Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Cape Town
TUESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2022 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Arrival: 8:00 AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Sunny High: 73°F 23°C Low: 61°F 16°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Cape Town, South Africa Overview
One of the most beautiful cities in the world is Cape Town, South Africa. Along its coastline are brilliant blue waters and stunning mountain scenery that you can explore at your leisure or spend days relaxing on sandy beaches with an ocean view cocktail!
A blend of spectacular natural beauty together with vibrant culture makes this destination truly unforgettable. Whether it’s touring wineries tasting different wines while also taking time out for shopping between tours, going to museums exploring how people lived back when it was still part Dutch colony, or enjoying some seafood feeds along with cervical townships like Fish Hoek & Camps Bay.
The cable car lifts passengers to the top of Table Mountain where they can see another perspective that’s not possible elsewhere. The 360-degree view from 3,563’ is of the best world views we visited.
The adjacent view from Lion’s Head peak which is the top of a popular hiking trail offers breathtaking sunrises. A sharp hike and early start time are both necessary but worth every second when you get to enjoy Cape Town’s natural beauty during such a rewarding moment in life.
This cool water from Table Mountain has upsides like the fact that it’s been known to bring a colony of adorably cute African penguins. The nearby journey to the Cape of Good Hope hosts these tiny penguins. The Cape is where you can stand watching over merging waves from both Atlantic and Indian Oceans!
As a living history lesson, you can sail in the ships that transported prisoners out to Robben Island. A former prisoner tells of the traumas of life in this offshore prison. Your guide will show you the cramped cells and render Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom in visceral clarity.
Today’s Schedule
Sunrise and entering Cape Town between 6 AM and 8 AM.
We enjoyed a magnificent sunrise before getting to Cape Town with our Expedition Guides Rob Caskie and Bruno Carzani.
The by-sea entrance to Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background can only be rivaled by Sydney & the Opera House.
Morning Tour of Table Mountain
Our morning excursion was to Table Mountain via a bus to the base and then a 4-minute cable car ride to the top. Sandy & I visited in 2002. In the last 20 years, we noticed 2 major upgrades. First, the cable car has been expanded from 4 – 6 people to 20+. This was our first cable car that had a revolving floor during the 4-minute ascent. Each person had an opportunity for a great photo thru the two open portals. In 20 years, the trails above have been upgraded from a basic hiking trail to 8 – 10′ wide concrete paths with great signage.
Late afternoon tour of Cape Town’s eastern seaside suburbs
We departed the pier and pass by the Cape Town Fifa World Cup Stadium towards Sea Point.
The promenade of Sea Point, which stretches to Mouille Point is also very popular. It is a jogger’s mile and many people meet here for a walk and a talk. The beaches in Sea Point are not very good for swimming. The surf is too powerful and the coast too rocky. But there is the huge seawater swimming pool. The neighboring suburb of Green Point is famous for its big Sunday market; a flea market with thousands of stalls around the stadium.
Clifton beach has something of a reputation with the trendy set in Cape Town and is a haven for international jet setters. Together with its immaculate white sands and glistening water, their bronzing bodies and designer sunglasses grace Clifton’s 4th beach with sufficient glamour and eco-savvy to deserve not only the ‘see and be seen’ status it has acquired but its blue flag status as well.
We stopped at the Maidens Cove parking area between Camps Bay and Clifton and near the Glen Country Club. Looking up at the cableway station you will see the narrowest view of Table Mountain that can be seen from anywhere in Cape Town.
On our return to Cape Town harbor, we stopped off at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront to enjoy a pre-dinner drink & canapés. Afterward, we returned to the ship.
Monday, February 21, 2022 – Photo of the Day – John & Sandy Kissing at Sea
MONDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 70°F 21°C Low: 58°F 14°C
DRESS CODE: FORMAL
For Ladies: COCKTAIL DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: TUXEDOS, DINNER JACKETS OR DARK SUITS & TIE. No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Our 5th of a 5-Day sail from Tristan de Cunha to Cape Town, South. Africa.
Today’s Schedule
9:00 MANDATORY ANTIGEN TEST FOR SOUTH AFRICA
As a compulsory requirement of the South African Health Authorities, all guests were obliged to undergo a COVID-19 antigen test before entering South Africa. 10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming
Today’s Topic: Port Elizabeth – “The Friendly City”
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Ornithology)
Today’s Topic: Birds of the Cape Town area. More than 610 bird species have been seen in the Cape Town area
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: The Battle of Rorke’s Drift ~ 22nd /23rd January 1879. An account of this epic defense against impossible odds.
