WinginFlorida Posted January 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This August will be our first cruise with Silversea, departing from Seward SB to Vancouver. We are tentatively planning on doing an excursion with Major Marine the day of departure and it appears we won't be returning to Seward and boarding until sometime between 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the ship scheduled to sail at 7 p.m. Are there any restrictions with Silversea that might present a problem by boarding this close to sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted January 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This August will be our first cruise with Silversea, departing from Seward SB to Vancouver. We are tentatively planning on doing an excursion with Major Marine the day of departure and it appears we won't be returning to Seward and boarding until sometime between 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the ship scheduled to sail at 7 p.m. Are there any restrictions with Silversea that might present a problem by boarding this close to sailing? You probably have to be on board by 5:30PM for a 7:00PM departure. Passenger list is usually submitted to the proper authorities about 90 minutes before departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I would reconsider. Enjoy! Don't miss a boat tour around the Kenai Peninsula area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinginFlorida Posted January 13, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I would reconsider. Enjoy! Don't miss a boat tour around the Kenai Peninsula area. I apologize but what do you mean by "reconsidering"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted January 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You will need to be aboard before 5:30 I am pretty sure. They will do muster drill before sailing, and that is usually at about 5:00 for a 7:00 sailaway. I would find something else to do that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I would reconsider doing that excursion on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2015 This August will be our first cruise with Silversea, departing from Seward SB to Vancouver. We are tentatively planning on doing an excursion with Major Marine the day of departure and it appears we won't be returning to Seward and boarding until sometime between 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the ship scheduled to sail at 7 p.m. Are there any restrictions with Silversea that might present a problem by boarding this close to sailing? We sailed from Seward last August. Be careful with this plan. Most passengers arrive on the train from Anchorage, and the ship sails shortly thereafter. I would suggest doing what we did, and spend a night or two in Seward precruise. We were there three nights including one spent on beautiful Fox Island, and were able to board the ship around 1:00 p.m. which let us avoid all of the ugly crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinginFlorida Posted January 16, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We sailed from Seward last August. Be careful with this plan. Most passengers arrive on the train from Anchorage, and the ship sails shortly thereafter. I would suggest doing what we did, and spend a night or two in Seward precruise. We were there three nights including one spent on beautiful Fox Island, and were able to board the ship around 1:00 p.m. which let us avoid all of the ugly crowds. Thanks...we have gone to a Plan B. It had been suggested to us to use a different vendor for the Kenai Fjords tour and it appears that is what we will do. Instead of returning so late, it will be an early morning cruise, putting us back to the Seward Harbor around 2 p.m. This will give us plenty of time to embark...probably beat everyone coming via the train! Thanks again to everyone who offered their ideas/thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Good choice. Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinginFlorida Posted January 16, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Good choice. Have a great trip! Thank you very much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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