NZ-based expedition cruise operator Heritage Expeditions has acquired the former Silver Explorer, a polar-capable vessel previously operated by Silversea Cruises, and plans to introduce it into service in May 2027 under the name Heritage Discoverer.
The ice-strengthened ship was built in 1989 at Rauma Shipyard in Finland and was long used on polar and remote-region voyages. After leaving the Silversea fleet, the vessel sailed as Exploris One for French expedition operator Exploris before being sold following the company’s liquidation in early 2026.
Heritage Discoverer will join Heritage Expeditions’ small-ship fleet alongside Heritage Adventurer and Heritage Explorer, expanding the New Zealand-based company’s capacity for polar and remote destination cruising.
The vessel measures about 108 metres in length and accommodates approximately 130 passengers. It underwent upgrades in recent years.
According to the company, the ship will operate expedition voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic, with some early sailings already chartered.
For voyage details and bookings, contact Expedition Cruise Specialists
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