Celebrity Silhouette in Greenock

[annie, Glasgow]

Thanks Annie. I have a good supply of FFP2 masks, having expected to have to wear one on the flight and transfer at least. Can't say I'm looking forward to wearing one in Italian temperatures. I struggle with them here.

Hi Peter

I understand completely and the latest ruling will stay in place until September.

Strangely it has been reported that the mask mandate may not apply to flights.

Fingers crossed for your flight to Rome.

I flew internally from BHX back to Gla this morning and they counted them on and off the escalators.

Annie

PS Sorry for hijacking temporarily your thread Issy.

[Haworth, Wokingham]

Thanks Annie. I have a good supply of FFP2 masks, having expected to have to wear one on the flight and transfer at least. Can't say I'm looking forward to wearing one in Italian temperatures. I struggle with them here.

We had to wear masks on our flight to Rome, with BA, in May.
They we’re not required in the terminal, but had to be worn on the transfer

John

[Wilba]

Thanks Annie. I have a good supply of FFP2 masks, having expected to have to wear one on the flight and transfer at least. Can't say I'm looking forward to wearing one in Italian temperatures. I struggle with them here.

We were in Italy for four days on our recent cruise, two days Venice, two days Ravenna and mask wearing in the towns was almost nil. Just the airports and planes were all that was mandatory.............Wilba

[PeterM, Southwell]

We were in Italy for four days on our recent cruise, two days Venice, two days Ravenna and mask wearing in the towns was almost nil. Just the airports and planes were all that was mandatory.............Wilba

That's what I expected. Small price to pay I suppose.

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

Hi Peter

I understand completely and the latest ruling will stay in place until September.

Strangely it has been reported that the mask mandate may not apply to flights.

Fingers crossed for your flight to Rome.

I flew internally from BHX back to Gla this morning and they counted them on and off the escalators.

Annie

PS Sorry for hijacking temporarily your thread Issy.

No problem Annie, that’s what the forum is for passing on helpful information and experience.

[Jenkin, EA]

Did you see us waving to you from the Sunset Bar? Spent the afternoon on deck in sunny Greenock. Silhouette is one of our favourite ships and we have had a great first week on her. Sunshine in all the ports - Guernsey, Cobh, Waterford, Greenock and Liverpool. Due to an Atlantic storm we have a change of itinerary with the port of Akureyri being missed tomorrow but we are arriving in Reykjavik at 4pm for an extra night to explore the area. A bit rocky at the moment but Captain Michael announced it will improve later this afternoon.
We have 1% cases of Covid on board with 73% capacity of passengers. A mixture of mostly UK, American, Canadian and a large group of Indian passengers. We have been wearing our masks round the ship but it is only compulsory in the Theatre and Casino, with all the staff wearing them.
I have read other reports that cost cutting measures have been implemented but I can honestly say I have not experienced this. OH and our cruising companions have mentioned that the MDR food is up to their usual standard and the entertainment has been first class. Mike is a new Cruise Director, being on the Silhouette for 3 weeks, and is doing a great job. So far great cruise.
Looking forward to arriving in Iceland tomorrow as this cruise is the third time we have booked it!
Happy to answer any questions. Jenni

[jc, liverpool]

Hi Issy and Jenni.
Saw a photo on Fb of Celebrity Silhouette in Greenock with the paddle steamer Waverley passing her,,,did either of you see her?
JC

[Jenkin, EA]

Hi JC, yes Waverley passed us a couple of times. Funny story an American asked us if it belonged to the Scottish Navy to which our friend (ex merchant navy) replied no it is the oldest paddle steamer in the country. Good to see it sailing by us. Jenni

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

Did you see us waving to you from the Sunset Bar? Spent the afternoon on deck in sunny Greenock. Silhouette is one of our favourite ships and we have had a great first week on her. Sunshine in all the ports - Guernsey, Cobh, Waterford, Greenock and Liverpool. Due to an Atlantic storm we have a change of itinerary with the port of Akureyri being missed tomorrow but we are arriving in Reykjavik at 4pm for an extra night to explore the area. A bit rocky at the moment but Captain Michael announced it will improve later this afternoon.
We have 1% cases of Covid on board with 73% capacity of passengers. A mixture of mostly UK, American, Canadian and a large group of Indian passengers. We have been wearing our masks round the ship but it is only compulsory in the Theatre and Casino, with all the staff wearing them.
I have read other reports that cost cutting measures have been implemented but I can honestly say I have not experienced this. OH and our cruising companions have mentioned that the MDR food is up to their usual standard and the entertainment has been first class. Mike is a new Cruise Director, being on the Silhouette for 3 weeks, and is doing a great job. So far great cruise.
Looking forward to arriving in Iceland tomorrow as this cruise is the third time we have booked it!
Happy to answer any questions. Jenni

Sorry No we didn’t as you were too far away from us so I’ll . 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 now. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 😂 Our friends were on their balcony using the torches on their phones to try to eat us to see them but as it was still sunny and we were ‘across the watter’ we could t see them either.

They are in a suite and have said the food in Luminae is really good. They are having a fab time but we’re so disappointed that Akureyri was cancelled too. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

Hi Issy and Jenni.
Saw a photo on Fb of Celebrity Silhouette in Greenock with the paddle steamer Waverley passing her,,,did either of you see her?
JC

Yes she passed us on our way to collect our friends. They saw her from their balcony. She is a beautiful wee paddle steamer. 8663A389-3BC9-4BFA-AD9A-FAF1677083E2.jpeg

[mags, cardiff]

We have made several calls in Greenock and always meet a local friend.

The great thing about the port is the welcome. The local volunteer welcomers are so enthusiastic and full of good avice and help about the area.

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

We have made several calls in Greenock and always meet a local friend.

The great thing about the port is the welcome. The local volunteer welcomers are so enthusiastic and full of good avice and help about the area.

We are a welcoming nation, but in reality we just like to talk. 🙈😂😂😂

[mags, cardiff]

We are a welcoming nation, but in reality we just like to talk. 🙈😂😂😂

Sounds just like us Issy. And preferably getting the life history while you are at it.

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

Sounds just like us Issy. And preferably getting the life history while you are at it.

OMG yes exactly the same. You can be at the bus stop waiting for a bus, someone starts talking to you and by the time the bus comes you know everything about them, their families and worries. 😂😂😂