Have no time everyday has been jam packed. Just back to hotel and have to get a bit organized and dressed for this evening. But in a nutshell the Silver Cloud is a GAME CHANGER. A beautiful ship and I cannot wrap my head around it being an adventure ship!! The mud room is HUGE not fighting for space on this ship and the zodiac loading area is so spacious. The brand new zodicas have like a bench seat where you rear end slips down and the knees are a little raised. Will stop most bumping. Seem to be easier to get in and out as well. The rooms are wonderful, lots of space - a three person couch and two chairs, drawers, nice raised TV that swings, counter space, nice walk in closet with drawers. Bathroom is one person at a time but the shower is a good size and they have some bathroom cabins for those that prefer a bathtub.

The ship itself is really nice. Lots of space, great theater with good sight lines. Nice bar/lounge. Super main dining room. plus a casual Italian at night and the fancy La Dame French restaurant plus hot rocks. Muted colors just an all around super little ship. I would go on this ship in a heartbeat. Offers a new expedition experience. The same great experiences with the expedition team and landings but a much more comfortable and luxurious ship to come back to. The food may have been upgraded for our visit but it was terrific.

22 expedition staff on this ship. We knew a lot of them, Willy, Bruno, Stefan ( the Stefan who took us around the RED ISLAND on Walrus) to name just a few.

I don't get excited about something new that often but this ship has me very enthusiastic. It would change the experience in so many destinations. I am even contemplating doing a Antarctica/South Georgia 2020. Cannot do anything in 2018 or 2019 I am too booked up. Just fun to have this wonderful new option on the horizon.