The Silver Explorer, built in 1989, has arrived in Chile after a final 23-day cruise for Silversea through the South Pacific.
After setting sail from Tahiti at the end of October, the itinerary included visits to several destinations in French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Islands.
Among the destinations visited were Motu Vaiamanu Raivavae, Oeno Island, Mangareva, and Henderson Island.
The expedition cruise also included stops at the Chilean islands of Alejandro Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe, as well as a two-day visit to Easter Island, before arriving in Valparaíso.
After 15 years sailing for Silversea, the Silver Explorer will be handed over to Exploris Expeditions & Cruises.
The new French cruise brand acquired the expedition ship in early 2022. After being renamed Exploris One, the ship is set to offer a series of expedition itineraries around the world.
Aimed at the French-speaking market, the rollout includes trips to South America, Antarctica, the Atlantic islands, the Arctic and Northern Europe, among many others.
On its inaugural voyage, the Exploris One will depart from Valparaíso on December 23 and offer a cruise to Patagonia ending in Ushuaia (Argentina).
Built in 1989, the Silver Explorer joined the Silversea Cruises fleet in 2008 as the Prince Albert II. Later, the 6,130-ton ship acquired its current name.
In 2019 it became the first in the Silversea fleet to transit the Northeast Passage.
Built specifically for navigating in polar and remote regions, the Silver Explorer is equipped with a 1A ice-rated hull, allowing for safe navigation even in demanding ice conditions.
Offering an ultra-luxury product, the Explorer also boasts its own fleet of Zodiac boats and kayaks, in addition to a selection of restaurants, bars, and public areas.
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