meet up with some of you on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temerarious Posted December 30, 2023 #111 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 1:27 PM, gypsyjennifer1 said: I phones SS again today and spoke to a Supervisor asking how SS will keep us safe, and the lady said Ss is still confident going thru the area and have been OK going thru the Red Sea even after the war and expect no changes and we will be notified if any changes. Hi everyone - currently onboard the Silver Moon and we enter the Suez Canal tonight (scheduled for 3:30am Dec 31st). We all received this letter in our cabins yesterday evening: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted December 30, 2023 #112 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Tks for the update and letter. Good to know what’s is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect50 Posted December 30, 2023 #113 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Thanks for the update. We are really looking forward to this cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted December 31, 2023 #114 Share Posted December 31, 2023 YES!! The Silver Moon has completed the Suez Canal passage. See below!! Now ready to enter the Red Sea. Appreciate from temerarious that this ship is only half full with 289 passengers and the copy of the letter from ship's Captain. For those boarding the Silver Moon on Jan. 6, we look forward to live reports (and visuals, if allowed) during the key Jan. 11-12, 2024, period when this ship needs to be navigating through the narrow passageway near Yemen and the pesky rebels. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio From www.cruisemapper.com, below is their map showing the Silver Moon, blue in color and circled in red, as it completes its sailing in Egypt and for doing the transit of the famed Suez Canal.: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fletcher Posted December 31, 2023 #115 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) Quite busy in the Red Sea just now . . . but only one cruise ship! (From Vessel Finder). Today helicopters destroyed three Houthi boats in kidnap attempt on a Mersk container ship. Quite hairy down there. Edited December 31, 2023 by Fletcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted December 31, 2023 #116 Share Posted December 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Fletcher said: Quite busy in the Red Sea just now . . . but only one cruise ship! (From Vessel Finder). Today helicopters destroyed three Houthi boats in kidnap attempt on a Mersk container ship. Quite hairy down there. Appreciate this great shipping visual and follow-ups from Fletcher. Very interesting amount of traffic down there. Will check out their website as the Silver Moon gets closer to the danger zone around Jan. 11-12. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted December 31, 2023 #117 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Terry I will keep you posted. Leaving for Aqaba on Tuesday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted December 31, 2023 #118 Share Posted December 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jaco2 said: Terry I will keep you posted. Leaving for Aqaba on Tuesday.. Great news!! Safe travels to the port. And, on the Silver Moon. If handy, see who might be the Cruise Director on the Silver Moon in February. The current CD will be on vacation for most of that month when we are sailing, Feb. 11-29, Mumbai to Singapore. Any and all sharing, tips, insights, etc., for the Silver Moon will be appreciated and of interest. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted December 31, 2023 #119 Share Posted December 31, 2023 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjennifer1 Posted January 2 Author #120 Share Posted January 2 Just arrived in Aqaba for boarding Silver Moon on 6th. Aqaba is a very relaxed safe town. Not much to see here and not that attractive. Easy to walk around by myself as a woman and very friendly people and great fresh fruit juices. I will now do a 3 day private road trip to Wadi Rum and Petra. Look forward to seeing members of CC onboard the Silver Moon on 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted January 2 #121 Share Posted January 2 Gypsjennifer are you staying at the Intercontinental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted January 2 #122 Share Posted January 2 We can meet up for drinks on the 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjennifer1 Posted January 2 Author #123 Share Posted January 2 No I am staying close to port, but not sure exact time I will get in from Petra as tomorrow will start a 3 day road trip with private driver. That would have been fun to meet for drinks. how about 6th on the ship and any other cruise critic members going to join the cruise. we can put a face to the messages would be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco2 Posted January 2 #124 Share Posted January 2 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjennifer1 Posted January 2 Author #125 Share Posted January 2 7 hours ago, Jaco2 said: 👍👍 SALT Bar at 6pm or other suggestion welcome as I dont know the ship at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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