His reports from Ethiopia in the 80s changed the way we viewed Africa. Today Michael Buerk lectures on board Silversea, sails a bit himself – and sometimes hangs out with new pal Louie Spence. … [Read more...]
Meet the Crew
Mick Fogg: Orion’s real Crocodile Dundee
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mick Fogg has been with Orion since its first season in 2004 and is now Expedition Leader, planning all the ship’s shore itineraries. Born in Edinburgh in 1968, Mick emigrated to Australia with his family two years later. We grabbed him between expeditions and talked to him about proposing to his wife in the most inhospitable place on earth, meeting the late, great Steve Irwin – and why he loves New York City. What is your favourite itinerary … [Read more...]
Anton Mosimann’s Silver Service aboard Silversea Cruises
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Anton Mosimann OBE, was the youngest ever head chef at the Dorchester, and the first one to secure two Michelin stars for a hotel restaurant outside of France. He now caters for HRH Prince Charles. He recently formed a culinary relationship with Silversea Cruises. When he’s not in his Belgravia restaurant, he takes part in car rallies. … [Read more...]
Silversea Silver Spirit – Interview with the ship’s Captain
October 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Despite his seafaring surname, which derives from corsaire – pirate in Italian, Captain Angelo Corsaro’s past is firmly land-based, with two generations of farmers in his ancestry. In 1993 he joined Silversea Cruises and today he is the most senior member of the fleet. He spends eight months at sea – four on and two off – and most recently captained Silver Spirit on her maiden Grand Voyage … [Read more...]
