Sailing the South Pacific to Nuku’Alofa, Tonga.

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 Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, in the South Pacific.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Christopher Whelan: “Lawyers on Trial: Hired Guns or Heroes?”
Lawyers are universally unpopular, but is this justified? Aren’t they necessary for justice? What would you do if faced with tragic choices?

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with William Lokey: “Cruiser’s Guide to the Deep Blue Sea”.
Explore the Ocean’s depths, tides, landforms, currents, animals, the “Green Flash”, and other fun facts and theories about what is going on beneath Silver Dawn.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Prof. Lisa Matisoo-Smith: “Polynesian Voyaging”.
What we know about ancient Pacific voyaging – and did Columbus really discover America?

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner: “Getting the most out of your travel photographs”.
An easy-to-understand discussion of composition basics. Applying a few “rules” will take your photographs to the next level.

MAGIC AND MAYHEM
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER STEVE MARSHALL

Steve then began working for the Walt Disney Company, where he created and performed his magic shows in their parks in California, Florida, and Tokyo.

Steve decided to stay in Tokyo and has become known there not only as a magician but also as a comic actor for television commercials.

He has been the featured actor in commercials for companies such as Sony, Ikea, Kitson, and McDonald’s when he portrayed the lovable, and comical, “Mr. James” for a series of six commercials and public appearances all over Japan for the hamburger chain’s big summer and fall campaign.