The 90-day Grand Africa Voyage will feature a
brand-new collection of cast shows, performances from 28 acclaimed
guest entertainers and conversations with renowned experts,
explorers and dignitaries
SEATTLE, Aug. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader
in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, announced a
powerhouse lineup of entertainment and Seabourn Conversations
speakers during the 2024 90-day Grand Africa Voyage on Seabourn
Sojourn. The bespoke, curated program will feature a brand-new
collection of cast shows, 28 guest entertainers, and 12 renowned
speakers, including West End Star Ricardo
Afonso, soul singer and American Idol star Michael Lynche, explorer and TV host Dr.
Mireya Mayor, and Iceland's First Lady, Eliza Reid.
Guests on the Grand Africa Voyage will experience a dynamic and
enriching lineup of live musical performances, engaging lectures
and presentations, comedy skits, variety shows and more as the
voyage explores Africa's diverse
coastlines and cultural landscapes. Additionally, guests will be
among the first to experience Seabourn's all-new entertainment
concept: "The Seabourn Six" produced exclusively for Seabourn by
Belinda King Creative Productions.
"Our entertainment team has worked tirelessly to curate a
bespoke and unforgettable program, featuring distinguished speakers
and a star-studded line-up of performers to create truly enriching
'Seabourn Moments' for our guests as they experience Africa's most beautiful destinations," said
Natalya Leahy, president of
Seabourn.
Brand-New Entertainment Experiences and Guest
Performers
Seabourn Sojourn will host 28 guest entertainers, from
world-renowned theater performers to variety show comedians and
classical musicians. Featured entertainers include the
following:
- West End Star – Ricardo Afonso
December 1-7, 2024
Ricardo is an
exceptional vocalist and has performed in an extraordinary number
of West End theatre production shows and workshops. Guests will
join the West End star for an evening filled with highlights from
his professional career, heartwarming stories, and iconic
songs.
- Soul Singer and American Idol Star –
Michael Lynche
December 9-15,
2024
Michael Lynche,
known as "Big Mike" from American Idol, has released two studio
albums and toured internationally, headlining a Mediterranean tour.
A frequent guest vocalist with Maestro Jeff Tyzik's
"Let's Dance!" show, he recently collaborated with
Tyzik on the soul revue "R&B Legends," performing with
orchestras across the U.S. and Canada.
- Comedian – Tony Daro
December 17-26, 2024
Tony Daro is an established star of
the New York comedy scene and has
written for several high-profile comedians, including Jay
Leno, Bill Maher, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and
Tina Fey. He has won three Writer's
Guild awards for comedy writing and has been nominated for an Emmy
for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Tony has appeared in dozens
of television performances but always cherishes his live
performances.
- Musical Ensemble – The Charl du Plessis
Trio
January 23-27,
2025
The Charl du Plessis Trio, one of South Africa's most recognizable musical
ensembles, has won numerous awards, including a Fiësta,
four SAMA awards, and a Ghoema for Best
Instrumental Album. Formed in 2006, the trio performs a diverse
range of music from classical to jazz and frequently tours
Europe, Asia, and major South African festivals,
featuring pianist Charl du Plessis, bassist Werner Spies, and drummer Peter
Auret.
- Vocalist and Performer –
Jonathan Roxmouth
February
3-15, 2025
A South African performer, Jonathan rose
to prominence in the Barnyard Theatre's 2006 production of "Grease"
and later starred as the Phantom in Andrew
Lloyd-Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". He has won
multiple awards, including Naledi and Fleur du
Cap Theatre Awards, and recently returned to South Africa with his hit show, "Key Change –
My Favourite Pianists", breaking box office records.
Additionally, Seabourn's brand-new entertainment concept, "The
Seabourn Six" collection will feature bespoke productions with a
new line-up of six multi-talented artists from around the world.
