I am on my 1st Silversea cruise right now. Left yesterday from Southampton. 1st 3 days are ports but then have 4 sea days. I can check out any info you want, like cost of washing machines, then.
Today was Plymouth. Wonderful 5 hour tour of Dartmoor and the village of Widecombe. One of the best guides ever. Cost was $89 I think. Totally worth it when considering the 10% single supplement versus the 100% I would have had to pay on Regent. Tonight is 1st of 3 formal nights but no need to dress to the nines if eating in the main dining room.
Do agree - paying for internet and no free phone perk is not what I would prefer, but it is something I can live with.
Will check on that washing machine cost and get back to you.
And LOVE my butler.