Silver Whisper Suites Staterooms

Silver Whisper Suites Staterooms from The Avid Cruiser. Like this? Watch the latest episode of The Avid Cruiser on Blip! http://blip.tv/the-avid-cruiser/watch Silversea Cruisesapos; Silver Whisper (and its sister, Silver Shadow) feature seven categories of suites and staterooms. Silversea refers to all categories as suites, but some are more on par with staterooms. For example: While there are no inside staterooms, Vista Suites have no verandas and measure 287 square feet, still large by industry standards but not truly a suite. Likewise, Veranda Suites, the most abundant category on Silver Whisper, measure 345 square feet, and as their eponymous name suggests, this category does feature a veranda, but itapos;s still only one room -- a nicely appointed and spacious room, but one room nonetheless. The categories higher than Veranda Suite not only feature free laundry service but also separate rooms, at least separate bedrooms, and thus qualify as being true suites. But all of this is minor quibbling. Accommodations are spacious, well appointed and on both Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, all suites and staterooms feature marbled baths with double sink vanity (granite countertops) and full size tub (some with Jacuzzi). Baths also included a "personalized" amenities package. You choose your preferred amenities (choices include the Italian brands Acqua di Parma and Bvlgari; and Neutrogena). In the 2008 brochure, Vista Suites currently on Deck 5 will be renamed Terrace Suites (unlike the Vista Suites one deck below, the Terrace Suites feature a veranda, though it is a shared veranda). Perhaps the best value category is the Veranda Suite. In the short descriptions below, I provide examples of the brochure rates offered on my 10-night Far East sailing in February 2007. Be sure to check with your cruise seller, however, for savings. On my February sailing, for example, rates were up to 40 percent off. Rates can more than 50 percent off brochure rates on some sailings. When you take into consideration the all-inclusive nature of Silversea, the higher rates often turn out to be a good value. Youapos;ll seldom, if ever, have to dip into your pocket for anything once your cruise is under way. Do the math to break down the cost of the cruise on a per diem basis. Itapos;s not unusual to pay as little as $300 per day on Silversea, and that includes all gratuities, shuttle service from the pier to the heart of town in most ports of call, complimentary beverages, including wine, champagne, spirits and beer. And Silversea does not skimp on quality either. The house champagne, at least on my cruise, was the pricey and superb Maison Pommery Brut Royal. Suite Categories The Ownerapos;s Suite measures 1,254 square feet and features two bathrooms and two bedrooms with twin or queen beds. Also available as a one-bedroom configuration. The category also offers butler service. Brochure rate for my cruise: $19,095 The Grand Suite (there are three that range from 1,286 square feet to 1,435 square feet) feature not one but two verandas, two bedrooms and baths, plus butler service. Brochure fare for my cruise: $16,595 The Royal Suite ranges from 1,312 square feet to 1,352 square feet and also features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two verandas and butler service. Brochure rate for my cruise: $15,795 The Silver Suite ranges from 653 square feet to 701 square feet and features a living room with separate bedroom and veranda. Brochure rate for my cruise: $12,395 The Medallion Suite measures 521 square feet, with a living room, sitting room, dining area, separate bedroom and veranda. Brochure rate for my cruise: $11,595 All suites above feature free laundry service. The Veranda Suite measures 345 square feet and features a sitting area and veranda. Some suites in this category can sleep three. Also, there is a "preferred" midship veranda suite category that went for $400 more (brochure rate) during my cruise. Brochure rate for Veranda Suite on my cruise: $8,695 The Vista Suite measures 287 square feet and is the only stateroom category with no veranda. As previously noted, in the 2008 brochure, Vista Suites currently on Deck 5 will be renamed Terrace Suites (unlike the Vista Suites one deck below, the Terrace Suites feature a veranda, though it is a shared veranda). Brochure rate for my cruise: $6,595 Tune in tomorrow for a tour of my stateroom. See all episodes of The Avid Cruiser http://blip.tv/the-avid-cruiser#EpisodeArchive Visit The Avid Cruiser's series page http://blip.tv/the-avid-cruiser