Thursday, March 17, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Mahe, Seychelles
THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2022 MAHE, SEYCHELLES All Aboard: 5:30 PM Departure: 6:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 80°F 27°C Low: 74°F 23°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule – On the Spice Route
This full-day tour provided an excellent introduction to the southern end of Mahe, Seychelles. Golden beaches stretch beneath spectacular granite peaks covered in dense tropical vegetation from which there are breathtaking views over turquoise seas. The tour began with a guided visit to Victoria the world’s smallest capital. From the antique clock tower and the modern National Library Building to the bustling market Victoria possesses a special charm. We explored the town with time for shopping before going to the Botanical Gardens.
Botanical Gardens
At the southern edge of Victoria lie some lovely gardens that are protected from development by their status as a national monument. Our guide showed you a delightful variety of rare and colorful plants including the endemic coco de mare. Next we drove up Bel Eau Road for an excellent panoramic view of Victoria, including the port, yacht basin, and the main buildings of the capital.
Mission Lodge Ruins
After driving up the spectacular Sans Souci Road where we saw some of the island’s cinnamon plantations and arrived at the Mission Lodge. Originally known as Venn’s Town the site was established as a school for children of freed slaves. Ruins blanketed with tropical greenery and a magnificent avenue of endemic trees are the only reminders of the school.
From here a short drive brought us to a local Tea Factory for refreshments. We continued the scenic drive along lower Sans Souci Road with views of mountain slopes covered with tea shrubs. Our sightseeing drive continued through picturesque fishing villages to the Hilton Allamanda Restaurant where we savored a delicious Creole lunch featuring local specialties served by the beach.
Eden Island
On our return we stopped by Eden Island which was entirely made from reclaimed sea beds. It reminded us of a small version of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. The island was created artificially during the 2000s. It belongs to the Mahe Port Islands, which are mostly artificial islands created by funds from Dubai when the Dubai dredger was placed in Seychelles. It was invested and built by the King of the United Arab Emirates.The island is home to a group of wealthy villas and supporting business districts, restaurants and a shopping mall. The luxury marina is full of large yachts and is now a yacht club.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Mahe, Seychelles
WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH 2022 MAHE SEYCHELLES Arrival: 7:00AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 80°F 27°C Low: 74°F 23°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
MAHE, SEYCHELLES – LARGEST ISLAND OF THE SEYCHELLES
Few places on Earth can claim to have been as blessed by nature as Mahe. Set in the remote Seychelles archipelago over 1,500 kilometres east of Mombasa, Mahe is largest of the 115 islands and is home to so many stunning attractions you won’t know where to begin.
For many the Seychelles are the destination of a lifetime. Cerulean seas, miles and miles of beach, lush, tropical jungle and surreal, natural beauty as far as the eye can see.
Not only does Mahe boast 68 pristine beaches, it is dominated by the towering peaks of the Morne Seychellois National Park. This splendid National Park takes up over 20% of the island and is home to a vast amount of endemic flora and fauna, including the ultrarare Seychelles Scops-owl.
Unsurprisingly, the crystal clear waters are a diver’s heaven, promising a colourful cornucopia of underwater life, regardless of how experienced you are.
Despite the island being visited in 1609 by the British, Mahe did not feature on any maps until 1742, when Frenchman Lazare Picault explored the as yet unnamed islands. However, it took a further 14 years for the French to lay claim to the islands, with the arrival of naval ship Le Cerf, captained by Corneille Morphey who christened the archipelago after Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles. He did this by setting down a Stone of Possession, which is on display in the National Museum.
The first settlers arrived in 1770 and 15 years later the population had swelled to 130 – 7 Europeans and 123 slaves. Today, there are 80,000 Seychellois.
BOTANICAL GARDENS
At the southern edge of Victoria, the Botanical Gardens host some of the most representative species of local flora and fauna. You will also have a chance to see the colony of giant tortoises, a rare species of fruit bat and the Coco-demer, the largest seed in the world, and one of the symbols of the Seychelles.
SIGHTS
• Mission Lodge Ruins
• Botanical Gardens
• National Museum of History
• Craft Village
• Jardin Du Roi
• Anse Royale Beach
Today’s Schedule – A Moment in Time Excursion
Today we enjoyed the highlights of one of the world’s smallest capitals. Our tour began with the drive past Independence House which adjoins a large roundabout. A winged sculpture to commemorate Victoria’s bicentennial 1770-1970 is in the center. The town’s central point is the silver-coloured clock tower erected in 1903 as a replica of the tower at London’s Vauxhall Bridge. Around the clock tower cluster bank buildings, the colonial-style law courts, and the Anglican Cathedral. We passed the National Museum constructed in 1911 with an endowment from the British-born steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. After driving up the spectacular Sans Souci Road we discover some of the island’s cinnamon plantations.
