Sunday, February 6, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Danco Island, Antarctica
SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA-DANCO ISLAND
Arrival: 7:00AM All Aboard: 12:00NOON Departure: 1:00PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 34°F 1°C Low: 30°F -1°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
7:00 ZODIACS to Antarctic Peninsula – Danco Island
12:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crane Outer Deck near the Observation Lounge (10)
Join Nicholas Crane on the outer deck of the ship for a live commentary of the landscape by this extraordinary explorer.
12:00 ALL ABOARD! THE LAST ZODIAC LEAVES SHORESIDE. Silver Whisper prepares to sail
3:15 Briefing for tomorrow Shore Activities with Steffan Danino (Expedition Leader) The Show Lounge (6)
9:45 Cabaret Show: “An Evening with the Voices” with the Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge (8)
Voices of Silversea performed some of their favorite songs in a variety of styles.
TALE OF TALES
COMMENTARY OF THE LANDSCAPE WITH NICHOLAS CRANE AT 12:00NOON
Join Nicholas Crane was on the outer deck of the ship for a live commentary of the landscape by this extraordinary explorer.
Nothing can equal the experience of sailing through the glorious Antarctic scenery, accompanied by the erudite insights of this award-winning geographer, explorer, writer, and broadcaster.
A sampling of today’s meals.
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ensure that the Sisley beauty ritual is always a time of relaxation
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STRAIGHT BLACKJACK FROM 10:00PM TO 11:00PM
CASINO, DECK 5
Tonight, the Casino offered a chance to get more with just a Straight Blackjack!
All you have to do is get a hand of the straight cards six, seven, eight and you
will be paid as if you have a Blackjack.
Saturday, February 5, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Yankee Harbor, Antarctica Peninsula
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA-YANKEE HARBOUR Arrival: 7:00 AM All Aboard: 12:30 PM Departure: 1:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy High: 37°F 3°C Low: 34°F 1°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
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
The Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this untamed realm.
Stretching up from the heart of the world’s southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 miles from Tierra del Fuego and for many offers a spectacular first taste of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures which make up Earth’s least-explored continent.
Unseen by humans until 1820 this is an adventure sure to make our hairs stand on end as we experience the thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary.
Before landing, we had two briefings from the Expedition Crew to prepare us for Antarctica.
ANTARCTIC TREATY GENERAL GUIDELINES
Be prepared for severe and changeable weather. Ensure that your equipment and
clothing meet Antarctic standards. Remember that the Antarctic environment is
inhospitable, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous. Know your capabilities, the
dangers posed by the Antarctic environment, and act accordingly. Mind safety at all
times. Keep a safe distance from dangerous wildlife like fur seals, both on land and sea.
Do not take souvenirs, whether man-made, biological, or geological items, including
feathers, bones, eggs, vegetation, soil, rocks, meteorites, or fossils.
WHY BIOSECURITY?
Invasive animal and plant species pose a very real threat to Antarctica’s vulnerable
environment. By complying with simple measures you will personally be making a real
and valuable contribution to the conservation of Antarctica. The biosecurity measures
implemented are intended to protect Antarctica by preventing the introduction or transfer
between sites of any organic material including animals, plants, seeds, soil, and diseases.
Photos from Yankee Harbor, Antarctica.
We were so excited to be standing on our seventh continent – Antarctica! At Yankee Harbor on Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands.
We had endured the suspense of the COVID Go Ashore/Can’t Go Ashore roller coaster. Then there were many Antarctica Treaty, IAATO, and biosecurity briefings, and getting our Expedition boots, pants, and parkas. Finally, we were cleared to go as if it were a military invasion.
The excitement was building waking up at 4 AM, turning restlessly until the 5:30 AM alarm. We struggled to put on our many layers of Antarctic gear (much worse than ski gear), then went to the Showroom to fitted for life jackets and awaited our call to board the Zodiac military-grade pontoon boat. By this time, we were hot, sweaty, and exhausted. We had practiced our “Seaman’s Double Handshake Grip” and needed it as we stepped cautiously off our ship onto the Zodiac bobbing in 3-foot sea swells.
Once in the Zodiac, we looked out at the ice shelves, floating pieces of sea-ice, 3-foot waves, freezing temperatures, and overcast skies and felt like our adventure had finally begun. Our Zodiac was a 5-chamber military-grade rigid inflatable boat with black lifelines to hold on to, and equipped with a 90 HP outboard motor. Everyone had a death grip on those lines as we sped thru the bumpy and spraying waves for 15 minutes. The sea and harbor were mostly clear of floating ice this morning. Once ashore, we had to maneuver our legs over the inflatable chambers and step into a foot of water on an uneven surface. Fortunately, the Expedition Crew Members were there to help stabilize us and walk us ashore and give us walking sticks for stability on the pebbled beach.
Our landing was on a barren black stone beach on an isolated narrow spit of land leading to soaring mountains and thick glacier ice fields. The beach had a barren “End of the World” feel to it with no snow, no shrubs, and the carcasses of seals and penguins scattered about. As we scanned the land, there were about 30 small Gentoo Penguins standing at attention and a dozen seals scatted over a one-half mile beach.
We spent an hour exploring the half-mile rocky beach. Penguins would pose for still photos then waddle away giving us an opportunity to make a movie. The seals would lumber around, bark, pose and lay down for a nap to digest the morning meal they had caught that morning. We stumbled onto two tufts of Antarctica Hair Grass as the only vegetation we found.
By the end of the hour, we noticed ice beginning to pile up on one shoreline driven by the wind. As we returned to catch the Zodiac back to our ship, the original landing site was filled with large chunks of ice crush so our new departure site was several hundred yards away where there was less ice. Seeing our ship about a mile away, we were delighted to board the Zodiac. The trip back was more difficult because maneuvering around the large chunks of ice crush and higher seas.
As we approached our ship, expedition crew members greeted our Zodiac, lashed us to the embarkation deck, and assisted us aboard. As part of the biosecurity procedures our boots and pants were sprayed to remove any material from shore, and we stepped into a disinfectant tray for our boots before ascending the stairs to our preparation room. We checked back onto the ship with our ID cards, removed our life vests, sat down to remove our boots for the crew to further disinfect, clean, and deliver to our room. The final treat was a warm washcloth and a glass of warm mull wine.
Reflecting on our expedition, we celebrated our 7th continent visit and were delighted to see the wildlife and views. We now have an appreciation for all the briefings about the fast-changing environment and the need for biosecurity to keep Antarctica pristine.
Today’s Schedule
7:00 Antarctic Peninsula – Yankee Harbor Tours
12:30 ALL ABOARD! THE LAST ZODIAC LEAVES SHORESIDE.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Ornithology) The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “Penguins”, one of the world’s strangest and most fascinating bird families
9:45 Cabaret Show: “Oh What A Beautiful Evening!” with Rhiannon from the Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge (8)
Join Welsh Classical Soprano Rhiannon for an evening dedicated to the Golden Era of Musical Theatre.
Relax and reminisce to the beautiful music of West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The King and I, The Sound of Music.
TALE OF TALES Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard
Chris is a well-known British ornithologist. He worked for 24 years with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. He and his wife now live in SE Arizona where they run the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival.
Chris writes for Birdwatch magazine and was editor of the ‘Birdwatchers’ Guides’ series of books.
Today’s Topic: “Penguins”, one of the world’s strangest and most fascinating bird families. Chris fascinated us with an introduction to the Penguins and the different species we will see on our voyage.
TAG HEUER COLLECTION
The Boutique featured the TAG Heuer collection onboard and offered exclusive savings tonight.
Whether in the boardroom or the tennis court, the TAG Heuer Collection of timepieces mixes elegance and precision to create the ultimate sports watch.
OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EVENING!
TONIGHT’S CABARET SHOW AT 9:45 PM
PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 8
Welsh Soprano Rhiannon presented an evening dedicated to the Golden Era of Musical Theatre. We relaxed and reminisced to the beautiful music of West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and many more!
These treasured classics from the ‘40s and ‘50s inspired Rhiannon’s journey into the performing arts and the world of opera.
Friday, February 4, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Drake Passage
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 WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 41°F 5°C Low: 39°F 4°C
We set sail to slowly drop off the bottom of the map from Cape Horn, and voyage on an expedition down into the icy underworld of Antarctica.
The Drake Passage is an extraordinary voyage of romantic ocean-faring legend, as we aim for Antarctica’s icy realm. On arrival, skyscraper-sized icebergs saluted us, as we traversed the waters of this continent where snow and ice-dwelling creatures like penguins and whales roam undisturbed.
Your first sight of this most-unexplored place was Yankee Harbor. Tomorrow, we will walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest and bravest explorers as we explore famed, snow-covered landmasses.