4:00 Luxury Liners: English and Portuguese Liners in Africa – A 30-minute presentation on the history and interiors of famous liners with Cruise Director Fernando
8:00 Dinner Dance with Piano Vocalist Remon in The Restaurant
10:00 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents “A Classical Delight” A Wonderful classical performance with Laura and Dmitry from the Voices of Silversea and Resident Pianist Alex
THE ART OF GIFTING THE BOUTIQUE
Our onboard Boutique offers a lovely selection of jewelry, watches, fashions, perfumes, and Silversea logo items, perfect as gifts for friends and loved ones (or for yourself!).
Our sales professionals are eager to help you find the perfect gift for anyone.
Today is your last chance to make purchases in the Boutique before Cape Town. Remember that our prices are all tax-free.
We will be delighted to help you find the perfect memento of your travels.
Sunday, February 20, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Chris, Shimi, Sandy, John
SUNDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2022, EN ROUTE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 71°F 22°C Low: 60°F 16°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Day 3 of a 5-Day at sea cruise from Tristan de Cunha to Cape Town, South Africa
Today’s Schedule
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Why Knot: A demonstration on knots, how we use them and make them.
2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: The Battle of Isandlwana ~ 22 January 1879. British defeat or Zulu victory?
3:15 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: Marine Protected Areas – What are they, and do they work?
9:45 Cabaret! “Live Lounge” with the Voices of Silversea
Join your Voices of Silversea and the Silver Whisper Trio this evening for a fun-filled night of live music in our very own
Panorama Live Lounge followed by Disco Night with Resident DJ Gabor.
Meet Our Expedition Team Leaders
Some of our Expedition Leaders will depart our voyage in Cape Town, so we are highlighting their resumes over the next few days so you can see the quality of Enrichment Lectures we have received and how fun they are as individuals.
Marcel Lichtenstein, Biologist and Astronomer
Hailing from the Costa Rican countryside, Marcel was raised in a multilingual family of professors, photographers, and naturalists. At a young age, he became fascinated by all aspects of tropical and subtropical ecosystems and he continues to photograph these environments today.
For more than 25 years Marcel worked as a cultural and naturalist guide in Costa Rica, where he’s spent more than 4,000 hours leading tours on the Rainforest Aerial Tram.
Since 1997 his conservation efforts through his own company, Bosque Protegido, helped preserve 65 hectares of forest next to the Braulio Carrillo national park. Additionally, Jungle Jewels, his high-quality native jewelry outfit, donates 30 percent of its profits to purchase rainforest for conservation purposes.
Marcel’s profound passion for nature stimulated his studies in photography, astronomy, botany, ornithology, marine ecology, and natural history. Whether it’s presenting an evening stargazing experience or a knot demonstration, Marcel has led expedition tours in 27 countries of Europe, South, and Central America, as well as in the Caribbean and even Antarctica.
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Why Knot: A demonstration on knots, how we use them and make them.
George Kennedy, Polar Geopolitics
George is an Australian social scientist specializing in polar geopolitics. He has completed a Master’s in Anthropology at Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Antarctic Governance at the Australian Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science. Since completing his studies, George has worked within the policy office of the Australian Antarctic Division, collaborating with other Antarctic Treaty Parties on sustainable tourism practices and environmental protection frameworks.
Prior to his studies in political science, George worked as an ALS Paramedic in Australia, as well as a community development coordinator for conservation organizations in Latin America.
George’s passion for the polar regions emerged whilst working with a local environmental nonprofit in Patagonia. During his time in Tierra del Fuego, he was fortunate enough to visit Antarctica in 2017, inspiring his subsequent academic focus on the region. George has been guiding in Antarctica since 2019, sharing stories of its incredible wildlife and landscapes, as well as, of course, its unique politics!
When not on board or in the office, George can be found traveling the world on his motorcycle. He first embarked on his KLR650 from Mongolia in 2016, riding from across Asia to India, around Australia, and from Argentina to Mexico. He plans to continue riding north to Alaska this summer.
3:15 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: Marine Protected Areas – What are they and do they work?
NEOPOLITAN OPAL The Boutique
The lore of opals is plentiful, just like the variety of colors found in this fascinating,
kaleidoscopic gem. The Romans believed it was the most powerful of gems and
named the stone “opalus”.
Neopolitan Opal™ comes from only one mine – the new Yahwah mine in Ethiopia.
MONOPOLY SLOTS CASINO, DECK 5
Come and enjoy a game of the iconic board game Monopoly on our high-definition
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The classic Monopoly experience on a slot machine with characters bigger than life in this thrilling, super-sized game. Spin the reels and you will be awarded three exciting mini reel game-in-games where players get one spin of each reel for the chance to win one of three progressive jackpots!
