john_galt Posted September 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Just booked a 3-day cruise in a Medallion Suite on the Whisper for December 16, 2017. Vista Suites are as cheap as $1,035 (Venetian and early booking discount). :eek: Odd itinerary. Day #1: Embarkation and sailing from FLL Day #2: Key West Day #3: Bimini Day #4: Arrival and debarkation back at FLL Not much to do in Bimini. I suppose it's just a token stop at foreign port to keep this legal. Anyone know of something fun to do on a day in Bimini? I can't recall a previous 3-Day Silversea cruise. We will add a couple of pre-sailing days in FLL to pad the vacation out to five days. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2016 WHEN???!?? I want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocchi Posted September 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2016 DT 16 Dec 2017 So not soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsavorite Posted September 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I would make some enquiries. The Whisper has been chartered Our November 2017 Amazon cruise has been significantly disrupted, putting the dates back several days, to accommedate the charter, and it looks as thugh the Barbados - FLL cruise that precedes this one has been altered too. A 3 day cruise feels very much like a charter to me...maybe it is only part chartered. Or, just possibly it is the Canadian or NY-Barbados cruises that have been chartered. Worth getting a TA to check this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I think that the ship has 2 charters with 3 days in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_galt Posted September 11, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I assume the 3-day cruise is the result of scheduling changes due to charters. I really don't recall SS doing a 3-day cruise in recent history. DW has been on the Shadow twice with her sister but this will be my first Silversea experience. This is an excellent 'sampler' for me. http://www.silversea.com/destinations/central-america-caribbean-cruise/fort-lauderdale-florida-to-fort-lauderdale-florida-4732/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted September 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Ooh, so glad I checked Cruise Critic. Today. My beau and his daughter typically sail on Princess, but this will be the perfect sampler to persuade him to join me on Silversea. And we all know what happens once you've tried Silversea and its peers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_galt Posted September 22, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've been listening to my wife's tales of Silversea for several years. I'm definitely scared that this cruise will ruin me for Princess and Celebrity. I hate to give up my 'jeans and t-shirts' cruises but I'm afraid those days are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITISSA Posted October 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2016 DH and I are also booked on this 3 day sampler. It will our first time with Silversea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_galt Posted October 29, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) I set up a Meet & Mingle and started a Roll-Call for this cruise. It usually takes a day for the Roll-Call to show up. We are in a Medallion Suite and are interested in seeing other suites while onboard. My wife has been in a Veranda Suite on the Shadow a couple of times but it will all be new to me. Edited October 29, 2016 by john_galt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_galt Posted October 31, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Roll-Call for this cruise is now online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DOG_TRAVEL Posted June 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hi guys! We have never been on Silversea Cruise and are looking it to this "sampler" one! How bad is it booking a room with a window only?? Is the balcony worth $550 more for a 3 day cruise mostly in port?? Thoughts? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted June 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hi guys! We have never been on Silversea Cruise and are looking it to this "sampler" one! How bad is it booking a room with a window only?? Is the balcony worth $550 more for a 3 day cruise mostly in port?? Thoughts? Thanks in advance! For three port intensive days I'd say no. We started on Silversea booking Medallion and Silver suites and now just book verandas as we are usually on port intensive cruises and hardly in our cabin. Also helps that we've been blessed with 70 days on board in the Med with almost perfect weather so even on the rare sea days we've been out on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DOG_TRAVEL Posted June 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thank you @randyk47 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPashmina Posted June 27, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I agree. Even if you booked a Veranda, you can never know what side will be up next to the pier...could be an interesting view or maybe not. (On a long cruise, I would definitely want a Veranda.) Having never experienced a three day Silversea cruise...who has?... I would concentrate on what SS does best..wonderful, friendly service, good food and sophisticated atmosphere. And being at sea. Wish I could go..just a hop across the state for me...Bummer, but I'll be on a thousand hour flight to Auckland headed for the Shadow. Have fun..this three day cruise is a big exception. I want to hear all about your experiences...bet all the old regulars feel curious too! Bon Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DOG_TRAVEL Posted July 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thank you @CruisinPashmina I booked the window against my Dh wishes. I just can't imagine being in the room too much on this one! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dylaness Posted July 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I think Bimini has good scuba diving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockwallroses Posted July 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 16, 2017 My wife and I are excited to be on this cruise too. 1st time Silverseas cruise for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted July 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2017 My wife and I are excited to be on this cruise too. 1st time Silverseas cruise for us.Enjoy! Hopefully, you will like the experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DOG_TRAVEL Posted January 7, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Update from this older post, we booked the window vista and somehow got upgraded to a Veranda! Lucked out on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalbecWine Posted January 7, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Bimini is really nothing special. It is really a fishing resort and a casino other than that nothing really to see unless you are into snorkeling and diving..fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted January 7, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 7, 2019 16 hours ago, 3DOG_TRAVEL said: Update from this older post, we booked the window vista and somehow got upgraded to a Veranda! Lucked out on this one! When did you book your voyage 3Dog? And did you book with SS or a TA? SS has run several promotions in the past where passengers were guaranteed 2 level suite upgrades. Therefore, your upgrade may have been a part of the promotion when you booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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