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I have just come off Silver Moon 19 to 26 July 2024. Solo traveller. The cooking and quality of food not good. Wine = Plonk. Many more negatives. One special server,butler good also cleaner of cabin. 6☆ , you have to be joking. Down to the rough towels in bathroom, the shower unit you can barely turn arround . Never Again! Top dollar for what? It's about time the expert vidoe experts on cruise travel, informed the public the actual truth . Some of these vidoes are just propaganda. One more thing, why do the people that put comments on these videos forget to put dates. All i come accross are 4 years old,year's old,what about 2024?
@jasonmckenzie314617 күн бұрын
Thanks Jack, very well explained
@tropicalblum18 күн бұрын
Caint wait to join in Cape Town , Mar 25
@luxurycruisetips17 күн бұрын
Have a great trip. I am back on the Dawn in December for 22 nights from Singapore to Tokyo.
@tropicalblum17 күн бұрын
@@luxurycruisetips I was booked on the one before yours , Mumbai to Singapore but the dates got altered because the ship was coming from the Mediterranean, via Red Sea , bab el mandeb .😳
@jasonmckenzie314618 күн бұрын
Hi Jack, we are doing this cruise next April, was wondering on your shore excursions if you had to use euro all the time or did the vendors give you the option to use a credit card? Thanks and was the water to high for the boat or to low that caused the delay? Good video👍
@luxurycruisetips17 күн бұрын
Jason when I made purchases off the ship we used our credit cards the majority of time. I also had some euros for small purchases. I find most places in europe take cards of various types.
@jasonmckenzie314617 күн бұрын
@@luxurycruisetips , ok excellent, I would rather not carry cash, thank you for the reply, appreciate it.
@mytsharp21 күн бұрын
Hello Jack. I hope all is well. I am in this cabin , minus balcony, next month. Can't wait. Your video was very Informative!
@luxurycruisetips17 күн бұрын
Have a great trip. I am planning another trip on Crystal in February. Just returned from Seabourn Venture
@williamgardiner201022 күн бұрын
On a seven day cruise, you get two free accesses to the speciality restaurants. So you can either go to both the Italian and the Asian or go twice to the Asian restaurant which is the only Nobu at sea. The third time you go, if there is availability, incurs a $50 charge, not $60. Their Nobu is far superior to the Nobu’s in either London or New York. Extraordinary. And the huge range of dishes would cost in excess of $150 a head on land excluding wine which is generous. The commentator fails to mention that there is a huge range of wine, cocktails, spirits and champagne provided without charge both in the restaurants and in the cabins.
@Retiredtraveler196127 күн бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful video. I’m taking Silversea Silver muse in January. One seasoned video expert commented that since Silversea was bought out by rccl you need to communicate all desired services upfront. Did you find this to be the case? Looking forward to no crowds, no nickel & diming, & top shelf customer service.
@imi477428 күн бұрын
Thanks for great explanation, I think we should TIP them respectfully for such a more jobs .
@cathyu7275Ай бұрын
How much is the appropriate amount to tip the butler? Considering the gratuity is included already.
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
Great question. We have always had good butlers and tipped. I don't recall if we had a fixed amount . There are others I have talked to that feel that they don't need to tip. As always tipping is optional.
@PBW777Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour. Very informative. I would have liked to have seen the balcony. Otherwise 👍😀.
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
Sorry I did not include.
@detchicago4731Ай бұрын
Great video. You didn't mention anything about Entertainment. Your thoughts? I recently sailed on Avalon and loved the Panoramic Suite. Avalon has something called a Panorama Bistro Menu for dinnertime. It's on the lounge level. It's great for dining a lighter meal and has most of the same dinner menu items served more like Tapas. Does Ama have this? Thanks !!!!
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
I think the entertainment is pretty much the same. I was just on another AMA in May and they brought on local entertainment 4 nights of the cruise. Ama does not have a light dinner menu. They do have the TAPAS but not really dinner. But they have the Chefs Table which Avalon does not have. Ama does have a light lunch each day.
@detchicago4731Ай бұрын
@@luxurycruisetips Thank you kindly for the really quick response to my query!!!
@kathieahptravel9766Ай бұрын
Thank you for this comparison video. I have a group going on Avalon and I only toured and didn't sail on it. So I'm very happy to hear that it is very similar to AmaWaterways.
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
i am sure they will enjoy!
@jenniferparry8709Ай бұрын
Only been on Ama. Loved it, everything was perfect. 2 excursions every day aimed at different levels of ability
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
Agree with you.
@hakangunel7642 ай бұрын
I really love your travel videos. Also looked at your desti channel. keep going.
