Silver Cloud Review
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We booked this cruise as part of a package including a pre-cruise stay in Cape Town , which we very much enjoyed, followed by a 4 night safari at Shamwari, which was amazing, and would recommend to anyone visiting this area.
We have cruised extensively, (25 +) mainly with 5 star lines such as Celebrity, Holland Amaerica and Royal Carribbean, and have also "treated" ourselves a few times by travelling with Crystal and to a lesser extent Azamara.
Stupidly, I booked this holiday without reading the reviews on this website, and once I did, convinced myself that the negative reviews were written by "picky people", who would never be satisfied whatever service they received.
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Port Reviews
Richards Bay
Delayed arrival (6 hours) due to bad weather preventing pilot arriving on ship (by helicopter, so missed day 1. Day 2 private tour to St Lucia, good if you enjoy wildlife.
Port Elizabeth
Walking tour. Good guide.
Maputo
Took the ship shuttle which deposited us at a "market" stepped off the bus for 1 minute, before getting back on due to excessive pestering by street traders selling iPhones, ray bans etc.
Dirty squalid and did not feel safe, could not get back to the sanctury of the ship quickly enough.
Cape Town
Lovely City 3 night pre cruise stay, would reccommend.
Stayed at Raddison Blu, modern hotel, large room, superb views. Breakfast and dinner on the patio overlooking the bay. Free hotel shuttle to waterfront.