Friday, April 24, 2026 – At Sea sailing for Richards Bay, South Africa

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 Pointe des Galles, Reunion, to Richards Bay, South Africa.

8:00 Our Food and Beverage Team presents: “Silver Brunch”.
Join us for a delightful brunch buffet featuring a delicious array of favorites. We can’t wait to see you there!.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Sugar, Steamships, and Stadium Lights: Durban Through the Decades”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Durban, South Africa.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “African Nuclear-Weapons Free Zone”.
After South Africa ended its nuclear weapons program in 1989, a new treaty banned them everywhere on the continent. What does it mean?

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “Gut health and the microbiome – What it is and why it’s so important”.
What can we do to ensure we have a healthy gut Microbiome?

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

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

IL BEL CANTO
TONIGHT’S SHOW WITH GIOVANNI PALMINTERI

Giovanni Palminteri is a Classical Baritone, Showman, and Actor.

He has performed his soloist concert in opera houses around the world, and he was the first opera baritone to perform during the “World Cruise” event aboard the Silver Whisper for many years.

Some of his productions include: Made in Italy, Il Bel Canto, Passione, Teatro Dell’Opera, and the new show Virtuoso Baritone. Giovanni recently made his debut in La Traviata, playing the role of Giorgio Germont at the Ancient Greek Theater in Taormina.

He is known for his portrayal of Figaro in Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, which debuted in various theaters in Italy.