Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Shipyards, Seabirds, and Sunset Terraces: Portimão in Detail”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Portimão, Portugal.

11:15 Boat Building Competition

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: ”Cosmic Scale: From Subatomic Particles to the Expanding Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope”.
Embark on a journey across the vast cosmic scale, from the tiniest subatomic particles to galaxies billions of light-years away.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “500 years of Golfing Greats: From King James IV to Rory McIlroy”.
An examination of both the earliest golfers who can be identified by name (dating from 1503) to the greatest golfers of the modern age.

6:15 Pre-Dinner Show! Musical Memories Featuring Moss Hills and Friends.
Cruise Director Moss Hills performs a mixture of really great music from some of the world’s most popular artists.
Featuring the Silver Dawn Band and The Silversea Singers, there will be rock ‘n roll, pop, rock, and more.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant.

LOOK CLOSER: AN EVENING OF MAGIC
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER JOSHUA JAY

Joshua Jay is a dynamic comedy magician known for blending
sharp humor with impressive sleight-of-hand and engaging
audience interaction.

A true world-class performer, he has appeared on stages in over 100 countries, is a World Champion in sleight of hand, has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and recently fooled Penn & Teller on their hit show Fool Us.

His performances deliver a high-energy experience filled with laughs, amazement, and unforgettable magical moments.

Where in the World Are We?

10:00 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Funchal: A Garden City Rising from the Bay”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Funchal, Madeira.

10:45 Enrichment Lecture with Cruise Director Moss Hills: “Sinking Of The Oceanos”.
Cruise Director Moss Hills was on board when it started sinking in the middle of the night with 571 people on board. During a terrible storm, senior officers abandoned the sinking ship and left everyone behind. It was the entertainers who stepped in to try to rescue everyone.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: ”Digital Hygiene: Safeguarding Your Online Presence”.
Stay ahead of cyber threats—learn essential strategies to protect your personal data, secure your accounts, and maintain a strong digital identity in an interconnected world.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “The Science of Jokes”.
Why do we laugh? What makes something funny? Learn about jokes from a man who’s written 70,000 of them!

GARY WILLIAMS
PRE-DINNER SHOW

Star of the West End’s “Rat Pack”, Gary Williams has performed worldwide, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace, Birdland Tokyo to The Royal Albert Hall.

Described as “The UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era” by the London Evening Standard, he wrote the performers’ bible Cabaret Secrets, has recorded at Abbey Road Studios, presented programs for the BBC and was profiled in the Sunday Times’ ‘Fame and Fortune’.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA

In Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads, especially when they were sung by a young Frank Sinatra. Now under the direction of trombonist Jeff Bush, today’s TDO carries on the tradition by playing the biggest hits such as Opus One, Song Of India, and Marie. Going far beyond a “tribute” show, The TDO includes fresh, new arrangements of entertaining material that fits the swinging Dorsey tradition.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing to Banjul, Gambia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Santa Cruz: Plazas, Promenades, and the Shadow of Teide”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “The Perils of Public Speaking…”.
Talking Simpsons in China, Qatar, and Alabama. Plus tips on better public speaking.

BE A STAR
PRE-DINNER SHOW FEATURING BEATRICE
“Be a Star” is a vibrant and captivating show that takes the audience on an engaging musical journey: from the emotions of Italian music to the passionate rhythms of Latin sounds, through the energy of rock, the magic of musicals, and the timeless hits of ‘70s and ‘80s disco dance. A show designed to involve everyone… because, for one night at least, everyone can be a star.

Dinner was in The Altantide Restaurant.

BEN MILLS RETURNS
TONIGHT’S SHOW

Throughout 2020/21, Ben endeared himself to fans worldwide with a series of captivating online concerts broadcast from his Broadstairs residence. These performances not only raised thousands of pounds for struggling musicians but also provided some much-needed live entertainment.

Ben’s exceptional vocal talent has earned him coveted spots at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including three sold-out shows at London’s iconic Wembley Arena following his remarkable journey to the semi-finals on the hit TV show, The X Factor.

Were in the World Are We?

We are sailing to Banjul, Gambia, Africa.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Las Palmas: History in the Backstreets, Holidays on the Waterfront”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Las Palmas.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: “When Giants Pivot: Google’s AI Comeback through the Lens of Disruption”.
See how Google, Apple, and Microsoft reacted to AI’s inflection point.

