Saturday, April 2, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Suez Canal
SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022 SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT EGYPT
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 91°F 33°C Low: 66°F 19°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.
SUEZ CANAL
The Suez Canal gouged through Africa is one of the world’s engineering marvels linking two seas and drastically shortening boat voyages around this huge continent.
Few manmade waterways are so storied and iconic and sailing the length of it is a bucket list item for many explorers.
The construction of the canal started in 1859 and took ten years to complete with the canal officially opening in November 1869. More than a million people worked on the project often in unimaginable conditions. An engineering breakthrough the canal connected the Mediterranean to the Red Sea drastically improving global trade’s efficiency.
The original canal featured a single-lane waterway with passing locations in the Ballah Bypass and the Great Bitter Lake. The Egyptian government launched construction in 2014 to expand and widen the Ballah Bypass by 35 km (22 mi) to speed up the canal’s transit time. The expansion intended to nearly double the capacity of the Suez Canal, from 49 to 97 ships per day.
The Suez Canal Authority officially opened the new side channel in 2016. This side channel, located at the northern side of the east extension of the Suez Canal, serves the East Terminal for berthing and unberthing vessels from the terminal. As the East Container Terminal is located on the Canal itself, before the construction of the new side-channel it was not possible to berth or unberth vessels at the terminal while a convoy was running.
A hugely strategic and precious bottleneck it has inevitably led to conflicts and been vulnerable to scuttling to block its usage. The Six-Day War closed the canal leaving 15 unfortunate ships trapped within for eight years. An amazing story of the crew members of the Yellow Fleet named as their ships slowly gathered desert sand adapted and created a community within the confines of Bitter Lake.
We gathered into a convoy before we entered the Suez Canal. We were fortunate to be the 1st ship in our convoy. We sat back and admired the desert views as we transited the 101 Mile expanse occasionally interrupted by little villages with domed mosques and minarets towering into the sky. Look out for the tiny fishing boats that share the canal’s waterway dwarfed by giant container ships. The plucky fishermen courageously refuse to yield to the massive vessels they sail beside.
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 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
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 9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The Thirst For Water – Water has the power to move millions. And everybody, every day,
everywhere needs it. So, people will & do fight over it!
11:30 The Boutique presents: “Hermes Scarves” Immerse yourself in the unmistakable style of Hermes scarves. The Boutique 1:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since yesterday at noon Pool Deck (8)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:15 Music by the Pool with Cocktail Pianist Alex (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 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
2:00 Water Aerobics with Personal Trainer Nemanja (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Duplicate Bridge Play with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler – Today’s Topic: Art “Jerusalem Vista” Card Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
2:30 Boutique Event: Join renowned jewelry designer Huber Gesser for this informative chat to learn more about
precious gems, what to look for, and how to buy and value them
2:45 “Holy Sepulchre” An illustrated talk by fellow guest Reverend William Eakins Panorama Lounge (8)
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem: Understanding one of Christendom’s most important and confusing buildings.
3:00 Water Volleyball equipment will be set up for your enjoyment with your fellow guest (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
3:45 Enrichment Lecture with Broadcast Journalist Mr. Michael Buerk The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The Tyranny of Woke
4:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Cristina Lobby (3)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with International Host Giancarlo Panorama Lounge (8)
4:45 Team Trivia with International Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo 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: CASUAL/ARABIAN
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)
6:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents “Il Bel Canto” with Giovanni and Rhiannon from The Voices of Silversea
Join them for a wonderful evening of opera classics and a taste of Italy!
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 “ARABIAN NIGHTS” Dinner The Restaurant (4)
9:15 The Whisper Trio plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon and Cocktail Pianist Alex play a selection of beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:30 Classic Movie Night: “Some Like It Hot” 1959 | NR | 105min | Musical/Comedy/Romance The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Billy Wilder; Stars: Marilyn Monroe; Tony Curtis; Jack Lemmon; George Raft; Joe E. Brown; Pat O’Brien
10:00 Dance the night away with our DJ Gabor Panorama Lounge
Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz
Today’s Topic: The Thirst For Water – Water has the power to move millions. And everybody, every day, everywhere needs it. So, people will & do fight over it!
Friday, April 1, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
FRIDAY, 1 APRIL 2022 EN ROUTE TO HAIFA, ISRAEL
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 94°F 34°C Low: 75°F 24°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 Pathway to Yoga with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
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 7:00pm) Forward Deck (10)
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Broadcast Journalist Mr. Michael Buerk The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The Tyranny of Woke
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.
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller Special Guest EAMONN GEARON The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “The Middle East and North Africa: A Journey in Three Stages”
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:30 Boutique’s Special: Tag Heuer men’s and women’s Swiss timepieces with upto 50% Off ticket prices The Boutique (5)
11:30 Line Dance Class with Keegan from the Voices of Silversea and your International Hostess Cristina Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since leaving Aqaba 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 Piano Vocalist Remon (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 Panorama Lounge (8)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler – Today’s Topic: Art “Magical Petra” Card Room (7)
3:00 Casino Special: Free Gaming Lesson with our friendly Casino Staff Casino (5)
3:00 Water Volleyball equipment will be set up for your enjoyment with your fellow guest (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Kusadasi – Gateway to Ephesus and Rhodes – A Living Museum of Ancient and Medieval History
4:00 Boutique Event: “Hubert Fashion Show” Join your hosts Hubert & Karen for this unique fine jewellery fashion show where your fellow guests will be showcasing Huberts one of a kind designs
4:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Cristina Lobby (3)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
4:00 Stretch and Release Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
4:45 Team Trivia with International Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: FORMAL
6:30 Piano Vocalist Remon captivates you with his beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex entertains you while you enjoy a pre dinner cocktail Panorama Lounge (8)
6:30 Sabbath get together with your fellow guests (unhosted) Card Room (7)
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Captain’s WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION Show Lounge (6)
Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri invites Guests to the Welcome Cocktail Party and introduces the Senior Officers.
Music by The Silver Whisper Trio
8:00 Dinner Dance with Piano Vocalist Remon The Restaurant (4)
9:45 Cocktail Pianist Alex returns with his great swinging sound The Bar (5)
10:00 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Naki Ataman in “A Musical Journey Around the World” Show Lounge (6)
Concert Pianist and Turkish Cultural Ambassador, Naki Ataman
10:45 Dance the night away with our DJ Gabor Panorama Lounge
Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming
Today’s Topic: Kusadasi – Gateway to Ephesus and Rhodes – A Living Museum of Ancient and Medieval History
HUBERT: FASHION SHOW
AT 4:00 PM PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 8
Join our hosts Hubert and Karen, jewelry and gemstone specialists, for this unique fine jewelry fashion show, where your fellow guests will be showcasing Hubert’s one-of-a-kind designs.
All guests attending today’s fashion show will receive a free entry into our prize draw, we will draw the lucky winner on 9 April in The Boutique, deck 5.
You must be present to win.
NAKI ATAMAN – “A MUSICAL JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD”
AT 10:00 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
The son of renowned concert violinist and conductor, Zeki Ataman, Naki was born in the ancient city of Istanbul but was raised and educated in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, where
he still resides.
He began his musical studies at the age of 4 and made his stage debut at 8.
It is no surprise that Naki was chosen by the Turkish Ministry of Culture to be the official representative of the country’s cultural and goodwill interests throughout the world, thus
making him a true and unique Ambassador of Music.
In fact, Naki was chosen to represent Turkey at a concert for the United Nations Cultural conference in Vienna in 1975, for which he conceived the idea of an evening of music
encompassing all nations. His “Around the World” concert is basically that same program he created for the U.N.
As well versed in popular music, jazz, and musical comedy as he is in light classics, Naki is a favorite on concert stages throughout the world. Naki also performs on many cruise lines.
Given Naki Ataman’s background, the musical accomplishments of this multitalented man
are not surprising. Critics have used all these superlatives to describe Naki’s piano virtuosity as “dazzling, sensitive, magnificent, astonishing and unusually creative”.
Once you have witnessed this man’s talent and virtuosity, you may come up with some superlatives of your own.
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Aqaba, Jordan
THURSDAY, 31 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN All Aboard: 5:30 PM Departure: 6:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Mostly Sunny High: 90°F 32°C Low: 67°F 19°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 Pure Form Pilates with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00pm) Shuffleboard Court (10)
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)
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
3:00 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:45 Team Trivia with International Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Fab Abs Class Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 All aboard! Silver Whisper prepares to sail
5:45 Sail-away Cocktails! – Music by The Whisper Trio followed by The Taste of Things to Come Pool Deck (8)
Join your Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo as they introduce some of our entertainers, officers, staff and services
you will be enjoying on board.
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
6:00 Silver Whisper sails for Haifa, Israel
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)
6:30 Meet & Greet “Silversea Passengers” – Please join your fellow members of the Silversea Passenger Panorama Lounge
Facebook Group and Future Cruise Manager Barrie for a pre-dinner drink
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
7:30 Boutique Special: Check out our collection of vintage Louis Vuitton and Chanel The Boutique (5)
Handbags and wallets with 10% Off ticket prices
9:00 Boutique Special: Join your onboard jewelry Designer Hubert & Karen for complimentary fine jewelry cleaning The Boutique
and while you’re here, browse all of our precious styles and tax & duty free savings
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents KRISTIAN GREY – The Comedy Magician The Show Lounge (6)
Join Kristian Grey for an evening of High-Impact magic and comedy! From mind-bending magic & illusions to side-splitting comedy, Kristian’s show is sure to leave you gasping with amazement and laughing out loud!
10:30 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge
Today’s Excursion – Red Sea Snorkel Adventure
We treated ourselves to an afternoon of cruising and sun on the Red Sea during this half-day snorkel adventure.
Depart the ship by shuttle coach for the approximate 20-minute transfer to the Great Arab Revolution Plaza to board your boat which is reserved exclusively for Silversea guests.
We enjoyed a fascinating cruise onboard a captivating glass-bottom boat, allowing you to admire the coral and marine life of Aqaba from a unique vantage point.
En route to the snorkel and swim location, our crew provided us with snorkeling equipment and a safety briefing. At a suitable location determined by the captain, we could don our gear and begin a fascinating exploration of the colorful coral and fish of this underwater world.
During your outing, the chef prepared a tasty barbecue lunch to enjoy while we relaxed on the covered deck and enjoyed the panoramic views of the city of Aqaba. We cruised to the boat’s docking location to join the shuttle for the return drive to the pier and our awaiting ship.
KRISTIAN GREY – ”THE COMEDY MAGICIAN”
AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Kristian Grey is one of Ireland’s most in-demand entertainers. Kristian began his journey in magic over ten years ago and has never looked back. What started as a hobby, quickly became a passion. Straight out of University, Kristian was booked up performing his
awe-inspiring sleight of hand at private and high-end corporate events across Ireland and the UK. After a few years of performing close-up magic, he began to develop his first full stage comedy and illusion show. After the first run of live stage shows had ended and seeing the
demand for this type of entertainment, Kristian decided to bring his show to the high seas and nowadays performs most of the year on some of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships.
Mixing his passion for prestidigitation with an infectious personality, and a touch of Irish charm, Kristian’s show is an experience not to be missed. You can expect all of the wonder and awe of magic, as well as a barrel of laughs at Kristian Grey’s comedy magic shows!
