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I Cruise Silversea To See If Its New Owners Have RUINED It

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πŸ‘οΈ 193K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 13:47
What This Creator Said
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Other Β· 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I felt the items and choice on the menus was smaller than they used to be even though it's still a good range at a choice

I felt actually that the included excursions were really good and weren't just basic walking or panoramic bus stores

I felt on balance that reviewers are being in my view too harsh and thinking that Silversea is being dumbed down or ruined by Royal Caribbean ownership

I think they're fixable and I think they will Elevate and I will go again based on what I experienced on Silversea

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book early to access and book all excursions you want
βœ“Brush up on what you can get from butler service before you go

Questions This Creator Answers

QHas Silversea been ruined by its new owners?
QIs Silversea still worth considering after the takeover?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1 Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconDining SpecialtyΒ½ Happy BaconService CrewΒ½ Sad BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconDining Room Service1 Happy BaconShip ConditionMeh

Port Highlights

Mossel Bay1 Sad Bacon
Namibia2 Happy Bacon
Top: 4x4 ride over dunes
South Africa2 Happy Bacon
Top: Game parks and coastal views
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description↓

Four years ago, Royal Caribbean, best known for huge, good value resort ships, surprised many by buying Silversea known for ultra-luxury small ship cruising. Having cruised on it before the takeover, I decided I should return to see if the online reviews from other pre-takeover cruisers saying things like, "Not the same Silversea” and β€œBefore it was sold, we thought Silversea was superb, well run, with delicious food. Not now” were right or not. So, I booked myself on Silver Spirit for a two-week cruise, and this is what I found For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:40 What is Silversea? 01:34 What's the same on Silversea? 08:14 What's Better on Silversea? 10:04 What's not as good on Silversea