HERITAGE Expeditions has announced a new ship, Heritage Discoverer (render pictured), will join its fleet in May 2027 (CW breaking news). The former Silversea ship, once known as Silver Explorer, was sold by the luxury cruise line three years ago to French expedition brand Exploris, and now sails as Exploris...
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HERITAGE Expeditions has announced a new ship, Heritage Discoverer (render pictured), will join its fleet in May 2027 (CW breaking news).
The former Silversea ship, once known as Silver Explorer, was sold by the luxury cruise line three years ago to French expedition brand Exploris, and now sails as Exploris One.
Discoverer features seven decks and 82 staterooms, including 12 suites, and carries a maximum of 130 passengers.
The ship features a dining room, outside grill, presentation and observation lounge, bar, fitness centre, two outdoor Jacuzzis, a gift shop, and more.
She will also sail with an expedition team of 15, and will feature a fleet of 14 Zodiacs.
The ship was refurbished and upgraded in 2023, when Silversea sold her, and again this year.
“Discoverer combines decades of exploration, on expeditions from the Northwest Passage to navigating remote tropical waters, islands and atolls, and south to Antarctica, with a 1A ice class rating and wrapped in luxurious, spacious surrounds,” co-owner and co-director Aaron Russ said.
The ship’s arrival will also see Heritage expand its program with new expedition cruise itineraries.
“Discoverer allows Heritage Expeditions to resume our renowned, authentic High Arctic Tundra and Antarctic Peninsula adventures, and the return of our unique, expedition-style of travel to these regions,” co-owner and co-director Nathan Russ said.
“Her arrival also heralds new opportunities to explore European, African and South American shores announcing an exciting, truly global offering for Heritage,” he added.
Maiden voyages will be released shortly, with a number of cruises during the 2027 season already chartered to Polar Latitudes Expeditions – the line which merged with Albatros Expeditions last year (CW 03 Apr).
Heritage earlier this month announced two new voyages exploring rarely-visited destinations in Micronesia and the Kimberley (CW 19 Jan).
‘Micronesia’s Atolls & Islands Odyssey’ will depart in Mar 2027, exploring Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Palau.
Meanwhile, the new ‘Kimberley Coast Adventure Cruise’ will depart in Jul 2027.
Heritage also announced new departures for its 2027 New Zealand season late last year (CW 05 Dec). MS
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