Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Lima, Peru, to Pitcairn Island, the subject of the Mutiny on the Bounty fame.

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Top 20 Greatest Films, Part Two”.
Which films made the most money? Which are the favorites of the critics? Vote for your all-time favorites

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “George Burns – Before, During and After Gracie Allen”.

George and Gracie’s partnership and their careers in vaudeville, film, radio, television, and nightclubs. Gracie’s “illogical logic” and the story behind The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show

Dinner was in The Atantide Restaurant

Raise your glass to the ocean, to rebellion, and to one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. This is a toast to Pitcairn Island—the legendary refuge of the Mutiny on the Bounty—and to the long blue miles it takes to reach her by sail.

Because Pitcairn isn’t a destination you stumble upon.
You earn it.

Where the World Quietly Ends

There are no airports. No cruise ship terminals. No casual detours.

Pitcairn sits alone in the South Pacific, more than 1,000 miles from the nearest airport, surrounded by deep ocean and silence so complete it feels sacred. Approaching by sail, the island rises suddenly from the horizon—green, steep, and defiant—like a secret the sea has been keeping.

As the anchor drops offshore, you realize something profound:

You’ve reached a place that history tried to hide.

Sailing in the Wake of Mutiny

In 1790, Fletcher Christian and the mutineers of HMS Bounty came here seeking anonymity and freedom. They burned the ship in Bounty Bay, its charred remains still visible beneath the water on calm days—a ghostly reminder that Pitcairn was meant to be forgotten.

But sailing here today, you don’t feel secrecy.
You feel legacy.

Every swell carries whispers of defiance, survival, and reinvention. This is not a polished museum of history—it’s a living chapter, still being written by the descendants of the mutineers themselves.

No Harbor, No Hurry, No Pretending

Landing on Pitcairn is an adventure in itself. There’s no marina—only skilled islanders who come out in longboats, timing the surge with precision passed down through generations. You don’t just arrive here.

You’re welcome.

Life moves more slowly on Pitcairn, but not softer. Gardens replace grocery stores. Radios replace traffic. The ocean dictates the schedule. And when night falls, the stars arrive in numbers most of us have forgotten exist.

This is what the world sounded like before it was loud.

A Place That Changes You

Sailing to Pitcairn Island isn’t about ticking a box or chasing bragging rights. It’s about remembering what adventure actually feels like—uncertain, humbling, and deeply alive.

You leave with salt on your skin, stories in your bones, and a quiet understanding that some places remain powerful precisely because they are hard to reach.

So here’s the toast:

To long passages and empty horizons.
To history that refuses to fade.
To Pitcairn Island—
The rebel rock at the edge of the map.

And to those who sail far enough to find it.

We are sailing from Lima, Peru, to Pitcairn Island of Mutiny on the Bounty Fame.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Into the Marquesas: Discovering Remote Nuku Hiva”.
Join Chris, your destination speaker, for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Nuku Hiva, alongside some destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself in this port of call

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Top 20 Greatest Films, Part One”
Which films made the most money? What are the favorites of the critics? Vote for your all-time favorites

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “Johnny Carson – Here’s Johnny! Part 2”.

His terrific characters and hilarious sketches. success and longevity of The Tonight Show and his farewell to television. You’ll learn about the “real” Johnny Carson, his troubled personal life, and his four marriages

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Lima, Peru, to Tahiti, French Polynesia.

World Cruise Lunch Event – Lunch Under The Lifeboats.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with George Losey Jr: “The Pacific Ocean” – The beating heart of our planet.
The biological and physical cycles and processes of the Pacific Ocean produce effects ranging from local food availability to planetary climate change.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Film Noir”.

These often dark and stylish Hollywood crime dramas emphasized cynical attitudes and sexual innuendo while picking up a few Oscars and spawning today’s “Neo Noir” filmmakers.

