Silver Whisper - Singapore to Dubai - 29th March - 13th April 2008

This was our second cruise on SilverSea, and our second on the Silver Whisper. A year ago we did the Bangkok - Singapore leg and enjoyed it immensely.

The ship seemed to be in good condition. Since we last cruised on her the old analog TVs have been replaced by flat panels, and they really were just replaced, the position hasn't changed at all, placed oddly rather high up. Those TVs work much better and aren't affected by the metal of the ship. The gym has been extended into a piece of the observation lounge and more machines added. This is a good change as, especially on sea days, the old gym was full to the brim. Some people we spoke to did think the ship was a little bit tired, and perhaps some of the carpets need changing in the heavy use areas, they told us that a few of their bathroom and other fittings gave them some problems. Our room was issue-free. Read more