THE SILVER EXPLORER
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THE SILVER EXPLORER
A highlight of the expedition, of course, is the ship herself. Legendary explorers like Amundsen and Peary would have been green with envy at the level of comfort and luxury of the expedition.
The Silver Explorer( formerly the World Discoverer II of the now defunct S0ciety Expeditions) acquired by Silversea in 2007, given a multi-milliondollar refit and launched in June of 2008, is a 6,072-ton expedition vessel accommodating 132 passengers.
With an ice class rating of 1A( the hightest) from Lloyd’ s Register, the ship has eight zodiacs for up-close exploration and an expedition team of experts who offer lectures on the fauna, geology and other aspects of the islands of the Arctic, give briefings, and lead field studies. Each passenger receives a complimentary parka and waterproof backpack( to keep).
During the day, in addition to lectures, whale watches from the ship and zodiac excursions and hikes with naturalists, diversions include a spa, gym, observation lounges, two whirlpools, a cigar lounge and a well-stocked library with Internet access( there is also Wi-Fi in the accommodations).
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