Ok so I am booked and some other friends on Silver Shadow October 29, 2006 Barbados to Puerto Rico. So, because it's 50% off, does Silversea cut costs in the Dining Room? Do their menus take a downturn on these cruises or are they all the same? Can I get Filet every night like on RSSC????

Hi Todd,

When you find out pls. let me know. I'm also going in one of those 50% off cruises !

We were on a 50% off in Sept. in Europe and it was great. Comparable to RSSC.

No changes on 50% off cruises - yes, you can get filet every night, at least we could on our Nov 2-11 cruise. I also had my first taste of Beef Wellington - I've never been a red meat person, but I am now!!!!! YUM!

Todd.
Jan B and I will be anxious to get your report on this cruise next year.
What cabin class did you book?

Vista Jim and we are wait listed for a Vista Shared Balcony.

Todd, thanks to Susan Walsh's fast rxn in early Sept, we got a shared Vista for our Diver's Delight (50% off) Nov 12...Don, says these cabins are perfect for the price..good luck..r/wes

Todd, I can say that we saw no difference in the dining. Of course ours was the epicurean cruise with chefs onboard from Relais & Chateaux resorts. Also, try to dine a few times in the Terrace Cafe for dinner. They have a fixed 5 course menu that offers alternate choices by candlelight in the evenings. You have to make reservations with the maitre d' ahead of time. Also, Le Champagne is a must do at least once, especially if you are a wine affecianado. I don't think they have Two Buck Chuck though!!! LOL

As the cruise gets within the last 60 days you might check back with SS and see if either cabin 535 or 537 have been filled. These are shared balcony Vista suites that are handicapped and they are held back for people with special needs. They will release those a few weeks after final payment if they have not been booked. They are about 400 sq ft. instead of 287 sq ft and the extra room is nice. The bath is a bit different with no seperate tub and only one sink but a huge shower. Looking forward to seeing you at Mimosa a week from Sunday!

Don, great advice, will do just this o/a mid Feb.
thanks..r/wes

Wes, you are more than welcome. I hope you enjoy your cruise.

Todd, I guess I should have answered your question about filet. The answer is yes. In fact you can order it is also on the room service menu and it is served course by course just like in The Restaurant.

Cleared the waiting list for a Vista Shared Balcony #521 - an end unit!

Congrats Todd! :app:

Sating at the Intercontinental in San Juan one night post cruise:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/sjuha

Staying at the Savannah in Barbados precruise

http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dl...mages|+Hotel_ReviewTex t|+freesearch|+US

Hope to see some LCT people.

Todd, sounds great, can't wait to read your seamail, as we are in 527 (Seadog is in 521) on the shadow's Nov 12 sailing...just applied SS $1500 cruise credit to our sailing for a $146 per diem! r/wes

Todd.
Looks like you have picked some good ones.

Wes- GREAT DEAL!

Jim- I love the little cosmo you still have in your hand!

What is early embarkation? Is it worth it? What do you get? I was reading a thread on the other board relating to thi scruise and someone mentioned it.

Thanks!

Todd,
My SS cruise brochure states embarkation begins around 3pm....if you pay for early embarkation SS allows you to board at 10:30 but you must request this at least 7 days prior. $100 pp

Todd, here is the deal--we love La Terraza over the main Restaurant (ambiance, italian food, service--pace allows you to linger) (to be balanced, others like The Restaurant better) but in order to book a night or two (we booked five) you must do it between 3-5 pm, day of boarding or it is booked solid (wish they would institue on line booking like regent--more fair)..so depending on the time you arrive in SJ to board, you may be rushed to book LT...if you pay $100 pp
for early boarding you can board as early as 1030 am, have a liesurely lunch, book LT easily, and for you (new SS sailor) get to know the ship. I have not done early embarkation, but will not board a SS ship without it now (April's boarding process was too rushed for Ida and I)...you can find more posts in support of EE by searching the SS thread on CC...Hope this helps..r/wes

Thanks guys.

Ditto, what Wes said, even though we have never done early embarkation either. If you have the time, it would be nice to get onboard early, have a leisurely lunch, and just have a look around. As Wes said, La Terraza is very popular, especially on Caribbean cruises, so it might be worth it to get onboard early and book the nights you want.

I am just so excited about my first SilverSea cruise! Hopefully it goes really well and I will be looking for 2007 DEALS. My new career gives me greater flexibility in taking advantage of these deals.

Todd, I'll be waiting anxiously for your sail mail and/or review on this ship. I'm booked for an 11 day cruise in January, first time with SS.

Todd and Suzie,
Your SS cruises sound great and I'm sure they'll live up (and hopefully exceed) all your expectations BUT You both will be missed on MUSH! Wish you were doing both!

Todd, Suzie; bet SS wins you over with their all inclusive service, Marcie knows how this feels as a Regent WC Veteran..tho soon we can choose both SS & Regent, with Regent going A/I in 2007.

we also are going on our first SS cruise, on the Cloud to Norway fjords on Aug 13. Since we are arriving the day ahead to Copenhagen and the ship remains another day after embarkation we were thinking about early embarkation as well. Therefore giving us lots of time to walk around the City, shop and eat (our favorite things to do anywhere in the world!) We've been to Copenhagen before and altho a very nice city, not all that much to do there, agree? Does anyone know how the transfer works if you opt for the early embark? we are doing SS air/hotel so transfer is included but presumably later in the day.

Ms Understood, we have friends that are going on your cruise as well. We met them onboard the Whisper last November. They are Charles and Cindy and are from So. Florida. Charles was my scuba buddy. Hopefully you will run into them. Really a great couple.

we will look for them, Don. we are going with a couple we met years ago on a Med cruise and gone cruisin' with every year since and they are also from So Fl, (Miramar). Should be a great trip, we are really looking forward to it. Thanks to all for the "heads up" on La Terrazza!
Helen

Oh our Tickets are on the way!!!! Got the email from B&K this am!!!! 30 days from now we will be on our way to Bridgetown!

Great news, Todd! Congrats!!!

OK - now we have the Silver Boxes - arrived today!!!!

WoooHoooo Todd!!! Enjoy your dance!!!

I'll join you tomorrow!

But I wish you were on the same cruise Suzanne!!!

I will be with you in spirit at your napkin folding class! ;)

And dancing for you over here, Todd!

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Masaki

You will have a superb time ! My husband, my Mother and myself returned from the Shadow to Alaska in July...After you have A/I it will be near to impossible to go back to anything else ! Thank goodness that Regent will be that way starting New Years Eve !!!
Enjoy

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Love those silver boxes!!! Doin' the dance right along with you, Todd!

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Todd, kudos, enjoy the anxious waiting..r/wes

Wow Todd, I can't believe that your cruise is only three weeks away! You must really be excited. Sure wish that Diana and I were sailing with you! This was one of the ones that we looked at, but we have our daughters wedding the following Saturday. I will be anxious to hear all about it though and hope you have a wonderful time.

Wes, looks like you and Seadog should be getting your docs soon as well. I am anxious to hear how the diving goes. Did y'all arrange your own dives or is the ship setting them up for you?