WJ Tested: Celebrity Cruises Silhouette Transatlantic Itinerary Highlights
WJ Tested: Celebrity Cruises Silhouette Transatlantic Itinerary Highlights
WJ Tested: Celebrity Cruises Silhouette Transatlantic Itinerary Highlights
By WAVEJourney
13-NIGHT TRADE WINDS TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE FROM FORT LAUDERDALE VIA NASSAU, BERMUDA & LISBON TO SOUTHAMPTON WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE
Read WAVEJourney’s full overview report of Celebrity Silhouette here.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 (Sunday April 14) – Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades, Florida
Celebrity Silhouette Embarkation at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
– Embarkation at 11 AM. Departure: 5 PM
Temp: 86F
Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Mandatory Muster Emergency Drill for ALL Passengers: 4:15 PM
Cruising 178 nautical miles to Nassau, the Bahamas.
Highlights of the day: Discover Silhouette – Guided Ship Tour; Destination Highlights – Nassau; Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception; Game Show – True or False; Trivia; Karaoke.
Celebrity Showtime: Miguel Washington – Comedian
Featured Film: Black Panther
Day 2 (Monday April 15) – Nassau, Bahamas
– Arrival 7 AM; Departure: 2 PM
Temp: 84F
Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
The Bahamas is made up of an archipelago of 700 islands in over 100,000 square miles of ocean. Some of the islands are as close as 50 miles from the coast of Florida. The Bahamas was originally called the Lucayans until being changed by Ponce de Leon’s Spanish expedition in 1513. The capital city of Nassau, located on the island of New Providence (11th largest island), is the largest city. With a population of approximately 254,000, the official language is English and the currency is the Bahamian dollar (US dollars are widely accepted). Walking from the ship to the main street takes about 5 minutes through the port depending on docking location.
Highlights of the day: Poolside dance classes; Art Hour – Coloring; Trivia; Battle of the Genders; Silent Disco Party.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Legal Analyst Stu Hendin – Understanding the United Nations;
Celebrity Showtime: Andrew John Diessner – a powerhouse vocalist and instrumentalist performing multiple genres of music.
Day 3 (Tuesday April 16) – Sea Day
– En-route to Bermuda
Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Evening Attire: Evening Chic
Time Change: Ship’s clocks will be set 1 hour forward in the early hours of Tuesday/Monday evening.
Highlights of the day: Heartbeat of the Operation and a Taste of Silhouette galley tour; Destination Presentation – Bermuda and Lisbon excursion options; Sushi Demo; Modern Line Dance Class; Trivia; Evening Chic Officers’ Soiree;
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright; Criminal Investigator Rod Repton.
Celebrity Showtime: Cosmopolitan with Silhouette singers, dancers and specialty acts.
Late Night Comedy: Miguel Washington (18+)
Day 4 (Wednesday April 17) – Kings Wharf, Bermuda
– Arrival: 1 PM; Overnight at Kings Wharf Dockyard.
The British Colony of Bermuda located in the Atlantic has a population of about 67,000 within 20.75 square miles. It is the fifth smallest country and third most densely populated place in the world. There are120+ islands, but the eight larger islands (measuring just 22 miles long and almost two miles at the widest point), connected by causeways and bridges, are where the residents live. The main towns to visit are St. George and Hamilton – both accessible from Kings Wharf by ferry, bus, taxi and mini-bus.
Temp: 78 F
Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Celebrity Silhouette started passing by St. George at 11 AM, picked up the pilot, and slowly made her way along the north shore to Kings Wharf over the next two hours. The approach is tricky due to the reefs – makes sense there are over 300 shipwrecks in the area. Ferries to St. George and Hamilton were available within a 10-minute stroll of the ship.
Highlights of the day: How to Cook a Perfect Pasta demo; Trivia; Game Show – Yes/No; Full Moon Party in the evening started at 9:45 PM poolside with DJ Beee.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Legal Analyst Dr. Stu; Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright.
Celebrity Showtime: Ashlie Amber performed a tribute to Whitney Houston.
Day 5 (Thursday April 18) – Kings Wharf, Bermuda
– Overnight at Kings Wharf Dockyard; Departure: 1 PM
Temp: 82 F
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: Ballroom dance class; Art Hour – Origami; Trivia; Question of the Day; Game Show – Family Feud; Interactive Theme Party – Reigning Rocks (music and dancing).
Big Screen Movie: A Star is Born
Celebrity Showtime: Matthew McGurk and Katia – one of the UK’s finest magicians and jugglers.
Day 6 (Friday April 19) – Sea Day En-route to Lisbon
– Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Time Change: Ship’s clocks will be set 1 hour forward in the early hours of Friday/Thursday evening.
Highlights of the day: Trivia; Game Show – Majority Rules; 80s Game Show and Dance Party; Comedy open mic night with Cruise Director Rich.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright; Criminal Investigator Rod Repton.
Celebrity Showtime – Pearl with Celebrity Cruise’s theater production show.
Day 7 (Saturday April 20) – Sea Day – En-route to Lisbon
– Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Evening Attire: Evening Chic
Time Change: Ship’s clocks will be set 1 hour forward in the early hours of Saturday/Friday evening.
Lots of motion on the ocean today, so stayed away from higher decks.
Highlights of the day: Game Show – Officers vs. Guests; Matinee Showtime of Matt McGurk Magic Workshop; Trivia games; Silent Disco Party.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Legal Analyst Dr. Stu; Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright.
Celebrity Showtime with Rob Lewis – winner of iTV’s premier tribute television show Stars in Their Eyes – channeling Phil Collins with his greatest hits.
Day 8 (Sunday April 21) – Sea Day – En-route to Lisbon
Easter Buffet on Celebrity Silhouette
– Easter Sunday for those celebrating.
Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: Family Easter morning in Quasar with the Easter Bunny; Big Screen Movie in Silhouette Theater – Bohemian Rhapsody; Trivia games.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright; Criminal Investigator Rod Repton; Onboard recycling with the ship’s environmental officer.
Celebrity Showtime with Comedy Juggler Pete Matthews.
Dined at Murano French Restaurant for their Five Senses Food and Wine pairing dinner ($89 per person all inclusive).
Day 9 (Monday April 22) – Sea Day
– En-route to Lisbon past the island of Pico in the Azores.
Time Change: Ship’s clocks will be set 1 hour forward in the early hours of Tuesday/Monday evening.
Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: Digital Scavenger Hunt; Game Show – Minute to Win It – Officers vs. Guests; Trivia; Abbamania Sing-a-Long Dance Party.
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Criminal Investigator Rod Repton
Matinee Showtime: Magic & Music with Matt McGurk & Rob Lewis
Celebrity Showtime: Donovan and Rebecca – featured combination of dance, vocals and acrobatics.
Day 10 (Tuesday April 23) – Sea Day – En-route to Lisbon
– Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: Ocean’s Ahead – The secrets to ship’s navigation; Destination Presentation – Lisbon; Featured Film – Red; Matinee Showtime – Rachel Dudt a vocalist and actor based in NYC performs; Galapagos & Machu Picchu Presentations; Game Show – True or False; Adult Comedy Game Show – The Liars Club
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Legal Analyst Dr. Stu – Terrorism; Ocean’s Ahead – How Our Ships Move
Celebrity Showtime: Jason Neistadt performs impressions from Jack Nicholson to Sean Connery to Dean Martin to Louie Armstrong.
Day 11 (Wednesday April 24) – Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal with Celebrity Silhouette
– Arrival: 2 PM (2:30 PM Cleared to go ashore); Departure: 10 PM
Temp: 58-62 with periods of torrential rain
Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: Trivia; Bandaoke with the House Band Ocean’s 5; Club Sky with DJ Beee
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright; Criminal Investigator Rod Repton
Celebrity Life Featured Films: Adrift; Aquaman
Celebrity Showtime: LIFE with the production cast singers, dancers and Silhouette Orchestra.
Port Notes: Lisbon is the capital and largest city in Portugal. WJ has visited Lisbon a number of times in the past, but always enjoys returning and exploring. Silhouette’s berth was at the Lisbon Cruise Port which is a 10-15 minute walk to the main downtown (Rua Augusta). With the weather being wet and windy, it was a great idea to pop into stores and cafes we’ve previously just walked past. We really could have spent some money shopping if we had room in our luggage – some terrific clothing, shoes, souvenirs and foodie finds made in Portugal.
Tip: The last 10 days of each month is when the Mercado da Baixa is open and a great place to sample local food and drink. Also a nice selection of Portuguese crafts to purchase. For your custard tart fix (Nata de Lisboa) go to Nata De Lisboa at 22 Rua Augusta for a nata and cafe – you won’t regret it!
Day 12 (Thursday April 25) – Sea Day
– En-route to Southampton – lots of motion of the ocean since departing Lisbon.
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Evening Attire: Evening Chic
Highlights of the day: ANZAC Day Service; Celebrity Life Activity: Egg Drop Challenge; The Making of Edge Movie; Trivia; Captain Peppas & His Senior Officers gathering; Silent Disco
Showtime Matinee: An Intimate Broadway Cabaret – cancelled due to weather (replaced with 2 movies)
Beyond the Podium Presentations: Criminal Investigator Rod Repton; Celebrity Photographer Ian Wright; Legal Analyst Dr. Stu (cancelled due to weather)
Celebrity Showtime: Fly Boys (cancelled due to weather and replaced by comedian)
Day 13 (Friday April 26) – Sea Day
– En-route to Southampton
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Evening Attire: Smart Casual
Highlights of the day: British Trivia Challenge with Hotel Director Jamie; Ballroom Class with Production Cast Dancers; Trivia; Bingo; Guest Choir Performance; Interactive Theme Party – Groove plus Sounds of the 60s with House Band Oceans 5;
Beyond the Podium Presentations: The Scheming Mind with Rod Repton; What Inspired Lennon and McCartney with Ian Wright
Beyond the Podium Q&A: Ask all the questions on your mind of the three presenters – Rod Repton, Ian Wright and Dr. Stu.
Celebrity Life Featured Films: On the Basis of Sex; Green Book.
Celebrity Showtime: FlyBoys from the UK – fusion of vintage and modern music from this four member harmony group.
Notes:
– A 1-Hour Xcelerate Package available to purchase to check in for your flight from your stateroom or other areas of the ship via your device.
– Settlement of Accounts: statements delivered to stateroom, and charges automatically billed to the credit card on file with the SeaPass Card. Or for those paying cash, they needed to visit Guest Services and settle up in person.
Day 14 (Saturday April 27) – Southampton, England
Disembarking Celebrity Silhouette in Southampton, England
– Disembarkation.
Temp:
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Arrival in Southampton: 6:30 AM
Breakfast service available:
Oceanview Cafe – 6-8:30 AM
Blu (AquaClass) – 6:30-8 AM
Luminae (Suite Class) – 6:30-9 AM
Cafe al Bacio – 6-9 AM
Grand Cuvee Restaurant – 6:30-8 AM
Notes: Disembarkation started at 7 AM
A 10-minute online guest survey was received via email the same day.
Read WJ’s Complete Celebrity Silhouette Review.
NOTES: Celebrity Silhouette will undergo a complete refurbishment in January 2020
WJ cruised with Celebrity Cruises on Silhouette from April 14-27, 2019.