6:15 Pre-dinner Cocktail Lecture with Lowell Fox: “Johnny Carson – Here’s Johnny!”
Beginning with his life before The Tonight Show, all the way to his farewell to television. You’ll laugh once again at your favorite characters and sketches.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Lima, Peru, to xxx

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris McPherson: “Moai, Myth, and the Ocean: The Story of Rapa Nui”.
Join Chris for an exploration of Easter Island’s history, culture, and cuisine, along with destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself.

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Westerns”.
No strictly American genre has been more important to Hollywood than the western, which accounted for nearly a fifth of all feature films from the silent era.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “Bob Hope – America’s Entertainer”.
The face is recognized worldwide. His evolution from Vaudeville to Broadway to Radio, to his 60 films and his USO tours, and his passing at age 100.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Bollywood!”
Discover the behind-the-scenes stories about the directors and stars of these Indian mega-productions, guaranteed to get your toes tapping!

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “SNL – 50 Years of Laughter”.
Saturday Night Live’s popularity soars and has become one of the longest-running shows on TV and this year celebrates its 50th anniversary

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Lima, Peru, to Easter Island.

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Lowell Fox: “Saturday Night Live-The Golden Years”.
The original cast (1975-1980) was the best. Lorne Michaels and the genesis of the show

11:15 Enrichment Lecture with George Losey Jr: “Know our oceans to understand our world”.
Modern study of Oceanography is critical for our understanding of environmental processes and ensuring our future on our planet.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with John G. Thomas: “Movie Secrets and Trivia”.
For example: Harrison Ford, then a 35 year old carpenter, was installing a door when he was asked to read lines with actresses who were testing for a new film. Director was Star War’s George Lucas. A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Hollywood you never knew.

Dinner was at the Pizza Bar on Deck 11.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Manta, Ecuador, to Lima, Peru.

10:15 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Palma Ingles: “The Export Crops that Ruled the New World”.
The Europeans who colonized the New World exploited the lands and people to produce crops for export.

12:00 A South American Lunch for World Cruise Guests.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Richard Morgan: “Recap and discussion of Canal Transit”.
A Review of our transit experience and general Q & A about the Panama Canal.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Manta, Ecuador, to Lima, Peru.

10:15 Destination Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Callao: Gateway to the City of Kings”
Chris explored the history, culture, and cuisine of Callao, alongside some destination knowledge to fully immerse yourself.

11:15 Q & A with Captain Johannes and Hotel Director Stephen
The Captain and Hotel Director provided insights into life at sea and the daily operation of Silver Dawn

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Jonathan H. Ward: “Under Southern Skies”
Explore the Southern Cross and other wonders of the sky south of the equator.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Palma Ingles: “The Amazon Rubber Boom”.

Developing wealth in the Amazon and the establishment of modern cities fueled by natural rubber extraction

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Cozumel to Puerto Limon, Panama

Enrichment Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Life at the Canal’s Threshold: Colón’s Unique Role”.
Join Chris for an exploration into the history, culture, and cuisine of Colon, alongside some destination knowledge.

Enrichment Lecture with Jonathan H. Ward: “Planetary Defense: Protecting Our Planet from External Threats”.
The 21st Century operation & expansion of the canal by the Republic of Panama. How Panama has operated and expanded its Canal for 25 Years.

Enrichment Lecture with Richard Morgan: “South to the Pacific – A Panama Canal Transit”.
What we will see step by step, and what is happening behind the scenes.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel.

Enrichment Lecture with Chris Mcpherson: “Life in Green: Discovering Costa Rica’s Caribbean Heart”
We joined Chris for an exploration into the history, culture and cuisine of Puerto Limon, alongside some destination knowledge

Enrichment Lecture with Richard Morgan:

“The Panama Canal-The 21st Century operation & expansion of the canal by the Republic of Panama”
How Panama has operated and expanded its Canal for 25 Years.

Enrichment Lecture with Jonathan H. Ward: “All These Worlds – A Flight through the Solar System”.
Marvel at the familiar and strange planets, moons, and other inhabitants of our Sun’s neighborhood.

Dinner was at the Alantide Restaurant