Crystal Cruises created big waves in the industry with the annoucement that the luxury cruise line is switching course to all-inclusive fares. That means passengers, in the spring of 2012 will no longer need to shell out for wines, spirits and tips anywhere on the Symphony or Serenity.
Please see full story at http://www.examiner.com/cruise-in-national/crystal-cruises-rocks-industry-with-all-inclusive-fares
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
The Savvyseafarer's First Impression of Silversea's New Spirit
Ahoy mates, I've been writing about the new Silver Spirit and I finally got a chance to see this spiffy ship up close and personal. We spent the night on board with a few of Silversea's special invited guests. I took photos of the new additions.
I've sailed on Silversea ships before, but this is the larger vessel in the four ship fleet. She can hold around 540 passengers and weighs in at 36,000 tons. (The older Silver Shadow and Whisper carry 382 pax and replace 28,258 gross tons while the Silver Wind totes 298 people and weights 17,400 tons).
The almost all-inclusive Spirit rises 11 decks and features all the amenities of the rest of fleet with a few additions and noticeable Chachanges, Cha-ching changes: there's now a "small" charge for one of the alternative dining rooms ($30 a person plus the cost of wines of $100 or more).
Veranda Suites (ours was 740) measure about 376 sq ft and have a 65 sq ft private balcony. Big changes are the larger bathroom with huge basin and rain shower (there's also a tub) , and flat screen TVs.
One TV is actually part of a mirror, which is rather weird, when you turn if off it's a mirror, switch it on and it becomes small flat screen TV(pictured is the second TV, the mirror TV is placed in front of the bed.
I love Silversea Cruises, but am finding it difficult to accept the change to what feels like a less intimate vessel. It certainly has bells and whistles and upgrades but the product was so perfect before, I'm not sure it needed to be altered.
Perhaps once we sail on a real cruise I'll have a different feeling. I only spent 24 hours on board and we didn't move.Wines, spirits and soft drinks are free on Silversea ships, but some premium pours, like those pictured above, cost extra.
The pool is inviting and well used during cruises, especially by yours truly and her husband. Our routine is a swim before breakfast, followed by a poolside cappuccino, a dip in before lunch and then one at sundown followed by a glass of complimentary champagne at the adjacent pool bar.
Ah the good life.
The ship sailed to Europe today via the Panama Canal and New York. Wish were on board because then I'd know if this newer, bigger ship is any better than her siblings. Until then the jury's out until we take that cruise.
I've sailed on Silversea ships before, but this is the larger vessel in the four ship fleet. She can hold around 540 passengers and weighs in at 36,000 tons. (The older Silver Shadow and Whisper carry 382 pax and replace 28,258 gross tons while the Silver Wind totes 298 people and weights 17,400 tons).
The almost all-inclusive Spirit rises 11 decks and features all the amenities of the rest of fleet with a few additions and noticeable Chachanges, Cha-ching changes: there's now a "small" charge for one of the alternative dining rooms ($30 a person plus the cost of wines of $100 or more).
Veranda Suites (ours was 740) measure about 376 sq ft and have a 65 sq ft private balcony. Big changes are the larger bathroom with huge basin and rain shower (there's also a tub) , and flat screen TVs.
One TV is actually part of a mirror, which is rather weird, when you turn if off it's a mirror, switch it on and it becomes small flat screen TV(pictured is the second TV, the mirror TV is placed in front of the bed.
I love Silversea Cruises, but am finding it difficult to accept the change to what feels like a less intimate vessel. It certainly has bells and whistles and upgrades but the product was so perfect before, I'm not sure it needed to be altered.
Perhaps once we sail on a real cruise I'll have a different feeling. I only spent 24 hours on board and we didn't move.Wines, spirits and soft drinks are free on Silversea ships, but some premium pours, like those pictured above, cost extra.
The pool is inviting and well used during cruises, especially by yours truly and her husband. Our routine is a swim before breakfast, followed by a poolside cappuccino, a dip in before lunch and then one at sundown followed by a glass of complimentary champagne at the adjacent pool bar.
