Tag: At Sea

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Newcastle to Brisbane, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with Michael DiSpezio: Brisbane and Fraser Island
  • Discover Brisbane’s metropolitan offerings in contrast to the natural setting of Fraser Island. Find out about dingoes and other critters we’re apt to observe
• Enrichment Lecturer with John Stanton: Steve Irwin – He Changed Our World
  • The back story of how Steve Irwin was discovered by John Stainton and became “The Crocodile Hunter” – a worldwide household name
• Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray The Show Lounge (6)
  • How has Brisbane grown from a sleepy tropical city to an Olympic city in a Generation – Brisbane together with the Gold and Sunshine Coasts is the fastest growing region in Australia and taking population from the South. This is Australia’s Sunbelt but facing growth pressures
• Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception The Show Lounge (6)
  • Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri invites Guests to the Welcome Cocktail Reception and introduces our Senior Officers
• Dinner Special Feature: Secrets of the Sea
• Showtime! UK Artist “MOTOWN”

Enrichment Lecturer with John Stanton:

Steve Irwin – He Changed Our World

The back story of how Steve Irwin was discovered by John Stainton and became “The Crocodile Hunter” – a worldwide household name.

Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray

Brisbane has grown from a sleepy tropical city to an Olympic city in a Generation.

Brisbane together with the Gold and Sunshine Coasts is the fastest growing region in Australia and taking population from the South. This is Australia’s Sunbelt but it is facing growth pressures.

Dinner tonight was in The Restaurant

TONIGHT’S SHOW – MOTOWN
Silversea Vocalists Mya Boyd, Francesca Rimoldi, Luke Upton, and Lelo Twala in an upbeat, fast-paced performance featuring this iconic music style, alongside our Silversea Dancers with some stylish moves, and The Silversea Trio.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s Agenda Includes:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• “Odyssey – Art at Sea” Exhibition
• Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Dina Gregson: The History of Champagne
• Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Andrew Gregson: Whisky Business
• Pre-Dinner Showtime! – Silversea proudly presents “Kaleidoscope”

The ultimate indulgence – or a veritable necessity? Guest lecturer (and historian) Dina Gregson follows the rules of Madame Bollinger – she only drinks Champagne when she is happy or sad, when alone or with company, when hungry or not, and otherwise never touches it – unless she’s thirsty!

Our guest lecturer, Andrew Gregson, is a distiller from the rapidly emerging Australian whisky region of Tasmania. Join him to gain an understanding of the history of whisky, an insight into how it’s created, and the extraordinary global growth of this spirit

TONIGHT’S SHOW – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF KLASSICS

A kaleidoscopic catalog of classic artists, from Elvis to Elton, Whitney to Tina, and everything in between. Silversea Vocalists, Mya Boyd, and Luke Upton, with the Silversea Dancers, presented a show where were rocking and rolling in our seats, with something to satisfy everyone’s favorite musical shade.

Tonight’s Dinner was at the restaurant La Dame

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Where in the World Are We?

Sailing northwest from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s activities include:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Linda Walker: Sydney, Australia
• Enrichment Lecturer with Lecturer Dina Gregson – The History of Coffee
• Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Andrew Gregson: Cricket for Beginners
• Showtime! Silversea presents “Ami Williamson”

Dina Gregson presented “The History of Coffee”

Greg Williamson presented “Cricket for Beginners”

TONIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT – AMI WILLIAMSON
MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST & VOCALIST
With the ‘sass’ of Peggy Lee and sweetness of Doris Day; Ami Williamson brings hits from the 1950s Jazz era to life.

Ami is the daughter of Australian music icon, True Blue John Williamson.

“Why Don’t You Do Right” – We enjoyed Ami with the magnificent Silversea Shadow band.

It was an evening not to be missed!

Tonight’s dinner was in The Restaurant

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Where in the World Are We?

We are sailing from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Andrew Gregson: Rainbow Warrior – The bombing of the Greenpeace flagship
• Silversea Expedition – Galapagos
• Enrichment Lecturer with Lecturer Dina Gregson – The History of Gin
• Showtime! Silversea presents “Casino”

Tonight’s Lunch and Dinner was in The Restaurant

TONIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT – CASINO
THE MOST ICONIC CASINO ENTERTAINMENT OF ALL TIME

Featuring the music of Elvis Presley, The Rat Pack, and James Bond.

Tonight’s performance celebrated the most iconic Casino Entertainment of all time. Our Silversea Vocalists and Dancers brought this Casino experience to life.