Mission Lodge Ruins
Originally known as Venn’s Town the site was established as a school for children of freed slaves. Ruins blanketed with tropical greenery and a magnificent avenue of endemic trees are the only reminders of the school. While the children received a basic education the adults worked as labourers in the surrounding plantations. A brief walk through exotic trees with massive roots and forest like environment was a beautiful setting. At the end of the gathering were lookout points with visas of the island below. One notable lookout was built for Queen Elizabth’s visit in 1972. Afterwards a short drive brought us to the Tea Tavern where refreshments are served overlooking the mountainside tea plantation. We continued the scenic drive along lower Sans Souci Road with views of mountain slopes covered with tea shrubs and the ocean in the background. We pass through the coastal villages of Port Glaud and Grand Anse on the south coast and traveled through dense vegetation of the La Misère Mountain Pass enjoying more spectacular views of Victoria and the inner islands.
Botanical Gardens
On the return trip we visit these lovely gardens located at the southern edge of Victoria. The gardens are protected from development by their status as a national monument. Our guide showed us a remarkable variety of rare and colourful plants including the endemic coco de mar as well as giant land tortoises and fruit bats.
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THE BOUTIQUE
A traditional vintage shopping into a high fashion experience.
With our unique curated vision and concept, we pay homage to the fine art of fashion through history and destination for tastemakers, industry insiders, and celebrities alike.
Widely lauded as the vanguard of high-fashion vintage.
CASINO CLOSED
The Casino will be closed today due to Maritime Restrictions and Customs Regulations.
We look forward to seeing you soon and hope that you will continue to enjoy other onboard amenities.
SHARENE
THE SHOW LOUNGE
Sharene began her musical training as a classical pianist at the age of 5. However, when she discovered the chromatic harmonica a few years later her true musical obsession began.
Drawn to the instrument’s beautiful sound Sharene set out to take harmonica further than any female artist before. Her mastery has become evident to her peers as well; Sharene was the 2017 runner-up in the harmonica World Championships.
At the young age of 25, she is already considered to be one of the greatest female harmonica players in history.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 – Photo of the Day – La Digue, Seychelles
TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2022 LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES Arrival: 7:00AM | Last Tender: 11:30AM Departure: 12:00NOON
PRASLIN, SEYCHELLES Arrival: 1:30 PM | Last Tender: 10:30 PM Departure: 3:30AM on Wednesday 16 March
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 83°F 28°C Low: 77°F 25°C DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES – ONE OF THE SEYCHELLES’ PRETTIEST ISLANDS
Urbanites look away. You’ll find no bright lights or big cities here. The attraction of La Digue is that there are no none. Instead, it’s just long ribbons of perfect beach, lush inland forests, and enough kaleidoscopic coral reef to make any diver weak at the knees.
Because of La Digue’s proximity to both Praslin and Mahe, it is considered part of the holy trinity of Seychelles. But that is not to say that it’s a hot spot. On the contrary, life is taken at a slow pace here – transport is by bicycle or golf cart. Entertainment is a slow walk on paths shaded by tropical flowers, and life hums to the rhythm of bygone days. That is the true attraction of La Digue the very other wordiness of the island; the feeling that nothing has changed since the 18th century. In fact, some of the residents (called Digueois) still carry the names of their forefathers, who arrived as slaves with the French colonialists in 1789.
The island’s beaches are, of course, legendary. The jewel in La Digue’s crown (and there are so many) would have to be La Anse Source d’Argent, frequently considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. This is truly the Holy Grail – a long string of powdery, white sand, bordered by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Scattered around the beach and shore are smooth granite boulders that form coves and caves and provide a home for some of the most colorful underwater life you’re ever likely to see.
COCO ISLAND
The island is merely a small granitic outcrop with a few palm trees, but its real treasure lies in the depths around. Often compared to a living aquarium, the site attracts numerous fish species floating to the surface to feed – a unique underwater paradise.
