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GENERAL INFORMATION
| Beauty Salon/Barber Services. |
Beauty salon and hair-styling services are available including manicures and pedicures. Appointments for these chargeable services may be made on board the ship.
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| Bon Voyage Parties/Visitors on Board. |
Please have your travel professional contact Silversea's Special Services Department if you would like to make arrangements for a Bon Voyage Party and/or to have visitors board the vessel at your embarkation port. Requests must be made in writing no later than 14 days prior to departure. For security reasons, visitors for embarkation day must be pre-registered with Silversea. For visitors during the cruise other than embarkation day, our guests can make arrangements on board. Silversea may limit the number of visitors permitted on board and this policy is subject to change without notification.
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| Boutiques. |
The Boutiques on all ships in the fleet feature a
selection of designer jewelry, fashions, perfumes and Silversea logo items.
Shops are closed while in port and on occasion due to local government
regulations. Toiletries and convenience items are also available for
purchase.
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| Business Services. |
Computers, e-mail and Internet access are available on all ships. Telefax reception is complimentary; ship-to-shore phone calls, fax transmissions and e-mail are available at standard tariffs.
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| Casino Gaming. |
Roulette, blackjack and slot machines are available in The Casino for guests over 18 years of age. Cash advances on your credit card may be arranged in The Casino. The Casino may be closed on occasion due to local government regulations.
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| Clothing Suggestions. |
Shipboard attire ranges from casual to formal. Casual resort wear is appropriate for daytime aboard ship or ashore and consists of standard sports outfits as worn at resorts. Shoes should be flat or low heeled for deck activities. Evening attire falls into three categories: casual, informal and formal. On casual evenings, open neck shirts, slacks and sports outfits are appropriate. On informal evenings, ladies usually wear dresses or pantsuits; men wear jackets (tie optional). Appropriate formal evening wear for women is an evening gown or cocktail dress; men wear tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits. Sailings of 8 days or less typically feature 2 formal nights, while longer cruises usually have 3 or 4 formal nights. Details will be provided in your Shore Excursions book.
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| Connoisseur's List. |
Silversea offers The Connoisseur's List featuring special
vintage wines and some of the world?s finest caviar, cigars and cognacs
available for purchase.
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| Credit Cards and Currency. |
Any and all onboard payments to Silversea shall be made
in U.S. dollars. All charges for services provided and products purchased on
board the ship must be in cash, check or charge (VISA, MasterCard, Discover
Card, American Express or Diners Club) before your final disembarkation from
the ship. A 2% transaction fee will be charged for all cash advances. |
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| Dining on Board. |
Silversea features a
variety of dining options on board including a main dining room (The
Restaurant), indoor/outdoor cafþ (Terrace Cafþ); a Poolside Grille (on
Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper), Saletta (Silver Cloud and Silver Wind),
Le Champagne (Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper), plus 24-hour in-suite
dining.
The Restaurant:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with an open-seating arrangement. You may
dine when, where and with whom you wish. On select nights, an orchestra provides
music for dancing. The menu features classical and modern French cuisine with
international flair, complemented by La Collection du Monde, signature dishes
created exclusively for Silversea in partnership with Relais & Chateaux ? Relais
Gourmands. On designated Culinary Cruises, internationally recognized guest
chefs, including Relais & Chateaux member chefs, will be aboard to share their
culinary artistry. A CruiseLite menu is also available from the Restaurant.
Terrace Cafþ:
This indoor/outdoor restaurant offers casual surroundings for breakfast or
lunch. On most evenings during your cruise, the Terrace cafþ will offer
alternative dining, featuring cuisines of the world. Special evenings will be
listed in the Silversea Chronicles, the ship?s daily newsletter. Advance
reservations may be made onboard ship.
Saletta and Le Champagne
Relish an incomparable new dining experience. Saletta aboard Silver Cloud and
Silver Wind and Le Champagne aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper feature the
gastronomic creations of Joachim Koerper, chef-owner of Spain?s Relais &
Chateaux ? Relais Gourmands, Michelin Two Star Restaurant Girasol. Guests will
dine in an intimate atmosphere while savoring Chef Koerper?s internationally
renowned selections. A hallmark is the thoughtful pairing of select wines with
each creation. Our Head Sommelier will be pleased to recommend outstanding
vintages from Silversea?s Connoisseur?s List. To make your dining experience
both a memorable and exclusive culinary exploration, only selections from the
Connoisseur?s List will be offered. Advance reservations may be made on board
ship. The exceptional ambiance of Saletta and Le Champagne may also be reserved
for private dinner parties for up to 12 guests. Private arrangements include
welcome aperitif and hors d? oeuvres, plus a special menu with paired wines.
Advance booking is required as space is limited. Please consult your travel
professional for all details and pricing.
Poolside Grille:
This casual grille on Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper offers poolside dining for lunch. A range of American lunch favorites are prepared and served to your liking.
24 Hour In-Suite Dining:
You may order from our in-suite service menu 24 hours a day. Items from The Restaurant menu can also be served in your suite during regular dining hours at your request.
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Early Embarkation / Late Disembarkation. |
Board your ship as early as 10:30am and depart as late as 5pm for as little as
$100 per guest.
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| Electrical Appliances. |
You will find 110- and 220-volt electric currents are provided on each ship. In each suite a hair dryer is provided at the dressing table. The onboard in-suite video system is in the PAL format. NTSC (USA) video cassettes can be accommodated aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper.
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| Embarkation/Disembarkation. |
Embarkation times are included in your final cruise
documents. Please arrive at the ship during these times. For disembarkation,
guests should plan on vacating their suites shortly after the scheduled
arrival time.
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Entertainment and
Enrichment |
Aboard each ship, guests will find a wide
selection of stellar entertainment ranging from energetic variety shows,
classical musical concerts and theatrical plays in The Show Lounge; intimate
piano recitals, jazz and cabaret in The Bar; and local performers and
folkloric shows that truly complement the wines, cuisine and cultures
experienced on your voyage. Every evening The Bar and The Panorama Lounge
offer dancing to a range of live musical styles for every taste, from
ballroom and dinner dancing to rock and roll favorites and club mixes.
Moonlight Movies on deck are also offered on select evenings. Every
Silversea cruise features regionally specific lectures by noted historians,
ambassadors, state leaders, authors and geographers ? all experts and each
sharing special insights into areas of the world they know intimately. Guest
chefs and wine experts also join special Culinary and Wine Series Cruises.
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| Fitness Center. |
Each ship
features a swimming pool, two whirlpools, a fitness center with
state-of-the-art equipment, men's and women's saunas and steam rooms.
Aerobics, yoga, Pilates and circuit training are available through the
onboard fitness trainer. Special classes, private fitness instruction and
personalized fitness sessions to fit your needs are also available at an
additional charge.
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| Grand, Royal and Owner's Suites. |
Grand, Royal and Owner's Suites may be reserved in one- or two-bedroom configurations. Published prices for the Grand and Royal Suites are for the one-bedroom configuration. One- and two-bedroom Owner's Suite prices and two-bedroom Grand and Royal Suite prices are available upon request.
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| Gratuities. |
All gratuities aboard ship are included in your fare; none are expected.
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GuestCare |
Click
here to download a copy of the GuestCare optional travel insurance
offered by Silversea.
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Internet Access / E-mail
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You will be assigned a personal e-mail
address prior to sailing so you can share it with friends and family. Email
is $1.50 for the first 1000 characters (sending and receiving) and $0.50 per
1000 characters after that. You will also be charged $1.50 for each
additional person that you email (cc).
Internet access is $0.75 per minute of actual usage. This means that you
will only get charged for as long as it takes a web page to download and
come into view. The charges will then stop until another web page is
requested. The connection is up to 128 Kbps, depending on location.
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| Laundry/Valet Services. |
| Complete valet services, including laundry, pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your suite stewardess. Self-service laundry facilities are also available.