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Petra, Jordan
WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Sunny High: 87°F 31°C Low: 61°F 16°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
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track
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
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 10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 The Zagara Beauty Spa – Come to view our beautiful Spa
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
5:00 Pathway to Yoga with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: CASUAL
6:15 For any dietary requirements please meet Restaurant Manager Gilbert The
6:30 Introduction to the “Cappadocia Overland Event” in Turkey for the World Cruisers Guests presented by Yasar Karadag, Cappadocia Tour Operator
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with their beautiful music
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
8:30 Boutique Service: Forgotten Essentials, if you have forgotten any essential items
such as a Toothbrush or toothpaste you can purchase these from reception
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play a selection of beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:30 Big Screen Movie: “Jersey Boys” 2014 | R | 1h14min | Musical/Drama Director: Clint Eastwood; Stars: John Lloyd Young; Erich Bergen; Michael Lomenda; Vincent Piazza; Christopher Walken
10:15 Our Resident DJ Gabor invites you onto the dancefloor till the late hours
AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN – GATEWAY TO PETRA
Improbably carved into the rusty-red rock of the Jordanian desert the ancient city of Petra has been mesmerizing visitors since being rediscovered by Westerners in 1812.
Siq Canyon provides a suitably grandiose welcome cutting a deep track through layers of fiery sandstone and building up the suspense before you first set eyes on the Lost City’s majesty.
An early start is best to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site giving you chance to beat the crowds and avoid the brunt of the heat.
The Treasury is perhaps Petra’s best-known structure having featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the mystical
hiding place of the Holy Grail. Imprinted deep into the sheer sandstone it’s a dramatic spectacular achievement of human endeavor.
Petra developed as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and the sophistication of the Rose Kingdom’s rock-hewn buildings is
matched only by the elaborate and advanced water collection and transportation system that quenched its thirst and provided the means to thrive despite its remote location and the intense burn of the sun. Look out for the delicate water channels that lace the city as you explore.
High above the city – up a daunting 800-step climb – stands the Monastery. The High Place of Sacrifice is an even tougher hike – with only occasional electric-blue lizards scattering from your footsteps as you rise – but the views of the remarkable city embossed into the mighty sandstone cliffs below will last a lifetime.
SHOPPING
Look for Bedouin rugs and tapestries created by local women. Brass and copperware are also popular. Small bottles of colored sand from Petra with intricate patterns make nice souvenirs. Ladies may want to get some of the Dead Sea beauty products.
SIGHTS
• Aqaba Archaeological Museum
• Aqaba Fortress
• Petra
• Wadi Rum Desert
• Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosquee
• Aqaba Aquarium
Today’s Excursion – Petra – Jordan’s Treasure
We enjoyed the opportunity to visit Jordan’s most famous attraction the spectacular rose-red City of Petra during this full-day tour.
We departed the port in comfortable coaches and traveled north along the Desert Highway. After a couple of hours, we stopped at a combination tourist/coffee shop that boasted it has “The Best View in the World”. The last stretch is down a country road into the gorge below and through several small villages. Upon arrival at Petra, we began our visit on foot. The long, narrow gorge with steeply rising sides all but obliterates the sun. For those who wish the entrance to the siq may be reached on horseback. (There is no charge for this service since it is included in the entrance fee but the horseman will expect a gratuity.) The narrow gorge presented spectacular scenery with each twist and turn.
Khazneh (Treasury)
As we exited the gorge it suddenly opens into a natural square dominated by Petra’s most famous monument the Treasury. Its intricately carved façade presents a magnificent sight in the dazzling sun. If you have seen the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you will no doubt recognize the façade. If you go further into the site and discover other impressive structures carved out of the rose-colored stone. They include temples, royal tombs, and an amphitheater that could seat 3,000 spectators. The Petra basin boasts over 800 individual monuments. To explore it all would take several days.
Our visit of approximately three hours concludes with the walk back the same way. We hired a golf cart to take us back up the steep 1.5-mile-long narrow pathway of the Petra Valley as it was getting hot afternoon. Upon exiting the siq, we visited the Petra Museum which housed many of the ancient artifacts of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Afterward, we had lunch at a local tourist hotel, and re-join the coach for the 2.5-hour drive back to Aqaba.
BOUTIQUES OF SILVERSEA
Welcome to the Silversea Boutiques. You are cordially invited to discover our new collection of luxury brands and well-appointed interiors.
We offer outstanding fine Swiss watches from Tag Heuer and other brands like Raymond Weil. Experience our fine jewelry collections and leather goods. Fashion jewelry extravagance from Swarovski is just a few steps away from your suite.
We cannot wait to extend a warm welcome. Our team is waiting for you.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Aqaba, Jordan
TUESDAY, 29 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN Arrival: 8:00AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 89°F 32°C Low: 64°F 18°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
AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN – GATEWAY TO PETRA
Improbably carved into the rusty-red rock of the Jordanian desert the ancient city of Petra has been mesmerizing visitors since being rediscovered by Westerners in 1812. Siq Canyon provides a suitably grandiose welcome cutting a deep track through layers of fiery sandstone and building up the suspense before you first set eyes on the Lost City’s majesty.
An early start is best to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site giving you chance to beat the crowds and avoid the brunt of the heat. The Treasury is perhaps Petra’s best-known structure having featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the mystical hiding place of the Holy Grail.
Imprinted deep into the sheer sandstone it’s a dramatic spectacular achievement of human endeavor. Petra developed as the capital of The Nabataean Kingdom and the sophistication of the Rose Kingdom’s rock-hewn buildings is matched only by the elaborate and advanced water collection and transportation system that quenched its thirst and provided the means to thrive despite its remote location and the intense burn of the sun. Look out for the delicate water channels that lace the city as
you explore.
High above the city – up a daunting 800-step climb – stands the Monastery. The High Place of Sacrifice is an even tougher hike with only occasional electric-blue lizards scattering from your footsteps as you rise but the views of the remarkable city embossed into the mighty sandstone cliffs below will last a lifetime.
SHOPPING
Look for Bedouin rugs and tapestries created by local women. Brass and copperware are also popular. Small bottles of colored sand from Petra with intricate patterns make nice souvenirs. Ladies may want to get some of the Dead Sea beauty products.
