Hi Blackbird, I should be able to answer a couple of these...

Docs have arrived between 3-4 weeks prior to embarkation, providing that you have completed your Guest Information form (which they should have mailed to you, or else you can complete it online).

You can request anything you want in your bar (within reason). We do so on our Guest Information form and they have accommodated us nicely. We usually request 2-3 bottles of booze, 2 brands of beer, and the specific kinds of soda and juice we want. Our first two voyages, they followed our instruction to the LETTER. It was wonderful. Don't be afraid to ask for premium brands. If they are not "included", they will let you know. We request brands like Grey Goose and Bombay Sapphire which are, of course, "included".

If you have not requested your bar setup preferences prior to the cruise, it's no problem - you can wait until you get on board.

The gift shop did seem to have a decent selection of logo'd items - mostly polo shirts, caps, visors, "country club wear".

I am not sure about your suite assignment, as we always select our suite number at the time of booking. I would call your TA or Silversea to see if you have been assigned to a specific suite yet, as the suspense would be killing me! But maybe with a guarantee you will have to wait until your docs arrive??? not sure.

Hope you have a wonderful time!!!