This cruise is perhaps the ultimate cruise experience...with some exceptions. Learn from our efforts and mistakes. Fair warning: This is a VERY port-intensive cruise!
The Silhouette stayed in Venice for two days prior to setting sail. This was wonderful but despite the fact that we arrived a day earlier, that was not enough time to enjoy this incredible city. Spend at least four days in Venice.
Sail away was incredible! Either get a cabin on the port side of the ship or secure a place on the port side top deck. There before you are all of the treasures of this city you've just become acquainted. (I will do ports later.)