SIGHTS
• Aqaba Archaeological Museum
• Aqaba Fortress
• Petra
• Wadi Rum Desert
• Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosquee
• Aqaba Aquarium
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Fab Abs Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:00 Silver Whisper is scheduled to dock in Aqaba, Jordan
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime The Bar (5)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points Panorama Lounge (8)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won!
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: CASUAL
6:30 Piano Vocalist Remon captivates you with beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex plays for your listening pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Join us at the pool deck for Cocktails and Live Music with The Whisper Trio
7:00 Dinner Under The Stars Pool Deck (8)
8:30 Cabaret: “Simply Divine” with The Voices of Silversea Pool Deck (8)
As the title suggests – a luscious, but a simple nod to some of the most ‘Simply Divine’ songs of all time
Followed by Dancing Night with DJ Gabor and the Voices of Silversea. Let’s dance the night away!
9:15 Classic Movie Night: “West Side Story” 1961 | NR | 1h51min | Musical/Romance The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise; Stars: Natalie Wood; Richard Beymer; Russ Tamblyn; Rita Moreno; George Chakiris
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
Today’s Excursion – Morning Wadi Rum Safari
We started our morning adventurously with a drive in the Wadi Rum desert which made for an exciting and memorable half-day excursion. Departing the port by coach a one-hour drive on the Desert Highway took us to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Here we switched to simple 4×4 open-air pickup trucks with two benches in the pickup bed. We were driven by local Bedouin drivers for the trip into the Wadi Rum desert.
Wadi Rum
As we entered the Wadi Rum region its captivating and mystical beauty astounded us. Black wind-sculpted hills stand like sentinels upon pale sands, interspersed with dramatic rock formations. We drove past the Wadi Rum Rest House and a small Bedouin community with its prized possession camels. Farther into the desert we spotted a few of the traditional black tents dotting the arid landscape.
This trip into the desert provided awesome and ever-changing vistas of multi-colored granite and limestone cliffs rising amid the vast expanse of sand. Parts of Wadi Rum resemble a lunar landscape, aptly called the ‘Valley of the Moon’.
Here the legend of Lawrence of Arabia was born. A rock formation known as The Seven Pillars of Wisdom was immortalized in the book and film about the legendary figure including several portraits of Lawrence carved into the stone in 1918. Aqaba was captured by Lawrence leading the Bedouins to attack from the Wadi Rum desert since all Aqaba’s cannon defenses faced the sea.
The Martian was also filmed in the Wadi Rum desert. It is easy to see how Hollywood transformed the landscape into the surface of Mars.
This Wadi Rum adventure concluded at a Bedouin tent in the desert where we enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea before heading back to Aqaba and the ship by coach.
Monday, March 28, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
MONDAY, 28 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO AQABA, JORDAN
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 85°F 29°C Low: 72°F 22°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 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 3:00pm 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 7:00pm – weather permitting) Shuffleboard
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Inspecting Irascible Iran. Iran/Persia is known for its estimable history, its antagonism to the West, its legendary duplicity & its difficulty to conquer
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)
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Ashdod, Haifa and the Holy Land – Find out from Jon Fleming why Israel is sacred to the world’s three major religions, and why the Promised Land has been such a sought-after territory for so much of its history
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:15 Easy Spanish Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 The Boutique present: “Hubert Gold Collection” – Visit the Boutiques to view the stunning 14k Gold Collection The Boutique
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since yesterday noon 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
12:00 Guest Photo Exhibition – World Cruise 2022 with Tracy Fleming Panorama Lounge (8)
12:15 Music by the Pool with DJ Gabor (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 “Veils of Saudi Arabia” Card Room (7)
2:00 Water Aerobics with Personal Trainer Nemanja (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
3:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller Special Guest DR. MONICA HANNA The Show Lounge (6)
“Ethical Museology”
3:00 Water Volleyball with the Voices of Silversea (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
3:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Cristina Lobby (3)
3:15 Boutique Special: Visit the Boutiques this evening for your Last Chance to take advantage of Tax-Free Shopping
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with The Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge (8)
4:00 Boat Building Competition – Please bring your boats to the Pool at 3:45 pm Pool Deck (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 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)
6:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Rokas, Magician in “Magic Abounds“ The Show Lounge (6)
In “Magic Abounds,” an unbelievable magic show full of comedy and impossible magic, Lithuanian magician Rokas performs highly original magic never seen outside of the Baltic states. In addition to mind-bending magic, Rokas also demonstrates the skills which earned him several Guinness World Records – being one of the best card-throwers in the world!
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
9:15 Classic Movie Night: “From Here to Eternity” 1953 | Not rated | 1h58min | War/Drama The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Fred Zinnemann; Stars: Burt Lancaster; Montgomery Clift; Deborah Kerr; Donna Reed; Frank Sinatra
9:15 The Whisper Trio plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon and Cocktail Pianist Alex play a selection of beautiful music The Bar (5)
10:00 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Inspecting Irascible Iran. Iran/Persia is known for its estimable history, its antagonism to the West, its legendary duplicity & its difficulty to conquer
MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER – DR. MARK ELOVITZ
Back in 2012, Singapore’s Prestige Lifestyle Magazine featured Dr. Elovitz as a “Seminal Visionary.” International audiences acclaim him as a captivating commentator on world affairs. But, Dr. E. – as worldwide aficionados happily refer to him – simply says he is a geopolitician blessed with strategic hindsight.
Prior to lecturing around the globe, Dr. Elovitz served as a litigator, a professor of law, a U.S. government advisor, and a U.S. Air Force Officer. As a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, he has earned four (4) post-graduate degrees.
Dr. Elovitz has published hundreds of articles. His wide-ranging subjects have addressed legal liability, American public policy, world affairs & international geopolitics. Some of Dr. E’s many colorful commentaries include: “Whose Lunch Is The Dragon Eating?”The Machiavellian Mideast,” Bear Claws & Dragon Breath,”“Political Wimps, Wusses & Wieners” and “When Is Later Too Late?”.