@intizar_16662 ай бұрын
The cabins on the AmaCello look so cozy and well-designed
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments
@enessarcan14592 ай бұрын
I loved how the video showed not just the cabin but also gave a sense of the overall ship experience
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thanks,
@yildizdeniz72192 ай бұрын
The video highlighted everything from the spacious layout to the entertainment options available
@pinay_trk21602 ай бұрын
Amazing
@munirelkoca63362 ай бұрын
Its so large
@keithwibel61952 ай бұрын
This was a great video. We are leaving in a few days for a Silversea cruise and have been puzzling over what our butler would do for us.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Have an amazing time. It is always great to talk with your butlers and get to know more about them as well.
@ssjtoon2 ай бұрын
Another great episode
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@lindac87882 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. We’ve cruised with Ama before and currently looking into booking a Rhine river cruise.
@luxurycruisetipsАй бұрын
I think my favorite is Uniworld, but enjoy Ama and Avalon as well.
@ritay22872 ай бұрын
We booked Silverspirit Southampton to Lisbon Sept 20-Oct 4. Haven’t been on a Silversea cruise. Dining recommendations? Caviar, really?
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
I really like Indochine. If you ask your butler they will bring you caviar to your suite everyday. There is also caviar on the menu at atlantide. The grill is fun if the weather is nice. Recently I started asking the chef to cook our food for us. they did a much better job. Have a great cruise.
@chad1184Ай бұрын
All the restaurants are great but the lobster at Silver Note is phenomenal, I ordered seconds 😂
@mostlyridiculousmtg2 ай бұрын
You should improve your thumbnail. Your videos topics are amazing. I have watched you last 3 videos of ama verda. This one is also great. Little bit advice for you to improve your thumbnail.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and your feedback. I will learn more about thumbnails.
@Sh3pz2 ай бұрын
This one is best then last ama verda video.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@dgomidemed2 ай бұрын
Great info, thank you.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Falonvel2 ай бұрын
Love the details on the food! Thanks!
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kaiyinwang2 ай бұрын
I have been very loyal Crystal client because both ship offer dance teacher and Ambassadors before the bankrupt, do the A&K new ownership still offer them? Thank you
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
The last cruise I was on they did have the Ambassadors. I think they also did have the dance teachers. I also noticed some of the dancers from the show we also providing dance lessons.
@Falonvel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great candid content. :) This gets me excited and prepared for my upcoming cruise.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Sounds good and have an amazing cruise.
@eachandeverythingscanbaits11822 ай бұрын
Is it part 2 of ama verde? Last one was enjoyable. This one is too
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@realmovies45102 ай бұрын
Ama verda is just a awesome
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
agreed
@vickymathis6442 ай бұрын
We are scheduled for our first ever cruise to Alaska on Silversea Muse in September. Thank you for this video- it was very helpful in knowing what to expect with the Butler we will have.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Recently the butlers have been less proactive. I would just ask for some fun stuff from them upon boarding. if you like a certain brand of wine or drink just ask. Once they get to know you they are great! Have a great cruise.
@kennmills43822 ай бұрын
Very Biased!!
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
These are only my opinions after sailing both lines multiple times. I will provide an update comparison in a few months after I said Silver Moon and Crystal Serenity.
@lofistudio77802 ай бұрын
When I see trips video, My mind say go there anyway😂. Its was really good trip. I really enjoy it.
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@linuxgaming72312 ай бұрын
Great Trip
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments.
@margaretolson74982 ай бұрын
If you wanted to improve your videos 1,000%, sit on your hands!!!! Most annoying.
@rohitkandiyal41262 ай бұрын
Plz share the information about where the butler's job starts in the cruise ship ?
@luxurycruisetips2 ай бұрын
Rohit as soon as you get to your suite the Butlers typically come to meet you and let you know what they do.
@rohitkandiyal41262 ай бұрын
@@luxurycruisetips thank you
@linuxgaming72313 ай бұрын
We can get river cruise from everywhere? What do you suggest?
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
The Danube and the Rhine tend to be the most popular in Europe.
@natialynane92753 ай бұрын
Silver trips was really good. Amaverda is true. Love your vlogs
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Currently on the AMA Cello and will have videos in a few weeks
@cruisecrazy70663 ай бұрын
Waaaaay too many face shots. Please, just give me ship shots.
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback
@mukava3513 ай бұрын
Amaverda is so amazing
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
It was a great experience.
@ralphwashington67473 ай бұрын
*promo sm*
@progidy73 ай бұрын
Clickjack mobile spam sent me here. Fuck you.
