World Cruise Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Enjoy lectures by a glittering spectrum of world-class experts. And thanks to the intimate size of Silver Whisper, you can mingle and get to know them as fellow guests.
Dr. Norman Caisse, Astronomer
Norman Caisse’s richly illustrated presentations will take us on a fascinating journey from our own Solar System, through the Milky Way galaxy, and on to the edge of the known Universe.
Jay Christofferson, Marine Biologist
Jay P. Christofferson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from the University of Utah in 1961, a master's degree in 1964 and Ph.D. in 1970 in zoology from the University of Hawai'i.
Dr. Mark H. Elovitz, World Affairs Expert
World class expertise coupled with high class presentation combine to make Dr. Elovitz a first class world affairs commentator. For the past decade, Dr. E. -as he is known to his well-traveled, well-educated and upscale audiences - has been presenting World Affairs Hot Spot lectures to international acclaim.
Jon Fleming, Destination Consultant
Jon Fleming’s combination of personal experience and historical knowledge, plus an entertaining presentation style has made him very sought after in the cruise industry. He has sailed on almost 100 cruises worldwide including complete round-the-world itineraries.
Tim Hughes, Ph.D, Political Analyst, Adviser
Tim has been a consultant to the BBC since 1994, working as an adviser on national elections, Zimbabwe and Nelson Mandela in particular. Tim has been a member of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) since 1989.
Philip Hurst, Historian, World Affairs Expert
Former Deputy Director of The Australian Institute of International Affairs in Canberra and Counsel at The World Bank, Philip Hurst is a prominent Anglo-Australian international and constitutional lawyer, lecturer and writer.
Dr. Herb Keyser, Author, World Traveler, Music Expert
Dr. Herb Keyser is a man of many talents - doctor, author, traveler, lecturer, musician. He was co-chairman of the Ob-Gyn department at one of the largest hospitals on Long Island. He also served as a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps during the war in Vietnam.
Nigel West, Intelligence Historian
Nigel West is a renowned military historian specializing in intelligence, counterintelligence, and security issues. His many books include At Her Majesty's Secret Service: The Chiefs of Britain's Intelligence Agency, MI6, the Historical Dictionary of World War II Intelligence, and the Historical Dictionary of Ian Fleming’s James Bond.