a lunch with Relais & Châteaux aboard the Silver Cloud
I was invited to a luncheon by Relais & Châteaux Africa aboard the Silver Cloud luxury liner as she docked in Cape Town on her Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Island Season. What a treat.
It was my first time on a luxury cruise liner so I was intrigued to get a close look at how everything worked. The Silver Cloud is a smallish ship with a maximum capacity of 290 guests, so its easy to navigate from the pool deck, to the gym and the rooms. With 4 restaurants on board the ship, food is a top priority.
The rooms were stunning on all the size levels and many have private verandahs so you can chill in solitude as you sail the seven seas.
Our special lunch was cooked by Executive Chef Veronica de Canha-Hibbert from Ellerman House along with her team. It was sensational. I am familiar with both Veronica’s cooking and Ellerman House because I shot the menu and a few cocktails last year. I snap up any opportunity to sample her cooking because sadly Ellerman House is not open to the public and all dining is reserved for guests only.
I got a sneak peek behind the scenes of the chefs in action and was super impressed with the huge kitchens on the Silver Cloud.
I felt a little sad leaving the ship after lunch and would have preferred being on board as she slipped out of Cape Town Harbour that evening for a sail up the West Coast of Africa. I felt right at home. I also realised that a luxury cruise vacation is quite unique and something I could definitely embrace.
Contact details:
South African agent – Cruise Vacatations
Oh wow! this looks so great. i’ve never been on a boat like this!
Vicky // The Golden Bun
Continuing to enjoy your food and travel journeys. Those clouds rolling over the mountains in the background are so beautiful.
Absolutely breathtaking to every degree !