2026 World Cruise
January 6 - May 27, 2026
Tag: At Sea
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Cape Town, South Africa
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, South America.
The Men’s Breakfast was in The Altantide Restaurant.
10:00 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Cape Town: A Meeting Point of Currents, Cultures, and Conversations”
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Cape Town, South Africa.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski: “Secret Intelligence: Spies in Sub-Saharan Africa”.
Meet the CIA’s chief poisoner, MI6’s “James Bond” in her 2CV, and the boss of BOSS – South Africa’s Bureau of State Security.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “The Science of Happiness”.
Let’s explore together what can make us happier and the components of a richer life!
6:00 Farewell speech from Captain Ivo Botica and our Crew Parade.
See the crew who have worked hard to make your voyage extra special – followed by Farewell Showtime! Motown with Silversea Singers and Dancers.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Richards Bay, South America
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Pointe des Galle, Reunion, to Ricards Bay, South Africa.
10:00 Veterans and Friends – “A-10 Warthog vs. The Hercules – Which is Better?” featuring Col. Joe Koroluk and Lt. Cdr. Mike Simpson
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Between Wild Coast Cliffs and Garden Route Bays: East London in the Middle”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of East London, South Africa.
11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski: “Secret Intelligence: On the Shores of the Arabian Sea”.
Hear stories of secret intelligence around the Persian Gulf, from WW2 to the Cold War, including regime change in Tehran in 1953.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “The Operating Room – Your Peek Behind the Scenes”.
Dr. Minkowitz will take you behind the scenes, and you will see what happens from the time you are admitted to the hospital.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “South Africa’s Role in Global Affairs”.
Emergence from apartheid and subsequent reconciliation gave South Africa a high moral standing on the world stage. How is it using it?.
6:00 Magician Presentation by Mark Haslam “The Trick Brain”.
A thought-inducing presentation heading down the creative pathways illuminated by magicians, writers, and other artists.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
ICONIC RHAPSODY
BILLY JOEL, ELTON JOHN, FREDDIE MERCURY
GREATEST HITS
Enjoy timeless hits from Billy Joel, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury—
Icons are loved worldwide. Experience their greatest songs performed by Silver Dawn’s singers, dancers, and featuring our own pianist and vocalist Remon.
Friday, April 24, 2026 – At Sea sailing for Richards Bay, South Africa
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Pointe des Galles, Reunion, to Richards Bay, South Africa.
8:00 Our Food and Beverage Team presents: “Silver Brunch”.
Join us for a delightful brunch buffet featuring a delicious array of favorites. We can’t wait to see you there!.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Sugar, Steamships, and Stadium Lights: Durban Through the Decades”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Durban, South Africa.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “African Nuclear-Weapons Free Zone”.
After South Africa ended its nuclear weapons program in 1989, a new treaty banned them everywhere on the continent. What does it mean?
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “Gut health and the microbiome – What it is and why it’s so important”.
What can we do to ensure we have a healthy gut Microbiome?
6:00 Venetian Society Party: Celebrate loyalty at our elegant Venetian Society gathering.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
IL BEL CANTO
TONIGHT’S SHOW WITH GIOVANNI PALMINTERI
Giovanni Palminteri is a Classical Baritone, Showman, and Actor.
He has performed his soloist concert in opera houses around the world, and he was the first opera baritone to perform during the “World Cruise” event aboard the Silver Whisper for many years.
Some of his productions include: Made in Italy, Il Bel Canto, Passione, Teatro Dell’Opera, and the new show Virtuoso Baritone. Giovanni recently made his debut in La Traviata, playing the role of Giorgio Germont at the Ancient Greek Theater in Taormina.
He is known for his portrayal of Figaro in Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, which debuted in various theaters in Italy.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Richards Bay, South Africa
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Pointe des Gallets, Reunion, to Richards Bay, South Africa.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Zululand Coastline, 21st- Century Port: The Story of Richard’s Bay.”
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Richards Bay, South Africa
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski: “Secret Intelligence: Pearl Harbor & Guadalcanal”.
Learn how secret intelligence impacted two pivotal events in US history.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “The Law of the Sea”.