Ah the good life.
The ship sailed to Europe today via the Panama Canal and New York. Wish were on board because then I'd know if this newer, bigger ship is any better than her siblings. Until then the jury's out until we take that cruise.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Savvyseafarer's Tips for Prudent Packing
The Savvyseafarer’s Tips on Prudent Packing, Shore Excursions and Seasickness
There once was a not-so-savvy seafarer, a self-professed "fashion
plate" who didn't feel right unless she took two steamer trunks
crammed with enough outfits to clothe a small nation on every
cruise. This, she finally learned, was not a good idea.
Besides ticking off her male traveling companion, who continually carped about how he would be the lifting and stowing my bags from car or cab through airport terminals and beyond, she actually realized she only wore half of what she packed.
Today, the savvier seafarer has a new set of rules, some of it due to those security regulations at airports
I will only pack what fits neatly in one suitcase, especially if I am flying to the port of embarkation and want to carry my bag on the plane and not pay additional fees to check my bags.
Packing Nitty Gritty
With a little ingenuity, women's cruise wardrobes can be a
breeze to assemble. Dress as you would for a fine shoreside
restaurant or tropical resort. Be as snazzy as you feel on
formal nights in long gowns or cocktail dresses; take a few
pretty gauzy or silk numbers for informal wear and pantsuits,
resort chic dresses or slacks and pretty tops for casual
evenings.
To lighten your load go with lots of silk and mixed and matched
tops and bottoms. During the day, especially in tropical areas,
you will probably spend a lot of time sunning and lounging by the
pool and will virtually live in your bathing suit. While short
shorts are taboo in most dining rooms they are acceptable wear
for daytime deck buffets or in the more casual eateries found on
most megaliners as well as such small luxury liners as Seabourn's
fleet, Radisson's ships and the Wind Star armada. For walking
around port or daytime indoor activities you'll want slacks, nice
shorts, jeans, T-shirts, cotton or silk blouses and good walking
shoes. If you're into fitness, be sure to pack workout wear to
use in the gym.
The male wardrobe:
The biggest obstacle for “him” is formal night. Tuxedos take up a lot of room and require extra accessories. Alas many ships have done away with this requirement but veteran seafarers often prefer to keep the trend. While
Some ships actually rent out tuxedos, check with the line before you pack f this interests you.
Most evenings men can get away with a sports jacket and
appropriate shirts, tie and shoes for informal nights and pants
and nice shirts for casual nights. Daytime wear is a snap, a
bathing suit for sun/pool time, shorts or jeans, tank tops, T-
shirts etc. for strolling into port, and workout wear.
Most upscale ships (Celebrity, Princess, Seabourn, Silversea,
Wind Star, Radisson Regent Seven Seas, etc) provide robes for use while
on board as well unlimited toiletries such as shampoo, condi¬tioner, body creams, shower gels and even toothbrushes and razors--sometimes
on request.
Additional personal items you might want to consider include a
portable radio/cd player, digital camera, MP3 player, IPods the usual techno tools, prescriptions (pack in carry on always)sunscreen if sailing in
sunny climes.
There once was a not-so-savvy seafarer, a self-professed "fashion
plate" who didn't feel right unless she took two steamer trunks
crammed with enough outfits to clothe a small nation on every
cruise. This, she finally learned, was not a good idea.
Besides ticking off her male traveling companion, who continually carped about how he would be the lifting and stowing my bags from car or cab through airport terminals and beyond, she actually realized she only wore half of what she packed.
Today, the savvier seafarer has a new set of rules, some of it due to those security regulations at airports
I will only pack what fits neatly in one suitcase, especially if I am flying to the port of embarkation and want to carry my bag on the plane and not pay additional fees to check my bags.