If the journey across the Drake Passage sounds daunting, don’t worry – even in rough seas, we were never alone. We will be accompanied on this spine-tingling adventure by soaring albatrosses and a protective pod of humpbacks and hourglass dolphins. Converging warm and cool ocean currents attract some spectacular animal life to the passage.
TALE OF TALES LECTURER ROB CASKIE
A world-renowned raconteur recognized by The Royal Geographical Society as the foremost orator in South Africa, Rob Caskie left us utterly spellbound and fully immersed in a world so unlike the one we inhabit today.
Today’s Topic: “Going South with Scott and Shackleton- Portrayal of Two Polar Greats” discussed these early Antarctica explorers.
TALE OF TALES
GREAT JOURNEYS: A CONVERSATION WITH NICHOLAS CRANE
AT 11:00 AM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Nicholas Crane is one of the world’s leading adventurers.
As a seasoned explorer, he was an ideal Tale Teller for this segment of our World Cruise. We joined him and your Cruise Director Fernando Barroso de Oliveira or a fascinating Q&A session, where Mr. Crane shared stories of his many adventures. We had an exceptional opportunity to listen to the fascinating tales of one of the world’s most interesting living explorers.
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Historian, Robert Caskie The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “South with Scott” The South Pole remained the last mystical geographical prize on Earth
11:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crane The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Great Journeys: A conversation with Cruise Director Fernando and Nicholas Crane
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “Arctic vs Antarctic”, an introduction to Polar Regions
7:00 “Farewell to South America Dinner” The Restaurant (4)
9:45 THE LIARS’ CLUB – Cruise Director Fernando, International Hostesses, and a panel of liars
This is a fun-filled game. Can you guess who’s telling the truth and who is lying?. It reminded us of Hollywood Squares.
PRADA EYEWEAR
From its founding by Mario Prada in 1913 to the leadership of his granddaughter,
Miuccia Prada, today, Prada has built a legacy of distinction. A Prada piece can
never be mistaken for any other. Just like its name, it is timeless.
TRIPLE 7 BLACKJACK
FROM 10:00PM TO 11:00PM CASINO, DECK 5
Tonight the Casino featured Triple 7 Blackjack. It is arguably the most popular Blackjack variant among new and experienced players.
Do not stop looking for 7s and you will be rewarded. Get a triple seven 21 and get paid as if you had a Blackjack.
Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Drake Passage
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 WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 39°F 4°C Low: 37°F 3°C
Sailing the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky enough to experience.
The southern tip of the Americas already felt like a wild enough environment, but the sensation of watching the distant cliffs of the peninsular known as the ‘End of the World’ fade into the horizon was one that was equal parts epic, eerie and magical.
The Drake Passage is considered one of the most treacherous voyages for ships to make. Currents at its latitude meet no resistance from any landmass, and waves can top 40 feet, hence its reputation as “the most powerful convergence of seas”. Fortunately, ours were only 17 to 22 feet.
The theme of the Silver Whisper World Cruise was “The Tale of Tales 2022”.
It is an extraordinary north-south world cruise, from 65°S to 65°N, from Antarctica up to Iceland.
We will experience a wide range of cultures, climates, and environments as a tale of magnificently contrasting destinations, from Turkey to South Africa, from South Georgia Island to Seychelles is woven.
During our voyage, we will learn from nine world-renowned special guest lecturers who will share our voyage and spark our imagination with their “Tale of Tales” Storytelling.
We will become the main character in our very own “Tale of Tales”.
NICHOLAS CRANE – TALE OF TALES – ENDURING EYE:
Nicholas Crane is an English geographer, explorer, writer, broadcaster, past President of Scotland’s Royal Geographical Society, and producer of over 80 BBC geographic films.
He has been exploring the world since 1986 when he located the pole of inaccessibility for the Eurasia landmass and has been traveling to the remote and remarkable ever since!
THE ANTARCTIC LEGACY OF SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND FRANK HURLEY
We learned about his life-changing experiences in Antarctica, and the true story of the Shackleton shipwreck. Supported by extraordinary first-hand photography and RGS images.
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton, an established Polar explorer of the heroic age, set out to cross the Antarctic continent. He failed.
However, he achieved one of the greatest feats of polar exploration, he returned with his 28 man team alive. The story of the 1914-17 Shackleton Imperial Endurance Expedition is one of courage and leadership in the face of true adversity. Stoicism and belief during complete uncertainty; by endurance they conquered. An amazing story of survival.