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Saturday, February 19, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Ship’s Bow At Sea
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 64°F 18°C Low: 57°F 14°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming
Today’s Topic: Cape Town – South Africa’s Most Cosmopolitan City
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming
Today’s Topic: Discover some amazing tips and tricks on your iPhones and iPads
2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Ornithology) Today’s Topic: Seabirds and Shorebirds of Southern Africa. Join birder Chris for a look at the special birds
which can be seen in these waters, from plovers to pelicans and sandpipers to spoonbills. 3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: An African Odyssey ~ A romp through the last 200 years.
6:45 Pre-Dinner Showtime: “All That Jazz!” with Olivia Rooks from The Voices of Silversea
Olivia performed a show packed with jazz and musical theatre classics featuring the songs of Barbra Streisand, Etta James.
Meet Our Expedition Team Leaders
Some of our Expedition Leaders will depart our voyage in Cape Town, so we are highlighting their resumes over the next few days so you can see the quality of Enrichment Lectures we have received, and how fun they are as individuals.
Chris Harbard Ornithologist
Chris is a well-known British ornithologist and conservationist living in Southeast Arizona. He has traveled the seven continents in search of birds, from his first trip abroad to Austria to far-flung places like Antarctica, Greenland, Saudi Arabia (to monitor the effects of the Gulf War on birds), and South Africa (to help penguins following the Treasure oil spill).
After working for 24 years with the world’s largest bird conservation organization, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Chris moved to the Austrian optics company Swarovski and managed their birdwatching website for several years. He is now a freelance author, editor, broadcaster, and lecturer, as well as a bird guide in SE Arizona where he and his wife run the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival.
Chris writes for Birdwatch magazine and was editor of the ‘Birdwatchers’ Guides’ series of books. His own books include ‘Birdwatch, Songbirds, A Birdwatcher’s Quizbook, A First Guide to Birdwatching’. He was also an occasional contributor to the BBC’s natural history radio output.
Chris has also been working as a naturalist lecturer onboard expedition cruise ships for the last thirteen years in remote areas of the Arctic, Antarctic, Atlantic, and Pacific. Although his main area of interest is birds, especially seabirds, he also enjoys a range of other wildlife such as cetaceans, butterflies, dragonflies, and plants.
2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Ornithology) Today’s Topic: Seabirds and Shorebirds of Southern Africa. Join birder Chris for a look at the special birds which can be seen in these waters, from plovers to pelicans and sandpipers to spoonbills.
Rob Caskie Historian and Story-Teller
Rob thrives on the challenge and reward of entertaining audiences in the theatres of their imagination. Growing up in the Natal Midlands of South Africa, Rob graduated with a BSc. Hons. Degree in Agriculture in 1990 and subsequently made his mark on the guiding profession as a photographic safari guide and wildlife film-maker in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. His expertise in this field earned him a place as official photographer on Kingsley Holgate’s 1993 Afrika Odyssey expedition along the waterways of Africa from Cape to Cairo.
With travel, people,, and photography firmly under his skin, Rob embarked on a four-year round-the-world expedition which took him through the UK, Europe, Israel, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Alaska. This global voyage cemented his interest in people, cultures, and history.
Rob has presented his stories to both corporate and private clients. His achievements were recognized with the honor of being invited to speak at the Royal Geographic Society in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore to full houses, and being inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame in 2019.
Rob’s talk ‘Going South with Scott & Shackleton’ fulfilled his lifelong passion for Antarctica. He has been privileged to relate various Antarctic stories on early explorers for the passengers cruising in the Antarctic Peninsula for 10 seasons. With stick and trademark shorts, Rob prides himself in unique storytelling.
3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: An African Odyssey ~ A romp through the last 200 years.
MAJORICA PEARL THE BOUTIQUE
With over 120 years history Majorica maintains its artisan creation processes thanks to which it produces the best pearls in the world. Luxury, quality, elegance, tradition and modernity. Join us as we discover the alluring gems from this breathtaking region will be featured in designs by Majorica Pearls.
6:45 Pre-Dinner Showtime: “All That Jazz!” with Olivia Rooks
Olivia performed a show packed with jazz and musical theatre classics featuring the songs of Barbra Streisand, Etta James.
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT
FROM 3:00PM TO 4:00PM CASINO, DECK 5
Come to the Casino and join our Blackjack Tournament. Visit the Casino on board and try your championship skills! Whether you are a new player
or a Blackjack veteran, taking part in Blackjack Tournaments can be a lot of fun! What makes tournaments popular is the competition among players. Unlike traditional Blackjack, where it is you against the dealer, in tournament play it is a player against player.