Packing Nitty Gritty
With a little ingenuity, women's cruise wardrobes can be a
breeze to assemble. Dress as you would for a fine shoreside
restaurant or tropical resort. Be as snazzy as you feel on
formal nights in long gowns or cocktail dresses; take a few
pretty gauzy or silk numbers for informal wear and pantsuits,
resort chic dresses or slacks and pretty tops for casual
evenings.
To lighten your load go with lots of silk and mixed and matched
tops and bottoms. During the day, especially in tropical areas,
you will probably spend a lot of time sunning and lounging by the
pool and will virtually live in your bathing suit. While short
shorts are taboo in most dining rooms they are acceptable wear
for daytime deck buffets or in the more casual eateries found on
most megaliners as well as such small luxury liners as Seabourn's
fleet, Radisson's ships and the Wind Star armada. For walking
around port or daytime indoor activities you'll want slacks, nice
shorts, jeans, T-shirts, cotton or silk blouses and good walking
shoes. If you're into fitness, be sure to pack workout wear to
use in the gym.
The male wardrobe:
The biggest obstacle for “him” is formal night. Tuxedos take up a lot of room and require extra accessories. Alas many ships have done away with this requirement but veteran seafarers often prefer to keep the trend. While
Some ships actually rent out tuxedos, check with the line before you pack f this interests you.
Most evenings men can get away with a sports jacket and
appropriate shirts, tie and shoes for informal nights and pants
and nice shirts for casual nights. Daytime wear is a snap, a
bathing suit for sun/pool time, shorts or jeans, tank tops, T-
shirts etc. for strolling into port, and workout wear.
Most upscale ships (Celebrity, Princess, Seabourn, Silversea,
Wind Star, Radisson Regent Seven Seas, etc) provide robes for use while
on board as well unlimited toiletries such as shampoo, condi¬tioner, body creams, shower gels and even toothbrushes and razors--sometimes
on request.
Additional personal items you might want to consider include a
portable radio/cd player, digital camera, MP3 player, IPods the usual techno tools, prescriptions (pack in carry on always)sunscreen if sailing in
sunny climes.
The Savvyseafarer Cruises to Costa Rica on the Crystal Symphony
Even ships need facelifts after a certain age. And while she's just 15 years old, the Crystal Symphony went under the knife and came out looking younger, spiffier and better than ever. And that's saying a lot because this 960-passenger luxury liner, built for $250 million and debuted in 1995, looked great from the getgo.
Crystal Cruises, a Los Angeles-based global itinerary cruise company redefined luxury when it introduced its $250 million, 960-passenger Crystal Harmony in 1990 and her sister ship the Symphony in 1995 two of the poshest, mid-sized ships of the time (the Harmony has since been taken out of service). The cruise line continued to impress with the introduction of the super spiffy Crystal Serenity in 2003-- a larger, spiffier version with 1,070 passengers.
Back in her day the Harmony ruled the seas with a panache rarely found on a cruise ship. She had style, flair, impeccable service, upscale accommodations, and a remarkable 342 staterooms with verandahs, equaled only by the Crystal Symphony, and later the Crystal Serenity.
My husband Richard and I were among the inaugural passengers onboard the Harmony when she made her bow from Vancouver to Alaska. We had sailed on many ships prior to the Harmony but at that time in 1990 few in any proved comparable.
Heading through the Panama Canal
Your Savvyseafarer sailed on the Symphony from Miami to Costa Rica recently and it was all good, actually pretty darn great with calm seas, super service, great food and a whole new decor. This is my initial intro to the world of Crystal Cruises' Symphony so come back when I fill in the details of our voyage.....
Refreshed from one of her most recent facelifts (she’s gone through a few since making her bow), the Symphony helps redefines the cruise line once again with its new comfortably chic floating country club/resort hotel styling.
We had the best-placed deck 10 penthouse stateroom, a 365-square foot room that sits a little aft of mid-ship. Your Savvy Seafarer/Travel Diva has become accustomed to larger staterooms (Silversea and Seabourn) but got used to less space especially considering we also had one of the best butlers (Greg) and stewardesses of all time.