In addition, Dr. Elovitz had previously authored a regular newspaper column focusing on enhanced healthcare delivery. He has also been the lively and often provocative anchor/commentator for a World Affairs T.V. show.
Dr. Elovitz has lived in both Europe and the Mideast. As the United States Air Force Officer, he was a liaison to the American military stationed throughout England, Europe, and North Africa. In that role, he received the U.S.A.F. Commendation Medal for “Exemplary Pedagogic Skill.”
Additionally, Dr. Elovitz served in Washington during the Carter and Reagan Administrations as a government advisor on public policy. Dr. Elovitz has testified before the U.S. Congress’ Committee on Foreign Affairs. He has also been a participant in the U.S. Naval War College’s Current Strategy Forum. Currently, Dr. Elovitz is Director of the Centre For Strategic Geopolitics, a world affairs think tank.
Dr. Elovitz is recognized for his penetrating insights into and astute assessments of world affairs. His distinctive careers, extensive worldwide travels, and diverse international contacts produce presentations with uncommon depth and unique understandings of world affairs. He deftly provides the unjaded content and context that are often sadly absent from the print and broadcast media. As a result, Dr. E’s dynamic presentations are colorful, illuminating, and decidedly thought-provoking.
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Ashdod, Haifa, and the Holy Land – Find out from Jon Fleming why Israel is sacred to the world’s three major religions, and why the Promised Land has been such a sought-after territory for so much of its history.
MEET DESTINATION LECTURER – JON FLEMING
Jon Fleming’s combination of personal experience and historical knowledge, plus an entertaining presentation style has made him very sought after in the Cruise industry. He has sailed on over 250 cruises worldwide including Silversea’s last 9 World Cruises.
Over the last sixteen years, Jon has lectured on over 500 cruise destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australasia, and the Pacific. He has an informal and humorous lecture style that aims to make history interesting, accessible, and relevant for his audience, without bombarding them with dates and facts.
Jon was born in London, and studied Modern History at York University. After university, he pursued a successful career in marketing, before deciding to get out of the rat race and devote himself to travel full-time either by cruise ship or at the other end of the luxury scale, in a camper van with his wife Tracy.
His interest in travel was sparked by a two-month train trip around Europe when he was 18, and he has been looking for excuses to travel ever since! He has traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting over 125 countries in the process (the number is growing all the time). Having recently sold his beloved camper van, Jon now spends his summers in Europe looking for the perfect place to finally settle down…
GUEST PHOTO EXHIBITION WORLD CRUISE 2022
MONDAY, 28 MARCH – 12:00NOON
PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 8
Tracy Fleming is organizing an exhibition for talented photographers amongst our guests to show off their best photos from this World Cruise.
She will put together a slide show of your masterpieces in the Panorama Lounge
on Monday, 28 March.
3:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller Special Guest DR. MONICA HANNA
“Ethical Museology”
HUBERT: GOLD COLLECTION
THE ONBOARD BOUTIQUE
Contemporary, wearable, and fun, everyday designs.
Visit the boutique to view the Hubert 14k Gold Collection.
BOATBUILDING COMPETITION
We are calling all Guests to put their brains and creativity to the test in a boat-building competition.
ROULETTE TOURNAMENT
FROM 3:00PM TO 4:00PM CASINO, DECK 5
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.
ROKAS. MAGICIAN – TONIGHT’S SHOW ”MAGIC ABOUNDS”
AT 6:45 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Hailing from a small town in Lithuania, ROKAS is an an award-winning magician who has headlined shows across Europe and the USA. He has performed for many Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, Dell, Volkswagen, Nike, and the BMW group as well as winning two, different, Guinness World Records!
Rokas, the host of Lithuanian television’s singing competition show I Can See Your Voice, recently appeared on the hit American show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, where he fooled Penn & Teller!
In “Magic Abounds,” an unbelievable magic show full of comedy and impossible magic, Lithuanian magician Rokas performs highly original magic never seen outside of the Baltic states.
In addition to mind-bending magic, Rokas also demonstrates the skills which earned him several Guinness World Records – being one of the best card-throwers in the world!
Sunday, March 27, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
SUNDAY, 27 MARCH 2022 EN ROUTE TO AQABA, JORDAN
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 81°F 27°C Low: 65°F 18°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
9:15 Church Services conducted by fellow guests the Reverends Williams and Hope Eakins The Show Lounge (6)
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Aqaba – Gateway to Petra, The Rose-Red City
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)
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Everything you need to know about Islam but didn’t know whom to ask.
Much about Islam is misunderstood, inaccurate, distorted or simply wrong. Dr. E. unveils Islam as it actually is
11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
11:15 Easy Spanish Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 Line Dance Class with Keegan from the Voices of Silversea and your International Hostess Cristina Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 Boutique’s Special: ‘Hermes Scarves’ Immerse yourself in the unmistakable style of Hermes scarves.
These exceptional silk creations exude savoir-faire, created for the audacious and elegant art of living.
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since leaving Yanbu 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 The Whisper Trio (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Duplicate Bridge Play with Bridge Directors RoseAnne and Jerry Conference Room (7)
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 “Lanterns of the Souk” Card Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
2:30 Boutique Event: Join renowned jewelry designer Huber Gesser for this informative chat The Boutique (5)
on the history and value of these organic gems of the ocean
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marine Biologist Prof. George Losey The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “Future of our Coral reefs”
3:00 Water Volleyball equipment will be set up for your enjoyment with your fellow guest (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
4:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Cristina Lobby (3)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with The Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge (8)
4:00 Luxury Liners: “The Italians and the race for the “Blue Ribband: The Rex” – A presentation on the history The Show Lounge
and interiors of famous liners with Cruise Director Fernando
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 Hostess (until 6:00pm) Shore Concierge
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)
6:45 Showtime: ‘Made in Italy’ with Giovanni Palminteri from The Voices of Silversea The Show Lounge (6)
Join Giovanni, this evening for a taste of Italy. A show filled with popular Italian and Neapolitan songs.
