We've just returned from a fantastic Montreal to NYC jazz cruise on the Radisson Navigator, and are considering a cruise on the Silver Shadow. We'd appreciate your comments comparing the two ships. We know that the food on the Navigator is great, that we received two free bottles of spirits in our room, that there was no tipping, and that all drinks with dinner were included. How does the Silver Shadow compare? The suites appear to be about the same size, and the Silver Shadow seems to include all drinks, not just those with dinner.

Is there entertainment on the Silver Shadow? That isn't clear from the web site.

Numerous people have stated that the two are very similar. In fact, there are active threads where this is being discussed.

One difference is that Silversea is all-inclusive (alcohol included all of the time). While I have not been on Silversea yet, I understand from the wonderful people on this board that you cannot go wrong.

Anthony

Joanandjoe. I have not been on the Navigator, but I have been on the Whisper (identical to the Shadow). From what I understand from people that have sailed both, the Navigator and the Shadow are almost identical, with the exception of the deck 5 non private Verandahs. They are about the same size and were both built in the same shipyard. The Shadow however does have double vanities as well as a seperate shower and bath in all of the staterooms.

There has been entertainment on both of our cruises. Even some production numbers by the Jean Ann Ryan Production Company.

Drinks throughout the ship are included with the exception of the Le Champagne specialty restaurant. You do not have to pay to eat there, but you will have to pay for the wines on their wine list. There are no complimentary pourings in that venue. I might add that if you like caviar, you will find that there is no charge as well.