Tag: At Sea

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!

Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from Singapore to Phuket Island, Thailand in Southeast Asia.

Today’s Activities include:

MEET DESTINATION LECTURER EVELYN EVANS
Evelyn was born in Shanghai, raised in Hong Kong, and educated in the UK and Ireland.

The fourth generation of her family to be born in China, she enjoyed carefree trips on her father’s China coast tramp steamers from a very early age, which gave her a great love of the sea,
the region and all things Asian.

However, now living in England and having had a half-Swedish mother, Evelyn has traveled extensively throughout the Baltic Region, and her enthusiasm for this fascinating, magnificent
part of the world is something you cannot help but realize.

Her introduction to the ports we visit will give you the background to enjoy what you see and do and give you the appetite to return and explore further in the future.

Evelyn read Colonial History at Trinity College Dublin and went on to have a long career in Advertising – working in Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur.

Now a freelance travel writer and lecturer, she visits this region every year and at every
opportunity.

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans –

Phuket: Situated in the Andaman Sea on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coast, well south of Bangkok, Phuket has terrific golden beaches, magnificent coves and bays, temples, spirit houses, friendly people, and delicious culinary treats. Seafood is of
course, a specialty!

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Mike Reiss –

Secrets of The Simpsons’ Success: stories, secrets, and scandals from The Simpsons’ 35-year run.

Watch Ted Cruz’s audition for the Simpsons.

6:15 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception

Captain Mino Pontillo welcomes all guests and introduces the Senior Officers of Silver Dawn.

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant.

MIND MAGIC
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER MANDY MUDEN

Mandy Muden’s appearances on the 2018 Britain’s Got Talent, won critical acclaim, and standing ovations from both judges and public alike. She was the 13th woman to join the famous Magic Circle. Enjoy tonight’s show: Mandy’s comic take on Mind Reading – She Can Tell You What You Think Before You Have Even Thought of It. Mandy Muden’s appearances on the 2018 Britain’s Got Talent won critical acclaim and standing ovations from both judges and the public.

Where in the World Are We?

We are en route from Saigon, Vietnam, to Singapore.

Today’s activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Singapore:
The independent city-state gets more exciting every time you visit, with more to see and do. With its glitzy downtown, upbeat architecture, enviable public transport system, and incomparable public housing system, Singapore’s success is the world’s envy. Tree-lined avenues, orchids galore, and a proud population ensure everyone is impressed. It may once have been
a British Colony, but today, it is a wonderfully successful country of contrasts.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Sir Stamford Raffles & The Founding of Singapore’:
The story of a young man whose self-belief and ambition led him to become the founder of one of the world’s most significant British colonial outposts. Somewhat unscrupulous? Perhaps. But he will always be remembered in that highly successful nation-state.

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.

Dinner was in The Alantide Restaurant.

Where in the World Are We?

En route from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietman

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Ho Chi Minh:

Despite its French colonial heritage and the war, HCM has thrown off its communist cloak to reveal a city of great contrasts and when you absorb the Mekong Delta, you are sure to experience its beating heart

We dined with the Future Cruise Director, Lauren Blair, in The SALT Kitchen

35MM BLOCKBUSTER

From the soundtracks of some of the world’s biggest movies, we present a selection of our favorite hit songs.

Memorable movies with unforgettable music featuring our Silversea singers and dancers, with the Silver Dawn live band.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Hong Kong, China, to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Today’s activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam:

102 miles from the historic city of Hanoi, the lovely 580 sq. mile area of 3,000 odd rocky, limestone islands with caves and grottos to explore provides a stunning vista that seems to go on and on.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

12:00 – 2:00 Sandy’s Ladies Luncheon

6:15 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception
Captain Mino Pontillo welcomes all guests and introduces the Senior Officers of Silver Dawn.

Dinner was in the Alantide Restaurant

LIMELITE

We experienced a magnificent evening of musical entertainment at its best! Limelite is a dynamic show featuring the best musical theater from New York’s Broadway, London’s West End, and some 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.