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January 13
Tag: At Sea
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Broome, Australia
Where is the World Are We?
Sailing from Darwin to Broome, Australia, in the South Pacific Ocean.
Today’s activities included:
- Bridge Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio: Broome and Komodo
- Explore Broome as you learn the backstory of the dinosaurs who inhabited this region, and prepare to appreciate a face-to-face encounter with Komodo dragons best!
- Destination Lecture with Dr. Lawrence Blair: The Coral Triangle and the Great Deeps
- A look at the unique nature of S.E. Asia’s tropical seas and the barely discovered creatures of both the shallows and the lightless zones
- Dinner Special Feature: Secrets of the Sea
- Showtime! Cruise Director Moss Hills in “Musical Memories”
Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio
Broome and Komodo
Destination Lecture with Dr. Lawrence Blair
The Coral Triangle and the Great Deeps
A look at the unique nature of S.E. Asia’s tropical seas and the barely discovered creatures of both the shallows and the lightless zones.
TONIGHT’S SHOW – MUSICAL MEMORIES
Our Cruise Director Moss Hills and the Silver Shadow Trio performed a mixture of music to stir up some memories.
With songs from Dire Straits, James Brown, Santana, Billy Joel, and more.
We enjoyed an evening of great music and lots of fun with Moss and the Silver Shadow band.
A fun night of music not to be missed!
Tonight’s dinner was in The Restaurant.
Poached Pears · Mixed Leaves · Pecorino Cheese
Fresh Lobe of ‘Rougie’ Foie Gras · Salt · Pepper · Sugar · Cognac · Madeira Wine Toasted French Spice Bread · Forest Berry Compote · Guérande Sea Salt · Mignonette Pepper
Passion Fruit Coulis · Cajun Spice · Honey · Butter
Lamb Cubes · Onions · Tomato · Cloves · Cinnamon · Cumin · Chili Powder · Garlic
with Prawn Mash, Asparagus , Avocado and Coriander Salsa
Tiger Prawns · Asparagus Risotto · Truffle Butter · Prawns Coulis
Fresh Strawberries · Homemade Strawberry Compote · White Rum · Baked Meringue · Diplomat Cream
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Photo of the Day – At Sea En Route to Darwin, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
Sailing from Cairns to Darwin on the north coast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean.
Today’s activities included:
- Bridge Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio: Darwin and the Diversity of Life
- Learn about Darwin the city, and Darwin the man. What makes Charles Darwin so unique and why is “natural selection” critical to biologists?
- Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray: The USA/Australia Alliance
- Australia is the only country that has been with the USA in every major conflict since the end of WWII. The increased threat from China is bringing the two countries even closer together with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal to supply Australia with submarines starting next decade.
- Dinner Special Feature: Secrets of the Sea
- Showtime! “Boogie Fever” on the Pool Deck
Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio:
Darwin and the Diversity of Life
Learn about Darwin the city, and Darwin the man. What makes Charles Darwin unique, and why is “natural selection” critical to biologists?
Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray: The USA/Australia Alliance
Australia is the only country that has been with the USA in every major conflict since the end of WWII. The increased threat from China is bringing the two countries even closer together with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal to supply Australia with submarines starting next decade.
Tonight’s dinner was in The Restaurant.
TONIGHT’S SHOW & POOL DECK ENTERTAINMENT
BOOGIE FEVER & DANCE PARTY
Join us on the Pool Deck for an entertaining evening!
Get on your boogie shoes and feel the heat in your feet as you join our Silversea Singers and Dancers for some disco fever and explosive dance moves, bound to get your toes tapping and heads bobbing.
Enjoy cocktails and an incredible dance party under the stars with your favorite dance hits by DJ Gabor.
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Monday, March 4, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Darwin, Australia
Where in the World Are We?
We are sailing from Cairns to be a Darwin, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean.
