{"id":3899,"date":"2024-01-02T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T09:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2024-01-31T09:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:19:31","slug":"refitted-silver-explorer-enters-service-for-new-cruise-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/silversea\/refitted-silver-explorer-enters-service-for-new-cruise-line","title":{"rendered":"Refitted Silver Explorer Enters Service for New Cruise Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recently rebranded Exploris One, formerly known as the Silver Explorer, embarked on its inaugural voyage under the banner of Exploris Expeditions &amp; Cruises on <strong>December 23, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>After undergoing extensive refurbishments in Chile, the ship set off from Valparaiso for an 18-night journey exploring South America and the Antarctic Circle.<\/p>\n<p>Catering to French-speaking passengers, the 132-guest Exploris One is slated to undertake 29 more voyages in its debut season. The ship&#8217;s itinerary includes 26 distinct routes <strong>covering various global destinations<\/strong> such as <a title=\"Antarctica Cruises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/antarctica\">Antarctica<\/a>, the Amazon, the Atlantic Islands, <a title=\"Western Europe Cruises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/western-europe\">Western Europe<\/a>, and <a title=\"Arctic Cruises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/arctic\">Arctic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a9ZY8gUBEDk?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Built-in the late 1980s with a design focused on navigating remote and polar regions, Exploris One features an ice-strengthened hull. The recent overhaul included minimal modifications to its engine room and bridge, along with the installation of a new satellite antenna for navigation.<\/p>\n<p>The vessel now sports a distinctive white and light red exterior, a departure from the conventional blue hues typical of expedition ships. Its interior d\u00e9cor, including the carpets, has also been updated to reflect its new identity.<\/p>\n<p>Exploris Expeditions &amp; Cruises,<strong> established in late 2022<\/strong>, specializes in expedition cruises for the French market. The company, led by Philippe Videau, co-founder of Ponant, acquired the former Silver Explorer from <a title=\"Silversea Cruises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/silversea\">Silversea Cruises<\/a> in early 2022. In line with its expansion plans, Exploris Expeditions &amp; Cruises intends to construct a series of new expedition vessels in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recently rebranded Exploris One, formerly known as the Silver Explorer, embarked on its inaugural voyage under the banner of Exploris Expeditions &amp; Cruises on December 23, 2023. 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