My pleasure! I hope you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for Part 5 about my overall impressions on the new Silver Nova, and the pros and cons of this voyage. Happy Travels! T
Hi, we've really enjoyed watching your videos from your recent cruise. Very informative and love your good humour! We'll certainly have a look at your previous videos. We're hoping to go on the Silver Nova in 2025 so this has been really useful. Many thanks, Chris and Sharon
Thank you for your kind words and comments! I’m sure that Silversea will have the few small kinks we found ironed out for your 2025 voyage. We were on the fourth voyage of the Nova and a few issues were to be expected :-) Overall the Silver Nova is a beautiful ship with a very warm and engaging crew. Even with the elevated up charges for La Dame, Kaiseki, and now the new Chef’s Table, there is plenty of variety and wonderful dining available in the included venues if you decide to give them a miss. I’m working on Part Five, the Silversea experience, and the pros and cons of the ship and this cruise but it may be a month or so be for that is available as we are once more traveling this time in South America aboard the Regent Seven Seas Splendor. Please, if so inclined, to like and subscribe. Safe and Happy Travels! Tom
I spent 17 days on this actual cruise I’m not a UA-camr or a Travel agent just a normal full fare paying passenger , I don’t get a free cruise for talking Silversea up and although she is not a bad ship , unfortunately the food and service is not what I’ve known on Silversea in the past .The variety on the menus and food was far below what I’ve previously experienced.The ship is also soulless and lacking in character . I’ve done Around 100 cruises in the luxury market since the 1950’s and was extremely disappointed .
Hello Howard! Thank you for watching and your comments. I’m sorry the Nova fell short of your expectations and I felt the same as you that were some rough spots in service, and the quality of the dining, was not up to the normal Silversea standards I have experienced in the past, I agree that they have some work to do on certain venues. Those venues, in my opinion, are La Dame, and the Grille (both daytime dining and the evening menu). The new pricing for La Dame raise expectations only to disappoint when indulging in the actual experience. The Hot Rocks (the Grille) experience is now limited and poorly executed. On the other hand, the Silvernote menu was better than I have experienced in the past. Although I think Silversea has made a few questionable changes and decisions with Silversea Nova, I am willing to give then the benefit of the doubt and some time to fix the issues I observed on this new ship. We will give the Silver Nova another year or two to stabilize before booking again. We are scheduled to cruise the Silver Endeavor in June and the Silver Moon in October/November and I will be reporting of the experience as that progresses! I will say that crew level service was just as good as I remembered. Happy and Safe Travels! T
Just wanted to add, I am neither a travel agent nor a paid shill for Silversea. I am a fare-paying passenger just as you are and received no benefits, compensation, or payment of any kind from anyone. I do these travel videos in the effort to be, hopefully, be informative and helpful. If haven’t already, please watch Part Five of Lisbon to Lisbon where I talk a bit more about the Silver Nova and our experiences aboard. I am retired and enjoy the travel, and the creative process of the videography and editing. Together, they satisfy the wanderlust and the technical geekiness sides of my personality :-) Happy and Safe Travels, T
Hi ,I also did a video on this cruise , which is on UA-cam on this same cruise but not as long or detailed regarding the food as yours .I’ve done about 8 cruises with SS and this ship food wise was way below our past experiences . We had a meal in our suite one night which was inedible , must have been made in a different galley . Every cruise I’ve done on Silversea previously , has been absolutely top notch , prior to the takeover by RCCI .What we had on this cruise was really a joke .We are not big eaters but they couldn’t even do a decent steak .Your videos was well done and professional.I also love photography and videography and surprised we didn’t see you around filming . I’m also retired and still enjoy traveling but it’s certainly not like it used to be . I was very reticent of returning to SS when they did away with a normal dinning room .Hope you weren’t offended by my comment but it wasn’t aimed at you . We all have our own standards .
@@howardhdavidson Howard, No worries! No offense was taken! I wanted to make sure my position and alignment were clear to everyone 🙂. We came late to Silversea and possibly don't have the same frame of reference that you do with your long history with SS. I used to carry A LOT of video gear, but it just got to be too much ( tomsmultiinterest.com/more-interests )! I sold it all and now just use my iPhone and a gimbal. So, you likely didn't notice me, as I was in stealth mode! 😀 I looked for your video but could not find it. Is it posted under a different channel than @howardhdavidson? Thanks for watching and for the comments! Best Regards, Tom
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I am a bit disappointed in the decision Silversea made to render the huge increase (double that of the other Silversea ships) of the two up-charge restaurants, Kaiseki and La Dame. However, having traveled on Viking I must say that the level of inclusivity on Silversea is sill better than Viking. The remaining SIX dining venues, and the in-suite dining options, on the Silver Nova offer a dining experience far superior to what we experienced on our last Viking trip. Silversea also offers an open bar, in suite bar/fridge, and Butler service for every suite. No extra charges for a wide range of fine wines and liquors and no “beverages package” to contend with. The suites themselves are more spacious and appointed on Silversea than Viking. There is, a larger offering of included, and of better quality excursions than the Viking included excursions . Gratuities are included on Silversea. In short, while I agree that Viking has a good range of inclusions, I believe the Silversea offerings are better. Yes, Silversea is more costly, at least on the surface, than Viking I believe that the Silversea claim of an ultra-luxury cruise experience is justified. Other than the now three up-charge dining venues there is no evidence of the “nickel and dime-ing” you speak of. Happy and Safe Travels! Tom
Thank you for sharing 🤗
My pleasure! I hope you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for Part 5 about my overall impressions on the new Silver Nova, and the pros and cons of this voyage. Happy Travels! T
Hi, we've really enjoyed watching your videos from your recent cruise. Very informative and love your good humour! We'll certainly have a look at your previous videos.
