Yard number 304 Launched 3 February 1989 Builder Rauma | Completed June 1989 Draft 4.38 m | |
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Name 1989–1990 MS Delfin Clipper
1990–1992 MS Sally Clipper
1992 MS Baltic Clipper
1992–1997 MS Delfin Star
1997–2002 MS Dream 21
2002–2004 MS World Discoverer
2004–2008 MS World Adventurer
2008-2011 MS Prince Albert II
2011–present Silver Explorer Owner 2002?–2007 Society Expeditions
2007-2011 Silversea Cruises
2011-present Filipino Owner Operator 2002?–2007 Society Expeditions
2007-present Silversea Cruises Identification IMO number 8806747
Callsign C6TA8
MMSI Number 311562000 | ||
Silversea silver explorer expedition cruise ship tour
Silver Explorer is an expedition ship currently operated by ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises. Her small size makes her perfect for exploring regions including: Norway, South Pacific and Antarctica.
Contents
- Silversea silver explorer expedition cruise ship tour
- Silversea cruises silver explorer silver suite 503
- History
- Service
- Facilities
- Design
- References
Silversea cruises silver explorer silver suite 503
History
The ship was built by the yards of Rauma-Repola, of Rauma, Finland, and launched on 3 February 1989. She operated under several names before being acquired by Society Expeditions, who operated her under the names World Adventurer and World Discoverer.
She was purchased by Silversea Cruises in autumn 2007, and underwent a multimillion-pound refit at Fincantieri, Trieste. In June 2008, at a ceremony in Monte Carlo attended by Prince Albert II of Monaco, she was re-christened Prince Albert II. She then sailed to London to embark passengers for an inaugural cruise.
Prince Albert II was renamed Silver Explorer in late April 2011 in order to align with the fleet's other vessels which all have the word Silver in their name.
Service
M/V Silver Explorer operates polar adventure cruises lasting between 10 and 21 days. In the summer she cruises in the Arctic Circle with calls at the Svalbard archipelago, Iceland and Greenland. During the northern hemisphere autumn and winter, she cruises off South America and Antarctica.
Facilities
M/V Silver Explorer offers guests a relaxing onboard atmosphere across several decks and her facilities include a library, lecture theatre, internet centre, observation lounge, one main dining room, gym, sauna and a state of the art massage room. The ship also has eight Zodiac landing craft for transferring passengers between ship and shore.
Design
M/V Silver Explorer is a 1A ice-rated vessel. She carries up to 132 passengers in 66 cabins.