BOAT BUILDING COMPETITION
PREPARE TO GET CREATIVE AND GET CRAFTING
A renowned and highly anticipated World Cruise tradition is our annual boat boat-building
a ‘Sea-Worthy’ boat. The boats must undergo specific trials and challenges to be crowned the Silver Shadow champion. You are invited to work alone or in teams.
The boat will be tested on overall creativity of design and presentation, ability to float un-assisted in the pool, and the amount of weight it can hold (the weights used will be 12oz. cans, so the ship needs to be designed to store those types of weights).
You may use any materials you can find around the ship to construct your boat, provided that you will not cause damage to any property of the Silver Shadow. We also want you to ‘create’ your ship, so no using of large materials such as life-jackets, trash cans, etc, and the total length of the ship can be no longer than 40 inches.
A table with materials available for you to use in your ship’s construction. These materials will only be available at the times listed in the Chronicles, so plan accordingly. Be as creative as you want in your presentation and design, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Today’s activities included:
- Bridge Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio: Coral Reefs: A Deeper Dive
- Continue our journey with a deeper dive into the secrets of this incredible underwater world. Gain a richer understanding of fascinating creatures with and without backbones.
- Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray
- Both Captains Cook and Bligh ended up on the Great Barrier Reef; both made it off and continued their great navigation careers. The Endeavour was shipwrecked, and Bligh and his eighteen men landed on the reef. They mapped the reef and learned more about the new land and the immense size of the reef.
- Anniversary Reception for the Dominy’s and the Clink’s in the Observation Lounge.
- Dinner Special Feature: Flavors of Australia
- Showtime! “Dance on Fire”
- Inspired by the world-famous show “Burn the Floor”. Mya Boyd, Francesca Rimoldi, Luke Upton, and Lelo Twala, together with our dancers and musicians.
Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio:
Coral Reefs: A Deeper Dive
Continue our journey with a deeper dive into the secrets of this incredible underwater world. Gain a richer understanding of fascinating creatures with and without backbones.
Enrichment Lecture with World Affairs Lecturer Geoffrey Gray
Both Captains Cook and Bligh ended up on the Great Barrier Reef; both made it off and continued their great navigation careers. The Endeavour was shipwrecked, and Bligh and his eighteen men landed on the reef. They mapped the reef and learned more about the new land and the immense size of the reef.
We had a reception this evening with Brian and Diane Clink, celebrating our 40th and 52nd wedding anniversaries.
Tonight’s dinner was in The Restaurant.
TONIGHT’S SHOW – DANCE ON FIRE
“Dance on Fire” is inspired by the world-famous show “Burn the Floor”.
The concept and the show have seen unbelievable success as a new, modern, and innovative way to present and perform ballroom dance styles.
Mya Boyd, Francesca Rimoldi, Luke Upton, and Lelo Twala tonight, with our dancers
and musicians provided an entertaining evening!
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, AUS
Where in the World Are We?
Sailing northwest from K’Gari to Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia in the South Pacific Ocean
Today’s activities included:
- Bridge Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Enrichment Lecture with John Stainton: Crikey What An Adventure
- Cabaret Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Mya Boyd’s “Country Queens”
- Dinner Special Feature: Secrets of the Sea
Enrichment Lecture with John Stainton: Crikey What An Adventure
After riding the wave of fame & international popularity, The Crocodile Hunter enterprise hit an all-time low after two consecutive disasters
Cabaret Showtime! Mya Boyd’s “Country Queens”
Mya performed her favorite country songs by various female artists such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, and more.
Tonight’s dinner was in The Restaurant
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Monday, February 26, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Brisbane, Australia
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.
Thursday, February 22, 2024 – Photo of the Day – At Sea En Route to Sydney, Australia
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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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – Photo of the Day – At Sea En Route to Sydney, Australia
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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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Sydney, Australia
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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February 8, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea En Route to Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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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February 7, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Day at Sea – En Route to Bay of Islands, New Zealand/
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.
