Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Hamburg, Germany, to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Today’s Activities Included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson- Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen!
Guarding the western entrance to the Baltic Sea, the Danish capital of Copenhagen has played an outsized strategic role in the region for centuries.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski- Espionage & Treachery in the Cold War:
Enjoy stories of Cold War spies and double agents, and meet the spy who saved the world.

THE VENETIAN SOCIETY
A SPECIAL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
The Venetian Society is an exclusive cruise loyalty program for global explorers. Membership offers unique benefits, including onboard recognition, invitations to special events, ship visitation rights, and a 5% savings on select voyages.

As you sail more, your benefit grows with each new milestone:

All milestones include complimentary laundry and pressing services.

100 days: 100 days: 5% savings on future sailings

250 days: 10% savings on future sailings

350 days: complimentary 7-day cruise

500 days: complimentary 14-day cruise

Every 150 days beyond 500: complimentary 7-day cruise

Dinner was at The Atlantide Restaurant

DYNAMIC INTERNATIONAL SHOWMAN
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER KYLE ESPLIN

Kyle Esplin is a vibrant pianist and singer who makes a piano ring like no other. His all-action live show, which includes everything from tender Ballads to Classical to Rock’n’Roll, has to be seen to be believed, and he takes Boogie-Woogie piano playing to an incredible new level.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Hamburg, Germany.

Today’s Activities Included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson- Happening Hamburg- Once part of the Hanseatic League.
Hamburg had a long history as an independent city-state and major port. It is a center of German and European culture today.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson

Noon Special Luncheon celebrating Dr. Don & Sharron Balfore’s 1,000 days of sailing with Silverseas.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Alastair Bruce of Crioniach – The German Empire and its Three Kaisers.
The story of Prussia’s last three kings, who became emperors of Unified Germany from 1871 to 1918.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski- Secret Intelligence: Around The Baltic.
Learn how Polish mathematicians first cracked the Enigma cipher, how a Finnish ice skater lent her name to a US intelligence operation, and enjoy more stories of secret intelligence from around the Baltic in WW2.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

BEYOND THE ORIGINAL

“Beyond the Original” redefines musical expression as male vocalists reinterpret iconic female songs, and female vocalists infuse legendary male anthems with newfound depth and meaning.

This seamless blend of modern artistry, with a touch of operatic grandeur, is enriched by dramatic harmonies soaring over the masterful arrangements of the Silver Dawn Band, as they perfectly complement the evening’s vocal performances.

Featuring standout talents—Beatrice, Francesca, Luke, and Sass—this show offers unforgettable renditions that bridge the worlds of classic, modern, and contemporary music. Experience a celebration of voice, harmony, and reinvention, where every note is reimagined and every performance transcends the boundaries of the original.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Rouen, France, to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson- Amazing Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is one of the greatest cosmopolitan cities in the world.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Jeffrey A. Weinberg – The View from the Oval Office:
What are the “tools” available to the President? Examine the array of tools available to presidents to enhance their success.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Alastair Bruce of Crioniach- The House of Orange:
A history of the Royal Family of the Netherlands leading to King Willem-Alexander

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

LIMELITE

Experience a magnificent evening of musical entertainment at its best! Limelite is a dynamic show featuring the very best of musical theatre, from New York’s Broadway and London’s West End, as well as some of the most iconic movie musicals. Join your Silversea Singers and Dancers as we bring this Broadway experience to life! Enjoy hits from past productions through to present day, including Grease, ABBA, and The Greatest Showman.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Bordeaux, France, to Saint-Malo, France.

Today’s Schedule Included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Saint-Malo, St Peter Port and Southampton
A crucial area for pirates, marauders, and invading navies, these cities that span the English Channel have long and colorful histories.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

6:15 Venetian Society

Dinner was in La Terrazza Restaurant

VIRTUOSO BARITONE
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER GIOVANNI PALMINTERI

A selection of songs made famous in different languages by the most celebrated opera singers in the world. All the pieces were arranged for Giovanni’s voice by prominent composers in Italy, and the tracks were recorded by the “Sicily Philharmonic Orchestra”. Songs by Carl Orff, Ennio Morricone, Albinoni, and many more…

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Arrecife, Canary Islands, to Lisbon, Portugal, in the Atlantic Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Lovely Lisbon: Portugal’s Historic Capital City
Walking in hilly Lisbon is not for the faint of heart, but the rewards are abundant with rich history, fabulous architecture, and stunning views!

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with William Lokey – Hurricane Alley – Home of the Atlantic’s Most Powerful Storms

Recent tropical cyclone seasons have been among the worst on record. Explore how storms are formed, tracked, and named, and – with warmer oceans – will it get worse?

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Keith Muras – Guerrillas in the Mist: To East Africa and a visit to Uganda.

The search for mountain gorillas and human guerrillas of a different hue, the Lord’s Resistance Army, its genesis and impact, and a brush with disaster in the mountains.

