Silversea Expeditions Silver Wind Cruise Reviews

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18 Night Expedition Cruise to Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island & Antarctica Peninsula
"* Afternoon Tea Time (at La Terrazza) * Operating in an environment like Antarctica is not easy; things change very rapidly and the team onboard really worked very hard to make things go as smoothly (itinerary-wise) as possible What We Liked * Deluxe Verandah Suite - it is not a true suite (just part of the sensationalized jargon Silversea uses), it is comfortable and relatively spacious for a cruise ship stateroom; bathroom seemed a bit small with limited storage * The food was generally very good; there were some really great meals, but there were some real misses - inconsistencies that should not occur at this level of purported luxury * Interestingly, no chicken dishes were ever shown on the menu (but you could order "off menu" if you chose to) * Buffets for breakfast/lunch were good, but not outstanding * The Grill - outside dining (and yes, it is open in cold weather operations) - the food was good, but they need more heat lamps and wind barriers; at dinner the cook your-own- food (on a hot stone) concept is fun, but they served the sides when they deliver your food that you cook, so by the time your food is cooked, the sides are cold; service was too slow * Expedition Team was very good, but there were a few that could not capture an audience's attention (they may be brilliant scientists, but if they cannot present to a general audience, that is a problem).What We Did Not Like * Food portions were small * Could not get a cup of *hot* coffee * La Terrazza (specialty Italian Restaurant) - food/service were mediocre * Ship was too big for Antarctica (we had 209 passengers on our departure) - it was not originally built for the polar regions but was ice-strengthened several years ago; there are now a lot of newer and more sophisticated ships in the polar regions at similar price-points * The "Mud Room" where you put on/take-off your boots and other gear was way too small, so it got very crowded * Chaotic zodiac operations at times - again, due to too many people * There were times where I felt there were too many zodiacs surrounding (too closely it seemed) some of the wildlife * Silversea touts the fact that their crew remembers remember their guests' names; only about five or six of the crew remembered our names * Pre-Trip Documentation (E-documents) - not comprehensive; not updated from previous year; not professional looking Land Arrangements in Santiago - W Hotel * Silversea changed the hotel from the Mandarin Oriental to the W Hotel; not sure the reason, but something tells me it was to save money...."Read More
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18 Night Expedition Cruise to Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island & Antarctica Peninsula

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Silver Wind

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Boeing747-8I
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first cruise on Silversea. We were on the Silver Wind for18 nights (roundtrip from Puerto Williams) to Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. What We Really Liked * Butler service was outstanding * The Restaurant Dining Room waiters were excellent (most, but not all) * The activities host did an outstanding job with trivia, name that tune, ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Easy trip to Mexico

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Silver Wind

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Steve26460
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise departed out of San Diego which made it really nice for us. We up graded to a suite and it was excellent. The itinerary was not very exciting but we were looking for a laid back cruise. This was our third expedition cruise with Silver Sea and they lived up to their high standards. The ship itself was very nice and the staff was outstanding. Our butler did a great job and went above and ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Wonderful Ship

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Silver Wind

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AmberlBB
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Cruised from Iceland to the southern part of Greenland, and then around the southern coast of Greenland. Crew provided outstanding service both with the stateroom and the dining room. Expedition staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. I've been on this ship twice, and was very pleased on both trips. Captain is very efficient and careful. Food was excellent, and you don't experience the ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Silver Scrapyard

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Silver Wind

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pkat2023
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Silver Wind sailing Iceland to Vancouver August 11th--October 2nd, 2023 We had booked a cabin with a balcony on the starboard side of deck 7 and paid $49,700 USD for this 52 day cruise not including any air travel. This was for the cruise only...... We boarded the ship at 3pm and began our sailing from Reykjavik Iceland as scheduled at 7pm. We sailed 3 miles or so, dropped anchor ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Great small ship experience

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Silver Wind

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sharonMartin
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We recently returned from a 12 night cruise on Silver Wind. This was our second Silversea Cruise and first expedition cruise. We chose this cruise as the ports were less travelled and looked interesting. We took the port to port option which included a night in a hotel in both Helsinki and Hamburg and transfers from/to the hotels . Both hotels were excellent and well positioned for sight seeing, ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Classic Veranda Suite


Silver Wind Expedition Cruise

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Silver Wind

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Jben
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife selected this cruise due to the itinerary. When I reviewed the itinerary, I was concerned about it as most of the ports were small and I was not sure. I have to say this was one of my favorite cruises. The excursions, hikes, zodiac rides and activities were all done flawlessly by the Silversea Team. At most ports there were choices of hikes, tours, kayak trips and birdwatching. The ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Classic Veranda Suite


Worst Cruise ever, undrinkable wines, 28 year old mattress, ship unstable

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Silver Wind

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28Hamper
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Heard good stories, but people do not tell the truth. We booked Door to Door, well its not really a Door to Door service offering, as you have to book the limousine from your home, Silversea use the cheapest deals with airlines, at the destination and they fail to pick you up at the airport, and when you contact them about being left in a foreign country with no pick up, no language, no phone, ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Classic Veranda Suite


Antarctica is One For The Bucket List

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Silver Wind

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buttmwcm
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

For those who love cruising, the majesty and uniqueness of Antarctica must be experienced to believe. Whether it is the interaction with wildlife or the thought of scenes that only a handful of humans have ever witnessed, photos do not do it justice. Antarctica really is the last frontier and in a world that seems smaller every year, a unique experience will be had by all. This was my first ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Wonderful Adventure

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Silver Wind

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AmberlBB
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This cruise was wonderful from top-down. The Captain and Expedition Leader worked tirelessly to alter the itinerary ensuring we would encounter the best possible weather for wildlife viewing. This is a huge benefit. Having to try to watch penguins while freezing in a blizzard with poor visibility would not be fun. The entire expedition team was very helpful. We also had frequent updates on ...
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Sail Date: February 2023



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