Today’s Schedule
10:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crain The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Enduring Eye: The Antarctic Legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley
11:00 Mandatory IAATO Briefing followed by Zodiac Briefing The Show Lounge (6)
We joined our Expedition Leader Steffan Danino for a mandatory IAATO (International Association Antarctic Tour Operators)
& Zodiac briefing.
3:00 Mandatory BIOSECURITY CHECKS with Steffan Danino (Expedition Leader) Lobby (3)
An inspection of all our outer layers of clothing took place. They looked for organic material including soil, seeds, and insects. Especially in cuffs, Velcro, pockets, seams, and hoods and on boots. This included walking sticks and tripods for cameras. Once we passed the inspection, we sign the biosecurity declaration.
9:45 Showtime! Cabaret with Tenor Shimi Goodman and Piano Showman Chris Hamilton: “Tiano” Show Lounge (6)
Following their sold-out season in Le Crazy Coqs in London’s West End, Chris and Shimi thrilled us with their performance.
THE BOUTIQUE, DECK 5
LEATHER LAND
Tonight the Boutique features Luxurious Leather, Vibrant sophistication, and Crisp colors are all the Hallmark of the world’s most prestigious Fashion houses.
Find your favorite handbags and leather accessories from the biggest names in fashion including Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bally, and Kate Spade.
TIANO – TENOR & PIANO
TONIGHT’S SHOW AT 9:45 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Shimi Goodman and Chris Hamilton met at Guildford School of Acting twenty-one years ago and have been making music ever since.
Together they form the exciting Tenor & Piano duo -Tiano.
These two world-class performers truly put the class into classical as they take the audience on a journey of musical styles from classical to popular. The genre “classical crossover” perfectly describes their style since everything they present from Mario Lanza to Elton John is informed by a highly developed musicianship, which never fails to entertain.
Shimi has performed in West End shows including Evita and Chicago.
In 2017 Chris won the prestigious Silversea Guest Entertainer of the Year Award. He is also an award-winning writer.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Beagle Channel Glacier Alley
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 WEATHER Cloudy High: 51°F 10°C Low: 42°F 6°C
Beagle Channel is a 150 milelong strait in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the southern tip of South America. The channel is named after the voyage made by HMS Beagle, with the Naturalist, Charles Darwin on his way to the Galapagos Islands. Glacier Alley is a short stretch of Beagle Channel that showcases five tidewater glaciers named after European countries: Germany, Holland, France, Italy, and Spain. These massive blue glaciers inch down the Darwin Mountains from Southern Patagonia’s Darwin Icefield. The Darwin Icefield covers 2,500 sq km of Isla Grande, the largest island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago.
“As we proceeded along the Beagle Channel, the scenery assumed a peculiar and very magnificent character…The mountains were here about 3,000 feet high and terminated in sharp and jagged points. They rose in one unbroken sweep from the water’s edge and were covered to the height of fourteen or fifteen hundred feet by the dusky-coloured forest.”
“It is scarcely possible to imagine anything more beautiful than the beryl-like blue of these glaciers, and especially as contrasted with the dead white of the upper expanse of snow.” – Charles Darwin, 29 January 1833.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Punta Arenas, Chile
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 WEATHER Cloudy High: 51°F 10°C Low: 42°F 6°C
Covid restrictions have meant that we haven’t got the best from our land experiences in Chile. Punta Arenas wouldn’t even let us off the ship!
So from the ship Enrichment Travel Lecture Jon Fleming, here is what we learned about Punta Arenas.
Welcome to Chile’s City at the End of The World – a wind-whipped, fractured land of islands, glacial fjords and mountains, which drop away towards Antarctica.
A hardy city, where the temperature hovers in single figures throughout much of the year, Punta Arenas nevertheless offers a warm welcome and refuge, ahead of – and following – epic adventures and expeditions south across the Drake Passage by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Captain Scott stopped here in 1904 testing the postal service sending 400 letters of his successful return. The city welcomed the rescued Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance crew to these shores in 1916.
Punta Arenas is a remote place, but with custom-free status, and more than 120,000 people calling it home it’s also surprisingly cosmopolitan. The commercial center of Magallanes Punta Arenas is fueled by Chilean oil and gas and has established itself as a global center for Antarctic research with teams from various countries basing themselves here.
The town is built around the Plaza de Armas, its central square – be sure to kiss the toe of the Monumento del Indio Patagon statue, said to guarantee you good luck on your return. Look down across this colorful city, stretching out to meet the waters of the Straits of Magellan, from the viewpoint at Cerro De La Cruz.
