We took advantage of an opportunity to board a Silversea cruise in our hometown of Portland, Maine. This was an eight day cruise to Montréal that actually started in New York.
Overall, we give this cruise five stars out of five! When we cruise, food and service are very important to us, and both were excellent on the Spirit. Less important for us are entertainment and excursions, especially ...
After an illness in the family, we needed some "away" time, but not too far away. So we selected a 10-day cruise up the east coast and down the St. Lawrence to Montreal. Our first cruise on SilverSea and we were not disappointed. Our cabin was larger than on many other cruise lines, the food and service were excellent, our butler and attendant were incredibly friendly, attentive and helpful -- ...
We chose this cruise because we love the service on Silversea and wanted a small ship experience in cruising the St. Lawrence Seaway to experience fall colors. The timing was perfect as we were able to see the fall colors throughout New England and Canada over the 10 day cruise. The excursions allowed options that customized our experience and we chose a variety including, but not limited to, a ...
The 5 stars are for the cruise only. The pre and post cruise services are definitely the weak link. We had booked transfers through Silversea. No one was waiting at the airport as we had been told. We dragged our luggage all over the airport on a wild goose chase until we found the transfer company. The pre-cruise night at the Intercontinental was a nightmare. Check in was very difficult, the fire ...
We decided to cruise with 7 other friends in our community and always had this itinerary on our ‘bucket list’. The newly renovated ship and its size and amenities seemed to fulfill our requirements.Pre-cruise contacts with Esther Paine from Silverseas were excellent, and we embarked with high expectations for personalized service. Pre-planning of excursions and dining reservations went smoothly ...
This was our second cruise with Silversea, and we loved it equally as much! The ship was renovated earlier in the year, so the cabin was state of the art. It was especially helpful to have a bedside electrical outlet for my C-Pap machine. And USB ports for charging devices was a plus. The bathroom is so spacious and the shower beats mine at home, with its instant hot water! The bed was so comfy ...
We picked this cruise to celebrate our 75th and 80th birthdays! It was the perfect venue. My husband has mobility issues and the size of the Silver Spirit was manageable for him. The staff was outstanding in assisting him with the shore excursions.
Our butler was very attentive and we enjoyed the daily breakfast in our stateroom complete with tablecloth and the finery of a hotel.
The food ...
We were nervous about first cruise on Silversea cruise because, although many positive reviews, there were many negative comments.
One was the food. We loved the menu in Atlantide which changed frequently; Indochine excellent; La Terrazza was good but not as excellent as main restaurants.
Another was wine. Their selection of included wines was excellent and if you prefered one they would go ...
Silversea cruises always exceeds expectations and this North Atlantic crossing was no exception. While we had done southern crossings of the Atlantic in the past, this was a new adventure - London to New York with intermediate stops in Ireland, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Boston, and Newport. Due to storms in the Atlantic, the captain opted to take us further north, which resulted in smooth ...
The itinerary was the key. Start in London, finish in New York: Perfect!
I will say however, the North Atlantic is not for everyone. Cool temperatures and a sea that has a mind of it's own. But, knowing that in advance is helpful so, be prepared. We loved the cruise just the way it was.
The itinerary was excellent, considering the geography and that this was essentially a re-positioning ...