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
9:00 The Whisper Trio plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:15 Classic Movie Night: “Singin’ in the Rain” 1952 | G | 1h43min | Musical/Romance The Show Lounge (6)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon and Cocktail Pianist Alex play a selection of beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:45 Karaoke Night: Be the Star you are! Join the International Hostess Cristina and the Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge
and become the Whisper Karaoke Idol! followed by Disco night with our resident DJ Gabor
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Aqaba – Gateway to Petra, The Rose-Red City
MEET DESTINATION LECTURER JON FLEMING
Jon Fleming’s combination of personal experience and historical knowledge, plus an entertaining presentation style has made him very sought after in the Cruise industry. He has sailed on over 250 cruises worldwide including Silversea’s last 9 World Cruises.
Over the last sixteen years, Jon has lectured on over 500 cruise destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australasia, and the Pacific. He has an informal and humorous lecture style that aims to make history interesting, accessible, and relevant for his audience, without bombarding them with dates and facts.
Jon was born in London, and studied Modern History at York University. After university, he pursued a successful career in marketing, before deciding to get out of the rat race and devote himself to travel full-time either by cruise ship or at the other end of the luxury scale, in a camper van with his wife Tracy.
His interest in travel was sparked by a two-month train trip around Europe when he was 18, and he has been looking for excuses to travel ever since! He has traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting over 125 countries in the process (the number is growing all the time). Having recently sold his beloved camper van, Jon now spends his summers in Europe looking for the perfect place to finally settle down…
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marine Biologist Prof. George Losey The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “Future of our Coral reefs”
MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER DR. MARK ELOVITZ
Back in 2012, Singapore’s Prestige Lifestyle Magazine featured Dr. Elovitz as a “Seminal Visionary.” International audiences acclaim him as a captivating commentator on world affairs. But, Dr. E. – as worldwide aficionados happily refer to him – simply says he is a geopolitician blessed with strategic hindsight.
Prior to lecturing around the globe, Dr. Elovitz served as a litigator, a professor of law, a U.S. government advisor, and a U.S. Air Force Officer. As a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, he has earned four (4) post-graduate degrees.
Dr. Elovitz has published hundreds of articles. His wide-ranging subjects have addressed legal liability, American public policy, world affairs & international geopolitics. Some of Dr. E’s many colorful commentaries include: “Whose Lunch Is The Dragon Eating?”The Machiavellian Mideast,” Bear Claws & Dragon Breath,” Political Wimps, Wusses & Wieners” and “When Is Later Too Late?”.
In addition, Dr. Elovitz had previously authored a regular newspaper column focusing on enhanced healthcare delivery. He has also been the lively and often provocative anchor/commentator for a World Affairs T.V. show.
Dr. Elovitz has lived in both Europe and the Mideast. As the United States Air Force Officer, he was a liaison to the American military stationed throughout England, Europe, and North Africa. In that role, he received the U.S.A.F. Commendation Medal for “Exemplary Pedagogic Skill.”
Additionally, Dr. Elovitz served in Washington during the Carter and Reagan Administrations as a government advisor on public policy. Dr. Elovitz has testified before the U.S. Congress’ Committee on Foreign Affairs. He has also been a participant in the U.S. Naval War College’s Current Strategy Forum. Currently, Dr. Elovitz is Director of the Centre For Strategic Geopolitics, a world affairs think tank.
Dr. Elovitz is recognized for his penetrating insights into and astute assessments of world affairs. His distinctive careers, extensive worldwide travels, and diverse international contacts produce presentations with uncommon depth and unique understandings of world affairs. He deftly provides the unjaded content and context that are often sadly absent from the print and broadcast media. As a result, Dr. E’s dynamic presentations are colorful, illuminating, and decidedly thought-provoking.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marine Biologist Prof. George Losey The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: “Future of our Coral reefs”
MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER – PROF. GEORGE LOSEY
George S. Losey, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Department of Zoology and Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai’i.
Professor George Losey was entranced by the ocean growing up with diving mask and plywood body-surfing board on the S.E. Florida coast. When first introduced to the fledgling sport of SCUBA diving at age 14 in 1954, he was literally “hooked.” Exploring and spear fishing throughout Florida and the Bahamas convinced him that this had to be his future. He received his Ph.D. in 1968 from Scripps Institution of Oceanography working on reef fishes of the E. Pacific. His studies introduced him to Ethology, a largely European discipline relatively new to the USA that concentrates on study of the natural behavior of animals and their social interactions. He left La Jolla in 1968 for the warmer waters of the University of Hawai’i and remained as a Professor and Researcher in the Department of Zoology and the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology. His research projects, mostly funded by the National Science Foundation, concentrated on cleaning symbiosis in fish and sea turtles, aggressive and territorial behavior of reef fishes, sex change in reef fishes, learning and instinctive behavior in freshwater and marine fishes and, most recently, ultraviolet vision and coloration in reef fishes and how these fishes cope with UV radiation. He lived underwater as an Aquanaught in Puerto Rico, dove in purse seines of the E. Pacific fishing fleet with dolphins and tunas and has visited marine labs from Israel to Australia.
Dr. Losey first started cruise ship speaking in 1996 on the QE 2 and was, once again, hooked. He decided that this was a far more civilized way to enjoy the ocean than sailing in rough Hawaiian waters in his 30 ft. sloop. Since then he has given talks on various ships with topics in oceanography and climate change, coral reefs, marine biology, Hawaiian natural history, Hawaiian legends and “nature vs. nurture” of human and animal behavior. He often combines research with lecture cruises: In the Caribbean, he converted part of his stateroom into a traveling laboratory to study aspects of ultraviolet vision in fishes purchased in each port. If you are curious, stop George to further pursue the topics of his talks and find out just what he is up to on this cruise. He is always happy to sit and enjoy a “tall cool one” in relaxing conversation.
HUBERT: PEARLS – TIMELESS AND ELEGANT
2:30PM THE BOUTIQUE, DECK 5
The history of the pearl goes back over seven thousand years.
The pearl is the oldest gemstone known to man.
From the White South Seas to exotic Tahitians and naturally coloured Goldens from Indonesia and the Philippines, they are a timeless classic.
Join our jewellery expert Hubert for an informative chat on the history and value of these organic gems of the ocean.
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT
CASINO ON BOARD SILVERSEA
FROM 3:00PM TO 4:00PM
Come to the Casino and join our Blackjack Tournament.
Visit the Casino on board and try your championship skills!
Whether you are a new player or a Blackjack veteran, taking part in Blackjack Tournaments can be a lot of fun!
What makes tournaments popular is the competition among players. Unlike traditional Blackjack, where it is you against the dealer, in tournament play it is a player against player.
An entry fee is applicable. Please ask our Casino staff for more information.
Have fun and good luck!
“MADE IN ITALY”
TONIGHT’S PRE-DINNER SHOW
AT 6:45PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Join Giovanni, one of your Voices of Silversea this evening for a taste of Italy.
A show filled with popular Italian and Neapolitan songs which are sure to have you swaying and singing along.
Saturday, March 26, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2022 YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA Arrival: 8:00 AM All Aboard: 8:45 PM Departure: 9:15 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 86°F 30°C Low: 66°F 19°C YANBU,
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
YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA – “SPRING BY THE SEA”
Yanbu is a port city on the Red Sea coast of western Saudi Arabia. Its Al Nakheel area is known for Al Fairouz Park, with grassy lawns. Seafront Subh Park’s tree-lined walkways look toward the beaches of Oyster Island. North along the coast, the Al Bahr area has an old town and a waterfront corniche.
Nearby, sandy beaches line Sharm Yanbu Bay, with dive sites on the offshore coral reefs.
Yanbu was established thousands of years ago when early Egyptian traders crossed the Red Sea, establishing land routes into Jordan, to the north, and Jeddah, to the south. During the 1st millennium, BC Yanbu’ al Bahr was a stopping point for merchant caravans on the incense route that extended from Yemen to the Mediterranean Sea.
Later it also served as a resting site for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca and Medina. In 1975 the Saudi government chose Yanbu and Al Jubayl, a small town on the Persian Gulf coast, to be developed as modern industrial cities. Both play a central role in diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economic base so that the country is not dependent solely on crude oil exports.
Twenty years ago, all that could be seen at Yanbu was an insignificant Red Sea fishing port, surrounded by an arid coastal plain. Today, Yanbu Industrial City together with its port ranks as one of the exporting giants of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The construction of this ultra-modern industrial base in such a short time must surely be counted as one of the Kingdom’s most astonishing achievements.
With beautiful waterfronts nearby, it is not surprising that sailing, fishing, and other water sports are popular at Yanbu.
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA HOUSE
Thomas Edward Lawrence Lawrence commonly known as Lawrence of Arabia was a British intelligence officer who assisted in the combat against the ottoman empire to the Saudis, British and French groups in World War I. Beautifully renovated, Lawrence of Arabia House is where he spent precious years of his life.
SIGHTS
• Lawrence of Arabia House
• Yanbu Old Town
• Yanbu Waterfront
• Yanbu Lake Park
• Souq Al-Lail (Night Market)
• Yanbu Al-Nakhl (heritage district)
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Pathway to Yoga with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:00 Silver Whisper is scheduled to dock in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Once the vessel has been cleared by local authorities, your Cruise Director Fernando will give weather and gangway location information
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00 pm – weather permitting) Shuffleboard
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)
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Fab Abs 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: CASUAL
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)
8:45 All aboard! Silver Whisper prepares to sail
9:15 Silver Whisper sails for Aqaba, Jordan
9:15 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
SISLEY
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9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents ROKAS, Magician in “Magic is You“
The Show Lounge (6)
“Magic is You” is a unique and modern magic show. Fool Us winner Rokas blends comedy, classics of magic, and cutting-edge technology to create a memorable performance. His interactive show features sleight of hand and mind-reading demonstrations and everyone in the audience will experience magic happening not only on the stage but also in their own hands.
Today’s Excursion – Discover Medina, the Second Holiest City in Islam
Today’s excursion took us to Medina (Al-Madinah) the second holiest city in the Arab world after Mecca (Makkah).
We departed the pier for a 3-hour drive to Medina.
Upon arrival, we continued to the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque) with its amazing massive architecture and beautifully arranged lights. It is built where the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to live and is currently buried. The exterior of the mosque is surrounded by countless hotels which have been built to accommodate all of the worshippers visiting the city in addition to restaurants and shops selling a variety of succulent dates, traditional prayer garbs, other Islamic clothing, and food items, and more. Many businesses remain open throughout the day and night making it known as a city that doesn’t sleep.
After lunch, we continued to a major pilgrimage site Mount Uhud the place where Muslim forces led by the Prophet Muhammad battled troops from Makkah.
We visited the Dar Al Madinah Museum a private museum to discover the city’s heritage and history. The museum hosted many collections and visual galleries including some rare cultural artifacts. The most important part of the museum shows the evolution of Masjid Nabawi from a house into the huge complex it is today.
Afterward, we saw the Quaba Mosque (outside visit only). On the migration from Mecca to Medina in 622, the Prophet Muhammad and his followers stopped in the village of Quba and put down the foundation stone of the world’s first mosque. Worshippers have gathered here ever since, though the current building is a more recent construction. Once outside the boundaries of Medina the mosque and the surrounding area have been fully absorbed by the city and Quba Mosque sees a steady stream of visitors.
Later we enjoyed some free time at the Quba City Market which sells dates, perfumes, and other local specialties.