Friday, February 18, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Albatross At Sea
FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 61°F 16°C Low: 54°F 12°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
9:45 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: The Laws that Govern our Oceans – The good the bad and the ugly of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
11:00 Cooking Demonstration with our Pastry Chef Sebastian Henri
Come and learn the culinary secrets of our Pastry Chef and impress your family and friends back home!
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming
Today’s Topic: Understanding the iCloud part 2 – using the iCloud to easily share photos and documents
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Christoph Bialek (Expedition Biologist)
Today’s Topic: Masters of deserts – How to beat the heat. Chris gave us an overview of the dry areas of Africa,
especially the southern areas. We got an ecology and plant-based insight of this hot and magical corner of Africa
5:00 Plein Air Art Exhibition “Between There and Here”
by our fellow guest Paintress Extraordinaire Ms. Polly Cox
9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Violin Virtuoso Jakub Trasak in Upbeat Strings
Not your ordinary violin concert, but groovy acoustic and electric violin experience across the genres featuring
thrilling fiddle tunes as well as music from Ray Charles and Whitney Houston
Meet Our Expedition Team Leaders
Some of our Expedition Leaders will depart our voyage in Cape Town, so we are highlighting their resumes over the next few days so you can see the quality of Enrichment Lectures we have received, and how fun they are as individuals.
George Kennedy Polar Geopolitics
George is an Australian social scientist specializing in polar geopolitics. He has completed a Masters’s in Anthropology at Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Antarctic Governance at the Australian Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science. Since completing his studies, George has worked within the policy office of the Australian Antarctic Division, collaborating with other Antarctic Treaty Parties on sustainable tourism practices and environmental protection frameworks.
Prior to his studies in political science, George worked as an ALS Paramedic in Australia, as well as a community development coordinator for conservation organizations in Latin America.
George’s passion for the polar regions emerged while working with a local environmental nonprofit in Patagonia. During his time in Tierra del Fuego, he was fortunate enough to visit Antarctica in 2017, inspiring his subsequent academic focus on the region. George has been guiding in Antarctica since 2019, sharing stories of its incredible wildlife and landscapes, as well as, of course, its unique politics!
When not on board or in the office, George can be found traveling the world on his motorcycle. He first embarked on his KLR650 from Mongolia in 2016, riding from across Asia to India, around Australia, and from Argentina to Mexico. He plans to continue riding north to Alaska this summer.
9:45 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: The Laws that Govern our Oceans – The good the bad and the ugly of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Christoph Bialek Botanist
Christoph was born near Vienna, Austria. He grew up next to the woods and mountains surrounding the city and here he discovered his vocation to become a biologist. His curiosity for wildlife, plants, and interactions among organisms in their environment brought him to the University of Vienna. There Christoph got his Master’s degree in ‘Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management’ with a focus on Botany. He studied the landscapes and plants of Austria and visited diverse ecosystems around the world.
In addition to his studies, Christoph guided botanical excursions through varied landscapes. In his most recent position, Christoph worked at the Vienna Zoo where he educated visitors on an array of biological topics. His mission there was to transfer his enthusiasm, curiosity, and knowledge of nature to his audiences
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Christoph Bialek (Expedition Biologist)
Today’s Topic: Masters of deserts – How to beat the heat.
Chris gave us an overview of the dry areas of South Africa.
water capacity
The Elephant Tree
Elephant Tree fruit
RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classics are the most recognizable style in the history of sunglasses.
Since its initial design in 1952, Wayfarer Classics gained popularity
among celebrities, musicians, artists, and those with an impeccable fashion sense.
An iconic style of sunglasses, Original Wayfarer Classics always make a statement.
JAKUB TRASAK
TONIGHT’S SHOW AT 9:45 PM AT THE SHOW LOUNGE
Jakub Trasak is one of the most talented and versatile violin players and producers of his generation.
He began his performance journey at the age of three and his career includes more than 30 prime television appearances and live shows in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, and the Kennedy Center.
He grew up in the Czech Republic and he graduated from Prague’s Conservatory as well as Berklee College of Music.
Jakub is famous for keeping audiences emotionally engaged and at the edge of their seats by showcasing authentic and exciting performances across a wide range of musical genres.
Tonight Jakub Trasak performance was “Upbeat Strings”, It was not your ordinary violin concert, but a groovy acoustic and electric violin experience across the genres featuring thrilling fiddle tunes as well as music from Ray Charles and Whitney Houston.
ROULETTE TOURNAMENT
CASINO FROM 3:00PM TO 4:00PM
Come and join us at the Casino for our Roulette Tournament.