12:15 World Cruise Lunch.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “Golf’s Surprising History: The Origins and Spread of Golf”.
The origin of golf has become a highly contentious topic. This, and the subsequent worldwide spread of golf, will be examined.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

BEYOND THE ORIGINAL
TONIGHT’S SHOW

Beyond the Original” reimagines classics as male vocalists perform iconic female songs and vice versa. With operatic flair, rich harmonies, and the Silver Dawn Band, Beatrice, Francesca, Luke & Sass deliver unforgettable renditions blending classic, modern, and contemporary styles.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing to Banjul, Gambia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Banjul: Atlantic Breezes, River Stories, and Everyday West Africa”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Banjul, Gambia’

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “What Am I Doing Here?”.
Visit 145 countries in 45 minutes, with hilarious and harrowing stories and amazing photos.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “Golf’s Surprising History: Myths and Misconceptions”.
Frequently, these appear to have arisen as a consequence of golf historians having made speculative claims, often with a degree of hesitancy.

COUNTRY QUEENS
PRE-DINNER SHOW WITH MYA BOYD

Mya Boyd is a 24-year-old from England and has been singing her whole life. She trained at Italia Conti in Guildford when she was 16, then studied Performing Arts at the University of Chichester before joining Silversea as a production vocalist in 2023.

Tonight, performing alongside the Silver Dawn Band, all of her favorite country songs by various female artists such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, and more.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

Where in the World Are We?

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “Finding the Funny in Hard Times”.
How we learn to laugh again during troubled times, from the Civil War to COVID.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Gala Souslova: “Where Brands Get Their Name”.
How modern consumer products take inspiration from the Greek Mythology.

THE VENETIAN SOCIETY
A SPECIAL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Venetian Society Party: Celebrate loyalty at our elegant Venetian Society gathering

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

FEELINGS FROM THE SOUL
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER AKOS LAKI

Laki’s energetic personality shows best when he is on stage, putting on a show that reaches across the room, touching every single person in the audience. A communicative performer, Ákos speaks four languages and enjoys interactivity with his audience.

Akos has entered many music competitions and won almost as many awards, including first prize at the prestigious Dutch Jazz Contest 1996. He has traveled and performed worldwide, and he can boast of having played with world-famous jazz musicians like Rhoda Scott, George Benson, Marcus Miller, and Candy Dulfer, and recorded with great masters like Paul Camenon Jackson and Mike Clark.

Where in the World Are We?

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “How I Write Comedy (and You Can Too)!”.
Writing jokes for Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, the Oscars… and The Pope! Really! Look inside the world of the comedy writer.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Col. David King, OBE: “Espionage & Treachery in the Cold War”.
Meet spies and their agents, admire the tradecraft they use, and hear about their successes & failures.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Gala Souslova: “The Atlantic Triangle: The First Global Economy”.
Learn how Africa, the New World, and Europe became intertwined through trade, migration, and tragedy.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: “The Rapid Rise of AI Part 3: 2025, The Road to Artificial General Intelligence”.
A glimpse into AI’s most recent breakthroughs, as it moves beyond automation and specialization toward reasoning, problem-solving, and human-like intelligence.

“BORN ALIKE”
A PRE-DINNER SHOW FEATURING MO AND MUJ

Renowned UK artist Ben Mills is a versatile talent, adept at piano, guitar, and vocals. He boasts a remarkable portfolio, having shared the stage with global icons like Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow, and Lionel Richie. Not one to flaunt his connections, Ben recently graced a remarkable charity concert alongside Sir Rod Stewart and the “Rolling Stones” guitarist Ronnie Wood, which amassed a staggering £500,000 for The Prostate Project. Last year, he was a highlight at Sir Rod’s exclusive Christmas celebration on his UK estate, joined by an all-star ensemble.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant.

BEN MILLS IN CONCERT
TONIGHT’S SHOW

Renowned UK artist Ben Mills is a versatile talent, adept at piano, guitar, and vocals. He boasts a remarkable portfolio, having shared the stage with global icons like Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow, and Lionel Richie. Not one to flaunt his connections, Ben recently graced a remarkable charity concert alongside Sir Rod Stewart and the “Rolling Stones” guitarist Ronnie Wood, which amassed a staggering £500,000 for The Prostate Project. Last year, he was a highlight at Sir Rod’s exclusive Christmas celebration on his UK estate, joined by an all-star ensemble.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Luanda, Angola, to Banjul, Gambia.

