Monday, April 20, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Port Louis, Mauritius

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 Praslin, Seychelles, to Port Louis, Mauritius.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Clouds on the Ridges, Swell on the Reef: A Day Around Réunion”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration of the history, culture, and cuisine of Pointe‑des‑Galets, Reunion.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “The Great Nutritional Hoax: Lies We’ve Been Fed”.
Dr. Minkowitz will discuss the underlying mechanism whereby the population is becoming less healthy, and obesity and diabetes rates are climbing.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “French Colonialism Legacy”.
Explore the impact on colonized peoples and France itself, and how it compares to other imperial enterprises.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

SLEIGHT OF HAND
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER MARK HASLAM

Able to work venues from the largest stage to the most intimate room, Mark Haslam transports audience members into a place of intelligent wit and inexplicable events.

Mark’s road to becoming a magician began in England’s Lake District. Now relocated to Southern California, Mark’s seemingly effortless miracles have been enjoyed at some of America’s most exclusive clubs, including The University Club in Manhattan, The Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena, and The California Club in Los Angeles.