The once lawless high seas now have rules governing territorial seas, rights of innocent passage, mining rights, and more.
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “Pain – New therapies in Pain Management”.
Dr. Minkowitz will discuss some current therapies, lifestyle, approaches, and new therapies in development.
6:00 Magician Presentation by Mark Haslam “Houdini”.
A thought-provoking presentation exploring the creative pathways illuminated by magicians, writers, and other artists.
ROCK THE BOAT
TONIGHT’S SHOW
Put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Pool Deck as we dance the night away with our collection of eclectic party hits.
The Silversea Singers and Band to keep you swinging and swaying as those records keep playing for you to party throughout the entire evening!
Monday, April 20, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Port Louis, Mauritius
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Praslin, Seychelles, to Port Louis, Mauritius.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Clouds on the Ridges, Swell on the Reef: A Day Around Réunion”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration of the history, culture, and cuisine of Pointe‑des‑Galets, Reunion.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Harold S. Minkowitz, M.D.: “The Great Nutritional Hoax: Lies We’ve Been Fed”.
Dr. Minkowitz will discuss the underlying mechanism whereby the population is becoming less healthy, and obesity and diabetes rates are climbing.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick: “French Colonialism Legacy”.
Explore the impact on colonized peoples and France itself, and how it compares to other imperial enterprises.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant
SLEIGHT OF HAND
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER MARK HASLAM
Able to work venues from the largest stage to the most intimate room, Mark Haslam transports audience members into a place of intelligent wit and inexplicable events.
Mark’s road to becoming a magician began in England’s Lake District. Now relocated to Southern California, Mark’s seemingly effortless miracles have been enjoyed at some of America’s most exclusive clubs, including The University Club in Manhattan, The Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena, and The California Club in Los Angeles.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Port Louis, Mauritius
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Praslin, Seychelles.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Port Louis: Street Markets, Sugar Warehouses, and a Mountain Backdrop“.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Port Louis.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Lubienski: “Secret Intelligence: Allied Codebreakers & Enemy Spies”.
Hear how US codebreakers transformed PURPLE into MAGIC, and marvel at the exploits of the Calcutta Light Horse.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mark Fitzpatrick:” The Mauritius Miracle”.
Will sovereignty over the Chagos Islands enhance the status of this already league-leading African-Indian nation?
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Harold S. Minkowitz, MD: “The 5 Keys to Longevity: How to Live a Longer, Healthier Life”.
Dr. Minkowitz shares various proven techniques and tips, based on the latest scientific research,
Dinner was in The Spaccanapoli Restaurant.
LIMELIGHT
TONIGHT’S SHOW
Enjoy a spectacular evening with Limelight!
This dynamic show brings Broadway, West End, and iconic movie musicals to life. Join Silversea Singers & Dancers for hits from classics to today, including Grease, ABBA, and The Greatest Showman.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Mahe, Seychelles
Where in the World Are We?/
We are sailing from Cochin, India, to Mahe, Seychelles.
10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Peeling Back History: The Citrus Fruit’s Role in Cultural Exchange”.
Discover how these tangy treasures left their peel prints on trade routes, stirred up the art scene, and squeezed their way into our kitchens and pharmacies.
11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Bernhardt OAM:
Science fiction technology that has become reality.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robin Craig: “The Time Machine: Exploring Time Travel in Fiction and Science”
Unveil the mysteries surrounding the nature of Ame and its portrayal in fictional works on Ame travel.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Omnia Holland: “Mind of a Tween Murderer”
We explore the psychological mind of a 13-year-old who callously bludgeoned a grandmother for $155 and a pizza.
5:30 Silver Dawn Choir performance with World Cruise Ambassador Eleanor
Come and support your fellow guests’ Choir as they present a short selection of the music they have been working on.
MOSS AND FRIENDS
Join your Cruise Director Moss Hills and Friends, plus 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.
Dinner
“FROM BROADWAY TO THE OPERA HOUSE”
A SPECTACULAR VOCAL JOURNEY WITH ISABEL COMMANDEUR
Isabel Commandeur is a powerhouse Dutch vocalist known for her versatility, charisma, and soaring range, blending pop, musical theatre, and opera into a thrilling live experience.
