2024 WORLD CRUISE
2024 WORLD CRUISE – BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
SILVERSEA Silver Whisperer – January 15 – May 26.
132 Nights. 66 Ports, 15 Countries.
Tag: Jordan
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Aqaba, Jordan
THURSDAY, 31 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN All Aboard: 5:30 PM Departure: 6:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER Mostly Sunny High: 90°F 32°C Low: 67°F 19°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
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Pure Form Pilates with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00pm) Shuffleboard Court (10)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books. (When returning books please place in the drop box not back on the shelves)
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
3:00 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Piano Vocalist Remon The Bar (5)
4:45 Team Trivia with International Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Fab Abs Class Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 All aboard! Silver Whisper prepares to sail
5:45 Sail-away Cocktails! – Music by The Whisper Trio followed by The Taste of Things to Come Pool Deck (8)
Join your Hostess Cristina and Host Giancarlo as they introduce some of our entertainers, officers, staff and services
you will be enjoying on board.
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
6:00 Silver Whisper sails for Haifa, Israel
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with their beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama Lounge (8)
6:30 Meet & Greet “Silversea Passengers” – Please join your fellow members of the Silversea Passenger Panorama Lounge
Facebook Group and Future Cruise Manager Barrie for a pre-dinner drink
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts Panorama Lounge (8)
7:30 Boutique Special: Check out our collection of vintage Louis Vuitton and Chanel The Boutique (5)
Handbags and wallets with 10% Off ticket prices
9:00 Boutique Special: Join your onboard jewelry Designer Hubert & Karen for complimentary fine jewelry cleaning The Boutique
and while you’re here, browse all of our precious styles and tax & duty free savings
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
9:45 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents KRISTIAN GREY – The Comedy Magician The Show Lounge (6)
Join Kristian Grey for an evening of High-Impact magic and comedy! From mind-bending magic & illusions to side-splitting comedy, Kristian’s show is sure to leave you gasping with amazement and laughing out loud!
10:30 Resident DJ Gabor with your dancefloor favorites into the late evening Panorama Lounge
Today’s Excursion – Red Sea Snorkel Adventure
We treated ourselves to an afternoon of cruising and sun on the Red Sea during this half-day snorkel adventure.
Depart the ship by shuttle coach for the approximate 20-minute transfer to the Great Arab Revolution Plaza to board your boat which is reserved exclusively for Silversea guests.
We enjoyed a fascinating cruise onboard a captivating glass-bottom boat, allowing you to admire the coral and marine life of Aqaba from a unique vantage point.
En route to the snorkel and swim location, our crew provided us with snorkeling equipment and a safety briefing. At a suitable location determined by the captain, we could don our gear and begin a fascinating exploration of the colorful coral and fish of this underwater world.
During your outing, the chef prepared a tasty barbecue lunch to enjoy while we relaxed on the covered deck and enjoyed the panoramic views of the city of Aqaba. We cruised to the boat’s docking location to join the shuttle for the return drive to the pier and our awaiting ship.
KRISTIAN GREY – ”THE COMEDY MAGICIAN”
AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Kristian Grey is one of Ireland’s most in-demand entertainers. Kristian began his journey in magic over ten years ago and has never looked back. What started as a hobby, quickly became a passion. Straight out of University, Kristian was booked up performing his
awe-inspiring sleight of hand at private and high-end corporate events across Ireland and the UK. After a few years of performing close-up magic, he began to develop his first full stage comedy and illusion show. After the first run of live stage shows had ended and seeing the
demand for this type of entertainment, Kristian decided to bring his show to the high seas and nowadays performs most of the year on some of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships.
Mixing his passion for prestidigitation with an infectious personality, and a touch of Irish charm, Kristian’s show is an experience not to be missed. You can expect all of the wonder and awe of magic, as well as a barrel of laughs at Kristian Grey’s comedy magic shows!
