2026 World Cruise
January 6 - May 27, 2026
Tag: At Sea
April 2, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Phuket, Thailand
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia to Phuket, Thailand.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Island Rhythms: How Trade Winds and Tourists Shaped Phuket “.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Phuket.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sonja Maree Bernhardt: “The Web That Changed the World”.
Discover how the internet began, why it spread, and where it’s headed next.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sharon Giraud: “Oodles of Noodles – From Mee to Spaghetti”.
Join me as we follow the journey of the humble yet mighty noodle and see how this simple food became a worldwide staple.
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robin Craig: “Prolonging Vitality: Extending Human Lifespans and Societal Implications”.
Discover the potential limits of human lifespan extension and the intriguing prospect of regaining youthfulness.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
ANDREI CAVASSI LIVE
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER
Andrei Cavassi is a world-class musician with an incredible cultural heritage; he marks the 4th generation of accomplished artists in his family.
Over the years, his performances have mesmerized audiences around the world at venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, and Blue Note in Tokyo.
Andrei is the winner of the Gold Medal at the Vienna International Music Competition.
His collaborations include the Tokyo Olympics, Harry Winston Diamonds, Pirelli Calendar, TIFF film festival, etc.
Andrei Cavassi was appointed World Ambassador for Maison Christian Dior and elected Best Dressed Man at the Elle Style Awards.
March 29, 2026 – 3rd Day at Sea sailing to Singapore
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Bali, Indonesia, to Singapore.
10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Robyn Ratcliffe: “Hollywood Scandals That Rocked Tinseltown”.
From forbidden romances and dramatic court cases to career-ending scandals
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “Social Media – love it or hate it, it is here to stay”.
Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter/X, YouTube – they are a part of modern life. This talk will look at the evolution of social media, its strengths, and weaknesses.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Prof Samuel Edelman: “All for a Cup of Tea!”.
The global conflicts created by one of the world’s favorite beverages.
6:00 Silver Dawn Choir performance with World Cruise Ambassador Eleanor.
Come and support your fellow guests of the Silver Dawn Choir as they present a short selection of the music they have been working on.
6:30 Exclusive Sundowner Cocktail Party
7:15 “Singaporean Flavors” Dinner in La Terrazza.
“SECRET DESIRE”
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER TIAN JIANG
Praised by the Los Angeles Times as “An exquisite performance”.
Born in China at the end of the Cultural Revolution, Tian’s secret desire to become a concert pianist will come alive on stage through music ranging from Shanghai Dream to Chopin and Rachmaninoff, as well as Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”.
March 28, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Singapore
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Bali to Singapore.
10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: “The Wonders of Animal Migration” Why and how do so many animal species migrate around the globe?
12:00 Lunch Extension: Hawker Street Food – Enjoy a vibrant mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Southeast Asian flavors.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Prof. Samuel Edelman: ” Singapore: the City State Powerhouse” How Singapore resurrected itself after WWII.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert O. Freedman: “The Iran-Israel Conflict” In conflict since 1979, and into full-scale war in 2025.
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.
MOTOWN
Enjoy tonight’s show: an upbeat, fast‑paced performance by the Silversea Singers, featuring iconic Motown music, accompanied by our Silversea Dancers showcasing stylish choreography.
Let us transport you back to the renowned Motown era with memorable hits ranging from The Supremes to The Temptations.
Dinner was in La Terrazza Restaurant with Virtuoso Hosts Ineke and David.
March 27, 2026 – At Sea sailing to Singapore
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Bali, Indonesia, to Singapore.
8:00 Our Food and Beverage Team presents: “Silver Brunch” until 1:00 p.m. La Terrazza
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: “Singapore: How a Port Invented a Personality”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Singapore.
11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert O. Freedman: “Understanding the Contemporary Middle East”.
The Middle East is perhaps the most conflict-ridden region in the world.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Samuel Edelman: “ Is Iran’s Vision of the Shi’ite Empire Collapsing?”
We will explore the results of the Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi war against Israel and the potential dissolution of Iran’s vision of a Shi’ite Crescent Empire.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: “Sand Dancers: The Sea Turtles of Indonesia”.
Indonesia is a global hotspot for sea turtles, and we observed six species on beaches, coral reefs, and at sea in the region.
4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “Scams, Phishing, Vishing, Malware and Ransomware. What are the Bad Guys up to?”
This talk will demystify some of the online threats that affect all internet users, making it much clearer to identify who is a friend or foe.
Dinner was in La Terrazza with Virtuoso hosts David and Ineke.
BOOGIE FEVER
TONIGHT’S SHOW
Get on your boogie shoes and feel the heat in your feet as you join your Silver Dawn Singers and Dancers for some disco fever and explosive dance moves, bound to get your toes tapping and heads
bobbing.
March 21, sailing to Darwin, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Broome to Darwin, Australia.
10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Robyn Ratcliffe: “Legends and Legacies: The Most Influential Directors of Hollywood”.
Meet the visionary directors — from Hitchcock to Spielberg — whose creativity and daring transformed the film industry.
11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert O. Freedman: “Vietnam and Australia in the Sino-American Influence Competition in Southeast Asia”.
Analyze the challenges faced by Vietnam and Australia as they seek to balance security and economic interests while China and the United States vie for influence.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: “Marsupial Madness: An Introduction to Australia’s Pouched Mammals”.
Most mammals in Australia are marsupials, from kangaroos and wombats to koalas and Tasmanian devils.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “The Next Human Revolution – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing”.
Mike proposes that the Information Revolution is just finishing and that the AI/Quantum Computing Revolution is about to take its place.
6:00 Venetian Society Party: Celebrate loyalty at our elegant Venetian Society gathering.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
LIMELIGHT
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.