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Mail |
| Prior to your departure date, we will provide you with a
list of port addresses where mail can be delivered to you throughout the
cruise. Postage and mailing services are available on board ship. |
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| Medical Services. |
| Each of our vessels is equipped with a Medical Center and is customarily staffed by a doctor and nurse on 24-hour call when at sea. When docked, supplementary emergency care may also be obtained through local medical facilities. Guests may be charged for medical services and for medications used for their medical treatment. The Medical Center is not intended or designed to provide ongoing treatment of pre-existing conditions or for extended critical care, and Silversea Cruises Ltd. is not responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or services furnished by shipboard medical personnel. Guests requiring oxygen for medical reasons are welcome to bring an oxygen concentrator on board. Guests wishing to bring their own portable oxygen tanks must obtain prior written authorization from Silversea, as restrictions may apply. |
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| Minors and Children. |
| Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21. Silversea cannot accommodate infants under one year of age and reserves the right to limit the number of children under three years of age. |
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Onboard Library and Movie
Center |
| Each ship
features an onboard library with an extensive selection of books and movies
which can be played on your in-suite VCR. |
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| Pets. |
| We cannot accommodate pets on any Silversea cruise. |
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| Photo Services. |
| For your convenience, film and cameras are available for purchase in the ship Boutique. |
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| Religious Services. |
| Non-denominational services are held aboard ship on Sundays. During select holidays, Catholic, Protestant and/or Jewish clergy will be on board, as possible. |
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| Ship-to-Shore Communications. |
Your ship is equipped with a telephone system that allows
you to make direct-dial phone calls from your suite while at sea. Calls will
be billed to your credit card (including toll-free calls). Please consult
the ship's Reception Desk for current rates, which, at time of printing, are
$9.50 per minute. You'll find the ship's e-mail service a very reasonably
priced alternative to phoning. Should someone wish to reach you while you
are at sea, they should refer to the "Leave Behind" information provided in
your final cruise documents
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| Smoking. |
| For the comfort of all our
guests, The Restaurant, indoors at the Terrace Cafþ, the Show Lounge, the
Panorama Lounge, the Observation Lounge (aboard Silver Shadow and Silver
Whisper), Card/Conference Room, Library, Spa/Fitness Centre, Internet
Point, Gift Shops and Boutiques are smoke-free. Cigarette smoking is
permitted in designated areas of The Bar, outside at the Terrace Cafþ, the
pool area, Casino Bar and in the Humidor (aboard Silver Shadow and Silver
Whisper). Cigar and pipe smoking is permitted in designated areas
including on the open decks, in The Champagne Room (aboard Silver Cloud
and Silver Wind) and in The Humidor. |
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| Spa. |
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Relax, rejuvenate and renew all your senses with a visit to the Mandara Spa,
voted World?s Best Spa at Sea. Indulge in a wide range of invigorating
centuries-old Balinese therapies including: Elemis Aromaspa Ocean Wrap, Hot
Lava Rock Massage and Elemis Japanese Silk Booster Facial. Reservations for
these chargeable services are recommended and must be made on board. |
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| Special Dietary Requirements. |
| If you have special dietary requirements, please have
your travel professional advise us of your needs on the Guest Information
Form at least 75 days prior to sailing. Notification should be sent to
Silversea's Special Services Department. |
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| Special Occasions at Sea. |
| If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or other special occasion during your cruise, we will be happy to celebrate the event with you. Please have your travel professional advise us of such occasions at least four weeks prior to departure. Notification should be sent to Silversea's Special Services Department. |
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| Valuables. |
| Your suite is equipped with a personal safe. Silversea is not responsible for any articles such as money, jewelry, cameras, binoculars, documents or any other items which you retain in your personal control or in your suite.
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| Waitlist. |
| Should the cruise of your choice be unavailable, you may ensure a position on a waitlist for that cruise by making a deposit of $250 per guest, which will be applied toward your cruise deposit requirement and/or final payment should a suite become available. If you choose not to reserve a suite that becomes available, or should no suite become available, your deposit will be refunded. |
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Executive Chef Montage Laguna Beach
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