Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Mahe, Seychelles, to Port Louis, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

MEET DESTINATION LECTURER – DR. GLENN E. ROBINSON
Dr. Glenn E. Robinson, Adventure Traveler and Destination Expert
Glenn E. Robinson is an award-winning teacher and expert on the Middle East and broader Muslim World. He is a Fellow at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, following a 30-year career as Professor of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. On three occasions, he has been recognized for his outstanding teaching, twice by the Naval Postgraduate School and once by Berkeley. His most recent book, Global Jihad: A Brief History (Stanford), was recognized as a “Best Book of 2021” by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy.

Robinson received his Ph.D. from Berkeley in 1992. An Arabic speaker, he has lived, worked, and studied in most countries of the Middle East and North Africa, including as a Fulbright scholar at the University of Jordan, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the American University in Cairo, Yarmouk University in Jordan, and as an exchange student to Iran in 1978. Touched by wanderlust from an early age, he has lived in countries worldwide, including Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Iran, New Zealand, and Colombia, and has traveled to over 80 countries.

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – A Hero’s Journey:

Nelson Mandela and the Fight Against Apartheid. The incredible story of Nelson Mandela and the struggle for racial justice in South Africa.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson

11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, Gia: The Silk Trail:

7000 Miles of history. The famed Silk Trail, that route commencing in the Far East, passed through India, collecting diamonds for European markets.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Tyropolis – The Future of Travel:

MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER – MICHAEL TYROPOLIS
Athenian by birth and Greek and Swiss by nationality, Michael Tyropolis was educated in Greece and Germany, where his degree in German Literature and Linguistics was supported by his study of archeology, history, and the arts. While a language teacher, Michael worked with early computer-assisted learning models before shifting gears and finding a career in Switzerland’s travel industry. Working in travel allowed him to pursue his real passion of visiting all ends of the world, including Antarctica and the North Pole, gaining an ever so slight understanding of the human experience and the similarities connecting us all across the globe.
Now a private financial investor and perpetual traveler, Michael continues pushing the boundaries of travel experience. He is delighted to share his insight into how the world has evolved, yet so much of today is influenced by the distant past. Occasionally, he even dares to glimpse possible futures. Michael is passionate about delivering memorable and entertaining presentations to discerning audiences, even more so when they actively participate.

A glimpse into the short-term trends and the longer-term possibilities: The future of cruising; Megatrends; Underwater Travel; Space Travel; Beating Overtourism: And much more…

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant.

Where in the World Are We?

We sail from Mahe, Seychelles, to Port Louis, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities include:

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, Gia – History Of The Natural Pearl Trade:

Child Of The Sea
The fascination with this ‘Jewel of the Seas’ transcends both time and borders, as natural pearls possess a history far beyond what today’s consumer might recognize. When natural pearling became a prominent source of income in the Gulf, the structure of society changed, providing a green light for the successful foundation of Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Tyropolis – Money & Wealth:

How money evolved. How it affects our lives in endless ways. Big money, old money, smart money, bad money, no money, we have it all. What is its future?

6:30 Game Show: Majority Rules with Assistant Cruise Director Denise – Ridiculous, insightful, social, and fun.

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant.

MEET GUEST ENTERTAINER PIANIST – TIAN JIANG
Praised by The New York Times as: “Shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated playing.” Tian Jiang is an internationally renowned pianist recognized for his signature colors in sound and over-the-edge thrilling virtuosity. He first came to international attention when he appeared with Vladimir Ashkenaszy in a BBC film. In 1981, Tian was chosen by Issac Stern to come to the US and take part in the first cultural exchange program between the United States and China. Captivating audiences from North America to Far East, he has been enthusiastically received in concerto appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Vienna Mozart Symphony Orchestra, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Boston Pop, The Orchestra of St. Luke’s, The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and The National Philharmonic of China. He has collaborated with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Daniele Gatti, Ettore Stratta, and Gerard Schwarz. In recital, he has performed throughout the world, and He regularly performs at Carnegie Hall.

