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Life in a series of top cruise offers caviar canapes, and the actual treatment.
We were having dinner at Le Champagne, La Plata more whispering intimate dining room (which does not allow people over 30 premium wines by night and refers to all courses), when the captain, Gennaro Arma, was a story about a couple who boarded the ship in early January. Were experienced travelers who often sailed with Silversea.
"This time they were in style" Arma said. "They were staying in one of the Royal Suites."
For three months, the couple traveled aboard the Silver Whisper in a journey that took them throughout the Eastern and Western Caribbean from San Juan to the south of Cartagena, through the Virgin Islands and the Grenadines. There were even two transits of the Panama Canal, with stops in Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and San Diego.
Beautiful port after port – so much to see and do. But no, not for these two.
"During that time, from January to April, not once set foot on land, "said Gun." On two occasions, invited them to spring to step with me to inspect the ship, but moreover, for three whole months, did not touch land. For them, it was the ship. It was all about life in a suite. Weapon told me that story from the beginning our stay in the Caribbean for ten days. And after dinner, as my wife Debbie and I walked back to our room, we are still talking about it.
"During all that time on board and never want to go ashore, "I said." Can you imagine? "
Then he opened the door to Suite 602, one of the same Royal Suites. Our butler, Sri Lanka, which had a name – Duminda Wickramasinghe – right from a story by Rudyard Kipling, had visited while we were out. The lights were low. The sweet sounds of Sinatra came from the stereo. There was a fresh bottle of Pommery in the ice bucket and calla lilies in a vase on the coffee table. The curtains of the terrace to look back out into a nearly full moon. Debbie looked at me. She smiled.
"I have absolutely no problem to imagine ever leaving this suite, "he said." No problem at all. "
It was sometime during our second day in our Royal Suite, before of Duminda came with our stone crab canapés and just after our massage bath, which my wife started referring to as "the countess."
As in "Contessa Care for a spot of champagne on the terrace?"
Or, "The Contessa would rather listen to Mozart or Miles Davis? "
Or, "The county is preparing to jump into the jacuzzi. Would the Contessa to meet him?"
The title seemed to fit excavations. For the record, all accommodations in the Silver Whisperimpresses suites. Even the 287 square foot Vista Suites (the smallest of the ship) are extraordinarily spacious and regally. But the Royal Suite, at 1,312 meters square is, to say the obvious, almost five times larger. Between the master bedroom with double bed, bathroom marble, tile and the living room with plasma TV, no room to move around. And because the bar is well stocked and there are plenty of seats, is ideal for entertaining.
One evening, we invited a dozen new friends at our place for a drink after dinner. Duminda came spontaneously make sure everyone had what they needed and to deliver a plate of chocolate. Someone soon found the greatest hits of the 60's and 70 CDs, appeared one in the stereo Bang & Olufsen, and we were dancing long after midnight.
I was delighted to discover that came with his Royal Suite own coffee maker, a very cool Lavazza BLUE countertop model in which the pop in a premeasured coffee "pods" and let the machine
then the rest. But the most striking feature was its windows. Too often, when cruising offshore broad appeal of the islands, I have known to mutter something like, "I wish our series was on the other side of the ship that are getting all the good points of view .. "
Not a problem in the Royal Suite. Located forward, just below the bridge ship, which has the blessing of the picture – windows that look across the arc. No small feat, this. You can actually see where the ship was heading from the confines of their room. I kept the curtains open at all times, much better to continue our ongoing outreach to the ports during the day and enjoy the glow of the moon by night.
With a maximum complement of only 382 guests, well served by 295 crew members, the pleasures of a boat rather small, as Silver Whisper are many. While providing abundant opportunities to socialize – a small casino, a nightclub, three dining rooms, seven bars – there is also a plenty of places besides the room itself, to reconsider and call your own. And so our day aboard the Silver Whisper migration we found between these places: the deck chairs near the corner of the pool of salt water called the freshest breeze, sidewalk The bar offers the best people watching, and the sofa in the living Panorama equidistant between the piano and hors d'oeuvres table.
