Friday, May 15, 2026 – At Sea -Sailing from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Banjul, Gambia.

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 to Banjul, Gambia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Banjul: Atlantic Breezes, River Stories, and Everyday West Africa”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Banjul, Gambia’

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “What Am I Doing Here?”.
Visit 145 countries in 45 minutes, with hilarious and harrowing stories and amazing photos.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “Golf’s Surprising History: Myths and Misconceptions”.
Frequently, these appear to have arisen as a consequence of golf historians having made speculative claims, often with a degree of hesitancy.

COUNTRY QUEENS
PRE-DINNER SHOW WITH MYA BOYD

Mya Boyd is a 24-year-old from England and has been singing her whole life. She trained at Italia Conti in Guildford when she was 16, then studied Performing Arts at the University of Chichester before joining Silversea as a production vocalist in 2023.

Tonight, performing alongside the Silver Dawn Band, all of her favorite country songs by various female artists such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, and more.