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Petra, Jordan
WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Sunny High: 87°F 31°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
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track
8:00 Stretch and Release Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception
9:00 Table Tennis is available for your enjoyment throughout the day Lobby (3)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day 10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 The Zagara Beauty Spa – Come to view our beautiful Spa
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
5:00 Pathway to Yoga with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: CASUAL
6:15 For any dietary requirements please meet Restaurant Manager Gilbert The
6:30 Introduction to the “Cappadocia Overland Event” in Turkey for the World Cruisers Guests presented by Yasar Karadag, Cappadocia Tour Operator
6:30 The Whisper Trio entertains you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail Panorama
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with their beautiful music
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
8:30 Boutique Service: Forgotten Essentials, if you have forgotten any essential items
such as a Toothbrush or toothpaste you can purchase these from reception
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play a selection of beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:30 Big Screen Movie: “Jersey Boys” 2014 | R | 1h14min | Musical/Drama Director: Clint Eastwood; Stars: John Lloyd Young; Erich Bergen; Michael Lomenda; Vincent Piazza; Christopher Walken
10:15 Our Resident DJ Gabor invites you onto the dancefloor till the late hours
AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN – GATEWAY TO PETRA
Improbably carved into the rusty-red rock of the Jordanian desert the ancient city of Petra has been mesmerizing visitors since being rediscovered by Westerners in 1812.
Siq Canyon provides a suitably grandiose welcome cutting a deep track through layers of fiery sandstone and building up the suspense before you first set eyes on the Lost City’s majesty.
An early start is best to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site giving you chance to beat the crowds and avoid the brunt of the heat.
The Treasury is perhaps Petra’s best-known structure having featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the mystical
hiding place of the Holy Grail. Imprinted deep into the sheer sandstone it’s a dramatic spectacular achievement of human endeavor.
Petra developed as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and the sophistication of the Rose Kingdom’s rock-hewn buildings is
matched only by the elaborate and advanced water collection and transportation system that quenched its thirst and provided the means to thrive despite its remote location and the intense burn of the sun. Look out for the delicate water channels that lace the city as you explore.
High above the city – up a daunting 800-step climb – stands the Monastery. The High Place of Sacrifice is an even tougher hike – with only occasional electric-blue lizards scattering from your footsteps as you rise – but the views of the remarkable city embossed into the mighty sandstone cliffs below will last a lifetime.
SHOPPING
Look for Bedouin rugs and tapestries created by local women. Brass and copperware are also popular. Small bottles of colored sand from Petra with intricate patterns make nice souvenirs. Ladies may want to get some of the Dead Sea beauty products.
SIGHTS
• Aqaba Archaeological Museum
• Aqaba Fortress
• Petra
• Wadi Rum Desert
• Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosquee
• Aqaba Aquarium
Today’s Excursion – Petra – Jordan’s Treasure
We enjoyed the opportunity to visit Jordan’s most famous attraction the spectacular rose-red City of Petra during this full-day tour.
We departed the port in comfortable coaches and traveled north along the Desert Highway. After a couple of hours, we stopped at a combination tourist/coffee shop that boasted it has “The Best View in the World”. The last stretch is down a country road into the gorge below and through several small villages. Upon arrival at Petra, we began our visit on foot. The long, narrow gorge with steeply rising sides all but obliterates the sun. For those who wish the entrance to the siq may be reached on horseback. (There is no charge for this service since it is included in the entrance fee but the horseman will expect a gratuity.) The narrow gorge presented spectacular scenery with each twist and turn.
Khazneh (Treasury)
As we exited the gorge it suddenly opens into a natural square dominated by Petra’s most famous monument the Treasury. Its intricately carved façade presents a magnificent sight in the dazzling sun. If you have seen the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you will no doubt recognize the façade. If you go further into the site and discover other impressive structures carved out of the rose-colored stone. They include temples, royal tombs, and an amphitheater that could seat 3,000 spectators. The Petra basin boasts over 800 individual monuments. To explore it all would take several days.
Our visit of approximately three hours concludes with the walk back the same way. We hired a golf cart to take us back up the steep 1.5-mile-long narrow pathway of the Petra Valley as it was getting hot afternoon. Upon exiting the siq, we visited the Petra Museum which housed many of the ancient artifacts of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Afterward, we had lunch at a local tourist hotel, and re-join the coach for the 2.5-hour drive back to Aqaba.
BOUTIQUES OF SILVERSEA
Welcome to the Silversea Boutiques. You are cordially invited to discover our new collection of luxury brands and well-appointed interiors.
We offer outstanding fine Swiss watches from Tag Heuer and other brands like Raymond Weil. Experience our fine jewelry collections and leather goods. Fashion jewelry extravagance from Swarovski is just a few steps away from your suite.
We cannot wait to extend a warm welcome. Our team is waiting for you.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Aqaba, Jordan
TUESDAY, 29 MARCH 2022 AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN Arrival: 8:00AM Overnight stay
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Cloudy High: 89°F 32°C Low: 64°F 18°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
AQABA (PETRA), JORDAN – GATEWAY TO PETRA
Improbably carved into the rusty-red rock of the Jordanian desert the ancient city of Petra has been mesmerizing visitors since being rediscovered by Westerners in 1812. Siq Canyon provides a suitably grandiose welcome cutting a deep track through layers of fiery sandstone and building up the suspense before you first set eyes on the Lost City’s majesty.