We're hoping to go on the Silver Nova in 2025 so this has been really useful. Many thanks, Chris and Sharon
Thank you for your kind words and comments! I’m sure that Silversea will have the few small kinks we found ironed out for your 2025 voyage. We were on the fourth voyage of the Nova and a few issues were to be expected :-) Overall the Silver Nova is a beautiful ship with a very warm and engaging crew. Even with the elevated up charges for La Dame, Kaiseki, and now the new Chef’s Table, there is plenty of variety and wonderful dining available in the included venues if you decide to give them a miss. I’m working on Part Five, the Silversea experience, and the pros and cons of the ship and this cruise but it may be a month or so be for that is available as we are once more traveling this time in South America aboard the Regent Seven Seas Splendor. Please, if so inclined, to like and subscribe.
Safe and Happy Travels!
Tom
Thanks Tom. We've already subscribed and will look forward to your future videos. Enjoy your South America trip...another one on our bucket list!
I spent 17 days on this actual cruise I’m not a UA-camr or a Travel agent just a normal full fare paying passenger , I don’t get a free cruise for talking Silversea up and although she is not a bad ship , unfortunately the food and service is not what I’ve known on Silversea in the past .The variety on the menus and food was far below what I’ve previously experienced.The ship is also soulless and lacking in character . I’ve done Around 100 cruises in the luxury market since the 1950’s and was extremely disappointed .
Hello Howard! Thank you for watching and your comments. I’m sorry the Nova fell short of your expectations and I felt the same as you that were some rough spots in service, and the quality of the dining, was not up to the normal Silversea standards I have experienced in the past, I agree that they have some work to do on certain venues. Those venues, in my opinion, are La Dame, and the Grille (both daytime dining and the evening menu). The new pricing for La Dame raise expectations only to disappoint when indulging in the actual experience. The Hot Rocks (the Grille) experience is now limited and poorly executed. On the other hand, the Silvernote menu was better than I have experienced in the past. Although I think Silversea has made a few questionable changes and decisions with Silversea Nova, I am willing to give then the benefit of the doubt and some time to fix the issues I observed on this new ship. We will give the Silver Nova another year or two to stabilize before booking again.
We are scheduled to cruise the Silver Endeavor in June and the Silver Moon in October/November and I will be reporting of the experience as that progresses!
I will say that crew level service was just as good as I remembered.
Happy and Safe Travels! T
Just wanted to add, I am neither a travel agent nor a paid shill for Silversea. I am a fare-paying passenger just as you are and received no benefits, compensation, or payment of any kind from anyone. I do these travel videos in the effort to be, hopefully, be informative and helpful.
If haven’t already, please watch Part Five of Lisbon to Lisbon where I talk a bit more about the Silver Nova and our experiences aboard.
I am retired and enjoy the travel, and the creative process of the videography and editing. Together, they satisfy the wanderlust and the technical geekiness sides of my personality :-)
Happy and Safe Travels, T
Hi ,I also did a video on this cruise , which is on UA-cam on this same cruise but not as long or detailed regarding the food as yours .I’ve done about 8 cruises with SS and this ship food wise was way below our past experiences . We had a meal in our suite one night which was inedible , must have been made in a different galley . Every cruise I’ve done on Silversea previously , has been absolutely top notch , prior to the takeover by RCCI .What we had on this cruise was really a joke .We are not big eaters but they couldn’t even do a decent steak .Your videos was well done and professional.I also love photography and videography and surprised we didn’t see you around filming . I’m also retired and still enjoy traveling but it’s certainly not like it used to be . I was very reticent of returning to SS when they did away with a normal dinning room .Hope you weren’t offended by my comment but it wasn’t aimed at you . We all have our own standards .
@@howardhdavidson Howard,
No worries! No offense was taken! I wanted to make sure my position and alignment were clear to everyone 🙂.
We came late to Silversea and possibly don't have the same frame of reference that you do with your long history with SS.
I used to carry A LOT of video gear, but it just got to be too much ( tomsmultiinterest.com/more-interests )! I sold it all and now just use my iPhone and a gimbal. So, you likely didn't notice me, as I was in stealth mode! 😀
I looked for your video but could not find it. Is it posted under a different channel than @howardhdavidson?
Thanks for watching and for the comments!
Best Regards,
Tom
I’m disappointed that Silversea has decided to become a nickel and dime cruise by adding up charge venues. I prefer all-inclusive cruises like Viking
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I am a bit disappointed in the decision Silversea made to render the huge increase (double that of the other Silversea ships) of the two up-charge restaurants, Kaiseki and La Dame. However, having traveled on Viking I must say that the level of inclusivity on Silversea is sill better than Viking. The remaining SIX dining venues, and the in-suite dining options, on the Silver Nova offer a dining experience far superior to what we experienced on our last Viking trip.
Silversea also offers an open bar, in suite bar/fridge, and Butler service for every suite. No extra charges for a wide range of fine wines and liquors and no “beverages package” to contend with.
The suites themselves are more spacious and appointed on Silversea than Viking.
There is, a larger offering of included, and of better quality excursions than the Viking included excursions .
Gratuities are included on Silversea.
In short, while I agree that Viking has a good range of inclusions, I believe the Silversea offerings are better. Yes, Silversea is more costly, at least on the surface, than Viking I believe that the Silversea claim of an ultra-luxury cruise experience is justified. Other than the now three up-charge dining venues there is no evidence of the “nickel and dime-ing” you speak of.
Happy and Safe Travels!
Tom