Even if you are a first-time Roulette player you will be intrigued.
Keep your eyes on the ball, choose a number and you may win big.
Do not miss the thrill of this seductive table game or you might regret it.
See you there together with your friends. Let the ball spin and join the thrill!
Thursday, February 17, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Tristan de Cunha
THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2022 NIGHTINGALE & TRISTAN de CUNHA ISLANDS
Arrival: 7:30AM All Aboard: 12:00NOON / Departure: 12:15PM AT 2 PM – NAVIGATE TRISTAN DA CUNHA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 50°F 10°C Low: 47°F 8°C
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
7:30 Silver Whisper is scheduled to anchor off Nightingale Island (weather permitting)
12:00 ALL ABOARD! LAST ZODIAC. Silver Whisper prepares to sail
12:15 Silver Whisper sails for Tristan Da Cunha Island
2:00 Silver Whisper navigates the Island of Tristan Da Cunha
9:45 Showtime! Tenor Shimi Goodman and Piano Showman Chris Hamilton: “Tiano”.
After 5 days of rough sailing, we were delighted to arrive at Tristian de Cunha on a bright sunny day with calm seas. Tristan has no Covid cases so were not able to go ashore. We were able to take Zodiacs to see the Penguins and Seals on Nightingale Island. (See map above). Next, we were able to navigate around Tristan de Cunha to see the tiny, quaint settlement of 241 inhabitants called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. More about that later, enjoy the pictures now.
200,000 pairs lived up to their name as they hopped up to cliff face with remarkable agility for creatures that look so ungainly. They shared the amazing volcanic formations that form the island with 20,000 fur seals. Both slipped in and out of the water easily. On this gorgeous morning were so many birds swooping around: gulls, terns, petrels, skuas, most important 20,000 pairs of albatrosses.
The trip from our ship was on calm seas, but the trip back was rocky but not bad. Reboarding was rougher as our Zodiac had to make 2 – 3 passes to finally get lashed up to the embarkation deck. Getting off the Zodiac was a challenge since the swells were 4 – 5 feet. We had to time our step to the top of the Zodiac, then we had to time our step to the boarding steps with the unpredictable swells. Fortunately, there were 4 crew members, 2 on the Zodiac to grab our life vest back strap and hold our forearms to stabilize us, and 2 onboard to grab each of our forearms in a “Sailor’s Handshake” to help us step safely aboard. Then we went through the biosecurity checks and ID check-in.
The only tine portion of land that’s habitable is a tiny village named “Edinburgh of the Seven Seas”. It is a scattering of metal and stone houses and included a school, churches, a hospital, administrative, and fish processing buildings. To the East was a pasture with cows dotted on the grass and a small area of allotments called Potato Patches. Potatoes were once the national currency since early citizens felt you would never starve if you had a reliable supply of potatoes. When our Captain sounded our ship’s horn the school children ran outside to wave at us in the distance as if to say “Please rescue us”. The cattle that were previously scatted like dots on the east hillside ran frightened to the northern fences to escape the ship’s horn as if to be protected. Although we wished we could have come ashore and said hello, we enjoyed views that very few people on this planet see.
BIRD MIGRATION FACTS
At least 4,000 species of bird are regular migrants, which is about 40 percent of the total number of birds in the world.
Birds can reach great heights as they migrate. Bar-headed geese are the highest-flying migratory birds, regularly reaching altitudes of up to five and a half miles above sea level while flying over the Himalayas in India.
The Arctic tern has the longest migration of any bird in the world. These black-capped, red-billed birds can fly more than 49,700 miles in a year, making a round trip between their breeding grounds in the Arctic and the Antarctic, where they spend their winters. The lucky bird gets to see two summers a year! And over its lifespan of more than 30 years, the flights
can add up to the equivalent of three trips to the moon and back.
The award for fastest bird goes to the great snipe: It flies around 4,200 miles at speeds of up to 60mph! No other animal travels at such speeds for such long distances.
TIANO – TENOR & PIANO
TONIGHT’S SHOW AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE
Shimi Goodman and Chris Hamilton met at Guildford School of Acting twenty-one years ago and have been making music ever since.
Together they form the exciting Tenor & Piano duo -Tiano.
These two world-class performers truly put the class into classical as they take the audience on a journey of musical styles from classical to popular. The genre “classical crossover” perfectly describes their style since everything they present from Mario Lanza to Elton John is informed by a highly developed musicianship, which never fails to entertain.
Shimi has performed in many West End shows including Evita and Chicago and in 2017 Chris won the prestigious Silversea Guest Entertainer of the Year Award. He is also an award-winning writer
NORTH SAILS THE BOUTIQUE
North Sails was founded in 1957 by Lowell North, an American sailor, and Olympic Gold Medalist. Year after year, Lowell North and his team pioneered new innovative technologies that conquered wind and water.
Today Lowell North’s inspiration lives on in North Sails apparel, as it is designed and developed so that our customers can focus on what’s important for them – taking on the sea or just navigating modern life.
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT CASINO, DECK 5
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 – Photo of the Day – John on Deck
WEDNESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2022 DAY AT SEA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 49°F 9°C Low: 47°F 8°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Bruno Cazarini (Travel Photography)
Today’s Topic: Beginners Guide to Photography Composition – What makes it art?
Join Expedition Photographer Bruno Cazarini as he explains the secrets behind what attracts us to a photograph.
11:15 Luxury Liners in the South Atlantic – A 30-minute presentation on the history and interiors of famous liners with Cruise Director Fernando
2:45 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Moon origins phase’s myths and legends
4:00 Complimentary Wine Tasting with Head Sommelier Mike Leblanc
9:45 Cabaret! “Dance with me Tonight” with Martin Calvert
Join Martin on the dance floor of the Panorama Lounge this evening to strut through medleys of Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, and Disco!
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Bruno Cazarini (Travel Photography)
Today’s Topic: Beginners Guide to Photography Composition – What makes it art?
Join Expedition Photographer Bruno Cazarini as he explains the secrets behind what attracts us to a photograph.
2:45 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Moon origins phase’s myths and legends
MARTIN CALVERT
TONIGHT’S CABARET SHOW AT 9:45 PM
Martin Calvert from The Voices of Silversea strut through medleys of Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, and Disco!
His performance was on the dance floor of the Panorama Lounge.
BALLY
Every product is a testament to Bally’s passion for perfection: the punctuation of
a brogue; the soft touch of a bag’s leather; the classic silhouette of a sartorial jacket; the elegant contour of a Bally heel.
Bally is one of the world’s most enduring and unique luxury shoe and leather brands.
STRAIGHT BLACKJACK
FROM 10:00PM TO 11:00PM CASINO, DECK 5
Tonight, stop by the Casino and be a part of a chance to get more with just a Straight Blackjack!
Do not miss your chance to win big. All you have to do is get a hand of the straight cards six, seven, eight and you will be paid as if you have a Blackjack
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Sea
TUESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2022 DAY AT SEA
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 47°F 8°C Low: 45°F 7°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Scheule:
10:00 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: History of whaling in the Southern Ocean
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Ornithology)
Today’s Topic: Birds of the South Atlantic Islands – Join birder Chris for a look at the birds of South Georgia, the Tristan da Cunha group, St Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands
12:00 Pub Lunch – We enjoyed traditional pub fare and a good old-fashioned sing-along!
with Cruise Director Fernando, The Voices of Silversea, International Hostesses, and The Whisper Trio
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Superstitions of the sea, sea culture knock on wood
3:30 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: “Remote Tristan Da Cunha & St. Helena” ~ Islands in the middle of the Atlantic
6:45 Pre-Dinner Showtime: Classical Crossover Tenor, Shimi Goodman
With his vast West End experience Shimi Goodman sang a combination of musical theatre and classical crossover favorites
as well as a premiere of a brand new song!
9:30 Big Screen Movie: “The Courier” 2020
Director: Dominic Cooke; Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch; Merab Ninidze; Rachel Brosnahan; Jessie Buckley; Angus Wright
10:00 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: History of whaling in the Southern Ocean
George is an Australian social scientist specialising in polar geopolitics. He has completed a Masters in Anthropology at Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Antarctic Governance at the Australian Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science. Since completing his studies, George has worked within the policy office of the Australian Antarctic Division, collaborating with other Antarctic Treaty Parties on sustainable tourism practices and environmental protection frameworks.
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Chris Harbard (Onithology)
Today’s Topic: Birds of the South Atlantic Islands – Chris gave us a look at the birds of South Georgia, the Tristan da Cunha group, St Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands.
Chris writes for Birdwatch magazine and was editor of the ‘Birdwatchers’ Guides’ series of books. His own books include ‘Birdwatch, Songbirds, A Birdwatcher’s Quizbook, A First Guide to Birdwatching’.
PUB LUNCH: A TRADITION OF FUN, MUSIC, AND FOOD
12:00NOON PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 8
Pubs are traditional meeting places where good food and drink are served in an informal, relaxed family atmosphere. The food is simple and full of flavor and often accompanied by music with everyone singing along.