SIGHTS
• La Anse Source d’Argent Beach
• Coco Island
• La Passe Village
• Côte d’Or Beach in Praslin
• Vallée De Mai
• Praslin National Park
Morning Excursion – Journey Back In Time
We were captivated by La Digue one of the Seychelles’ prettiest islands.
We traveled via the ship’s tenders to La Digue jetty and arrival at La Passe Harbour on La Digue. Our tour began with a short ride to l’Union Estate for a glimpse of bygone days of plantation life en route ride through the picturesque village of La Passe. It was a relaxed scene with people meandering around its quiet interlocking paver street on bicycles with a backdrop of lush green hills and turquoise seas.
L’Union Estate
Visinting the plantation was a journey back in time. We visit a traditional coconut oil mill, a copra kiln and the plantation house. Then walked to a preserve for giant tortoises and enjoy seeing these magnificent creatures amble along. It was fun feeding them with nearby green shoots and seeing their powerful jaws work. We learned males have humped pod shells while female have smooth pod shells. There legs end with giant claws. These somewhat tamed tortoise liked to be petted on their head and necks. The texture of the skin was soft like an old wrinkled leather chair.
Anse Source d’Argent
The Anse Source d’Argent is a magnificent palm lined beach with soft white sand and dramatic granite boulders. It reminded us of The Rock on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The large granite boulders reach down to the sand and sea water with shallow coral reefs just a few feet away. We had refreshments on the beach and ventured into the water to our knees.
Our Afternoon Excursion – Praslin, Seychelles – Valle De Mai excursion
In the afternoon our ship called in at the slightly more developed island of Praslin famous for being one of only two islands where the extremely rare coco de mer grows. It features a suggestively shaped anotomical nuts, use your imagination or see examples below, that has all kinds of legends attached to it most of them relate to sex.
The excursion was to the unspoilt Vallee de Mai a forest that’s home to thousands of swaying coco de mer trees and other prehistoric-looking flora with huge leaves and weird shapes. In this quiet forest, where the only sounds were creaking branches, rustling leaves and cooing birds, a true Garden of Eden.
The Silver Whisperer hosted a “Dinner Under The Stars” outdoor on the Pool Deck. It featured large buffet selection of salads, appetizers, vegetables, main courses, and desserts. The Voices of Silverseas provided the entertainment then followed by dancing.
Monday, March 14, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
MONDAY, 14 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy/Chance of rain High: 82°F 28°C Low: 77°F 25°C
DRESS CODE: FORMAL
For Ladies: COCKTAIL DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: TUXEDOS, DINNER JACKETS
OR DARK SUITS & TIE. No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Fab Abs Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Boot Camp – Join your personal trainer Nemanja for a high-intensity workout (fee applies) Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
(return the Silver Quiz to Reception by 3:00 pm prize points for the first, most accurate quiz received)
9:00 Book Club – Join our Tale Teller Pico Iyer for an informal chat on books Observation Lounge (10)
9:00 Table Tennis is available for your enjoyment throughout the day Lobby (3)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00 pm) Forward Deck (10)
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Pico Iyer Panorama Lounge (8)
Join Pico for a friendly talk, swap stories, and discover how like-minded travelers are united in their innate curiosity
10:00 Advanced Beginners Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books. (When returning books please place in the drop box not back on the shelves) Library (8)
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Prof. Robert Schrire The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Putin’s Russia
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:30 Boutique’s Special: Visit The Boutiques for last-minute treats and take-home gifts. The Boutique (5)
This is the last day the Boutiques will be open this segment due to customs regulations
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since yesterday noon Pool Deck (8)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 Nautical and weather information given by Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri Public Address System & In-suite TV Bridge Cam Channel
12:15 Music by the Pool with Cocktail Pianist Alex (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Water Aerobics with Personal Trainer Nemanja (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Duplicate Bridge Play with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler – Today’s Topic: Art “Native Laundress” Card Room (7)
2:30 The Boutique presents: New collection unveiling from Tarbay. Alternative, handcrafted jewellery The Boutique (5)
inspired by the tropics with an urban twist
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: How to easily create a video memory of your vacation on your iPhone or iPad using iMovie – Part 2
3:00 Water Volleyball Tournament: Today Guests vs Crew! (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with our International Hostess Panorama Bar (8)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Pure Form Pilates with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
5:30 Prize Point Redemption: Cash-in your Silversea Prize Points with your International Hostesses (until 6:00pm) Shore Concierge Desk (5)
If you are disembarking in Mahe you can redeem any points you have won for prizes, if you would like to hold onto the prize points
we can also issue a certificate to use on your next Silversea voyage (until 6:00pm)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: FORMAL
6:00 Complimentary Posture Analysis Aerobics Room (10)
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex plays beautiful melodies for your listening pleasure The Bar (5)
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama Lounge (8)
6:45 Pre-Dinner Show: Silversea proudly presents ILLUSION OF MIND with Tejas in his second astonishing performance The Show Lounge (6)
8:00 Dinner Dance with Piano Vocalist Remon The Restaurant (4)
9:45 Cocktail Pianist Alex captivates you with his beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:45 The Whisper Trio plays beautiful melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents “Il Bel Canto” with Giovanni and Rhiannon from The Voices of Silversea The Show Lounge (6)
Join them for a wonderful evening of opera classics and a taste of Italy!
