jollyjones

No, I don't think so.

BTW I spoke too soon about the overhead heaters - they were fine but have just broken again. A particular shame as I’m pizzaing at Spaccanapoli watching the northernmost coast of Norway go by - we’ll be at Nordkapp in 20 mins so while it’s not freezing, it’s a bit nippy.

This may work - it's from the app SALT.pdf

I am currently on this itinerary on the Dawn but have only eaten in SALT once, I enjoy all the other options too. Particularly being on deck at Hot Rocks as I was last night in blazing sunshine - it felt like it ought to have been lunchtime - IMO it would have been a waste to be indoors at the solstice this far north, we are at Nordkapp today. However I do look at the menus on the interactive app and it looks like about half the SALT menu is 'regional' and doesn't change much, and about half is 'local' and changes daily or every few days. And yes, the dishes are all Nordic cuisine - that's the whole point of the SALT concept. There are plenty of different dining venues if you want other cuisines. P.S. the overhead heaters at the Grill and Spaccanapoli are fixed and working well.

You have the cruise booked and presumably intend to sail it, so I’m wondering what the point of your question is? Will other people’s opinions lead you to change your booking?

I too was in 529 on the Moon earlier this year and can confirm it’s an excellent cabin. You’d think that being next to Dolce Vita, the launderette, the elevator, and the stairs could be a noise issue but it definitely isn’t - in fact the proximity to those things is an absolute plus.

To the OP: I don't know if you have any status with any airline but I often deal with this sort of issue by getting a return ticket from home to the embarkation port, and a mileage award ticket from the disembarkation port back to the embarkation port. In your case, I'd expect (altho' I admit I haven't checked) you'll be best off trying to get back from Guadeloupe to Orlando, and just have an ordinary return ticket across the pond. It'll probably be cheaper that way, and almost certainly easier.

There's a general consideration for all ships, not just the Dawn, that if you are in a very forward cabin on a lower deck you will probably be very aware of when the anchor is dropped for tender ports, it is reported to be pretty noisy. And you will get much more ocean motion in that area in rough seas. Going for a guarantee has a fairly high chance you'll get a very forward cabin as they are not so popular. I never sail in a very forward cabin for those reasons, plus I'm lazy and it's further to walk to everything from there. I was once offered a free last minute upgrade from a vista to a verandah fully forward on deck seven and turned it down. I'm on the Dawn right now in a 520s cabin which is IMO the best location for a classic verandah. The very best location on the ship for a combination of quiet, being near everything, and least ocean motion is the 650s cabins - but that's why they're deluxe verandahs. I have sailed in them and there is no noise from Dolce Vita. The 750s / 760s come a reasonably close second best.

Never a worry with commercial food. As Chef David Bilsland always maintained - restaurant food tastes good because they use so much more salt and butter than you would at home. Have you ever watched him at a cooking demo and winced as he added yet more salt?

No one can offer you an experience based opinion on the Nova since she hasn't sailed yet. You don't mention the features that are important to you in a cruise ship. I have sailed on all the classic SS ships but now longer bother to even look at itineraries on the Shadow or Whisper, I so much prefer the Muse class (or close) ships - Muse, Dawn, Moon and Spirit. Mostly for the better choices for dining (meals) but also for the Arts Cafe and Dolce Vita - I find the main Bar on the smaller ships desperately claustrophobic - and a few other little details. Unfortunately, the Muse, being first of it's class, didn't do the Arts cafe very well and there's a few other little faults that have been improved on her later sisters, but the Muse is still just fine for cruising. She'd be my choice from the three you suggest but that - I emphasise - is just my choice. Other opinions will differ.

Perhaps your CD needs a speaking to. Who is it?

Don’t forget that the Spirit isn’t precisely Muse class but since her stretch she is close enough and should be considered to be very similar to the Muse, Dawn and Moon.

And so it goes ... ☹️☹️

Hi Spins, Apart from the dining issues to which you briefly allude, I hope you are having a marvellous time. I am a bit surprised that your video is so clear, the news reports are full of the tremendously widespread effects of the Nova Scotia wildfire smoke - may your skies remain clear. You appear to be in a wonderfully huge suite, a wonderful way to cross the pond, hope your butler is up to snuff and is looking after you and Dr Spins as you should be looked after. Happy sails. B x

It varies, so we can't tell you for sure for your specific cruise. You can probably find the information you need on this site: https://www.portquebec.ca/en/cruises/information-for-cruise-ship-passengers/access-to-docks

Sorry to waste your time, I can still read your words but have only the vaguest understanding of what you mean. I have no idea how wifi calling works, I don't think I've ever done it, I wouldn't know how to try. I don't use FaceTime, I had no idea it's a separate app. Email is enough for me. Maybe someone who does understand what you mean can chime in with a reply?

I can read the words in your reply but they still don't mean much to me, is that how FaceTime (which I never use) works? But then, the thing I hardly ever do with my phone is make actual phone calls, I do everything by email. So, sorry, still can't help!

In the past (the old locks) I went through a few times on a Panamax ship - you could actually reach out from the promenade deck and touch the lock side. I was in total awe of the technology and skill that squeezed the ship into the lock, so close but never touching the sides or lock gates.

Sorry, never think of calling anyone when cruising, and don’t really understand the question anyway, so can’t help you there.

You can't buy it ahead of time, you choose what you want when you first make your sign in and password after boarding. Regular wifi is free to all for one device per person, or you can for a fee ($50 I think) add more devices. Premium wifi is free for silver suites and above, or it is about $20 per day if you choose the full cruise option, or $30 for a 24 hour period. This for up to 6 devices per person. For this you will get (approx): Regular wifi - old 0.6 Mbps, Starlink 2 Mbps Premium wifi - old 2 Mbps, Starlink 8 Mbps. On regular wifi heavy bandwidth or streaming sites eg YouTube used to be blocked - dunno about on Starlink.

At least your trip home next time should be a lot easier! It was great to meet you both on the Moon, maybe we’ll share a ship and trivia again sometime.

Nobody can help you yet, she’s too new, not in service till August so no one has sailed on her yet. Come back later in the year and ask again. BTW, it’s Silversea.

Ouch. That's a shame. I'm boarding June 14th heading up to Nordkapp and love to eat outside ... I guess I may have to rethink that.

Stumbles, I didn’t think you were that cheap. This is a woman who wants to put nasty yellow plastic ducks on the ship. And thinks we’ll be OK with that.

No.