hey everyone welcome to popular cruising i am your host jason leppert here with a review of
silver moon from silversea cruises it had been some time since we last sailed on the luxury line
and we were quite impressed by the vessel's long list of decadent amenities and inclusions
to start let's take a look at the ship's specifications
the moon's onboard lifestyle is luxury she is part of the muse class and was launched in 2021
as a more intimate vessel moon measures in at 40700 tons with a guest capacity of only 596
altogether resulting in a sizeable passenger space ratio of 68.29
accommodations on board moon are expertly configured
even entry-level veranda suites as you can see are more spacious than those on standard cruise ships
and certainly appointed with finer furnishings and fixtures
from the bedroom to the bathroom
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we were personally pampered in one of the silver suites which was just perfect
not outrageously big and certainly not too small believe it or not this is a
medium-sized suite on board and it is plenty luxurious from its dedicated dining area
to living room
and everything in between like a bose bluetooth radio to stream music to and a writing pad
with induction charger for smartphones plus interactive televisions with on-demand programming
table for enjoying room service
and fully stocked complimentary mini bar
then onto the separate bedroom it's easy to understand why this plush setting is 100 teddy
bear approved thanks to amazing pillows mattresses and linens as well as a pair of usb charging ports
although sadly at only one of the nightstands at least across the way at the vanity desk are more
there's also a walk-in closet with a ton of storage in the way of shelving drawers
and lots of hanging space
then leaving the closet behind amenities get even more palatial in the bathroom
complete with a jetted jacuzzi bathtub
bulgari toiletries twin sink basins
and the most luxurious shower stall i've ever experienced on a cruise ship
all of which is separate from the toilet compartment with its own sink
that has a convenient side entrance for guest use and of course the outside veranda is equally
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the address displayed below activity wise public spaces begin up top at the observation library
which features a lovely raised seating area to enjoy drinks from the bar
as well as lounging space but there are surprisingly few wrap-around windows to serve
its scenic purposes besides the otherwise nice glass-enclosed bookshelves and card room area
but there are plenty of outdoor deck spaces starting at the jogging track
to work off the magnificent meals we will soon showcase
plus an excellent pool deck with a very long swimming area
that's quite impressive for a ship of this size
in addition to inviting hot tubs to warm up in
at night the area really shines with the notable caveat that the ship sadly permits smoking here
and many other outdoor spaces making fumes occasionally difficult to escape
we would much prefer all smoking was kept lower on deck 9 exclusively to connoisseur's corner
which should offer more than enough space outside and inside to suffice
thankfully free of secondhand vapors is the boutique
actually a series of shops offering reasonably priced to high-end jewelry
clothing
and logo items
there's even a small casino on board with some table games
as well as slot machines
if you fancy some gambling
on our way down the ship to deck 6 is where at the stern you'll find the spa and fitness center
with a wide variety of exercise equipment
the lovely thalassotherapy style pool
and its therapeutic waters are free to use but even here we caught whiffs of cigarette smoke
back inside is additionally a relaxation area plus steam room
and sauna
as well as treatment rooms for massages and more
last but not least the beauty salon is certainly not lacking in space
and it's all available from the central check-in desk
meanwhile down a level are the future cruise manager shore concierge
and reception desks
conveniently located off of the dolce vita included central bar
and surrounding social gathering space
with a service area ideal for munchies and more speaking of fine dining as you would expect it is
definitely a hallmark of silversea and moon elevates it even further with salt s-a-l-t
standing for sea and land taste starting at the program's own bar
serving exceptional regionally inspired wines beers and cocktails
this bar was definitely my favorite watering hole on board
next door is its salt kitchen restaurant counterpart
which also creatively serves local dishes like these
and the salt lab is a third venue dedicated to culinary instruction
where guests can learn how to cook regional favorites from expert chefs including greek musaka
a process i very much enjoyed trying for myself sped up here of course
all while listening to interesting stories about the ingredients themselves
before enjoying the finished product the final component of salt naturally takes place ashore
at remarkable restaurant locations where next to this stunning infinity pool overlooking the
island's fame caldera and awesome aquarium bar we watched our courses come to life
from an open display kitchen gazed upon the horizon drank wine ate food
and merrily learned about it all along the way then back on board adjacent to the salt venues
is atlantide nearly all dining is included such as at this main dining room which is more akin
to a specialty restaurant on other ships given its extensive menu selections such as these
across from the salt lab is also kaiseki
a small but handsome space
where sushi at lunch is complimentary and only dinners at night are extra
for these premium courses
which are well worth the small surcharge
as these were some of our favorite dishes of the entire cruise
heading up to deck 7 sliver note continues the supper club concept from previous ships
where live music pairs with unique and tasty tapas sized plates
as pictured here
meanwhile la terrazza
serves buffet style breakfasts and lunches either indoors or out
plus an expansive menu of traditional italian food for delicious dinners which are fully served
meanwhile arts cafe is a neat coffee shop on board
nestled in a gallery setting
perfect for enjoying snacks throughout the day as well as of course coffees
and even excellent cocktails like kaiseki la dame is another very special upcharge experience
featuring the finest french cuisine
from an appetizing amuse bouche
and perfectly prepared scallops
to a lemon sorbet palette cleanser
and table side prepared dover sole
before finishing up with a difficult choice of tempting desserts
so why not go for two serving the pool deck are the pool bar and the grill
the latter of which serves lunch items
and invites guests to cook their own dinners at the line's staple hot rocks experience
the pizzeria above is where you'll find what amounts to the best pizzas at sea in my opinion
i love them so much that i went three times and easily would have gone again
if there wasn't so much more to still try
in fact room service should not be overlooked on silver moon
daily delivered canapes are great
but so are additional items like these
and finally entertainment on board can be found first at the panorama lounge
where a talented combo serenades guests
in a space that is actually more of a proper
observation lounge than the observation library itself
albeit at the stern
even dolce vita hosts additional instrumentalists from peppy pianists
to great guitarists
and the venetian lounge is home to stage
performances from the voices of silversea
who excel at classical numbers
attempt but struggle with pop tunes
and meet in the middle at the broadway songbook
if i were to pick just one show to attend though it would definitely
be the standout classical one as shown here
so to wrap up with our pros and cons i would say the very few negatives were that the relatively
small observation lounge could use a redesign and mixed production show quality could use
some polish but it was the excessive smoking found on multiple decks that was the ship's
greatest shortcoming however overall silver moon truly shines thanks to outstanding suite
accommodations its exceptional culinary program and definitely luxurious inclusions and service
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