When Tian toured twelve cities of the US with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, The Los Angeles Times characterized Tian’s playing as ‘’a deeply persuasive Mozartean’’ saying that “Tian Jiang achieved an exquisite performance who delivers the full spectrum of the composer’s virtues – wit, pathos, brilliance, and serenity in this buoyant performance.” As the first Chinese pianist to have toured his homeland with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on its historic visit to China in 2000, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s in-house magazine praised: “Tian played superbly.”

As a recording artist, Tian has 15 albums, including two of his latest CDs, “Tian Jiang Live at Carnegie Hall.” His original composition “Shanghai Dream” CD album and the piano book has been heralded by World Music Reviews as “a slice of heaven,” and it was profiled on CNN’s “Entertainment News” and NPR’s “All Things Are Considered.” In 2010, Tian‘s “Shanghai Dream” piano book was displayed at the China Pavilion for the entire duration in Shanghai for the World EXPO in China.

9:15 PM CELEBRATING ALL-TIME FAVORITES
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER TIAN JIANG

As one of the world’s most captivating and versatile musicians, pianist Tian Jiang instantly connects with his audience. The New York Times characterized his playing as “Shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated.” Tonight, he celebrates music from Broadway to Italian Opera to the most significant movie hits and from Mozart to Tchaikovsky—an electrifying show not to be missed.

See Jian Tang on the YouTube Channel

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Male, Seychelles, to Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities Included:

9:45 Robinson – Mauritius and Réunion:

Perhaps the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, and Réunion have surprisingly rich and fascinating histories.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Shore Concierge General Briefing:

3:00 Voyages And Expeditions with your Future Cruise Manager, Barrie Dodgson
Looking closer at the world, you’ll see every place reveals more than you expected.

Dinner was in Alantiude Restaurant

LIMELITE
TONIGHT’S SHOW

Experience a magnificent evening of musical entertainment at its best! Limelite is a dynamic show featuring the very best of musical theatre from New York’s Broadway and London’s West End, as well as some of the most iconic movie musicals. Join your Silversea Singers and Dancers as we bring this Broadway experience to life! Enjoy
hits from past productions through to the present day, including Grease, ABBA, and The Greatest Showman.

Where in the World Are We?

Today is our 3rd-day sailing from Male, Maldives, to Praslin, Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s activities included:

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Sue Baic – The surprising links between diet & sleep:

Many of us struggle with sleep, especially in idle time zones. Explore whether specific foods can help or hinder sleep. Does eating time matter, and is it important? Can diet aid jet lag?

11:15 Boat Building Competition: The boats are ready, and the judging begins. Who will be the winner?

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner: 10 Pro tips for better Travel Photographs:

In this lecture, you will learn ”secrets” that make your photos look like they were “shot by a Pro. The material covered is easy to understand. There are no f-stops or shutter speed details here, just beautiful photographs from around the world to illustrate the concepts.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr Bill Timmins – A Big Deterrent for a Small Island:

The world’s first purpose-built nuclear weapons delivery platform was the V-bomber force of Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF). However, the shooting down of a CIA spy plane over the Soviet Union in 1960 changed everything for Britain as well as for the US. This is the story of what happened and how Britain purchased the Polaris and Trident systems.

       Pianist Remon performs for guests’ listening pleasure                                    

6:15 Showtime! Silversea Proudly Presents: Kaleidoscope of Classics

Join us as we spin through a kaleidoscopic catalog of classic artists. We invite you to share our colorful selection of smash hits from Elvis to Elton, Whitney to Tina, and everything else in between. Join your Silversea Vocalists with the Silversea Dancers for a show where you will roll in your seats with something to satisfy everyone’s favorite musical shade—followed by a farewell speech from Captain Mino Pontillo and our Farewell Crew Parade. See all the crew working hard to make your voyage memorable.

