To enhance the value of your time ashore and keep you entertained and informed during your time on board, all cruises will offer a carefully planned program of talks and lectures. To see a list of Voyages of Discovery's (Discovery World Cruises) speakers click here.

INFORMAL TALKS

There will be a series of highly-acclaimed illustrated talks given by our experienced cruise staff and port lecturers on the places we visit. These talks are informal and informative - not aimed at those with a specialist or academic interest - and will appeal to all those who wish to have more knowledge of the places they will visit.

GUEST SPEAKERS

On all cruises there will be additional guest speakers who will give more in-depth talks on their own particular areas of expertise, sometimes connected with the destinations of the cruise, sometimes of more general interest. All have been invited for their special ability to entertain as well as inform. We shall be welcoming two or three guest speakers on every sailing as well as specialists in other areas of interest such as art and photography, who will give classes for those who wish to participate.

On cruises to Antarctica and the Chilean Fjords your expedition leader will be Dr Peter Carey, a zoologist with research interests in seabirds and seals. Peter has participated in expeditions to Antarctica, Alaska, New Zealand and the sub-Antarctic islands and has worked as a scientist on projects concerning Adelie penguins, skuas and fish.

Among our guest lectures are Teams from Mayo Clinic and BBC History Magazine

Full details of our guest speakers will be sent to you prior to departure.