All cabins on this ship are acceptable but I do enjoy the privileges that come with a penthouse category like the butler, a mini-bar that is stocked one time free with 3 bottles of wine, a bottle of champagne, two bottles of booze of your choice and unending amounts of beer, soda and bottled water.
The king size bed proved almost too comfy. There’s also plenty of storage, a walk-in closed with bathrobes and slippers waiting, a newly redesigned bathroom with much needed and appreciated dual-vanity sinks, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, Aveda head to toe toiletries and plush Frette towels.
Richard and I are seasoned seafarers and travelers and like most of Crystal’s passengers we’ve done dozens upon dozens of cruises (I’ve actually logged over 200 mostly taken for research for cruise guides and articles I’ve written over the years). That said we have a different slant on cruise vacations than most folks.
For starters we like to dine in our stateroom often. Which is easy on Crystal (full meals are served on request in all category cabins), and especially enjoyable when you have a butler like Greg who quickly cases you out and is accommodating. The cruise was so smooth and the nights so warm that when we did have dinner in we ate on the balcony where Greg set up gorgeous tables with Frette linens, fine China, glasses and of course our wine.
We pretty much like to check out ports on our own and find it often less expensive and more convenient. However we did take two excursions on this voyage (more about them in Part II). We rarely go to shows (although we made exceptions here, more tk), we never take elevators (burn more calories walking), and usually do our own thing.
For its 20th anniversary Crystal placed bottles of special reserve Billecart-Salmon champagne in penthouse cabins. Just happens to be one of our favorites which we just managed to enjoy with dinner on the verandah one nigh
For more about Crystal Cruises go to: http://www.crystalcruises.com/ .
FYI: Crystal Cruises covers the seven seas with a handful of sailing from Los Angeles that this year includes:
A February 14 sailing from Miami to Los Angeles, a 17-day cruise from LA to Sydney on Feb. 28; a 19 day Panama Canal voyage from LA on Nov. 2, a 7-day Mexican Riviera sailing on Nov. 21 and a 14-day voyage to Hawaii from LA to Hawaii on Dec. 22..
Crystal Cruises, a Los Angeles-based global itinerary cruise company redefined luxury when it introduced its $250 million, 960-passenger Crystal Harmony in 1990 and her sister ship the Symphony in 1995 two of the poshest, mid-sized ships of the time (the Harmony has since been taken out of service). The cruise line continued to impress with the introduction of the super spiffy Crystal Serenity in 2003-- a larger, spiffier version with 1,070 passengers.
Back in her day the Harmony ruled the seas with a panache rarely found on a cruise ship. She had style, flair, impeccable service, upscale accommodations, and a remarkable 342 staterooms with verandahs, equaled only by the Crystal Symphony, and later the Crystal Serenity.
My husband Richard and I were among the inaugural passengers onboard the Harmony when she made her bow from Vancouver to Alaska. We had sailed on many ships prior to the Harmony but at that time in 1990 few in any proved comparable. We were also on the inaugural of the Symphony from New York to Los Angeles--a three week voyage that actually left us wanting more. In fact we had tickets on a flight from Acapulco to LA just in case we were ready to disembark sooner--but we weren't. We loved that ship.
Greg our butler serves dinner
Which brings us to the present and our most recent return to an even spiffier, reinvented, highly orchestrated Crystal Symphony. We did 11 sun-soaked days and balmy nights sailing from Miami to Tortola, Antigua, and Aruba and through the Panama Canal to Costa Rica.
Heading through the Panama CanalYour Savvyseafarer sailed on the Symphony from Miami to Costa Rica recently and it was all good, actually pretty darn great with calm seas, super service, great food and a whole new decor. This is my initial intro to the world of Crystal Cruises' Symphony so come back when I fill in the details of our voyage.....
Refreshed from one of her most recent facelifts (she’s gone through a few since making her bow), the Symphony helps redefines the cruise line once again with its new comfortably chic floating country club/resort hotel styling.
