March 9 – Sailing from Port Lincoln to Esperance, Australia

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Port Lincoln to Esperance, Australia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Granite Islands and Glassy Bays: The Many Moods of Esperance”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Esperance.

11:15 Q&A with the Captain and Hotel Director:

Meet Captain Johannes and Hotel Director Stephen in this engaging talk, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn firsthand about life at sea from our Senior Officers.

12:00 Lunch: Global Street Food Festival and Ice Cream Social!
Today’s special lunch features bold, vibrant flavors inspired by street‑food traditions from around the world

Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “Finding Their Way at Sea: How the explorers learned to navigate the oceans”. Vasco da Gama, Columbus and Magellan used the latest techniques of their day to navigate the oceans.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “Sir Douglas Mawson- Extraordinary Lives”.
What is a geologist doing in Antarctica? Join us as we explore the life of this remarkable person and examine other facets of his unique life.

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “Safeguarding Australia’s unique biodiversity”.
Measures such as strict biosecurity laws, targeted eradication programs, and habitat restoration projects are being implemented to combat invasive species.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.