@Clutching.My.Pearls3 ай бұрын
Weve been on two Avalon ships. Both had white tablecloths at dinner. I prefer the buffets, because I can have a wider variety of food each day.
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Currently on the AMA Cello and they now have buffets for breakfast but don't have them for lunch or dinner.
@jameskrupa10003 ай бұрын
Who's here from ufc
@DooWopKing20113 ай бұрын
Very helpful!
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback.
@Retiredtraveler19613 ай бұрын
Those are queen, size beds, not king bed, and important distinction. You only have two plugs near the bed so if two people are using a CPAP or other electronic device you’re going to have to bring a non-surge protected outlet extender designed specifically for cruise ships.
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the updated information and tips
@rushchairmanhhi3 ай бұрын
What about the price?
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
I think it is sailing by sailing but I have found that silversea is typically less plus they include the excursions
@drew90843 ай бұрын
great video thank you for sharing.
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dlgregory353 ай бұрын
Who does train these butlers as they never seem to be correctly trained as butlers should be, and usually their clothes do not fit properly.
@luxurycruisetips3 ай бұрын
I asked our butler this question on silversea and I was told they have an internal training program
@dlgregory352 ай бұрын
@@luxurycruisetips If this is the case and it is an internal train programme then they are not trained butlers.
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I have just come off Silver Moon 19 to 26 July 2024. Solo traveller. The cooking and quality of food not good. Wine = Plonk. Many more negatives. One special server,butler good also cleaner of cabin. 6☆ , you have to be joking. Down to the rough towels in bathroom, the shower unit you can barely turn arround . Never Again! Top dollar for what? It's about time the expert vidoe experts on cruise travel, informed the public the actual truth . Some of these vidoes are just propaganda. One more thing, why do the people that put comments on these videos forget to put dates. All i come accross are 4 years old,year's old,what about 2024?
Thanks Jack, very well explained
Caint wait to join in Cape Town , Mar 25
Have a great trip. I am back on the Dawn in December for 22 nights from Singapore to Tokyo.
@@luxurycruisetips I was booked on the one before yours , Mumbai to Singapore but the dates got altered because the ship was coming from the Mediterranean, via Red Sea , bab el mandeb .😳
Hi Jack, we are doing this cruise next April, was wondering on your shore excursions if you had to use euro all the time or did the vendors give you the option to use a credit card? Thanks and was the water to high for the boat or to low that caused the delay? Good video👍
Jason when I made purchases off the ship we used our credit cards the majority of time. I also had some euros for small purchases. I find most places in europe take cards of various types.
@@luxurycruisetips , ok excellent, I would rather not carry cash, thank you for the reply, appreciate it.
Hello Jack. I hope all is well. I am in this cabin , minus balcony, next month. Can't wait. Your video was very Informative!
Have a great trip. I am planning another trip on Crystal in February. Just returned from Seabourn Venture
On a seven day cruise, you get two free accesses to the speciality restaurants. So you can either go to both the Italian and the Asian or go twice to the Asian restaurant which is the only Nobu at sea. The third time you go, if there is availability, incurs a $50 charge, not $60. Their Nobu is far superior to the Nobu’s in either London or New York. Extraordinary. And the huge range of dishes would cost in excess of $150 a head on land excluding wine which is generous. The commentator fails to mention that there is a huge range of wine, cocktails, spirits and champagne provided without charge both in the restaurants and in the cabins.
Thank you for your wonderful video. I’m taking Silversea Silver muse in January. One seasoned video expert commented that since Silversea was bought out by rccl you need to communicate all desired services upfront. Did you find this to be the case? Looking forward to no crowds, no nickel & diming, & top shelf customer service.
Thanks for great explanation, I think we should TIP them respectfully for such a more jobs .
How much is the appropriate amount to tip the butler? Considering the gratuity is included already.
Great question. We have always had good butlers and tipped. I don't recall if we had a fixed amount . There are others I have talked to that feel that they don't need to tip. As always tipping is optional.
Thanks for the tour. Very informative. I would have liked to have seen the balcony. Otherwise 👍😀.
Sorry I did not include.
Great video. You didn't mention anything about Entertainment. Your thoughts? I recently sailed on Avalon and loved the Panoramic Suite. Avalon has something called a Panorama Bistro Menu for dinnertime. It's on the lounge level. It's great for dining a lighter meal and has most of the same dinner menu items served more like Tapas. Does Ama have this? Thanks !!!!
I think the entertainment is pretty much the same. I was just on another AMA in May and they brought on local entertainment 4 nights of the cruise. Ama does not have a light dinner menu. They do have the TAPAS but not really dinner. But they have the Chefs Table which Avalon does not have. Ama does have a light lunch each day.
