April 8, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Galle, 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 Trincomalee to Galle, Sri Lanka.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Colombo in Layers: Colonial Streets, Local Bazaars, and New Towers”
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Colombo.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Bread, Wine, and Salt”.
The Last Supper, the French Revolution, the Bread Riots, and the Salt March are but a few instances in which the most basic foods were fought over and died for throughout history.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Omnia Holland: “Mind of a Teen Killer”.
Omnia shares her psychological profiling skills with her audience as they delve into the modus operandi and mind of this scary teenager.

6:00 Venetian Society Party: Celebrate loyalty at our elegant Venetian Society gathering.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

“HYSTERIA”
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER ANALIZA CHING

Analiza Ching was classically trained from the age of 4 by her father and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. At the age of 12, she won the Asian Young Musician of the Year and was one of the finalists on ITV Britain’s Got Talent, the UK’s biggest TV talent show.

Analiza has performed for the Royal Family, earning her the title of the fastest violinist. She has performed solo with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall, for the Hollywood A-list in Beverly Hills, and has opened many major fashion and music awards around the world, including at the Grammys and also the Olympics.