6:30 Farewell with music from your Silversea Singers and Dancers
Followed by a farewell speech from Captain Ivo Botica and our Farewell Crew Parade. See all the crew who have been working hard to make your voyage special.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

ICONIC RHAPSODY
BILLY JOEL, ELTON JOHN, FREDDIE MERCURY GREATEST HITS

Hits from three of the world’s greatest performers: Billy Joel,
Elton John and Freddie Mercury.

These performers are known and loved all over the world, and their incredible music has endured for many years, making them truly iconic.

We present a selection of the very best of these songs, performed by the Silver Dawn singers, dancers, and live band, and featuring our very own pianist and vocalist, Remon.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Dakar, Senegal, to Arrecife, Canary Islands, off the west coast of Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Ibn Battuta of Morocco: the World’s Greatest Explorer:

While Marco Polo is well known in the West for his early explorations of the known world, Morocco’s Ibn Battuta was the most accomplished of all pre-modern explorers.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lloyd Camp: ZULU!
The rise of the Black Napoleon, whose nation defeated a British army on the Day of the Dead Sun.

Dinner was in The S.A.L.T. Kitchen with Hotel Director Flavio Gioia

BEYOND THE ORIGINAL

“Beyond the Original” redefines musical expression as male vocalists reinterpret iconic female songs, and female vocalists infuse legendary male anthems with newfound depth. This seamless blend of modern artistry, with a touch of operatic grandeur, is enriched by dramatic harmonies soaring over the masterful arrangements of the Silver Dawn Band, as they perfectly complement the evening’s vocal performances. Featuring standout talents

Beatrice, Francesca, Luke, and Sass – this show offers unforgettable renditions that bridge the worlds of classic, modern, and contemporary music. Experience a celebration of voice, harmony, and reinvention, where every note is reimagined and every performance transcends the boundaries of the original.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Dakar, Senegal, to Arrecife, Canary Islands, off the west coast of Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Spain’s Magnificent Canary Islands: Arrecife
Initially inhabited by Berbers from North Africa, the Canary Islands were a pivotal strategic holding from which Spain conquered much of the New World.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

MUSICAL MEMORIES
TONIGHT’S SHOW WITH CRUISE DIRECTOR MOSS

Join your Cruise Director, Moss Hills, and the Silver Dawn Band as they perform a mixture of music to stir up some memories with songs from Dire Straits, James Brown, Santana, Billy Joel, and more.

Join us for an evening of great music and lots of fun with Moss and the Silver Dawn Band. A fun night of music not to be missed!

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Takoradi, Ghana, to Banjul, The Gambia, off the west coast of Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with William Lokey – Volcanoes Have Changed the World and Will Again!

Explore volcanoes from Indonesia to Iceland – with a look at their impact on African and world history – and see how a community deals with a dangerous one in its backyard.

11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lloyd Camp – The Man-Eating Lions Of Tsavo
The ghosts of the darkness, and why you won’t get eaten by wild animals on safari.

A special “Lunch Under The Lifeboats” was held for World Cruise passengers.

3:00 PM – Future Cruise Director presented Expedition Cruises in the Galapagos.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

MEMORIES
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER SIMON BOWMAN

Simon has performed in concerts worldwide, alongside some of the world’s most famous artists, including Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, and Lionel Richie. A class act for a special evening of songs from Simon’s amazing career, ranging from classical, pop, rock, and swing.

Where in the Word Are We?

Sailing from Takoradi, Ghana, to Banjul, The Gambia, off the west coast of Africa.

Today’s Schedule Included:

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Keith Muras – Tea with a Despot
Mugabe and Zimbabwe, the land that lost its way. At independence, it was Africa’s breadbasket. 35 years later, famine, a broken economy, and political dictatorship. What went wrong? How and why?

11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Sears: – The Internet – a Historical Journey into the Future
Trace the fascinating evolution of the internet, from its origins as a military project to a global communication network, exploring key milestones, technological innovations, and the profound impact on society, culture, and everyday life.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

IMPOSSIBLE
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE
ENTERTAINER BRENDON PEEL

Brendon Peel is an internationally acclaimed mentalist and magician whose dynamic blend of magic, mentalism, and humor has captivated audiences in over 50 countries.
Witness the impossible made magically possible!

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Takoradi, Ghana, to Banjul, The Gambia, on the west coast of Africa.

Today’s Activities included

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – The Gambia and Senegal: Embodying Africa’s Challenges
The Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa, surrounded by Senegal. Both are poor countries struggling to keep up in the modern world.

11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lloyd Camp: – Truths, Tales And Taboos
A medley of bizarre myths and legends from the world of African Safari guiding.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

CLASSICS ON CUBAN CANVAS
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER ELIO ROJAS

Experience the elegance of classical music intertwined with Cuban culture’s vibrant rhythms and colors. Classics on Cuban Canvas brings timeless masterpieces to life, painting a vivid portrait of passion and tradition. An unforgettable celebration of music and heritage awaits!