Natural wonders abound in the region, whether it’s Alberto de Agostini National Park’s glacial sculptures, or Torres del Paine National Park’s soaring mountains, rushing waterfalls, and picturesque lakes. Offshore, in the Strait of Magellan, you can find the birdlife sanctuary of Magdalena Island – an uninhabited island, where hundreds of thousands of penguins march and crowds of cormorants and gulls call out.
SIGHTS
• Museo Regional de Magallanes
• Plaza Armas Punta Arenas
• Monumento Hernando de Magallanes
• Cemetery of Punta Arenas
• Palacio Sara Braun
PUNTA ARENAS FROM ABOVE
Cerro de la Cruz ( the Hill of the Cross), located a short walk away from the center, is the most popular viewpoint in Punta Arenas. Getting up there isn’t very difficult and the views are really nice. You can see the colorful city in its full glory, the landscape beyond it as well as the Strait of Magellan with ships crossing the passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
January 31, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Chilean Fjords
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 WEATHER Showers High: 53°F 10°C Low: 43°F 6°C
MANDATORY ANTIGEN TEST FOR RE-ENTRY
As a compulsory requirement of the Chilean Healthy Authorities protocol, all guests are obliged to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test before re-entering Chile.
Looming like a colossal river frozen in the icy hold of time the Garibaldi Glacier shivers down our spine that had absolutely nothing to do with the fjord weather’s chill.
A stunning unimaginably vast wedge of slowly creeping blue-white ice the glacier is a fitting climax to the voyage through the cinematic majesty of the Garibaldi Fjord.
We sailed amid tumbling waterfalls tightly-packed forestry and soaring mountains as we explored the glacier-sculpted Parque Nacional Alberto de Agostini. It is the newest member of Chile’s exclusive club of extraordinary remote National Parks.
Spread across the fractured lands of South America’s southern tip this is the dramatic region where the peaks of the Andes mountain range plunge down into the depths of the icy ocean generating some of Chile’s most spectacular scenery.
The fresh chunks of ice add to the floating confetti of tiny frozen islands all around the ship ranging in hues from creamy whites to electric blues.
It may appear like a frigid unforgiving environment at first glance but the fjord is alive with unique fauna and flora and recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. Full of diverse ecosystems we spotted penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian condors all adding to the rich tapestry of life here.
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST CRAIG RICHARD
AT 6:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Craig Richard is one of the most diverse and genuine entertainers today. A world-class singer, guitarist, pianist, and saxophonist, Craig has toured over 100 countries as a solo artist and alongside the legendary saxophonist, Kenny G. He has also shared the stage with Liza Minnelli, Kenny Loggins, and Patti LaBelle. Craig has been seen playing at venues like The Blue Note and Birdland in New York City, and at the Miami Jazz Festival. He delighted us with music from every genre and era.
Sunday, January 30, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
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 WEATHER Clouds High: 77°F 24°C Low: 70°F 21°C
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Introduction of the Expedition Team, followed by a lecture by Biologist Christoph Bialek: Today’s Topic: Ecology of Tierra del Fuego
11:15 Enrichment Lecture by Guest Entertainer Craig Richard “The Power of Survival” Show Lounge (6) An incredible story of survival that was featured in the Discovery Channel’s TV show
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler Card Room (7)
Today’s Topic: Art: “Ice Fields” Watercolor.
3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Ornithologist Chris Harbard Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Birds of Chile
10:00 Shawn McMaster Comedy, Magic, Whatever: Show Lounge (6)
Comedy magician Shawn McMaster was back with an all-new head-scratching, hilarious show!
SHAWN MCMASTER MAGIC & MAYHEM
10:00 PM | THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Shawn McMaster presented his wild style of comedy and magic tonight and previously in clubs and theatres around the world. He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.
You may have caught Shawn’s appearance on the TV show Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical moments, as well as his appearance on America’s Got Talent.
Saturday, January 29, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Castro, Chile
SATURDAY, 29 JANUARY 2022 CASTRO, CHILE
Arrival: 8:00AM Last Tender: 12:30PM Departure: 1:00PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Sunny High: 52°F 11°C Low: 36°F 2°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
Castro is a city on Chiloé Island in Chile’s Lake District. Colorful wooden stilt houses line the waterfront. On Plaza de Armas, the yellow, early-20th-century San Francisco Church has 2 steeples and a distinctive wooden interior. Nearby, woven baskets are sold at the craft fair. The Museum of Modern Art Chiloé displays works by Chilean artists. To the west, Chiloé National Park is home to sea lions.
