2026 World Cruise
January 6 - May 27, 2026
Fishing in the South Pacific
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Noumea, New Caledonia, to Norfolk Island, in the South Pacific.
8:30 Food and Beverage Team presents: “Silver Brunch”, a culinary journey with exquisite flavors.
Join us for a delightful brunch buffet, as we will be serving a delicious array of brunch favorites. We cannot wait to see you there!
9:30 Welcome to our Country Fair! A fun‑filled event for guests of all ages to enjoy!
Each of our departments will create and host unique games and challenges, giving you plenty of opportunities to play, compete, and experience a variety of activities throughout the fair. From friendly competitions to classic carnival fun, there will be something for everyone.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “An Island Shaped by Empire: Norfolk’s Remarkable Past”.
Join Chris for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Norfolk Island, alongside some destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself with this port of call
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner: “The Incredible World of Birds”.
Join us as we discuss the world of birdwatching, amazing migrations, and unique bill adaptations. and interesting behavior of our “feathered friends.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Christopher Whelan: “The Anglo-American Relationship: Is it Really ‘Special’?” The special relationship forged by Churchill and Roosevelt during the Second World War has had its ups and downs. Has a special relationship survived?
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with William Lokey: “Ancient Disasters and the Legends They Inspired”.
Extreme events have always been a part of human life, and ancient peoples have had their own ways of explaining them. Can we learn from them today?
6:00 Enrichment Lecture with Prof. Lisa Matisoo-Smith: “DNA Ancestry Tests”.
Discover what they can and can’t tell you, and why.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
MUSIC FROM THE MODERN ERA
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER MIROSLAW GALCZYNSKI
No stranger to the music business, Polish-born Miroslaw ‘Miro’ Galczynski has been engaging audiences for three and a half decades with his skills as an accomplished percussionist and pianist.
Starting as a classical pianist, Miro broadened his repertoire as he studied and mastered the idioms of classical, jazz, blues, and rock.
At 25, Miro completed a Master’s Degree in performance and teaching at the University of Poznan. Miro then worked extensively throughout Europe as a soloist and with bands.
He also has experience as an in-demand session musician and has recorded many albums for artists playing jazz, pop, rock, and blues.