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant

JON UDRY PUNCHES GRAVITY IN THE FACE
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER JON UDRY

Jon Udry returns to the stage for a continued battle with gravity. Come and check out Jon’s juggling show tonight. You won’t regret it!

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Male, Maldives, to Praslin, Seychelles.

Today’s activities included:

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

12:15 Equator Crossing Ceremony: King Neptune and His Royal Court summon you to appear before His Majesty.
All aboard Silver Dawn must seek King Neptune’s blessing and permission as we cross the equator from the oceans of the north into the south.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr Bill Timmins: Too Close for Comfort!

We look back at some well-known and less well-known near misses that could have ended very differently. Beginning with the 1962 Cuban missile crisis to the Palomares Accident involving aircraft with thermonuclear
weapons on board… Scary stuff!

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss – Vacations: Bad, Weird, and Dangerous:

Mike Reiss takes you on his weirdest adventures – from the North Pole to North Korea!

MUSICAL MEMORIES
PRE-DINNER SHOW WITH CRUISE DIRECTOR MOSS

Join your Cruise Director Moss Hills and the Silver Dawn Band to perform a mixture of really great music from some of the world’s most popular artists.
It’s a fun evening that will stir up some of your musical memories.

Check out Moss Hill on YouTube

Dinner was in the Alantide Restaurant

FU NING
A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
World-renowned pianist and Steinway Artist Fu Ning is one of our World Cruise guests, and she has agreed to perform a piano concert.

A winner of many prestigious competitions, Fu Ning has performed across the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, and beyond.

Tonight, we will present her at a concert aboard Silver Dawn. Fu Ning’s exquisite artistry will create an unforgettable musical experience.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Male, Maldives, to Praslin, Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s activities included:

9:45 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!

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner: The Incredible World of Birds:

We learned about the fantastic migrations, interesting bill adaptations, and other interesting facts about our “feathered friends.”

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Bill Timmins – The Atomic Spies – Part 2:

This presentation covers some of the most significant WW2 and Cold War spies – from Klaus Fuchs, the brilliant physicist who worked at Los Alamos on the Manhattan Project, to Igor Gouzenko, the Soviet cipher clerk who defected to the West from Ottawa, Canada, as well as the British Cambridge Five. Oh, and in The Curious Case of Commander Crabb, we’ll also see what happened when Britain spied on the Soviets on their trip to Britain in 1956.

Dinner was a special barbeque dinner under the stars on the Pool Deck.

9:00 Showtime! Silversea Proudly Presents: Boogie Fever
Get on your boogie shoes and feel the heat in your feet as you join the Silversea Band, Singers, and Dancers for some disco fever and explosive dance moves, bound to get your toes tapping and heads bobbing. Followed by 70’s Disco Fever, plus all your favorite dance party music and requests with Cruise Staff – DJ Gabor.

Where in the World Are We?

We sail from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Male, Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities include:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Maldives & Seychelles:

Male is known for its vibrant, colorful architecture, stunning mosques, amazing beaches and turquoise seas, and incredible views. Praslin is one of the Seychelle’s most popular destinations. Mahe, the largest of the Seychelle Islands, Mahe’s capital city, Victoria, has a replica of ‘Big Ben’ at its center, reflecting its past as a British colony.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge Lesson

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner – Mastering Cell Phone Photography
Learn how to unlock the fantastic features and techniques that make these miracles of modern technology perform at their best. Your friends will be impressed!

4:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sue Baic- Mood Food: can we eat ourselves happier?

We all have good and bad days, but can nutrition influence our mood? Explore the latest research for genuine mood-boosting, stress-reducing, and energy-enhancing tips!

MEET GUEST ENTERTAINER JUGGLER AND COMEDIAN JON UDRY

There are jugglers, comedians, and Jon Udry. Jon combines the two to such a brilliant effect that his unique performance has his audience roaring with laughter from the entrance to the final curtain.

