April 6, 2026 – Sailing to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

2026 WORLD CRUISE – The Curious and The Sea – Discover How The World Was Discovered - January 6 – May 27. 140 days, 58 Ports, 30 Countries.

The oceans are always calling and looking to see who answers — and for many travelers, the ultimate answer is to take a cruise around the world. On Silversea’s World Cruise 2026, called “The Curious and the Sea: Discover How the World Was Discovered,” you can follow in the footsteps of historic explorers, becoming intimately acquainted with the primordial waters of the modern world and the stories behind each destination. Sailing on board Silver Dawn, guests will depart Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026, and arrive in Lisbon on May 27, 2026, recapturing the pioneering spirit of navigators from the past, exploring distant lands, diverse traditions, and delectable cuisine across six continents. The 140-day cruise calls at 58 ports in 30 countries.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Phuket, Malaysia, to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

10:00 Veterans Get-together: Colonel Joe Koroluk, USAF “A-10 Warthog – Beauty or a Beast?” All are welcome

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “From Cannon Fire to Cricket Crowds: The Changing Sounds of Galle“.

Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Galle.12:00 Lunch Under The Lifeboats

2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Dangerous Dining – Deadly Bites”.
From Adam and Eve to the present day, find out about the dark side of dining, nefarious uses of ingredients, and the precautions taken by famous and infamous characters in history.

3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Bernhardt OAM: “Has Your Data Been Breached? Protecting Your Digital Life”.
Learn how to check, protect, and simplify your digital identity.

6:00 Enrichment Lecture with Omnia Holland: “Mind of a Serial Murderer”.
Omnia shares her psychological profiling skills with her audience as they delve into the modus operandi and mind of a serial killer.