Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – Day at Sea – Sailing from Banjul, The Gambia to Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.

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?

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Shipyards, Seabirds, and Sunset Terraces: Portimão in Detail”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Portimão, Portugal.

11:15 Boat Building Competition

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: ”Cosmic Scale: From Subatomic Particles to the Expanding Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope”.
Embark on a journey across the vast cosmic scale, from the tiniest subatomic particles to galaxies billions of light-years away.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “500 years of Golfing Greats: From King James IV to Rory McIlroy”.
An examination of both the earliest golfers who can be identified by name (dating from 1503) to the greatest golfers of the modern age.

6:15 Pre-Dinner Show! Musical Memories Featuring Moss Hills and Friends.
Cruise Director Moss Hills performs a mixture of really great music from some of the world’s most popular artists.
Featuring the Silver Dawn Band and The Silversea Singers, there will be rock ‘n roll, pop, rock, and more.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant.

LOOK CLOSER: AN EVENING OF MAGIC
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER JOSHUA JAY

Joshua Jay is a dynamic comedy magician known for blending
sharp humor with impressive sleight-of-hand and engaging
audience interaction.

A true world-class performer, he has appeared on stages in over 100 countries, is a World Champion in sleight of hand, has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and recently fooled Penn & Teller on their hit show Fool Us.

His performances deliver a high-energy experience filled with laughs, amazement, and unforgettable magical moments.