10:30 Dance the night away with our DJ Gabor Panorama Lounge
TALE OF TALES MEET WITH AUTHOR PICO IYER
AT 10:00 AM PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 8
Pico Iyer is a global essayist and novelist whose travels have taken him all the way from Antarctica to North Korea and from Tibet to Easter Island.
Author of fifteen books, Pico has also, for 35 years, been a regular essayist for magazines such as Time, Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, and The New York Times. You may have already had the chance to acquaint yourself with Pico around the ship, but this personal meeting provides the unique opportunity to speak at leisure.
Join Pico for a friendly talk in the Panorama Lounge, swap stories, and discover how
likeminded travelers are united in their innate curiosity.
THE ART OF GIFTING
BOUTIQUES AT SILVERSEA THE BOUTIQUE, DECK 5
Our onboard Boutiques offer a lovely selection of jewelry, watches, fashions, perfumes, and Silversea logo items, perfect as gifts for friends and loved ones (or for yourself!).
ILLUSION OF MIND WITH TEJAS
TONIGHT’S PRE-DINNER SHOW THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
From having won the title of ‘India’s Magic Star’ to performing alongside well-known Bollywood personalities he has done it all. The grand illusionist, Tejas Malode,
has an aura and charm that never ceases to amaze anyone watching him perform. He has mastered the art of executing psychedelic and hallucinatory tricks. Having catered to a large number of international audiences, Tejas has immense experience in the field of magic and illusion and has done many corporate shows. His aim to work with corporates has only resulted in leaving people mesmerized, while efficiently conveying the messages required.
Tejas has traveled across countries like the United States of America, Mexico, Canada,
France and left lasting impressions on his work. He is India’s first Magician and Illusionist
to run his own production show at Asia’s ultimate live venue – The Kingdom of Dreams.
The celebrity magician draws his inspiration from the famous David Copperfield, and
considers the honored Franz Harary, as his pillar of strength. Harary and Tejas have
previously worked together in the show “Star One – India’s Magic Star”.
Sunday, March 13, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
SUNDAY, 13 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 88°F 31°C Low: 80°F 27°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Stretch and Release Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
(return the Silver Quiz to Reception by 3:00 pm prize points for the first, most accurate quiz received)
9:00 Table Tennis is available for your enjoyment throughout the day Lobby (3)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00 pm – weather permitting) Shuffleboard Court (10)
9:15 An African Service of Worship led by fellow guests the Reverend Williams and the Reverend Hope Eakins The Show Lounge (6)
with the Silver Whisper Choir
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: ‘Mahe & The Seychelles’ – The Most Beautiful Islands in The World?