The most noticeable décor differences are around the pool or Lido deck and in the casual Trident/Lido Cafes which have been transformed into a country club-like setting of white wicker furnishings with oversized sofas, colorful throw pillows and the most comfortable lounges and chaises at sea. The long lap-friendly Seahorse pool now boasts an oversize Jacuzzi.
The indoor pool is gone replaced by a wicker furnishing where you can enjoy fare from the Trident Bar and Grill.
We had the best-placed deck 10 penthouse stateroom, a 365-square foot room that sits a little aft of mid-ship. Your Savvy Seafarer/Travel Diva has become accustomed to larger staterooms (Silversea and Seabourn) but got used to less space especially considering we also had one of the best butlers (Greg) and stewardesses of all time.
All cabins on this ship are acceptable but I do enjoy the privileges that come with a penthouse category like the butler, a mini-bar that is stocked one time free with 3 bottles of wine, a bottle of champagne, two bottles of booze of your choice and unending amounts of beer, soda and bottled water.
The king size bed proved almost too comfy. There’s also plenty of storage, a walk-in closed with bathrobes and slippers waiting, a newly redesigned bathroom with much needed and appreciated dual-vanity sinks, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, Aveda head to toe toiletries and plush Frette towels.
Richard and I are seasoned seafarers and travelers and like most of Crystal’s passengers we’ve done dozens upon dozens of cruises (I’ve actually logged over 200 mostly taken for research for cruise guides and articles I’ve written over the years). That said we have a different slant on cruise vacations than most folks.
For starters we like to dine in our stateroom often. Which is easy on Crystal (full meals are served on request in all category cabins), and especially enjoyable when you have a butler like Greg who quickly cases you out and is accommodating. The cruise was so smooth and the nights so warm that when we did have dinner in we ate on the balcony where Greg set up gorgeous tables with Frette linens, fine China, glasses and of course our wine.
We pretty much like to check out ports on our own and find it often less expensive and more convenient. However we did take two excursions on this voyage (more about them in Part II). We rarely go to shows (although we made exceptions here, more tk), we never take elevators (burn more calories walking), and usually do our own thing.
For its 20th anniversary Crystal placed bottles of special reserve Billecart-Salmon champagne in penthouse cabins. Just happens to be one of our favorites which we just managed to enjoy with dinner on the verandah one nigh
For more about Crystal Cruises go to: http://www.crystalcruises.com/ .
FYI: Crystal Cruises covers the seven seas with a handful of sailing from Los Angeles that this year includes:
A February 14 sailing from Miami to Los Angeles, a 17-day cruise from LA to Sydney on Feb. 28; a 19 day Panama Canal voyage from LA on Nov. 2, a 7-day Mexican Riviera sailing on Nov. 21 and a 14-day voyage to Hawaii from LA to Hawaii on Dec. 22..
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
HAL's ms Rotterdam to sail Alaska summer 2010
photos courtesy Holland America
To see more articles by Patti Pietschmann click here http://bit.ly/2P9nFf
In the meantime here's my latest savvy seafarer post:
Holland American Announces First Time Alaska Cruises on ms Rotterdam
Okay it's a little soon to be thinking about an Alaska cruise, but just in case you plan ahead you might want to consider checking out our last frontier aboard the spiffy ms Rotterdam, which HAL is deploying to the icy waters this summer for the first time.
Cruising to and around Alaska is like visiting God's country, it's simply undescribable. I didn't always feel that way actually.
The first time we sailed from Vancouver to Alaska, my husband Richard and I and a good friend (who had his ow
n cabin) it was during what I refer to as my "bimbo with brains" day, today I might say my Sarah Palin time, although I don't think I was ever that...... (you fill in the blank). The ship was nice but old and none of the bells and whistles of today's vessels. In fact we only had port holes, today I won't board a ship unless I have a guaranteed balcony. Anyhow, I just partied on for 10 days oblivious to the fantastic scenery, flora, fauna, elk, tundra or basically anything off the ship. In fact Richard and our friend Bob got off the ship to explore the ports while I got massages and worked out.
