Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Cape Town, South Africa, to Luderitz, Namibia, on the southwest coast of Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Enchanting Namibia: Luderitz and Walvis Bay
One of the driest and most sparsely populated countries in the world, Namibia is today a stable democracy and a world leader in eco-tourism.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Zelda la Grange – My journey with Nelson Mandela:

Zelda la Grange shares her life-changing experience from being a supporter of apartheid to becoming the closest aide and private secretary to President Nelson Mandela.

Dinner was in Atlantide Restaurant.

35MM BLOCKBUSTER
TONIGHT’S SHOW

From the soundtracks of some of the world’s biggest movies, we present a selection of your 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?

Today’s Activities include:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Cape Town: The Mother City
Among the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is the cultural and cosmopolitan capital of South Africa.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Mark Haslam – The Houdini Mystery

Harry Houdini became a cultural symbol, beginning as a low-rung vaudeville act.
Mark Haslam reveals the compelling story of a man “whom nothing could hold.”

6:15 Farewell Showtime! Silversea Proudly Presents: “Motown”

Join your Silversea Singers and Dancers in an upbeat, fast-paced performance featuring this iconic music style. Followed by a farewell speech from Captain Mino Pontillo and our Farewell Crew Parade.

Dinner was in Atlantide restaurant

FASCINATING WORLD OF THE VIOLIN
SHOWTIME WITH AWARD-WINNING VIOLINIST: MICHAEL BACALA

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Durban to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in the Southwest Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Port Elizabeth: A City on the Rise
Now known as Gqeberha, the former Port Elizabeth—or PE for short—is the largest city in Xhosa country and a vibrant cultural hub today.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, GIA – The Name Fabergé Conjures Up Images of Shimmering Works
of Art Linked to Russian Royalty:

In today’s talk, we peered into the creative relationship between a ruler and a jeweler and explored the crafting of the imperial
easter eggs were created during the final years of czarist Russia.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Tyropolis – The Discoveries of Vasco da Gama and the Influence of the Great Explorations.
The Portuguese kings’ very long-term plan became a reality shortly after Vasco Da Gama was sailed by the Cape of Good Hope. Hear about that daring voyage and the long-term influence of the Age of Exploration on our lives today.

6:15 Pre-dinner Show! Silversea Proudly Presents: Mark Haslam – Sleight of Hand

Remarkable feats of magic and mystification.

Dinner was in Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Port Louis, Mauritius, to Durban, South Africa, in the South Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, GIA – The Crown Jewels: Every Stone Tells A Story
The British Crown Jewels are the most powerful symbols of the British monarchy, truly a jeweled anchor while all around us changes. The mystique and beauty of the diamonds and precious jewels in the royal regalia hold an unparalleled allure to visitors from across the globe, making them possibly the most visited objects in the world. Come learn how every stone tells a story.

Dinner tonight was in Alantide.

OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING WEST END PERFORMER
PAUL BAKER

In 2003, Paul won the Best Performance Olivier Award, known as the Oscars for theatre, alongside Tony’s on Broadway. He has starred in many famous shows, including ‘Chicago,’ ‘Starlight Express,’ ‘Les Mis’ and ‘The Lion King.’ Join Paul tonight as he brings London’s West End to the Venetian Lounge.

Where in the World Are We?

Today’s activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Durban and the Garden Province of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban is a cosmopolitan mix of Africa, India, and Europe.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, GIA – The Cullinan Diamond: From Rock To Royalty
The jewelry made from this historical find, a 3,105-carat rough diamond, is priceless, not least due to its Royal provenance. This diamond’s history is even more incredible, given the most fantastic story behind this extraordinary stone. Follow the journey this gem took, traveling from rock to royalty.

9:15 Showtime! Silversea Proudly Presents: Iconic Rhapsody

ICONIC RHAPSODY
BILLY JOEL, ELTON JOHN, FREDDIE MERCURY GREATEST HITS

Hits from three of the world’s greatest performers: Billy Joel, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury. A very special performance with the Silver Dawn singers, dancers, and live band featuring our pianist and vocalist, Remon.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Port Louis, Mauritius, to Durban, South Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Global Jihad: A Brief History
Join Dr. Robinson as he introduces his award-winning book on global jihad and movements of rage.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, GIA – The De Beers Diamond Cartel: Romancing The Stone
Ensuring diamonds retained their reputation as rare, desirable, and valuable during world markets‘ boom and bust’ would require ingenious plotting, stockpiling, and clever marketing. The De Beers Diamond Cartel rose to that challenge, becoming a cartel of enormous global reach and changing the face of the diamond market forever. They were the ultimate cartel.

6:15 Venetian Society with Captain Mino Pontillo.

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant.

MEET GUEST ENTERTAINER
VOCALIST PAUL BAKER
‘Olivier Award Winning West End Performer – Paul Baker has earned the reputation of being one of the exceptional talents in British Musical Theatre with critical acclaim both as a powerful singer and a highly skilled actor. Paul has enjoyed performing in many of London’s famous West End musicals.

The Lion King, Starlight Express, Les Misérables, and Chicago are just a few.

He has performed in concerts all over the world, including singing alongside Bernadette Peters at the Royal Festival Hall and in “Les Misérables in Concert” in Belfast. He works extensively in cabaret, bringing his outstanding talent to new audiences in his one-man show, in which he revisits some of the famous songs and shows he is associated with and adds some surprises, too!!

See Paul Bker on YouTube.

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!