Saturday, May 25, 2024 – Photo of the Day – At Sea En Route to San Francisco, California.

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.

**We thank you for a wonderful World Cruise! Arrivederci from your Silver Shadow Crew.**

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Vancouver, Canada to San Francisco, California.

Today’s Activities Included:

Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio: San Francisco and Our Incredible Journey
- As our World Cruise concludes, discover what awaits us as we sail to our final port, the “City by the Bay.”

Enrichment Lecture with Captain Rick Reynolds: Assassination of Concorde
- A study of the politics behind the scenes culminating in the final grounding of Concorde.
  - The French Government did not want to continue the Concorde because Air France’s flights from Paris were not profitable, while Britain wanted to continue because its flights were profitable. Although the French were contractually obligated to pay 50% of the future maintenance costs, they refused.