Then a little older and wiser I sailed again, this time on the maiden voyage of the super luxe Crystal Harmony and while the ship was first in class at the time and one of the most amazing luxury liners to ever sail the seas, I was able to concentrate on the scenery and shore excursions. Okay it wasn't easy leaving the spa or hot tub. Anyhow I discovered Alaska in all it's glory and it is God's country, pristine, amazingly beautiful.
While it's impossible to fill you in on all the ships heading north to Alaska next year, Holland American just announced that it's flagship ms Rotterdam--complete with staterooms that sport balconies or what the company calls "lanais" will be making 18 cruises to the area from Seattle starting May 15-September 11.
The voyages highlight the inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay --North America's largest tidewater glacier.
According to a recent press release: Under Holland America’s $525-million Signature of Excellence program, the Rotterdam gains 39 new lanai staterooms, created by replacing existing stateroom windows (on Lower Promenade Deck 6) with lanai doors that open directly onto the walk-around promenade. The ship also adds 23 new spa staterooms, featuring a variety of enhanced spa amenities, on its Verandah Deck. All staterooms and bathrooms will receive complete new décor and furnishings. Public areas will host the Retreat, a resort pool feature; the Showroom at Sea, a glamorous nightclub; and Mix, a new concept with three separate bars: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales. Canaletto, Holland America Line’s popular and complimentary casual Italian restaurant, will also be added to the ship.
Cruise-only fares start at US $649, per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day Alaskan Explorer cruise on the Rotterdam. 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit http://www.hollandamerica.com/.
n cabin) it was during what I refer to as my "bimbo with brains" day, today I might say my Sarah Palin time, although I don't think I was ever that...... (you fill in the blank). The ship was nice but old and none of the bells and whistles of today's vessels. In fact we only had port holes, today I won't board a ship unless I have a guaranteed balcony. Anyhow, I just partied on for 10 days oblivious to the fantastic scenery, flora, fauna, elk, tundra or basically anything off the ship. In fact Richard and our friend Bob got off the ship to explore the ports while I got massages and worked out.
Then a little older and wiser I sailed again, this time on the maiden voyage of the super luxe Crystal Harmony and while the ship was first in class at the time and one of the most amazing luxury liners to ever sail the seas, I was able to concentrate on the scenery and shore excursions. Okay it wasn't easy leaving the spa or hot tub. Anyhow I discovered Alaska in all it's glory and it is God's country, pristine, amazingly beautiful.
While it's impossible to fill you in on all the ships heading north to Alaska next year, Holland American just announced that it's flagship ms Rotterdam--complete with staterooms that sport balconies or what the company calls "lanais" will be making 18 cruises to the area from Seattle starting May 15-September 11.
The voyages highlight the inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay --North America's largest tidewater glacier.
According to a recent press release: Under Holland America’s $525-million Signature of Excellence program, the Rotterdam gains 39 new lanai staterooms, created by replacing existing stateroom windows (on Lower Promenade Deck 6) with lanai doors that open directly onto the walk-around promenade. The ship also adds 23 new spa staterooms, featuring a variety of enhanced spa amenities, on its Verandah Deck. All staterooms and bathrooms will receive complete new décor and furnishings. Public areas will host the Retreat, a resort pool feature; the Showroom at Sea, a glamorous nightclub; and Mix, a new concept with three separate bars: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales. Canaletto, Holland America Line’s popular and complimentary casual Italian restaurant, will also be added to the ship.
Cruise-only fares start at US $649, per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day Alaskan Explorer cruise on the Rotterdam. 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit http://www.hollandamerica.com/.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Silversea Cruises' Spirit to Make Her Bow December 23
Photos compliments of Silversea Cruises
It's so exciting, a brand new member of the tiny Silversea Cruises fleet is about to set sail and I can't wait. I love this cruise line, it's simply one of the best afloat with seamless service, scrumptious cuisine, upscale, but not stuff ambiance, all-inclusive rates and suite-size staterooms that engulf you in the lap of luxury.