10:00 Advanced Beginners Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books. (When returning books please place in the drop box not back on the shelves) Library (8)
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest PICO IYER The Show Lounge (6)
’Film, Travel and The State of The World’ – A conversation with Cruise Director Fernando and Pico Iyer
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:30 P.E.O. Sisters get Together The Bar (5)
11:30 Boutique’s Special: Chocolate Truffle event, Chocolate Diamonds Zero Calorie Indulgence from LeVian Fine Jewelers The Boutique (5)
Sale starts for today, use your onboard credit and receive additional savings up to 30% Silver Jewellery Collection
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since yesterday noon Pool Deck (8)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 Nautical and weather information given by Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri Public Address System & In-suite TV Bridge Cam Channel
12:15 Music by the Pool with Cocktail Pianist Alex (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Duplicate Bridge Play with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler – Today’s Topic: Art “Spice Market of Zanzibar” Card Room (7)
2:30 Boutique’s Special: Hubert Silver Collection – Visit Lugman to enjoy an up-close look at the stylish and contemporary The Boutique (5)
designed silver jewelry. Sets designed exclusively for this voyage prices start from $75
2:45 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Introduction to editing your photos using Lightroom on your computers, iPads and iPhones
3:00 Water Volleyball Tournament: Today Guests vs Crew! (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with our International Hostess Panorama Bar (8)
4:15 Easy French Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Pathway to Yoga with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
6:30 Complimentary Posture Analysis Aerobics Room (10)
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with their beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar (5)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex plays a selection of beautiful music Panorama Lounge (8)
9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents “Star Of The Pocket Piano” The Show Lounge (6)
World’s Greatest Female Harmonica Soloist Sharene
10:30 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge (8)
TALE OF TALES “FILM, TRAVEL AND THE STATE OF THE WORLD” BY PICO IYER
AT 11:00AM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Our esteemed Tale Teller Pico Iyer will greet you in The Show Lounge for an insightful Q&A-style conversation, in which you will have the opportunity to pose your questions to the talented creative.
Your informal exchange will begin with the topics of film and writing, but we expect it to broaden out to take in the nature of travel, the state of the world, and how the strange conditions of the last two years might actually help us to live better and enjoy much more. You won’t want to miss this!
LE VIAN QUARTZ
THE BOUTIQUE ABOARD SILVERSEA AT 11:30 AM THE BOUTIQUE, DECK 5
CHOCOLATE QUARTZ®
In its purest form, quartz is colorless but is also found in many spectacular colors. Le Vian® offers many different flavors of quartz in its collections including its 2014 Color of the Year Chocolate Quartz®.
SILVER FASHION JEWELLERY COLLECTION
Visit the boutique to view the stylish and contemporary designed silver jewelry sets from Hubert jewellery, perfect for those last-minute gifts for loved ones!
SHARENE TONIGHT’S SHOW “STAR OF THE POCKET PIANO”
AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Sharene began her musical training as a classical pianist at the age of 5. However, when she discovered the chromatic harmonica a few years later her true musical obsession began.
Drawn to the instrument’s beautiful sound Sharene set out to take harmonica further than any female artist before.
Her mastery has become evident to her peers as well; Sharene was the 2017 runner-up in the harmonica World Championships.
At the young age of 25, she is already considered to be one of the greatest female harmonica
players in history.
Come and join us in the Casino this afternoon for the fun of our Roulette Tournament.
It is very exciting and easy even for a first-timer Roulette player. Choose a number
and you may win big.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
SATURDAY, 12 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 88°F 31°C Low: 79°F 26°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Fab Abs Class Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
(return the Silver Quiz to Reception by 3:00 pm prize points for the first, most accurate quiz received)
8:30 Boot Camp – Join your personal trainer Nemanja for a high-intensity workout (fee applies) Aerobics Room (10)
9:00 Table Tennis is available for your enjoyment throughout the day Lobby (3)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00 pm – weather permitting) Shuffleboard Court (10)
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest PICO IYER The Show Lounge (6)
Join renowned essayist and novelist Pico Iyer for a one-of-a-kind lecture on the art of ‘Clearing our Heads’
Pico Iyer is as captivating as he is inspirational, and is sure to have audience members on the edges of their seats
during this insightful address
10:00 Advanced Beginners Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books. (When returning books please place in the drop box not back on the shelves) Library (8)
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:15 Line Dance Class with Keegan from the Voices of Silversea and your International Hostess Cristina The Show Lounge (6)
11:15 Easy Spanish Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 Boutique Special: Check out our collection of Chanel Handbags and wallets with 10% Off ticket prices The Boutique (5)
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since leaving Zanzibar Pool Deck (8)
11:45 Easy Italian Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 Nautical and weather information given by Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri Public Address System & In-suite TV Bridge Cam Channel
12:15 Music by the Pool with Piano Vocalist Remon (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Water Aerobics with Personal Trainer Nemanja (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler – Today’s Topic: Art “African Lion King” Card Room (7)
2:00 Duplicate Bridge Play with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
2:30 Silver Whisper Choir: Come and join our very own Silver Whisper Choir led by some of your Voices of Silversea. The Bar (5)
The session will include a singing warm-up as well as learning some fun songs together. No previous experience required
2:30 The Boutique presents: ‘Sisley’ Visit us and discover a perfect evening skincare ritual to relax and rejuvenate you skin The Boutique (5)
featuring Sisley’ Black Rose system
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: La Digue & Praslin – An Alluring Combination of Stunning Beaches and Primeval Forests
3:00 Water Volleyball with the Voices of Silversea (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
3:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Lobby (3)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Alex The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with our International Hostess Panorama Bar (8)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Pure Form Pilates Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with their beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon & Cocktail Pianist Alex alternate during the evening for your musical pleasure The Bar (5)
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays a selection of beautiful music Panorama Lounge (8)
9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents “MAGIC TIME” with Tejas The Show Lounge (6)
The grand illusionist, Tejas Malode, has an aura and charm that never ceases to amaze anyone watching him perform
10:30 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge (8)
TALE OF TALES “CLEARING OUR HEADS” BY PICO IYER
AT 10:00 AM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
The world accelerates every nano-second, more and more data floods in on us and it can be hard to maintain our balance and well-being. Everyone on a Silversea World Cruise has worked out good solutions already, but in this talk, Pico Iyer will draw on 48 years of constant travel, 47 years of talks with the Dalai Lama, and 30 years of spending time in a Benedictine monastery to offer a few practical tips for staying sane in a world of rush and distraction.