The capital of Chile’s Chiloe Island, Castro is big, bright, and boisterous.
Colorful wooden huts (called palafitos) teeter on stilts over the city’s waterfront, inviting you into a slice of life that’s sure to brighten any day. Warm welcomes abound, music seeps from the street corners and life is celebrated with gusto all over the city. If you are looking for a healthy mix of culture and cosmopolitanism, then you have found it in Castro.
The island is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site wooden churches. Around 70 churches were built in the 17th and 18th centuries, embodying the intangible richness of the Chiloé Archipelago, and bearing witness to a successful fusion of indigenous and European culture. Just 16 of the churches are classified by UNESCO, as prime examples of the full integration of the architecture in the landscape and environment, as well as to the spiritual values of the communities.
The city is Chile’s third oldest city in existence, founded in 1576. Castro lived peaceably – bar a few attacks from Dutch pirates – until 1837, when it was destroyed by an earthquake, wiping out most of the population. By 1912 the railway had arrived, allowing the town to develop again. Tragically, the city was once again destroyed in 1960 by a series of earthquakes, tsunamis, and fires.
History lovers will definitely enjoy The Regional Museum of Castro. Not only does
the small museum house an interesting array of Huilliche relics, but a series of photographs depicting Castro pre-1960 is on display.
SIGHTS
• Museo de Arte Moderno de Chiloé
• Museo Regional de Castro
• Plazuela del Tren
IGLESIA DE SAN FRANCISCO
Any tour of Castro begins with this much-photographed 1906 church, constructed in the style of the archipelago’s wooden churches, only bigger and grander. Depending on your perspective, terms like “pretty” or “garish” describe the orange-and-lavender exterior colors chosen when the structure was spruced up
before Pope John Paul II’s 1987 visit.
Today’s Schedule
Due to covid restrictions, we had another “Panoramic Bus Tour” of Castro and the surrounding countryside. We were fortunate to have a sunny day in a city that averages over 200 rainy days per year.
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming: Today’s Topic: Improve your photography by discovering some easy compositional tips.
9:45 Showtime with International Artist Craig Richard The Show Lounge (6)
A world-class singer, guitarist, pianist, and saxophonist. He is one of the most genuine and diverse entertainers today.
JOHN HARDY THE BOUTIQUE, DECK 5
Inspired by Bali and its time-honored jewelry-making
traditions, Canadian artist John Hardy established an
artisan collective in 1975 dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind jewelry and preserving the rich heritage of Bali.
For over 40 years artisans have committed to making
handcrafted jewelry with techniques passed down for generations, using vetted suppliers to ensure both diamonds and gemstones conform to our high ethical standards, as well as reclaimed silver and gold. Our passion for creating distinctive and meaningful jewelry is echoed by our dedication to building a sustainable future for our artisan community.
Thursday, January 27, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
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 WEATHER Clouds High: 65°F 19°C Low: 54°F 12°C
Today’s Activities
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming:
Today’s Topic: Puntas Arenas – Chile’s Southernmost City
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming: The Show Lounge (6)
Discover some amazing tips and tricks on your iPhones and iPads
9:45 Showtime with Shawn McMaster: Magic & Mayhem Show Lounge (6)
Shawn McMaster’s incredible comedy and hilarious magic will have you laughing with astonishment!
Dinner pictures from The Restaurant
Boutique featured items for auction from $3,000 to $485,000.
What is your favorite? What would you choose? Auction items have a number that corresponds to the Bid Sheet below.
THE HISTORY OF PEARLS
Until 2012 it was thought that pearls dated back 5000 years till a pearl so rare was discovered which carbon dated back 7500 years.
Join your Fine Jewellery Specialist
in the boutique today for an informative
chat on the history and value of pearls.
THE BOUTIQUE
SHAWN MCMASTER MAGIC & MAYHEM
9:45 PM | THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Shawn McMaster has presented his wild style of comedy and magic in clubs and theatres around the world.
He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. You may have caught Shawn’s appearance on the TV show Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical
moments, as well as his appearance on America’s Got Talent.
STRAIGHT BLACKJACK 10:00PM – 11:00PM
CASINO, DECK 5
The Casino featured Straight Blackjac.
Your odds are increased with a chance to get more with just a Straight Blackjack!
Do not miss your chance to win big. All you have to do is get a hand of the straight cards six, seven, eight and you will be paid as if you have a Blackjack.