Silver Cloud Review

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Winstonclemmy
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Feb 2017

I chose Silversea for the Cape Town 10 night round trip cruise because it was one of the very few lines that do this route - and we had previously sailed on the Silver Spirit when it was first launched and had enjoyed that experience.

We booked the Table Bay hotel for a pre cruise experience. I was promised a sea view room - but didn't get it. Not the end of the world but disappointing, we also booked 3 days of tours. The first day our guide was stood tapping her feet as we arrived at the hotel from the airport - an extra half an hour would have been considerate and just allowed me to at least wash my face after a 12 hour flight. I will say that the tours were amazing. Well organised and worth the money. Very enjoyable.

And so to the cruise ship - FIrstly I can't say enough about the helpfulness of all the staff. They have such a lovely attitude and will do anything for you whenever you ask from finding cufflinks at the last minute to offering sea sickness pills. They are really what make this ship what it is and were so friendly and cheerful. Our butler and roof attendant were first class and totally reliable, Thank you to Rupesh and Leonard.

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It was often cold in there due to dodgy air con but it was always clean and tidy. Leonard is a very good cabin attendant.

Toilet didn't always flush - was often embarrassing. Linen and towels were really lovely and bed was very comfortable.

TV was dodgy with films on a loop so not much variety. Walls were very thin and I could hear everything next door.... it's just a tired ship needing an extensive refurb.

Port Reviews

Cape Town

Not to be missed

Cape Town

Fantastic visit with amazing views and a lovely seafood lunch included.

Cape Town

Very beautiful setting - not to be missed

Port Elizabeth

We met friends here who gave us a tour around. A lovely place to visit for half a day

Richards Bay

Hippo Haven was a lovely visit with a really great guide who gave us such an informative commentary there and back, one of my most favourite days.

Maputo

Don't bother going....

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