Tag: At Sea

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.

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

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

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Port Lincoln to Esperance, Australia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Busselton under the Jetty, Along the Shore: Busselton’s Two Worlds”.
Join Chris for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Busselton

12:00 World Cruise Tapas Lunch

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “Australia’s Defense Strategy”.
Australia’s forward defense strategy during the Cold War involved committing troops and resources to conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam beyond its own shores.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “Western Australia’s First Visitors” –

James Cook discovered the east coast of Australia in 1770, but it is sometimes forgotten that Europeans – mainly Dutch – discovered the coast of Western Australia some 165 years earlier

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: Andrew Barton “ Banjo” Paterson, CBE , Bush Poet, Journalist, and Author (Extraordinary Lives).
Today, we explore the extraordinary talent of “the Banjo”.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant

“PIANO! PIANO! TOO!
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER BERNARD WALZ

Bernard Walz is critically considered to be Australia’s Premier “Pops” crossover concert pianist with appearances from the famed Sydney Opera House to Festival Hall in London.

A 7-time multi-award-winning “Instrumentalist of the Year” and a Number-1 charting recording artist in Australia, Bernard presents a dynamic and thrilling audience experience with music from the Classic Masters to Classic Rock…and everything in between!

Michael Crawford (the “Phantom of the Opera”)
called him “…the finest I’ve ever worked with”.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Port Lincoln to Esperance, Australia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Granite Islands and Glassy Bays: The Many Moods of Esperance”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Esperance.

11:15 Q&A with the Captain and Hotel Director:

Meet Captain Johannes and Hotel Director Stephen in this engaging talk, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn firsthand about life at sea from our Senior Officers.

12:00 Lunch: Global Street Food Festival and Ice Cream Social!
Today’s special lunch features bold, vibrant flavors inspired by street‑food traditions from around the world

Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “Finding Their Way at Sea: How the explorers learned to navigate the oceans”. Vasco da Gama, Columbus and Magellan used the latest techniques of their day to navigate the oceans.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “Sir Douglas Mawson- Extraordinary Lives”.
What is a geologist doing in Antarctica? Join us as we explore the life of this remarkable person and examine other facets of his unique life.

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “Safeguarding Australia’s unique biodiversity”.
Measures such as strict biosecurity laws, targeted eradication programs, and habitat restoration projects are being implemented to combat invasive species.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

“THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK”
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER THE FOENANDER BROTHERS

Known for their performances on national television and work in Australia, Asia and London, Steve and Mike Foenander present exquisite renditions of classic jazz standards up to new and exciting arrangements of contemporary songs.

With precision harmonies that can only be achieved by brothers, Mike and Steve bring their own brand of humour to the show. Think Frank Sinatra meets Michael Buble or Tony Bennett meets Jamie Cullum.

Best friends and brothers, Steve and Mike love their audience and use every last breath to bring back the best in popular music and leave the audience wanting more.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Melbourne to Adelaide, Australia.

12:00 Italian Amalfi Lunch: Savor the bright, coastal flavors of Italy’s Amalfi Coast with a fresh, Mediterranean‑inspired lunch.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “The History of Wine in Australia”.

A summary of Australia’s Wine Industry and why South Australia is the iconic home to many top wines.

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “The Australia–America Alliance: Can it adjust to secure the future?”
Includes discussion of the AUKUS agreement and Australia’s nuclear submarines.

6 PM. Captain Tysse Venetian Society Cocktail Reception

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

“AMERICANA”
ROAD-TESTED CLASSICS FROM THE HIGHWAYS OF AMERICA

Patrick and the boys are back, with a brand new show. This show is called “Americana” – “Road Tested Classics from The Highways of
America” It’s all about the stories Behind the songs. Stories from Patrick’s own adventures “on the road” in America .
Great American writers, like John Steinbeck, Mark Twain and Jack Kerouac, have all had an enormous influence on Patrick, as a songwriter. His love of Dylan, Willy Nelson and countless others, shines through in all his performances. Let Patrick and the boys take you on a quick road trip around America in their show.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Hobart to Melbourne, Australia.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Kangaroo Island: Australia’s Wild Edge in Miniature”.
Join Chris for an exploration of Kangaroo Island’s history, culture, and cuisine, along with destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself in this port of call.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “Bound for South Australia: Utopia for Free Settlers!”.
The early settlers of South Australia were not convicts. They were free settlers who had purchased land and were sailing with great anticipation of a new life.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “Cook, Bligh, and Flinders: The great navigators who discovered and mapped Australia”.
The stories of Captain James Cook, Matthew Flinders, and William Bligh charting the coasts of Australia are tales of courage, endurance, and scientific curiosity.

6:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “The Victorian Gold Rush – Harbinger of Australian Democracy?”
Tony details the events at that time and reveals some of the amazing discoveries found then, and more recently.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

ENCORE!
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER CLARISSA SPATA

Clarissa Spata is a versatile Soprano, performing a range of Operatic repertoire, Classical crossover, and musical theatre favorites.

She recently made it to the Quarter Finals of The Voice Australia with Delta Goodrem as her mentor.

Clarissa has performed many principal roles for Opera Australia’s touring division, as well as for Australian International Productions
touring China.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Auckland, New Zealand, to Hobart, Tasmania.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Adelaide on the Map: A Planned City with a Quiet Confidence”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration of Adelaide’s history, culture, and cuisine, along with destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself in this port of call.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “Port Arthur Convict Settlement – Australia’s Cruel Past”.
Some 100 kilometers of Hobart is the former Port Arthur Convict Settlement. Was this former penal settlement harsh, tragic,
and violent to its most hardened criminals? What horrific event here brought about significant legislative change to Australian gun laws?

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with George Gray: “The Wonders and Woes of the Great Barrier Reef and our Oceans”.
Stretching over 2,300 kilometers along Queensland’s coast, the Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s most treasured natural wonders. However, the reef faces serious threats from pollution, invasive species, and warming seas.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “The Founding of Melbourne and Victoria: the Australia Felix”.
Founded in 1836, within half a century it was already Australia’s largest and grandest city, and in 1901, it became capital of the new Commonwealth of Australia.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

ROVING SPIRIT
WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER JULIETTE PRIMROSE

A truly world-class performer, Juliette has toured internationally since age 21, captivating audiences as solo fiddler for Lord of the Dance and Gaelforce, and
performing in touring productions of The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.

From age 17, she supported legends including Dame Shirley Bassey and Dionne Warwick.

Trained from age four and a postgraduate of Britain’s Royal Northern College of Music, Juliette holds a U.S. designation as an Artist of Extraordinary Ability.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Auckland, New Zealand, to Hobart, Tasmania.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Why Melbourne Feels Different: A Walk Through Its Personality”.
Join Chris for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Melbourne, alongside some destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself in this port of call.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “Tasmania: From Penal Colony to Apple Isle”.

And then the settlers tried to eliminate all the indigenous population. Tasmania overcame this grim past to become a thriving and charming island.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

MOTOWN

Join Silversea Singers 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.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Auckland, New Zealand, to Hobart, Tasmania.

8:00 World Cruise Breakfast in The La Dame Restaurant.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Hobart: Maritime Heritage on the Edge of Wilderness”.
Join Chris for an exploration of Hobart’s history, culture, and cuisine, along with destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself in this port of call.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tony Van Maanenberg: “Aussies & Kiwis – What Ties Them Together”.
Tony takes us on a journey through the ANZACs. What has tied New Zealand and Australia in a unique bond that few other countries share?

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Geoff Gray: “A Tale of Two Cities, with ongoing rivalry”.

Melbourne and Sydney have long vied for supremacy as Australia’s leading cities. From the gold rushes that brought immense wealth to Melbourne in the late nineteenth century, to Sydney’s iconic Harbor.

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with David Horner: “There She Blows! Early sealing and whaling in Australia and New Zealand.”
Seal and whale hunting were the basis of the early European settlement of New Zealand and of many Australian communities.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

9:15 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Captain Johannes Tysse welcomes all guests and introduces the Senior Officers of Silver Dawn, followed by Showtime.

A NIGHT AT THE THEATER
HEADLINE ENTERTAINER CLARISSA SPATA

Clarissa Spata is a versatile Soprano, performing a range of Operatic repertoire, Classical crossover, and Music Theatre favorites.

She recently reached the Quarter Finals of The Voice – Australia, with Delta Goodrem as her mentor.

Clarissa has performed many principal roles for Opera Australia’s touring division, as well as for Australian International Productions touring China