Dinner was in The Alantide Restaurant.

Where in the World Are We?

Today is our 3rd-day sailing from Phuket, Thailand, to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s activities included:

9:00 – World Cruise Client Breakfast in the La Dame Restaurant.

9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner – Wildlife of Sri Lanka
We delved into a fascinating discussion of the birds and animals found in Sri Lanka.

It was a must-see lecture for all nature lovers.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Bill Timmins -The Atomic Spies – Part 1:

Stalin knew about the Manhattan Project long before the bombings on Japan. The Soviet Union’s KGB had assembled the most extensive network of agents operating in the US, the UK, and Canada. So, who were the spies, and how did the codebreakers from the FBI, MI5, and the NSA finally track them down? Learn how the super-secure Soviet encryptions were cracked to
provide evidence in one of America’s most prominent spy trials.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sue Baic – 5 a day the South East Asian way

Eating more fruit and vegetables is arguably one of the most important dietary changes most of us could make. We explored why they are important, what counts, and how much we need. Delve into the sometimes surprising scientific background using examples from our cruise itinerary.

Dinner was in The Alantide Restaurant.

THE BLUES MAN
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER TOM SEALS

The Piano Man is back by popular demand! Tom celebrates the music he loves the most… big band, swing, blues, and some of that infamous boogie woogie!

Click below to see Tom Seal’s Boogie Woogie video.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing for the 2nd of 3 days from Phuket, Thailand to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Trincomalee

On the island’s northeastern coast, its bay is considered one of the world’s finest natural harbors. There are old Dutch Forts, Tamil Hindu Temples and access to the interior where elephants roam wild.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Sue Baic – Superfoods of South East Asia

Can we eat ourselves young?
Many traditional foods of SE Asia have become increasingly popular. Explore the latest research on foods from our cruise itinerary and their remarkable role in promoting health, helping us to age well no matter where we live.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Bill Timmins – Churchill and Stalin and their race for a nuclear weapon
At the end of the Second World War, Britain was almost bankrupt. Although it had collaborated in the Manhattan Project, the US had closed its doors on information transfer. Britain now had to produce a nuclear weapon on its own. It managed to do just that in a surprisingly short time and with limited resources. Meanwhile, the US and UK believed it would take the Soviet Union at least ten years to build its first atomic bomb. However, they failed to account for its extensive network of spies in the US, UK, and Canada!

Tonight’s dinner was at The Alantide Restaurant

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
MARY MCCABE

Mary McCabe is a soprano hailing from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Mary has been connected with Northern Ireland Opera since its inception, beginning as a Young Artist and later as an Associate Artist. Enjoy tonight’s show: Chocolate Box of Popular Opera Arias & Art Songs.

See one of her performances on YouTube below.

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Phuket, Thailand, to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, in the Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Reed Kaestner

Getting the most out of your travel photographs:

An easy-to-understand discussion of composition basics. Applying a few of these “rules” will take your photos to a new level. Photographs from around the world will illustrate the concepts.

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Dr. Bill Timmins – The Manhattan Project:

The race to create the first atomic bomb was one of the twentieth century’s most complex and ambitious projects. Developed under a veil of complete secrecy, this US-led project pushed the boundaries of science and engineering, ushering in a new age of nuclear weapons. The Manhattan Project marks the beginning of a story whose consequences reverberate today.

Tonight’s dinner was in the Alantide Restaurant.

THE PIANO MAN
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER TOM SEALS

Tom Seals has performed in over 100 countries at world-famous venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Birdland on Broadway in New York, and Dubai Opera House. He was hand-picked by HRH Prince William to “represent the nation” at The Al Wasl Dome in Dubai to 10,000 people.
Join Tom this evening as he celebrates the most outstanding piano men of all time; think Elton John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, and Jerry Lee Lewis!