Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Sailing from Walvis Bay to Luanda, Angola.

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 Walvis Bay to Luanda, Angola.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “The Dirty, Nasty World of Children’s Books”.
Tales of celebrity ghost-writing, book-banning, and credit-stealing… from the surprisingly nasty world of children’s books!

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Col. David King, OBA: “Secret Intelligence in the 1980s”.
Learn about the use of spy satellites, signals intelligence and special forces.

PIANO MAGIC 2
PRE-DINNER SHOW WITH JOEL BOWERMAN

Eager to share his music with the world, Joel embarked on a global adventure, entertaining audiences aboard numerous cruise lines.

His magnetic stage presence and dynamic performances quickly propelled him to the forefront of the entertainment scene, where he now headlines his own captivating shows. Joel also has a growing online presence, with currently over 1 million viewers to his YouTube videos