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Gala Souslova : “Desert and Ocean: Silence at the Beginning of Time“.
Discover with Gala the ancient Namib Desert, one of the oldest landscapes on Earth & how Africa expresses itself through music & cuisine.

JOURNEY OF ALEXANDER SMALLS
LIFE, ART, PASSION, AND WORK
This interview with Alexander Smalls delves into his life – from his roots in music and performance to his rise as a transformative force in the culinary world.

In this conversation, Smalls will delve into his Gullah Geechee heritage, artistic background, and personal
experiences that have shaped his approach to food, culture, and community. He will discuss the inspiration behind his cuisine, the creative process that blends artistry and tradition, and the ways he honors his heritage while pushing culinary boundaries.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Neil Millar: “Golf’s Surprising History: Clubs and Balls”.
Ever since the earliest records of golf (which dates from the mid-1400s), there have been numerous changes to the clubs and balls that are used to play the game.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: “AI’s Transformative Role in Healthcare – and What it Means to You”.
Discover how AI is revolutionizing medicine, from early disease detection and robotic surgery to personalized healthcare and your own AI-powered medical concierge.

Dinner was at Spaccanapoli, the pizza restaurant, on Deck 11.

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

Enjoy timeless hits from Billy Joel, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury—icons loved worldwide. Experience their greatest songs performed by Silver Dawn’s singers and dancers, featuring our own pianist and vocalist, Remon.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Walvis Bay to Luanda, Angola.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss: “The Dirty, Nasty World of Children’s Books”.
Tales of celebrity ghost-writing, book-banning, and credit-stealing… from the surprisingly nasty world of children’s books!

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Col. David King, OBA: “Secret Intelligence in the 1980s”.
Learn about the use of spy satellites, signals intelligence and special forces.

PIANO MAGIC 2
PRE-DINNER SHOW WITH JOEL BOWERMAN

Eager to share his music with the world, Joel embarked on a global adventure, entertaining audiences aboard numerous cruise lines.

His magnetic stage presence and dynamic performances quickly propelled him to the forefront of the entertainment scene, where he now headlines his own captivating shows. Joel also has a growing online presence, with currently over 1 million viewers to his YouTube videos

35MM BLOCKBUSTER
TONIGHT’S SHOW

From the soundtracks of some of the world’s biggest movies, we present a selection of your favorite hit songs.

Memorable movies, with unforgettable music, featuring our Silversea singers and dancers, with the Silver Dawn Band.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Luanda, Angola.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Colonial Facades, Congested Streets, and Coastal Views: Luanda Unpacked“
Join Chris, our destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Luanda, Namibia.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Prof Neil Millar: “Golf’s surprising history: rules and referees”
Golf’s earliest rules (from 1744) were simple and concise but are now notoriously detailed and complex, dealing with incidents both unusual and absurd.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Col. David King, OBE: “Secret Intelligence Across the Atlantic”
Discover how secret intelligence countered the Axis at sea and admire the work of some unlikely war-winners.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Col. David King, OBE: “Secret Intelligence Across the Atlantic”.
Discover how secret intelligence countered the Axis at sea and admire the work of some unlikely war-winners.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Scott Cutler: “The Rapid Rise of AI Part 2: Beyond Chat, AI that can Hear, See, Speak and Reason”.
Explore AI’s astonishing leaps in 2024 & 2025, from lifelike interactions and advanced automation to trillion-dollar tech giants redefining the future.

Dinner was in The Alantide Restaurant.

HAPPY LATIN VIBES

Akos is a uniquely charismatic figure on stage with a powerful saxophone sound and a repertoire that shows his skill in many different musical styles and genres.

As for his background, he is Hungarian born in former Yugoslavia, now living in Holland.

His versatility as an instrumentalist developed during the many years he played classical music while also engaging in Balkan folk, Hungarian gypsy music and jazz. His style today could be defined as easy listening jazz that is influenced by folk melodies and Latin rhythms.