We enjoyed familiar hits such as Viva Las Vegas, Come Fly with Me, and Goldfinger.

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Where in the War Are We?

Sailing South from Lautoka, Fiji to Bay of Islands, New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz” Sleepwalking Into 2024’s World Affairs
• Enrichment Lecture with Destination Lecturer Linda Walker: Nelson and New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Showtime! Limelight

Tonight’s Dinner was in The Restaurant

TONIGHT’S SHOW – ABBA CELEBRATION
A fun evening celebrating the greatest songs of Abba featured all of our favorite hits with Silversea vocalists Mya Boyd and Francesca Rimoldi along with the Silversea Trio. We would sing along and dance the night away!

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Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Lautoka, Fiji to Bay of Islands, New Zealand in the Sooth Pacific

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecturer with Destination Lecturer Linda Walker – Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne in Poverty Bay
• Enrichment Lecturer with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elowitz – Inspecting Irasible Iran and the Middle East Mess
• Enrichment Lecturer with Linda Walker: Welcome to Napier and to Wellington, New Zealand’s Capital
• Captain Michele Macarone Palmerieri’s Welcome Cocktail Reception
• Showtime! Tom Ward: Guitar Virtuoso

Dinner tonight was in The Restaurant

TONIGHT’S SHOW – TOM WARD: GUITAR VIRTUOSO

Thomas Ward has performed in over 50 countries as a soloist and with symphony orchestras. His original style is unlike anything you have seen before.

Having performed in over 50 countries as a soloist and with symphony orchestras, Thomas Ward’s solo guitar show will include virtuoso music from Spain, arrangements from Frans Liszt, and the popular movie favorite ‘Cavatina’ from ‘The Deer Hunter’.

Thomas’s original style is unlike anything you have seen before.
Thomas Ward – a globetrotting, mesmerizing, musician extraordinaire!

Whilst traveling the world, Thomas shares his music, detailed experiences, and stories with everyone. Humble, passionate, and charismatic! Thomas’s music is as great as any guitar show has ever been, creating new ways to make his classical guitar resonate with amazing quality, Thomas performs with excitement and panache on the stage.
Experience an unforgettable mesmerising show that Thomas creates by piercing your body and soul with his exhilarating unique style of music. We enjoyed a special night to remember.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Apia, Samoa to Savasava, Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with Astronomer Jonathan Ward – The History and Fate of the Universe
• Enrichment Lecture with Destination Lecturer Linda Walker – Fiji – The “Sugar City” and Gateway to Fiji
• Enrichment Lecture with Oceanographer George Losey – Amazing Creatures of the Coral Reef
• Showtime! Limelight

Tonight’s Dinner was in The Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing past Christmas Island headed southwest to Apia, Samoa

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecturer with Destination Lecturer Linda Walker – Savasavu, Fiji
• Enrichment Lecturer with Oceanographer George Losey – Coral Reefs in the Tropical Pacific
• Enrichment Lecturer with Naturalist Professor Douglas Biggs – Ocean Life In The Extremes
• Dinner Special Feature: American Diner
• Showtime! Danny Bacher’s Swing Party

Tonight’s Dinner was on the Pool Deck with an American Diner format

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Where in the World Are We?

Sailing past Christmas Island headed southwest to Apia, Samoa

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecturer with Secret Intelligence Lecturer Mark Lubienski – Secret Intelligence in the Falklands
• Enrichment Lecturer with Naturalist Professor Douglas Biggs – Long-Term Coral Reef Ecosystem Research
• Enrichment Lecture with Oceanographer George Losey – Melanesia & Polynesia – The Origin & Discovery
• Enrichment Lecturer with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elovitz – teetering on Taiwan’s Tremendous Tightrope
• Dinner Special Feature: American Diner
• Showtime! Motown

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Where in the World Are We?

Sailing past Christmas Island to Apia, Samoa

Today’s activities included:

• Bridge Lessons
• Dance Lessons
• Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Dr. Mark Elowitz – Inspecting The Misbegotten, Misunderstood Ukraine War
• Enrichment Lecturer with Secret Intelligence Lecturer Mark Lubienski – Espionage & Treachery In the Cold War
• Enrichment Lecturer with Naturalist Professor Douglas Biggs – Renewable Marine Energy for Polynesia
• Enrichment Lecturer with Oceanographer George Losey – History of Hawai’i Part 2
• Showtime! Violinist Von Dylan

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