SILVERSEA Cabins on Silversea ships include
personal butlers, and the company is known for its white-glove, one-on-one highly personalized service, small luxury ships, and all-inclusive experiences. The line also has an excellent culinary program, S.A.L.T., that allows guests to participate in cooking classes featuring the fl avors of the destinations they are traveling to. Silversea’s newest ship, Silver Nova,
debuted in August and off ers balconies in all cabins, the brand’s fi rst side-of- ship swimming pool, and eight high-end restaurants. Which Cruise: Antarctica on the Silver Cloud If you haven’t cruised Antarctica
and Asia. In late May, you’ll cross the Bering Sea and spend some time exploring Alaska before heading down to Canada’s west coast, the U.S., and Mexico. You’ll head to Central America next, cruise through the Panama Canal, and head back to the Caribbean for a few fi nal stops before returning to Miami. Dates: Jan. 7-June 24, 2024
yet, make 2024 your year to do so. This expedition cruise on the Silver Cloud off ers a chance to see the White Continent with super personalized service. The ship has space for just 254 guests, and you can choose from door-to-door or port-to-port packages. Starting and ending in Puerto Williams, Chile, the 10-day trip takes you on a voyage around the Antarctic Sound and South Shetland Islands. Crossing the Drake Passage on a luxury ship also makes the infamous “Drake Shake” easier to handle. Dates: Feb. 21-March 2, 2024
defibrillators, and cardiac monitors.
WHAT IF I HAVE A HEART ATTACK OR SERIOUS EMERGENCY? Medical staff are trained and provided with the equipment to stabilize patients. After stabilization, in serious emergencies a passenger may be evacuated by helicopter (if possible) or the ship will divert to a nearby port to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. If you have a severe health condition, research how many days you will be spending at sea and how far
away from land you’ll be, as long-distance evacuations would
likely be impossible. Skip Antarctica and instead choose routes that keep you relatively close to shore — the Caribbean and Mexico are good choices.
HOW DO I AVOID GETTING SICK? Norovirus and other bugs are realities on cruise ships, although cruise lines try their best to prevent outbreaks with strict protocols for buff et dining. The best way to avoid catching this highly contagious gastrointestinal illness is to wash your hands frequently.
Hand sanitizers are also helpful. You’ll find big jugs of them spread out around the vessel; apply before eating. Also avoid touching your face when possible. If you are concerned, try booking a smaller ship with fewer passengers, where the odds of an outbreak will be less.
THE MOST CONVENIENT PORTS. If you are cruising to the Caribbean, you’ll find that most ships depart from Miami, although there are some Fort Lauderdale departures. Miami will be your best bet for
the number of flights available. New Orleans and Galveston are also popular departure
points for Mexico and
Caribbean cruises. On the West Coast, some of the longer cruises to the South Pacific and Asia depart from Los Angeles or San Francisco, although the shorter cruises usually involve flying to an international departure point. Some cruises are all- inclusive, which means you’ll have airfare to the departure and return port included in the total cost. Check before booking.
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