March 20, sailing from Broome to Darwin, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Broome to Darwin, in Northern Australia.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Northern Threshold: Darwin at the Edge of a Continent”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Darwin.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Robyn Ratcliffe: “The Great Studio Wars: Power, Rivalry, and the Birth of the Big 5”.
Dive into the intense rivalries between the major studios — MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, and RKO.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “New Zealand’s Largest Public Sector Fraud. Better than CSI fiction”.
How did one person successfully create 123 different identities to defraud the NZ Government?
6:15 Pre-Dinner Show! Silversea Proudly Presents Headline Entertainer Ian Cooper in “An Encore Performance”.
Ian Cooper continues his high-energy World-Music tour of Gypsy, Classical, Country & Irish Fiddle.
7:00 Australian Dinner Barbeque on the Pool Deck.
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.
Silversea Singers and Band will be sure to keep you swinging and swaying as those records keep playing for you to party throughout the entire evening!
March 18 – at sea
Where in the World Are We?
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “What the Tides Revealed in Broome”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Broome.
12 Noon. Australian Pie Lunch on the Pool Deck
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Robyn Ratcliff: “From Silent Films to Blockbusters: How Hollywood Changed the World”.
Discover how Hollywood evolved from black-and-white silent films to the multi-billion-dollar global industry it is today.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: “Seabirds Out Your Window”.
Not just gulls! Learn how to identify albatrosses, shearwaters, boobies, and petrels, then join Todd on deck to watch for them.
6:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. What are they? Why did they emerge?”.
What is Bitcoin? Should I buy into it and why are so many people involved in Cryptocurrencies going to jail?
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant
PARIS TO BROADWAY
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER CHRISTINE ANDREAS
Christine Andreas is a Broadway Star, a multiple-award winning
singer, actress and recording artist AND a two-time Tony Award
Nominee.
In concert tonight with her Grammy-nominated husband,
Martin Silvestri you’ll be transported from the Venetian Lounge to
Manhattan’s swankiest supper club enjoying the best of Broadway
and the American Songbook.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day sailing to Broome, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Geraldton to Broome, Australia
10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Spence: “Robotics” – Did the movie Terminator do for Robotics what Jaws did for sharks?
Why is there an explosion in Robotics research and real-world applications? What does the future hold?
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert O. Freedman: “Current Issues in Sino-American Relations”.
We analyze the key issues in the Sino-American relationship – from Taiwan and the rare earth dispute to the conflict over freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Todd McLeish: “Marine Mammals of Western Australia”.
Learn about the whales, dolphins, seals, and other mammals that may be observed from the ship as we traverse the region.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.
ST. PARTICK’S DAY PARTY
Join the celebration for a lively St. Patrick’s Day gathering featuring festive music, great atmosphere, and plenty of good fun.
Come along, enjoy the moment, and share a touch of Irish spirit and luck with fellow guests.
March 15 – At sea
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Fremantle to Geraldton, Australia.
10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Geraldton Pink Lakes, Harbors, and History”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Geraldton.
11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Robyn Ratcliff: “Hollywood’s Golden Age: Glamour, Legends, and Secrets”.
Step back into the dazzling 1930s-1950s, when movie stars were larger than life, and the studios ruled the world.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Robert O. Freedman: “Sino-American Relations from the American Revolution to President Trump ”.
Since the American Revolution, the US and China have been both allies and enemies. We will analyze how a series of US presidents have sought to deal with China.
6:00 PM Virtuoso Cocktail Party
6:30 PM World Cruise Dine & Dancing Evening
LOVE IS GOOD – ‘ELECTRICITY IN THE AIR’
CAPTAIN’S WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION
FOLLOWED BY HEADLINE ENTERTAINER CHRISTINE ANDREAS
A riveting musical journey of love and adventure that begins at the White House and eventually spans all 7 continents.
An award-winning presentation of Broadway Classics and Gems of The American Songbook that is sure to rekindle the flame in your heart and remind you that LOVE IS….indeed….GOOD.
Musical Direction: Martin Silvestri
Sailing to Perth, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
Sailing to Perth, Australia.
SILVER BRUNCH AT SEA
A SPECIAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE ONBOARD SILVER DAWN
Indulge in a gourmet brunch experience at sea. An exquisite buffet featuring a symphony of flavors, artfully prepared by our
master chef. From delicate pastries to savory specialties, each dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and utmost care. Savor every bite while surrounded by refined ambiance, impeccable service, and breathtaking ocean views. It’s more than a meal, it’s a culinary journey designed just for you.
10:15 Freemantle’s Streets: Sandstone, Sailors, and Stories.
11:15 Western Australia: From Struggling Colony to Economic Powerhouse.
2:00 HMAS Sydney (WW 1 & 2)
There were two HMAS Sydney’s in the First World War and the second in WW2. Today, we outline the two encounters that each warship had with German raiders off the coast of Western Australia.
3:00 Australians: Who are they?
Recent economic pressures, growing climate challenges, and shifts in global trade have tested Australia’s resilience. The nation’s ability to adapt through innovation and strong governance remains critical to ensuring continued prosperity and well-being in the future.
6:00 Farewell speech from Captain Johannes Tysse and our Crew Parade
See all the crew who have been working hard to make your voyage extra special.
Silversea Proudly Presents: Kaleidescope
Your Silversea Singers and Dancers spin through a kaleidoscopic catalogue of classic artists.
This show will have you rocking and rolling in your seats, with hit songs from the world’s favorite performers.
There is something for everyone, including Elvis, Elton, Whitney and Tina, and much more.
Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant
9:00 Big Screen Movie: Australia
Director: Baz Luhrmann; Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil