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Here's What It's REALLY Like On Silversea These Days

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👁️ 103K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 16:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Longtime guests suggested the line has rapidly slipped in the past 18 months since I'd last cruise on it.

I do think one issue about Silver Seas these days is a lack of consistency of the Silver Sea experience because they have four different classes of ships.

Salt is a big plus and gives us a chance more than any of the other ultra luxury lines to get immersed in regional cuisine and drink.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Salt cooking demonstrations for included regional context.
Consider the new fare structure if you prefer to pay for excursions separately.
Use the premium Wi-Fi package if you need streaming, as basic Wi-Fi excludes it.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Silversea still ultra-luxury after recent changes?
QWhat are the differences between Silversea's ship classes?
QHow does Silversea's dining program compare to competitors?

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YouTube Video Description

Is Silversea still ultra-luxury? After reading shocking new reviews calling it “shabby” and “not worth the premium,” I boarded Silver Nova to find out the truth. When I started reading recent reviews of Silversea Cruises, I was shocked. Loyal guests now call it “shabby,” “cut back,” “no longer luxury,” and “not worth the premium.” Having cruised six times with Silversea and always rated it highly, I had to see if things really had changed. So, I booked myself (and paid full fare) onto Silver Nova, their newest class of ship, to find out what’s really happening onboard. In this in-depth review, I uncover: 🚢 Whether Silversea ships really are becoming “shabby” 🍽️ How the dining, including the SALT programme, stacks up against rivals 💰 What’s behind the fare changes and claims of “cutbacks” 🎭 Whether Royal Caribbean’s ownership has changed the onboard experience ⚖️ And finally, if Silversea still deserves its ultra-luxury reputation If you’re considering Silversea, or comparing it with Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, or Crystal, this review reveals what’s really going on—and what to watch out for before you book Links: * Silversea reviews: https://www.cruisecritic.com/cruise/silversea/reviews * Silversea fare types: https://www.silversea.com/best-luxury-cruise-deals.html 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: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Venture Ashore: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions 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 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:39 What is Silversea? 01:37 Shabby Ships? 04:56 Disappointing Food? 09:41 Too Many Cutbacks? 14:09 Average Entertainment?