@@luxurycruisetips Thank you kindly for the really quick response to my query!!!
Thank you for this comparison video. I have a group going on Avalon and I only toured and didn't sail on it. So I'm very happy to hear that it is very similar to AmaWaterways.
i am sure they will enjoy!
Only been on Ama. Loved it, everything was perfect. 2 excursions every day aimed at different levels of ability
Agree with you.
I really love your travel videos. Also looked at your desti channel. keep going.
The cabins on the AmaCello look so cozy and well-designed
Thanks for your comments
I loved how the video showed not just the cabin but also gave a sense of the overall ship experience
Thanks,
The video highlighted everything from the spacious layout to the entertainment options available
Amazing
Its so large
This was a great video. We are leaving in a few days for a Silversea cruise and have been puzzling over what our butler would do for us.
Have an amazing time. It is always great to talk with your butlers and get to know more about them as well.
Another great episode
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the comparison. We’ve cruised with Ama before and currently looking into booking a Rhine river cruise.
I think my favorite is Uniworld, but enjoy Ama and Avalon as well.
We booked Silverspirit Southampton to Lisbon Sept 20-Oct 4. Haven’t been on a Silversea cruise. Dining recommendations? Caviar, really?
I really like Indochine. If you ask your butler they will bring you caviar to your suite everyday. There is also caviar on the menu at atlantide. The grill is fun if the weather is nice. Recently I started asking the chef to cook our food for us. they did a much better job. Have a great cruise.
All the restaurants are great but the lobster at Silver Note is phenomenal, I ordered seconds 😂
You should improve your thumbnail. Your videos topics are amazing. I have watched you last 3 videos of ama verda. This one is also great. Little bit advice for you to improve your thumbnail.
Thanks for watching and your feedback. I will learn more about thumbnails.
This one is best then last ama verda video.
Thank you for your comment
Great info, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the details on the food! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I have been very loyal Crystal client because both ship offer dance teacher and Ambassadors before the bankrupt, do the A&K new ownership still offer them? Thank you
The last cruise I was on they did have the Ambassadors. I think they also did have the dance teachers. I also noticed some of the dancers from the show we also providing dance lessons.
Thanks for this great candid content. :) This gets me excited and prepared for my upcoming cruise.
Sounds good and have an amazing cruise.
Is it part 2 of ama verde? Last one was enjoyable. This one is too
Thank you
Ama verda is just a awesome
agreed
We are scheduled for our first ever cruise to Alaska on Silversea Muse in September. Thank you for this video- it was very helpful in knowing what to expect with the Butler we will have.
Recently the butlers have been less proactive. I would just ask for some fun stuff from them upon boarding. if you like a certain brand of wine or drink just ask. Once they get to know you they are great! Have a great cruise.
Very Biased!!
These are only my opinions after sailing both lines multiple times. I will provide an update comparison in a few months after I said Silver Moon and Crystal Serenity.
When I see trips video, My mind say go there anyway😂. Its was really good trip. I really enjoy it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Trip
Thanks for the comments.
If you wanted to improve your videos 1,000%, sit on your hands!!!! Most annoying.
Plz share the information about where the butler's job starts in the cruise ship ?
Rohit as soon as you get to your suite the Butlers typically come to meet you and let you know what they do.
@@luxurycruisetips thank you
We can get river cruise from everywhere? What do you suggest?
The Danube and the Rhine tend to be the most popular in Europe.
Silver trips was really good. Amaverda is true. Love your vlogs
Currently on the AMA Cello and will have videos in a few weeks
Waaaaay too many face shots. Please, just give me ship shots.
Thank you for your feedback
Amaverda is so amazing
It was a great experience.
*promo sm*
Clickjack mobile spam sent me here. Fuck you.
Weve been on two Avalon ships. Both had white tablecloths at dinner. I prefer the buffets, because I can have a wider variety of food each day.
Currently on the AMA Cello and they now have buffets for breakfast but don't have them for lunch or dinner.
Who's here from ufc
Very helpful!
Thanks for your feedback.
Those are queen, size beds, not king bed, and important distinction. You only have two plugs near the bed so if two people are using a CPAP or other electronic device you’re going to have to bring a non-surge protected outlet extender designed specifically for cruise ships.
Thank you for the updated information and tips
What about the price?
I think it is sailing by sailing but I have found that silversea is typically less plus they include the excursions
great video thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Who does train these butlers as they never seem to be correctly trained as butlers should be, and usually their clothes do not fit properly.
I asked our butler this question on silversea and I was told they have an internal training program
@@luxurycruisetips If this is the case and it is an internal train programme then they are not trained butlers.