Friday, March 25, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
FRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2022 JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA All Aboard: 4:30 PM Departure: 5:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 81°F 27°C Low: 65°F 18°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
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Pure Form Pilates 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 3:00pm prize points for the first, most accurate quiz received)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00pm) Shuffleboard Court (10)
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)
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
4:00 Stretch and Release Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
4:30 All aboard! Silver Whisper prepares to sail
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Silver Whisper sails for Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: CASUAL
6:30 Sabbath get together with your fellow guests (unhosted) Card Room (7)
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 The Boutique presents: Mary Frances beaded embellished handbags fuse whimsy with elegance femininity with functionality
Richly embellished with opulent natural stones and trims from all over the world, each piece is handcrafted in intricate detail
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
8:30 Boutique Special: Prepare to be enthralled by this alluring, art-driven jewelry collection featuring 22k gold leaf and sterling silver leaf. Évocateur fuses innovative design with glamorous sophistication
9:15 Big Screen Movie: “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” 2021 | PG | 1h52min | Sport/Drama
Director: Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin; Stars: Zachary Levi; Anna Paquin; Dennis Quaid
9:15 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar 9:45 NAME THAT TUNE: Fun Musical Quiz with Jade from The Voices of Silversea and DJ Gabor Panorama Lounge (8)
followed by Disco Night with our resident DJ Gabor
BOAT BUILDING COMPETITION
Those wishing to participate, please note that the deadline to sign up is Today, 25 March at the Reception Desk, Deck 5
Thursday, March 24, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2022 JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA Arrival: 8:00AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 83°F 28°C Low: 67°F 19°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
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – “THE BRIDE OF THE RED SEA”
The principal gateway to Mecca, Jeddah’s spiritual roots are very deep. Eve, the mother of mankind, is said to be buried in the city center (although skeptics claim there is no actual proof), while archeological excavations in the old city suggest evidence of pre-Islam (700 BC) activity. Regrettably, only scant vestiges of historical Jeddah remain a reason why UNESCO deemed the city a World Heritage Site in 2014.
An interesting by-product of Jeddah’s location as a major port on the Red Sea and proximity to Mecca (around 100 km) is that Muslims from all over the world flock to the city. This has given Jeddah a very cosmopolitan feel, unlike other parts of Saudi Arabia. The 19th-century Red Sea architecture is unique in its kind.
The Beachside offers much. Jeddah’s dive sites are among the best in the world while the laid-back approach is appealing to westerners. However, while the city might well be more open than other ports in the Kingdom, it is still Saudi Arabia, and when in doubt, visitors – especially women – should err on the side of modesty when it comes to beachwear. The Promenade Drive is among the world’s best.
Traditionally, the city is rich. The souk in the heart of the old town is, of course, a must-see during your visit, offering everything from amazing architecture to bargains galore. The area is also home to the oldest mosque in Jeddah, built in the 17th century but renovated in 2012. Local delicacies range from fabulously fresh seafood to the ubiquitous kebab, so foodies will have much to tease their palettes with.
TAIF, THE ‘CITY OF ROSES’
Taif is located approximately 6,562 feet (two kilometers) above sea level. The suburbs of Taif and its valleys, Huda, al Shafa, al Gadeerayan, and Wadi Mahram, are renowned for their prized roses, which create more revenue for Taif than the cultivation of vegetables and crops.
SIGHTS
• Al Balad Historic District
• King Fahd’s Fountain
• Jeddah Waterfront
• Fakieh Aquarium
• Al Rahma Mosque
• Taif, the ‘City of Roses’
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Silver Whisper is scheduled to dock in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Once the vessel has been cleared by local authorities, your Cruise Director Fernando will give weather and gangway location information
8:00 Pathway to Yoga 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 3:00pm prize points for the first, most accurate quiz received)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00pm) Shuffleboard Court (10)
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)
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Remon The Bar (5)
4:00 Fab Abs 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: CASUAL
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)
9:15 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
9:30 Big Screen Movie: “The Good Liar” 2019 | R | 2h04min | Thriller/Crime The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Bill Condon; Stars: Helen Mirren; Ian McKellen; Russell Tovey; Jim Carter
10:00 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge (8)
Morning Excursion – Highlights of Jeddah
We saw the highlights of Old Jeddah during a picturesque, half-day sightseeing tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jeddah, Al Balad, Old Jeddah, Guided Walking Tour
We departed the pier for the scenic 30-minute drive to the city of Jeddah the commercial center of Saudi Arabia. Located on the Red Sea in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is the largest city in both the Makkah Province and Hejaz, and the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital, Riyadh.
Upon arrival, we took a guided walking tour of the Historic District of Jeddah a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its architecture, narrow alleyways, open squares, uniquely-designed doors, Roshan windows, and marketplace, Old Jeddah resembles an interactive, open-air museum of sorts.
Old Jeddah Wall, Open Squares, Historic Houses
During our walking tour, we interacted with locals and pass by monuments, heritage buildings, the remnants of the Old Jeddah Wall, and historic open squares such as Al-Mazloom, Al-Sham, Al-Yemen, and Al-Bahr Haras. Old Jeddah is also home to more than 400 historic houses dating from 100-to 1,400 years old. Houses to be seen include the expansive Baeshen House, Noor Wali House, 400-year-old Matbouli House, Al-Subai’I House, former headquarters of court in the Saudi rule, Jamjoom House, the largest of the historical houses found here, and Batterjee House, the former head office of the American Embassy.
Souk, Jeddah Corniche, Photo Stop, Red Sea, Pavilions, Sculptures, King Fahd’s Fountain
A brief shopping stop is made at a souk in Old Jeddah to browse for local souvenirs. Afterward, we re-boarded our coach and proceeded for a drive along the panoramic Jeddah Corniche, also known as the Jeddah Waterfront an approximately 18.6-mile coastal resort area along the Red Sea. The Corniche features a coastal road with spectacular views overlooking the sea, along with recreation areas, pavilions, large-scale civic sculptures, and King Fahd’s Fountain, the highest fountain in the world.