A revered storyteller, join renowned essayist and novelist Pico Iyer in The Show Lounge for
a one-of-a-kind lecture on the art of ‘clearing our heads.’ Pico Iyer is as captivating as he is
inspirational, and is sure to have audience members on the edges of their seats during this
insightful address.
ROBERT GRAHAM
Robert Graham represents the American Eclectic lifestyle brand where craftsmanship, luxury, and style intertwine… With eye-catching mixed fabrics, one-of-a-kind trims, and stunning embroideries, Robert Graham embodies luxury at its finest.
‘MAGIC TIME’ WITH TEJAS
TONIGHT’S SHOW AT 9:45 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
From having won the title of ‘India’s Magic Star’ to performing alongside well-known Bollywood personalities he has done it all. The grand illusionist, Tejas Malode, has an aura and charm that never ceases to amaze anyone watching him perform. He has mastered the art of executing psychedelic and hallucinatory tricks. Having catered to a large number of international audiences, Tejas has immense experience in the field of magic and illusion and has done many corporate shows. His aim to work with corporates has only resulted in leaving people mesmerized, while efficiently conveying
the messages required.
Tejas has traveled across countries like the United States of America, Mexico, Canada, France and left lasting impressions of his work. He is India’s first Magician and Illusionist to run his own production show at Asia’s ultimate live venue – The Kingdom of Dreams.
The celebrity magician draws his inspiration from the famous David Copperfield, and considers the honored Franz Harary, as his pillar of strength. Harary and Tejas have previously worked together in the show “Star One – India’s Magic Star”.
Friday, March 11, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Zanzibar, Tanzania
FRIDAY, 11 MARCH 2022 ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA All Aboard: 5:30 PM Departure: 6:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 88°F 31°C Low: 79°F 26°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule – Maharubi Palace Ruins & Spice Plantation
Taking a spice tour in Zanzibar provides a good way to understand why Zanzibar and spices are synonymous. In the 19th century, the Sultan of Oman introduced cloves to the island, which today is Zanzibar’s main export product.
We departed from the pier and drive past the house of Dr. David Livingstone where he stayed while planning his explorations into the interior.
We visited the ruins of Maruhubi Palace built by Sultan Barghash the third Arab sultan of Zanzibar who used the building to accommodate his wife and concubines. The sultan himself lived in a separate palace in Zanzibar Town. In 1899 the Maruhubi Palace was destroyed by a fire leaving only a few remains including some massive stone columns which supported a large wooden balcony that surrounded the upper floor.
We walked a few hundred yards to a seaside beach filled with deteriorated boats waiting for hand restoration. It was fascinating to see shipbuilding and restoration techniques from centuries past.
We proceed to the countryside where we toured a spice plantation to see spice plants for us to smell, taste, touch, and see. We saw products you normally buy in packets or jars in supermarkets look and taste like fresh off the plant. The great variety of spices and plants grown here is used in food flavoring and preparation, cosmetics, dyes, and traditional medicines.
