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close at hand so you don’t have to fly your nest for refreshments! And, if you would like a sea-view with
your indoor relaxation, there is always the Sky Observation Lounge high up on Deck 14 with its forward-facing panoramic views of the sea.
American Pop Art movement. An iPad tour of the art on board is available for guests and Celebrity has produced a book on Silhouette’s artwork.
Whilst other mega-ships feature faux design aspects that hark back to an earlier era, Silhouette is proud of being a modern, international vessel. This is reflected in her contemporary and stylish décor, not only in the public areas but also in her comfort- able suites and staterooms, the majority of which have verandas. There are 1,443 cabins with consider-
able choice for guests, ranging from inside cabins (just 10 per cent of the total) to two large penthouse suites. All cabins have Egyptian cotton bedding while 30 have wheelchair access.
T
he 67 aft suites, espe- cially those in Aqua and Concierge Class, are highly recommended, not only for their extra features but also the privacy of their verandas. Sitting on one of these is akin to being on a pri- vate yacht. It is also possible to keep the sliding doors open at night without too much concern about wind, which is often a problem with side veranda cabins. The ship is extremely quiet, with little noise or vi- bration from the engine room, while announcements are kept to the minimum. In fact, peace and tranquillity is one of the great features of the Solstice- class ships.
There are numerous cool areas, in both senses of the word, where one can escape to read a book or listen to music on your personal stereo. The two-deck-high library overlooking the Grand Foyer is well lit and has high-back retro-style chairs for relax- ation or pleasant conversation. On the deck below is a card room and
below that is another unusual new feature on Silhouette, The Hideaway. Here, you can find a quiet retreat to relax with your book or laptop in the relative privacy of a meshed cocoon-like structure that juts out over the deck below, giving the impression of being in a tree-house. There are compli- mentary coffee and tea-making facilities
area on Deck 15. The junior cruising ex- perience begins early as parents can bring under 3s to play with toys and interact with other toddlers. From this age upwards there are vari- ous age-related clubs, including for teens up to 17 years old. The enthusiastic staff actively encourage participation and provide a flexible experience, from build- ing blocks, games, craft activities, themed parties and discos to a more educational theme, which could even include crew members being invited to talk about their jobs on board. There is also a basketball court for family games. The visual and taste experiences of the food and drink aboard is as enjoyable as the stylish surroundings. Even in the 781-seater Oceanview Café casual dining restaurant, the presentation and variety on offer is phe- nomenal, from Madras beef curry to sushi and from paella to shepherd’s pie. There is even an ice-cream station offering many different flavours. And, if all you want is bread and cheese, there
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WIN A COPY OF SILHOUETTE’S ART BOOK!
Celebrity Cruises has very kindly donated SIX copies of their eye-catching book, Celebrity Art Collection on Silhouette, for World of Cruising readers. It makes a wonderful coffee- table piece and is a great read, as well as being a fabulous keepsake of a memorable ship. To be one of our lucky six winners, simply send a postcard to our office with your name and address, and the first half-dozen pulled out of the mailbag will
receive a copy.
Send your postcard to: Silhouette Competition World of Cruising Cruise Line House, 109-111 High Street Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9PU
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lthough the ship is primarily de- signed for adults, children are well catered for and have an exclusive
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