The 540-passenger Silver Spirit makes her bow on a "Holiday Spirit" voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon. .
The new vessels will feature two new dining options for a total of six venues in addition to in-suite service, which includes dinner served course by course.
What Makes Her Special let me count the ways:
* Exceptional attention to details. * Open n seating – dining. *Artfully prepared meals made from the finest quality fresh ingredients by master chefs with a taste for innovation. *Complimentary wines, spirits and sodas and the comfort of an extensive stock of additional rare vintages, the perfect complement to the meal is always at hand.
* THE RESTAURANT Situated midship on Deck 4, dishing out sumptuous culinary fare in an atmosphere of elegance. It is elegant but not at all stuffy – the perfect stage for a dining experience guests want to savor. Open most of the day, The Restaurant serves open-seating breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features contemporary international cuisine, complemented by La Collection du Monde, signature dishes created by Relais & Châteaux in partnership with Silversea’s own master chefs.
*LA TERRAZZA The far aft location of La Terrazza on Deck 7 allows for 180-degree views of the horizon. It is open for casual, buffet-style breakfast and lunch with indoor/outdoor seating available. For dinner, La Terrazza offers an authentic a la carte experience with only the finest elements of Italian cooking, melding together fresh and flavorful ingredients -- in the finest Slow Food tradition. Reservations are required for dinner.
* LE CHAMPAGNE for savoring outstanding champagnes and wines paired to perfection with regional fares in the intimate atmosphere of Le Champagne, situated aft of The Restaurant on Deck 4. This innovative Wine Restaurant by Relais & Châteaux features some of the world's rarest vintages, carefully chosen to highlight a most memorable and exclusive culinary experience. There is a fee to dine and reservations may be made on board.
*SEISHIN new to the fleet, the dining venue takes its name from the Japanese word for "spirit," this intimate restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine is situated aft of The Restaurant on Deck 4. Seishin features a large, round chef's table as its centerpiece. Guests at surrounding tables can watch the chef at work sculpting fresh sushi and sashimi. The varied menu ranges from exquisite bento (boxed meal) lunches and a la carte specialties of seafood salad, lobster and Kobe beef to a nine-course degustation dinner. There is a fee to dine and reservations may be made on board.
* STARS SUPPER CLUB also new, the Art Deco-inspired decor of this dining venue elegantly recalls the supper clubs of the 1930s. Located just forward of La Terrazza on Deck 7, Stars Supper Club offers a modern twist with trendsetting menus showcasing regional and seasonal delicacies to be enjoyed in a succession of small courses. Guests can arrive early for cocktails and stay late as the mood is transformed by live music, dancing and nightclub-style entertainment. Reservations are required for dinner.
*POOL GRILL On Deck 9 adjacent to the pool area is the Pool Grill. In addition to a medley of salads, sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs offered for lunch in a casual outdoor setting, the Pool Grill on Silver Spirit will introduce a wellness breakfast designed to complement morning poolside fitness classes. Here guests can start the day energized with a menu of light and delicious fares -- from nutrition-packed fresh fruit smoothies and organic cereals to egg-white omelettes and spinach and artichoke frittatas. Also set to debut at the Pool Grill is a unique cooking concept for dinner that lets guests cook healthy fare on their own heated volcanic rock plate.
*24-HOUR IN-SUITE DINING Complimentary 24-hour room service is available on all Silversea voyages. Selections from The Restaurant menu are served course by course during regular dining hours, utilizing the same fine china, linens and accessories as enjoyed in The Restaurant. Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels:
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper -- and launching in December, Silver Spirit -- all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance.
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent. For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit www.silversea.com.
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent. For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit www.silversea.com.
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