A local boy climbed up a tall coconut tree while you are walking through the spice area to reach those plants situated high off the ground as he then uses his legs to shimmy back down the swaying palm. Spice packets were available for sale on the rustic tables.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Zanzibar, Tanzania
THURSDAY, 10 MARCH 2022 ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 88°F 31°C Low: 80°F 27°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule – Zanzibar Insight featuring Professional Photographer Javed Jafferji
Zanzibar is not only about pristine beaches washed by gentle ocean in all shades of blue. The beauty of the archipelago lies also in is people and their culture. Music in Zanzibar is a living tradition, telling stories of the past days and present.
Dhow Countries Music Academy
We started our day with a short drive to visit the Dhow Countries Music Academy which is the only music school on the island. Particular emphasis was being placed on teaching traditional music styles, such as taarab, kidumbak and ngoma. They promote and preserve the islands’ musical traditions of the Swahili Coast along the Indian Ocean. We saw several performers practicing and classes going on at the time of the visit.
Waterfront Forodhani Gardens
From the Music Academy Centre we proceeded with a short walk to the waterfront Forodhani gardens where we paused for photos. We saw the House of Wonder building which is currently under renovations as well at the Palace museum which was the Sultans residence where are despayed the collection of portraits of past sultans and relics of early explorers including Dr. Livingstone’s medicine chest are found therein.
Old Fort
Another short walk took us to the old fort known as ‘Ngome Kongwe’ in Swahili. It was built by Omani Arabs after expelling the Portuguese in 1699 and used as a garrison and prison in the 19th century and as a terminal of the Zanzibar railways. Its courtyard has been adapted to serve as a cultural centre with curio shops selling tourist-oriented merchandise such as ‘tinga tinga’ paintings. We spend time browsing for the unique pieces of art. A Heena art gallery displayed the centuries old tradition of adorning women’s hands and feet for celebrations such as weddings and festivals. The artists translate the patterns of the body art onto canvas creating a new and soon to be iconic art style through their elaborate paintings. ‘The old fort’ It is also has an open-air stone amphitheater where live dance and music shows are held most evenings. It is also the main venue used for large events such as the Festival of the Dhow Countries also known as the Zanzibar International Film Festival and the Sauti za Busara, one of Africa’s top music festivals which takes place in Zanzibar every year normally based on celebrating cultural diversity and live performance.
Freddy Mercury Museum and Javed Jafferji
On our visit to the Freddy Mercury Museum we met Javed Jafferji a professional photographer who has captured images of Zanzibar and has published over 90 coffee table books. Javed will present us with an autographed book to remember and cherish your visit to Zanzibar. He has received the Almanacs Top 100 Africans of 2000 for his work in promoting Africa worldwide and is also an award-winning filmmaker.
We concluded our tour by enjoying a cup of spiced tea and refreshments in a nearby rooftop restaurant with wonderful views.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Zanzibar, Tanzania
WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 2022 ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA Arrival: 9:00AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 87°F 31°C Low: 80°F 27°C ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA – A MELTING POT OF ARABIC, AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN HISTORY
A tropical paradise, with swathes of long white sand and flanked by tall, skinny, palm trees, Zanzibar sits in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Part of the Zanzibar archipelago, the island – also confusingly called Zanzibar – is found just 22 miles from
mainland Tanzania.
Considered today as a honeymooners’ paradise, visitors will find vestiges of both Arabic and Portuguese colonialism (the island was Portuguese until 1698 when it was seized by the Sultanate of Oman), amid the picture-perfect landscape.
But there is much more to Zanzibar than meets the eye. With just one step off the ship, you are already breathing the heady scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves. Rightfully known as the Spice Isle, Zanzibar was once a trading hotspot on the trading route from Arabia to Africa. At the time, the island enjoyed an influx of wealth and European bourgeoisie, with
spices being traded at astronomical prices.
The influences of the various colonies are glamorously reflected in the main city’s architecture. But sensual smells and beautiful beaches aside, Zanzibar has the vestiges of sinister history. The island was a capital for the slave trade in the 19th century, with an estimated 50,000 slaves passing through the Zanzibar slave market each year, with many more dying en route. The epicenter for trade was in the Market Square, in the heart of Stone Town, a melting pot of Arabic, African and European history that today is one of the world’s most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
MARUHUBI PALACE RUINS
The Maruhubi Palace, located on the coast, about 4km north of Stone Town Zanzibar, was built in 1882 for Sultan Said Barghash as a harem to accommodate his concubines while he lived at the palace in Zanzibar Town. In 1899 the Maruhubi Palace was destroyed by a fire, leaving only a few remains, including some massive stone columns which supported a large wooden balcony that surrounded the upper floor.