To help re-create this atmosphere, we will be serving a pub lunch of fish and chips and other tasty dishes, prepared by Executive Chef Ratko and Restaurant Manager Gilbert.
This traditional Pub Lunch included sing-along music with Cruise Director Fernando, The Voices of Silversea, International Hostesses, and The Silver Whisper Trio.
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Marcel Lichtenstein (Biology and Astronomy)
Today’s Topic: Superstitions of the sea, sea culture knock on wood
Marcel’s profound passion for nature stimulated his studies in photography, astronomy, botany, ornithology, marine ecology and natural history. Whether it’s presenting an evening stargazing experience or a knot demonstration, Marcel has led expedition tours in 27 countries.
3:30 Enrichment Lecture with Rob Caskie (History)
Today’s Topic: “Remote Tristan Da Cunha & St. Helena” ~ Islands in the middle of the Atlantic.
Ron was a spellbinding storyteller in telling the history of Tristan de Cunha, the most remote inhabited location in the world.
Today, Tristan is an active volcanic island with rare wildlife and home to 241 British Citizens living in the world’s most isolated settlement of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, far from the madding crowd in the South Atlantic Ocean.
CLASSICAL CROSSOVER TENOR, SHIMI GOODMAN
TONIGHT’S PRE-DINNER SHOW AT 6:45PM, THE SHOW LOUNGE
Singing since the age of 14 Shimi’s first lead role was at the age of 17 as Don Jose in an Israeli production of the opera Carmen which was also televised.
After achieving his Musical Theatre degree in England, his West End debut was in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Bombay Dreams.
He also played in the musical Chicago alongside actresses such as Linda Carter, Brooke Shields and super model Christie Brinkley.
He was described by the press as “mesmerising”.
Tonight Shimi returned with a brand new show of musical theatre favorites and classical crossover hits as well a premiere of a brand new song. t
SILVERSEA LOGO SOUVENIR COLLECTION
Shop the collection of Silversea Cruises logo apparel and souvenirs available in
the boutique. Take a keepsake home to friends and family from your memorable
cruise vacation.
CHARLIE RULES
CASINO FROM 10:00PM TO 11:00PM
Whether you are a Blackjack player or not, do not miss this unique opportunity. During the promotion time, if you are dealt five cards without going over 21 then your hand will be counted as 21!
You may have heard of a Five Card Charlie before and then again you may not. If you fall into the latter category the Casino staff was available for providing all the newbies may need.
Monday, February 14, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Happy Valentine’s Day
MONDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2022 – VALENTINE’S DAY AT SEA
TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 40°F 4°C Low: 36°F 2°C
DRESS CODE: FORMAL
For Ladies: COCKTAIL DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: TUXEDOS, DINNER JACKETS
OR DARK SUITS & TIE. No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Today’s Schedule
3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Christoph Bialek (Botany)
Today’s Topic: Another World – The plant life of Tristan da Cunha. The island`s remote location gave rise to many endemic species, which do not occur anywhere else on the planet.
Christoph was born near Vienna, Austria. He grew up next to the woods and mountains surrounding the city and here he discovered his vocation to become a biologist. His curiosity for wildlife, plants and interactions among organisms in their environment brought him to the University of Vienna. There Christoph got his Master’s degree in ‘Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management’ with a focus on Botany.
Valetine’s Dinner at The Restaurant
10:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crane
Meet with author Nicholas Crane and chat about books, travels, and others.
11:00 Cooking Demonstration with our Italian Chef Gianluca Lenzi
Join Italian Chef Gianluca as he prepares specialties from Italy
2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Bruno Cazarini (Travel Photography)
Today’s Topic: Wildlife Photography Tips & Techniques – Join Expedition Photographer Bruno Cazarini for an in-depth
lesson in shooting wildlife, which includes the techniques he has learned in varied environments over all seven continents
3:15 Enrichment Lecture with Christoph Bialek (Botany)
Today’s Topic: Another World – The plant life of Tristan da Cunha. The island`s remote location gave rise
to many endemic species, which do not occur anywhere else on the planet.
7:00 Valentine’s Dinner Dance with The Voices of Silversea The Restaurant
9:45 Showtime! Piano Showman, Chris Hamilton
Described as a “Wizard on the Keys”, Chris Hamilton returned to the stage with a brand new show including songs by
Cole Porter, classical piano music, and a unique trip to the Oscars which is amazed the audience.
10:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crane
Meet with author Nicholas Crane and chat about books, travels, and others.
2:15 Enrichment Lecture with Bruno Cazarini (Travel Photography)
Today’s Topic: Wildlife Photography Tips & Techniques –
Join Expedition Photographer Bruno Cazarini for an in-depth lesson in shooting wildlife, which includes the techniques he has learned in varied environments over all seven continents.