An early start is best to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site giving you chance to beat the crowds and avoid the brunt of the heat. The Treasury is perhaps Petra’s best-known structure having featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the mystical hiding place of the Holy Grail.
Imprinted deep into the sheer sandstone it’s a dramatic spectacular achievement of human endeavor. Petra developed as the capital of The Nabataean Kingdom and the sophistication of the Rose Kingdom’s rock-hewn buildings is matched only by the elaborate and advanced water collection and transportation system that quenched its thirst and provided the means to thrive despite its remote location and the intense burn of the sun. Look out for the delicate water channels that lace the city as
you explore.
High above the city – up a daunting 800-step climb – stands the Monastery. The High Place of Sacrifice is an even tougher hike with only occasional electric-blue lizards scattering from your footsteps as you rise but the views of the remarkable city embossed into the mighty sandstone cliffs below will last a lifetime.
SHOPPING
Look for Bedouin rugs and tapestries created by local women. Brass and copperware are also popular. Small bottles of colored sand from Petra with intricate patterns make nice souvenirs. Ladies may want to get some of the Dead Sea beauty products.
SIGHTS
• Aqaba Archaeological Museum
• Aqaba Fortress
• Petra
• Wadi Rum Desert
• Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosquee
• Aqaba Aquarium
Today’s Schedule
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Fab Abs Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:00 Silver Whisper is scheduled to dock in Aqaba, Jordan
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
GOOD AFTERNOON
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception
2:00 Bridge Play with your fellow Guests (unhosted) Conference Room (7)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime The Bar (5)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points Panorama Lounge (8)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won!
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: CASUAL
6:30 Piano Vocalist Remon captivates you with beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex plays for your listening pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentlemen Hosts David and Tom Panorama Lounge (8)
7:00 Join us at the pool deck for Cocktails and Live Music with The Whisper Trio
7:00 Dinner Under The Stars Pool Deck (8)
8:30 Cabaret: “Simply Divine” with The Voices of Silversea Pool Deck (8)
As the title suggests – a luscious, but a simple nod to some of the most ‘Simply Divine’ songs of all time
Followed by Dancing Night with DJ Gabor and the Voices of Silversea. Let’s dance the night away!
9:15 Classic Movie Night: “West Side Story” 1961 | NR | 1h51min | Musical/Romance The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise; Stars: Natalie Wood; Richard Beymer; Russ Tamblyn; Rita Moreno; George Chakiris
9:30 The Whisper Trio plays for your listening and dancing pleasure Panorama
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex and Piano Vocalist Remon play enchanting melodies for your listening and dancing pleasure The Bar
Today’s Excursion – Morning Wadi Rum Safari
We started our morning adventurously with a drive in the Wadi Rum desert which made for an exciting and memorable half-day excursion. Departing the port by coach a one-hour drive on the Desert Highway took us to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Here we switched to simple 4×4 open-air pickup trucks with two benches in the pickup bed. We were driven by local Bedouin drivers for the trip into the Wadi Rum desert.
Wadi Rum
As we entered the Wadi Rum region its captivating and mystical beauty astounded us. Black wind-sculpted hills stand like sentinels upon pale sands, interspersed with dramatic rock formations. We drove past the Wadi Rum Rest House and a small Bedouin community with its prized possession camels. Farther into the desert we spotted a few of the traditional black tents dotting the arid landscape.
This trip into the desert provided awesome and ever-changing vistas of multi-colored granite and limestone cliffs rising amid the vast expanse of sand. Parts of Wadi Rum resemble a lunar landscape, aptly called the ‘Valley of the Moon’.
Here the legend of Lawrence of Arabia was born. A rock formation known as The Seven Pillars of Wisdom was immortalized in the book and film about the legendary figure including several portraits of Lawrence carved into the stone in 1918. Aqaba was captured by Lawrence leading the Bedouins to attack from the Wadi Rum desert since all Aqaba’s cannon defenses faced the sea.
The Martian was also filmed in the Wadi Rum desert. It is easy to see how Hollywood transformed the landscape into the surface of Mars.
This Wadi Rum adventure concluded at a Bedouin tent in the desert where we enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea before heading back to Aqaba and the ship by coach.