Performances include "Better Together!", a production that
celebrates great bands like the Beatles, Aerosmith and U2;
"Skyline", which takes guests on a captivating journey to some of
the world's most iconic city skylines; "Earthsong" where immersive
visuals bring the elements and nature to life in a unique and
emotive production; and "Silverscreen!" Where "The Seabourn Six"
performs iconic music from recent musicals including Dear Evan
Hansen and Moulin Rouge.
Dynamic and Engaging Seabourn Conversations
Seabourn has assembled a dynamic lineup of luminaries and
experts for Seabourn Conversations. Designed to enlighten, inform
and entertain guests, the complimentary program offers guests the
chance to interact with the finest minds in science, history,
culture and exploration. Each speaker will offer fascinating
insights, expert opinions and enlightening conversations while
presenting lectures, sharing meals, adventuring ashore, and
socializing with guests throughout the voyage. Featured Seabourn
Conversationalists include the following:
- Explorer, Adventurer & Author - Riaan
Manser
January 4-12, 2025
Riaan Manser, a South African
explorer, gained prominence as the first person to cycle around the
perimeter of Africa, covering
37,000 km through 34 countries in over 24 months. His achievement
earned him the title "Out There Adventurer of the Year 2006," and
his book, "Around Africa on my Bicycle," became a bestseller.
- Former Private Secretary to Nelson Mandela –
Zelda La
Grange
January 14-27,
2025
Zelda la Grange is an international motivational speaker.
After serving Nelson Mandela for almost 20 years in
many roles and as his closest aide, she now shares her
life-changing experiences inspired by one of the most influential
statesmen and humanitarians.
- Wildlife Photographer and Documentary Host –
Chris Fallows
January 14-27, 2025
Chris Fallows is a fine art
wildlife photographer, documentary host, naturalist, and
conservationist. Known for discovering the breaching great white
shark behavior at Seal Island in Cape
Town, he has co-authored 18 scientific papers and hosted the
popular "Air Jaws" series on Discovery Channel's Shark Week since
2001. Through his art sales, he supports various non-governmental
organizations and aims to preserve habitats and participate
in re-wilding projects in Southern Africa.
- Primatologist, Explorer and TV Host – Dr.
Mireya Mayor
January 23-31, 2025
Dr. Mireya Mayor, is a renowned primatologist,
National Science Foundation Fellow, Fulbright Scholar,
and Emmy Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for National
Geographic Channel. She is the Director of the Science
Communications Initiative at Florida
International University and a mother of six, she balances
her diverse roles while earning the nickname "the female Indiana
Jones."
- First Lady of Iceland – Eliza Reid
February 20-27, 2025
Eliza Reid, the First Lady of
Iceland, is an author,
entrepreneur, travel writer, and co-founder of the annual Iceland
Writers Retreat. Her book, "Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are
Changing the World", is a memoir exploring her life as a Canadian
immigrant before and after her husband became President of
Iceland.
Departing on November 30, 2024,
Seabourn Sojourn will sail roundtrip from Barcelona on a 90-day voyage that includes
visits to 42 marquee and off-the-beaten-path destinations and
cities in 20 countries, with seven overnight stays. For guests who
cannot sail the entire voyage, shorter segments are available,
giving guests more flexibility and opportunities to add pre- or
post-journeys to extend their experiences. Shorter segments include
the following:
- 27-Day Jewels of Northwest
Africa - November 30-December 27,
2024, from Barcelona to
Cape Town
- 17-Day Mozambique Channel Discovery & Zanzibar
Nights - December 27,
2024-January 13, 2025, from
Cape Town to the Seychelles
- 59-Day Northwest Africa to The Mozambique Channel -
November 30, 2024 - January 28, 2025, from Barcelona to Cape
Town
- 22-Day West African Discovery: Cape Town To The Canaries
- January 28 – February 19, 2025, from Cape Town to Las Palmas
For reservations or more details about Seabourn's Grand Africa
voyage, please call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit
www.seabourn.com, or contact a professional travel advisor.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of
ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of
seven modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer
all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning
dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at
all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a
relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a
pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn
program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships,
including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn
Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the
globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience
extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with
leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and
engaging speakers.
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