PIANO SHOWMAN, CHRIS HAMILTON
TONIGHT’S SHOW AT 9:45PM
Chris began playing the piano at the age of four. After winning several national competitions, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, London. He read Law at Oxford University and worked as a lawyer in the City of London and New York. I
n 2000 Chris decided to concentrate fully on performing and attended Guildford School of Acting. Since leaving there he has appeared in many shows and has performed in cabaret all over the world from the House of Commons to Bangkok.
He has performed as a headliner on all the major cruise lines and won the prestigious Silversea Guest Entertainer of the Year 2017.
Chris is a keen writer and his first musical, Over The Threshold, for which he wrote the music, lyrics and book was critically acclaimed and won the MTM Award for Best Music leading to a sell out transfer in London’s West End and a production in Vienna. t
LE VIAN PASSION RUBY The Boutique
Ruby has the distinction of being the most valued gemstone throughout most of
recorded history. Ancient Sanskrit referred to the ruby as the “king of precious
stones“. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word ruber for its hue. The strength
of red in the ruby depends on how much chromium is present.
Sunday, February 13, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Rough Day at Sea
SUNDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 40°F 4°C Low: 36°F 2°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Today’s Schedule
1:45 Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: Power, Money, and Influence – A modern history of South Georgia
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming
Today’s Topic: iPad and Photography Clinic – Are your iPhones & iPads driving you mad? Do you need help with your camera?
Then come and see Tracy Fleming and she will attempt to answer all your questions.
6:45 Pre-Dinner Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Jakub Trasak, Instrumentalist
Virtuostic violin versions of music from Sting, John Denver, and Simon and Garfunkel.
We have found that when we have Day(s) At Sea, we have a full schedule. There are always too many activities to do them all. We had rough seas with swells of 19′ high. This caused our ship to Rock and Roll, or pitch and yawl for you sailers. Most days have a dance class at 2 pm, dancing in the bar at 6:30 & 9:15, and the Panorama Lounge at 10:15. Today our Cruise Director Fernando joked that all you had to do was to show up and the ship movement would do the dancing for you.
We were taught more about the Geopolitics of South Georgia Island. It was like going to our own World Affairs Council. We are fortunate to have iPhone, iPad, iCloud, and basic photography training to help us take better pictures. This evening’s highlights were a performance by Czech Violinist Jakub Trasak playing Pop Music. He has to be one of the best in the world. Even at Sea, were able to see the Super Bowl Game, although without the traditional commercials.
1:45 TALE OF TALES
Enrichment Lecture by Antarctic geopolitics expert George Kennedy
Today’s Topic: Power, Money, and Influence – A modern history of South Georgia.
George is an Australian social scientist specializing in polar geopolitics. He has completed a Master’s in Anthropology at Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Antarctic Governance at the Australian Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science. Since completing his studies, George has worked within the policy office of the Australian Antarctic Division, collaborating with other Antarctic Treaty Parties on sustainable tourism practices and environmental protection frameworks.
JAKUB TRASAK
AT 6:45 PM IN THE SHOW LOUNGE
Jakub Trasak is one of the most talented and versatile violin players and producers of his generation.
He began his performance journey at the age of three and his career includes more than 30 prime television appearances and live shows in
venues such as Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, and the Kennedy Center.
He grew up in the Czech Republic and he graduated from the Prague Conservatory as well as Berklee College of Music.
Jakub is famous for keeping audiences emotionally engaged and at the edge of their seats by showcasing authentic and exciting performances across a wide range of musical genres.
NFL SUPER BOWL LVI
Super Bowl LVI was broadcast today in The Show Lounge or our suites.
We had a 9:30 pm Kickoff for the Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
This broadcast aired with No Super Bowl Commercials, replaced by ads for the regional sports channels.
The Super Bowl LVI Half-Time Show was included, taking a knee and all.
ANATOMIE The Boutique
Founded in 2006, Anatomie is a European-made luxury travel leisurewear
brand combining high functionality with the finest materials centered on
contemporary style, innovative features, and unique designs for the active and
adventurous.
Anatomie is an official luxury travel clothing brand by Forbes Travel Guide 2019.
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT
CASINO FROM 3:00PM TO 4:00PM
The Casino held a Blackjack Tournament. Guests could visit the Casino and try their championship skills!
Whether you are a new player or a Blackjack veteran, taking part in Blackjack
Tournaments can be a lot of fun!
What makes tournaments popular is the competition among players. Unlike traditional Blackjack, where it is you against the dealer, in tournament play it is a player against player.
An entry fee was applicable.