Friday, May 9, 2025 – Photo of the Day – En Route to Akureyri, Iceland

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Torshavn, Faroe Islands, to Akureyri, Iceland.

Today’s agenda includes:

10:15 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson: Enchanting Iceland – Akureyri, Isafjordur, and Reykjavik
The most geologically active place on earth, Iceland, is prized for its rugged beauty along the Arctic Circle.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert Donaldson: America’s Failed Search for a Post-Cold War Strategy.
Where did Washington and its NATO allies go wrong, and what alternatives now present themselves?

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: Narwhals – Arctic Whales in a Melting World
The iconic unicorn of the sea is holding its own in the icy north.

4:00 Workshop / Tutorial with Cinematographer Piet de Vries: Editing Magic – Transform your cruise photos & videos
Using simple editing techniques, Piet will show you how to transform your cruise photos and videos into captivating stories.

6:15 Pre-Dinner Show! Silversea proudly presents: Dance on Fire.
Inspired by the world-famous show Burn the Floor, join your Silversea Singers & Dancers in a show that completely modernizes ballroom dancing. Experience a wide range of ballroom styles remixed with a touch of contemporary rhythms; Dance on Fire will truly entertain you.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant