Silver Explorer

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 132
• Luxury Expedition Ship

Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer (formerly known as the Prince Albert II), a purpose-built expedition cruise ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both the Arctic and Antarctica waters, the 6,072-ton vessel boasts a strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships. With eight Zodiac boats, her 132 privileged guests can visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations. Experience the thrill of a true expedition aboard the Silver Explorer. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.

Onboard, savor a convivial cosmopolitan ambiance and many special amenities usually found only on larger ships, including a spacious Library with an Internet Café, boutique shopping, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness center, sauna and two top-deck whirlpools. The Silver Explorer even features live evening entertainment and The Humidor, where connoisseurs can enjoy the finest cigars and cognacs — diversions offered by no other expedition ship.

All Ocean-view Accommodation
The largest average size accommodation of any expedition ship, each with private bath and an elegant ambiance of unrivaled luxury.

Complimentary Beverages Served
Choose from a premium selection of fine wines, champagnes, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks — all with the ship's compliments.

Besides the chilled bottle of champagne that awaits you, every accommodation includes a beverage cabinet stocked with your preferred assortment of beverages.

Gratuities Included
All onboard gratuities are included — none are ever expected.

Dining
Open Seating: when and with whom you dine is up to you. Gourmet menu's are provided by a preferred culinary partner. Enjoy delicious cuisine in casual resort attire - no tuxedos or formal evening dress required.

Complimentary 24-Hour Room Service
Late-night snack or full breakfast, lunch or dinner delivered at your request — with no charge and no tipping.

Complimentary, Hosted Adventures Ashore
Unearth fascinating dimensions of culture, adventure, history, science and the environment through a diverse collection of complimentary shoreside experiences and distinctive onboard events. Travel and interact with leading explorers, notable scholars, renowned authors, photographers and destination aficionados at your side as you learn the nuances of these exotic environments.

Open Bridge Policy
Visits are welcome 24 hours a day except when in port and weather permitting.

Ship Specifics
Crew: 111
Officers: International
Guest Capacity: 132
Tonnage: 6,072
Length: 354 Feet
Width: 52 Feet
Speed: 14 Knots
Passenger Decks: 5
Refurbished 2008
Register: 1A Ice-Class
Registry: Bahamas

Africa (cruises)from:$6,299

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels	15	Sepshow dates Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels Sep 2–16, 2012	Africa: Canary Islands Europe: Canary Islands, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Atlantic Islands & African Shores	18	Sepshow dates Atlantic Islands & African Shores Sep 16–Oct 3, 2012	Africa: Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone
West Africa Cultural Adventure	11	Octshow dates West Africa Cultural Adventure Oct 3–13, 2012	Africa: Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Sao Tome & Principe
Gold Coast to Skeleton Coast	19	Octshow dates Gold Coast to Skeleton Coast Oct 13–31, 2012	Africa: Angola, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Namibia, Sao Tome & Principe, South Africa

Antarctica (cruises)from:$8,758

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Explorers Antarctica	18	Novshow dates Explorers Antarctica Nov 16–Dec 3, 2012	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands
Classic Antarctica	11	Decshow dates Classic Antarctica Dec 3–13, 2012 Dec 13–23, 2012	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula
Holiday Antarctica	13	Decshow dates Holiday Antarctica Dec 23, 2012–Jan 4, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Falkland Islands

Arctic (cruises)from:$5,748

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
In the Footsteps of the Vikings 2012	15	Mayshow dates In the Footsteps of the Vikings 2012 May 30–Jun 13, 2012	Arctic: Faroes, Iceland, Scotland Europe: Ireland, Scotland
Expedition Fire & Ice	13	Junshow dates Expedition Fire & Ice Jun 13–25, 2012	Arctic: Iceland, Norway, Svalbard
Expedition Svalbard	11	Jun, Julshow dates Expedition Svalbard Jun 25–Jul 5, 2012 Jul 5–15, 2012 Jul 22–Aug 1, 2012	Arctic: Norway
Expedition Spitsbergen	8	Julshow dates Expedition Spitsbergen Jul 15–22, 2012	Arctic: Norway
White Sea & Franz Joseph Land	19	Augshow dates White Sea & Franz Joseph Land Aug 1–19, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Russia

Europe (cruises)from:$7,599

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
In the Footsteps of the Vikings 2012	15	Mayshow dates In the Footsteps of the Vikings 2012 May 30–Jun 13, 2012	Arctic: Faroes, Iceland, Scotland Europe: Ireland, Scotland
Secrets of the North Sea	15	Augshow dates Secrets of the North Sea Aug 19–Sep 2, 2012	Europe: Ireland, Norway, Scotland
Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels	15	Sepshow dates Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels Sep 2–16, 2012	Africa: Canary Islands Europe: Canary Islands, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Mediterranean (cruises)from:$8,078

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels	15	Sepshow dates Celtic Coasts & Moorish Marvels Sep 2–16, 2012	Africa: Canary Islands Europe: Canary Islands, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Atlantic Islands & African Shores	18	Sepshow dates Atlantic Islands & African Shores Sep 16–Oct 3, 2012	Africa: Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone