Bora Bora – French Ploynesia Bucket List Preview

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 Rangiroa to Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Beyond the Postcard: The Real Bora Bora”.
Join Chris for an exploration of the history, culture, and cuisine of Bora Bora, along with destination insights to fully immerse yourself in this port of call.

12:15 Boat Building Competition Pool Deck
The boats are ready, and the moment of truth has arrived! Join us as the judging begins—who will sail away with the win?

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “Lowell’s Favorites-The Best of the Rest”.
Some of the best sketches from Tim Conway & Harvey Korman, Abbot & Costello, George Carlin, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Sid Caesar, and Jonathan Winters.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Classic Science Fiction movies”.
Made from the 1950s to the 1960s, featured angry Martians, radioactive insects, and 50-foot-tall women. We’ll look at some of the very best.

6:30 Silver Dawn Choir performance.
Come and support your fellow guests of the Silver Dawn Choir as they present a short selection of the music they have been working on.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

ACOUSTICALLY SAID
(THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY…”)
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER STEPHANI PARKER
This intimate one-woman show is completely musically produced by Stephani Parker.

In contrast to the Whitney Houston show, Stephani wanted to showcase her music production skills as well as her live performance.

From Lady Gaga and Tina Turner to Elvis Presley, this incredible show has something for everyone!