SIGHTS
• Anglican Church
• The Sultan Palace Museum
• Roman Catholic Church
• Jozani Forest Nature Reserve
• Waterfront Forodhani Gardens
• Maruhubi Palace Ruins
• Freddie Mercury Museum
Today’s Schedule
9:00 Silver Whisper is scheduled to dock in Zanzibar, Tanzania
9:15 Big Screen Movie: “House of Gucci”
Director: Ridley Scott; Stars: Lady Gaga; Adam Driver; Jared Leto; Jeremy Irons; Salma Hayek; Al Pacino
9:45 NAME THAT TUNE: Fun Musical Quiz with The Voices of Silversea
followed by Disco Night with our resident DJ Gabor
Today’s Excursion Stone Town – A UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
Discover the highlights of Stone Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zanzibar’s major port, and town. Our introduction began with a visit to the city Market where we experienced the hustle and bustle of morning activities. We saw and smelled the tropical fruits piled high and the freshly ground spices neatly packed for sale.
We proceeded to the Anglican Church built in 1874 by Bishop Steer on the site of the Great Slave Market, once the hub of the slave trade for the whole of East Africa. At its peak, up to 60,000 slaves passed through the market each year. We visited the underground chambers where the slaves were held before being taken to the market. It showed the horrible conditions used during this time.
We proceeded to the Sultan Palace Museum which was the Sultan’s residence. During our visit, we viewed a collection of portraits of past sultans and relics of early explorers, including Dr. Livingstone’s medicine chest.
The Old Fort overlooked a small square and the ocean. The fort was established by the Portuguese as a trading depot in the 16th century. It has been recently restored and now houses a number of craft and souvenir shops around the inner courtyard. From the fort, our guide leads us on a short walking tour through the narrow alleys that lead to the heart of Stone Town, passing the Roman Catholic Church, some extraordinary Zanzibar doors, and glimpses of typical Zanzibar life. One of the highlights was to Freddie Mercury House.
Dinner at The Restaurant
BALLY THE BOUTIQUE
Innovation. Functionality. Elegance. Since 1851, these three principles symbolize the enduring pioneer spirit of founder Carl Franz Bally – an ethos that continues to imbue this uniquely Swiss brand with its visionary commitment to cutting-edge techniques and world-class craftsmanship.
Every product is a testament to Bally’s passion for perfection: the punctuation of a brogue; the soft touch of a bag’s leather; the classic silhouette of a sartorial jacket; the elegant contour of a Bally heel.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy/Chance of rain High: 85°F 29°C Low: 77°F 25°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Prof. Robert Schrire
Today’s Topic: African Tyrants
2:45 iPad and Photography Clinic with Tracy Fleming
Are your iPhones & iPads driving you mad? Do you need help with your camera?
6:45 Pre-Dinner Showtime: Silversea proudly presents “Dancing Through Life” with Ballroom Duo, Sasha & Dima
This was an all-new, exciting ballroom show that takes you on an amazing journey through more styles of dance including
the Waltz, Rumba, Jive, and Samba, with some special surprises on the way!
LE VIAN TANZANITE BLUEBERRY TANZANITE® The BOUTIQUE
Tanzanite was discovered in 1967 and named for the only area in which it is found – Tanzania, Africa. What makes this gem so popular is its vivid color, high clarity, and tri-chronic qualities.
Discover the beautiful collection which displays the tri-chronic blue, pink, and purple flavors of sweet Blueberry Tanzanite® – the 2015 Gem of the Year.
Additionally, the Boutique new baubles in their display windows.
SASHA AND DIMA TONIGHT’S PRE-DINNER SHOW “DANCING THROUGH LIFE” AT 6:45 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE,
Dima and Sasha are professional dancers from Kyiv, Ukraine.
They have competed throughout their homeland and Europe since age 9, in Ballroom and Latin competitions. In 2008 Dima became Ukrainian Latin Dance Champion, followed by Sasha who
has won it 3 times and is a two-time finalist in the Euro-Latin formation team.
On Television, Sasha appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance” (Ukraine 2010) where she becomes a finalist showcasing her various styles of contemporary dance, Jazz, and Hip-Hop.
Later that year Dima was featured on Dancing With The Stars (Ukraine) as an invited guest/dancer. On land, they have performed in Macao’s finest Casinos: The Four Seasons, Venetian, and Sands Hotels.