But my favorite place, outside our glorious whole, was living observation. Covering the arc in the upper deck seemed off the radar of other passengers. Often I had room for me, and rarely had more than half dozen people in their comfortable confines. Its appeal for me was threefold. The self-service bar offers a variety of delicacies, including another of the ingenious machinery Lavazza Blue espresso. Shelves lined the walls, and provides a splendid ship's main library a couple of tables below. And the view was great, floor to ceiling windows curving around the length of the room. Binoculars were placed here and there, along with charts and a telescope. The overall effect was to be stationed at a command point on the bridge – unless the attendant pressures of having to steer the ship. I dropped in the observation room each time I have.
The economy of the Silver Whisper in size also has its dividends in the dining room. As executive chef Norbert Ruhdorfer created a exceptional selection of menus which gave a generous nod to the registration of the Italian ship (asparagus ravioli with truffle sauce creamy timbale of polenta with sausage ragout) different types of cuisines (English fish and chips, beef and Sichuan), and Caribbean specialties (snapper in mango sauce, pumpkin soup), the kitchen was always happy to accommodate special requests.
One morning, while enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the Terrace Café, a gentleman in the table of side asked the waiter: "Would it be possible to get a caviar omelette?"
"Certainly, sir," came the reply. "And You want onion, cream, capers and with that? "
And then there's the mobility of a ship Silver Whisper. Not only can fall into places normally off Trail of larger vessels, when nature throws a wrench in the works, it's pretty easy to adjust. Case in point: The day we were scheduled to visit St. Bart's, rolling seas and a vicious circle now made it impossible to set the anchor in the port of Gustavia. Not a problem. Gun Captain immediately set course for Antigua and place, returning to St. Bart's the next day launched a three-hour tour of Montserrat. At one point we came so close to shore can testify that the column tower Smoke the Soufriere Hills volcano (still active since its unsettling series of eruptions began again in 1994) and catch a whiff of sulfur in the air.
"A cruise perfect should always offer a few pleasant surprise, "Gun said later." It is the surprises that give us the best memories. "
While my wife and I were very tempted to law becomefull the People Suite, the contents of the look in the ports of call from the comfort of our luxury home, we wander on land and the opportunity arose.
The shipment of the piers in Old San Juan offers the opportunity to walk through the cobbled streets of what is undoubtedly one of the Caribbean culinary capitals. We managed to squeeze in two meals along Fort street, in restaurants created and owned by acclaimed chef Roberto Trevino. The Parrot Club, the Nuevo Latino-inspired menu offers such treats as spicy shrimp and scallop ceviche and duck enchiladas. Across the street, in Aguaviva, bleeding Watermelon stole the show on a hot afternoon.
Since none of us had ever visited St. Bart's, a janitor in the event toured the ship suggested that it might enjoy self-guided tour of the exclusive French island. The staff prepared for a car and reserve lunch at the Hotel Guanahani. As guests day, we could relax in lounge chairs under palm trees along the beautiful crescent of Grand Cul de Sac Bay. The food at L'Indigo was a Japanese show gala with a variety of sweets complemented by white Bordeaux from the Countess and the French beer for me.
Dominica's reputation as a leading eco-destinations in the Caribbean that it deserves, at least judging from our kayak snorkel tour head Soufrière Scott Marine Reserve, about 12 miles south of Rousseau, the capital. The protected waters of the bay made paddling serene, hawksbill turtles floating to the surface to keep us company.
In Granada, he joined a tour of the island Silversea, lush fertile. At the first stop, the grass and Laura Spice Garden, roads padded with nutmeg shells took us past grass beds bordered by snails bleached by the sun. The tour ended in Sunnyside, the home of Jean Renwick hills overlooking the capital of St. George. Renwick, whose family settled in Granada for almost 400 years, led us through love gardens with a dazzling array of hibiscus, a couple dozen varieties in all colors imaginable. As the heat afternoon raised the, who retired to the shady terrace, where cool sea breeze blowing and jugs of homemade rum punch, topped with fresh nutmeg, which offers comfort all their own.
On our last night aboard the Silver Whisper, since the left Tortola at sunset and headed to Antigua, we discuss the best way to spend our last hours aboard.
"You could join the crowd at the Panorama Lounge for cocktails," said the countess.
"Yes, we could," I said.
"Or we can play a few hands of blackjack."
"Uh-huh."
"Or maybe watch the show floor in the Hall Vienna. "
"Maybe."
However, we were kidding? We knew we wanted to cocoon in our series, and that's exactly what we did. Each of us was a small pile of books in the ship's library he wanted to read. So we poured a little wine – a California chardonnay for the Countess, a Pinot Noir from Oregon for me – and delighted with the knowledge that we had to go and any program that demands our attention. Yes, we established in our series. It felt like home.
At some point, the doorbell rang, and there was no delivery of canapés Duminda – made shrimp toast to perfection. And he went with a bottle of Pommery, a little champagne to lift the senses.
Dinner is served from bathroom was as splendid as it would have been in the dining room from the start of the cheese terrine with peppers, olives and pesto sauce, a soup with roasted garlic, fennel salad, grilled portobello and tomato, and sautéed turbot in champagne sauce.
As my wife nibbled on petit fours tray, I flipped through the CD and found version Van Morrison's "Have I told you lately that I Love You."
I took her hand. We took off his shoes. And we danced.
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The two suites real, 602 and 702, 382 passengers aboard Silversea's Silver Whisper watch in about 1,300 square feet each. Surpassed only by the Great and the owner of suites opulence, the Royal Suites are among its charms Acqua di Parma bath products, an endless supply of Champagne Pommery, laundry service, complimentary canapés in the afternoon, and the meta-pleasure of floating in the jacuzzi while the boat floats into port. Is enough to merit at least one letter home stationery custom suites. Sample price: Seven days from $ 20,000. – MARIKA McELROY
Suite-est of them all
The skinny on the most extravagant accommodations at sea.
2,034 passengers Celebrity Cruises' Millennium Penthouse, 1,432 meters square
In addition to the living room, dining room and master bedroom, has a store (and a butler who offers snacks a day) and a baby grand piano. Priority boarding, baggage express service, and help with packing and unpacking to do more time spent in the bath Whirlpool 1.098 square-foot terrace sipping cocktails in the bar.
Seven days from $ 3,020.
1080 Crystal Cruises' Crystal passengers Serenity Penthouse, 1345 square feet (including cover)
This spacious suite combines gourmet delights (courtesy of Cristal) to the virtuous (a training area with a treadmill). flat screen televisions, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and an ocean view (or the Italian people, depending on the port) from the bathroom complete the picture
Seven days from $ 17,620.
3,056 passengers on Cunard Queen Mary 2, Balmoral and Sandringham Duplex, 2,249 square feet
For starters, has two levels (upstairs bedroom, living room downstairs). Choose to use the reserved table in the Queen's Grill, a restaurant of the ship, or just not nibbling on a transatlantic crossing butler delivered blinis sevruga and rest against the flat screen TV.
Six days of transatlantic crossings from $ 23,199.
1.918-passenger Noordam Holland America Willem Barents Suite, 1318 square feet
Besides enjoying a king-size bed, living room, dressing room, private terrace with jacuzzi, a 36-inch flat screen television, and a pantry, Suite guests receive a laundry and dry cleaning Complimentary and private butler service to book shore excursions and dinner reservations. Bono: Toast the sail with the ship's officers in an invitation-only cocktail reception.
ten-day trips from $ 7,169.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises 700 passenger Seven Seas Mariner Master suites 900 and 901; 2,002 meters square
The Castles two bedrooms on the water has two outdoor balconies between areas: The small ones are rather small at 71 square meters, the largest are larger than Most studios in New York. Inside, a couple of walk-in closets, two bathrooms, large living and dining and full amplitude.
Eight days of $ 16,796.
657 passengers Residensea World Apartment 801, 3086 meters square
Limit of the giant, this four-bedroom home can accommodate six passengers and has a dining room that seats ten, a whirlpool on the terrace and marble floors and wood paneling everywhere (even in the walk-in closet). Shopping European neo-classical runs with a touch of Chinese lacquer.
Seven days from $ 23,100 to $ 35,000 for two, additional passengers $ 350 per person per night.
Freedom Royal Caribbean's 3,634 passenger Seas Presidential Family Suite, 1,200 square feet
It is the largest suite on board the world's largest cruise ship, featuring two master bedrooms with flat screen televisions 30 inches, plus two additional bedrooms. Table seating balcony of 770 square meters 14 people.
Seven days from $ 7,100.
382 passenger Silver Whisper Silversea owner's suite, 1,264 meters square
The two teak balconies are almost only the size of most standard suites ship. Inside, two bedrooms and two marble bathrooms are the domain of the owner of the ship every time you board. Stewards offer champagne, fresh fruit and canapés daily.
Seven days from $ 20,395.
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