She first rose to national fame, winning the hit TV show My Name Is, and recently captivated audiences again as a finalist on ARIA, performing opera classics.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Mahe, Seychelles
Where in the World Are We?
10:00 Veterans & Friends – Lt. Cdr. Mike Simpson, USN, ‘History of the Strategic Forces and Strategic Communications of the U.S.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robin Craig: “Arts and Minds: Why Art Matters”
Does art have any significance beyond decoration? What does art say about the artist, and what does your response to art say about you?
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Bernhardt OAM: “Australian Tech Innovations: Punching Above Our Weight”
Think Australia is just beaches and kangaroos? Think again. Explore the brilliant inventions and ideas that have quietly changed the world.
6:00 Farewell speech from Captain Ivo Botica and our Crew Parade
MOTOWN
FAREWELL SHOW
Join Silversea Vocalists in an upbeat, fast-paced performance featuring this iconic music style, alongside our Silversea Dancers with some stylish moves.
Let us transport you back to the renowned Motown era, with memorable music ranging from the Supremes to the Temptations.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant
THE POWER OF MUSIC
WITH MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST ANDY BÜNGER
Music Virtuoso Andy Bünger. A master of many sounds, he carries on the legacy of his esteemed European entertainment heritage as a virtuosic multi-instrumentalist.
With a dazzling array of instruments at his command, Andy seamlessly blends diverse styles and eras to create a sonic experience that is both thrilling and unforgettable. Experience the power of music with Andy Bünger.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Mahe, Seychelles
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Cochin, India, to Mahe, Seychelles.
10:00 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Creole Colors and Coral Reefs: Everyday Life on Mahé“.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Mahé.
11:15 The Silversea 2029 World Cruise – A Pacific Awakening.
The exclusive preview of the 2029 World Cruise was presented.
12:15 World Cruise Luncheon, celebrating the launch of the 2029 World Cruise, was held in the S.A.L.T. Kitchen.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Scoops of Delight: Exploring the World of Ice Cream, Gelato, and other Cold Treats”.
We’ll start with a scoop of history, tracing the origins of ice cream from ancient snow cones to today’s gourmet gelato.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Bernhardt OAM: “Codebreakers & Trailblazers: Women Who Built the Digital World”
Meet the pioneering women who helped invent our digital age.
“FROM POP TO OPERA”
A SPECTACULAR VOCAL JOURNEY WITH ISABEL COMMANDEUR
Isabel Commandeur is a powerhouse Dutch vocalist known for her versatility, charisma, and soaring range, blending pop, musical theatre, and opera into a thrilling live experience.
She first rose to national fame, winning the hit TV show My Name Is, and recently captivated audiences again as a finalist on ARIA, performing opera classics.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant with the Virtuoso travel group.
RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT!
Come dance the night away and party under the stars with
fantastic music from the Silversea Vocalists and the great
Silversea Band followed by DJ Gabor.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Cochin, China
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Cochin, Calcutta.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson:“Cochin: Where Sailors, Spice Traders, and Storytellers Came Ashore”
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Cochin.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Bernhardt OAM: “Invisible Infrastructure: The Hidden Systems Powering Our World”
Beneath oceans, above the skies, and all around us, invisible systems keep our world running. Uncover the fascinating technology powering everyday life — most of us never even notice.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robin Craig: “The Quest for Life on Other Worlds”.
What is life? Where might other life exist, and how common is it in the universe? Do we have any evidence that alien life exists?
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Diets of Heroes and Heroine” – From the Vikings to the Gladiators,
from Genghis Khan to Napoleon and all the great explorers– what sustained these heroes and heroines to accomplish great deeds over long distances?
“SMOKE ON THE WATER”
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER ANALIZA CHING
Analiza Ching was classically trained from the age of 4 by her father and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. At the age of 12, she won the Asian Young Musician of the Year and was one of the finalists on ITV Britain’s Got Talent, UK’s biggest TV talent show.
Analiza has performed for the Royal Family, earning her the title of the fastest violinist. She has performed solo with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall, for the Hollywood A-list in Beverly Hills, and has opened many major fashion and music awards around the world, including at the Grammys and the Olympics.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant
