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 Destined
mostly for polar waters, the ship that launched the cruise line will be
converted into an ice-class ship during an extensive refurbishment scheduled to
start in August 2017.
As an expedition ship, the all-suite Silver Cloud will accommodate 260 guests
and also sail on itineraries to non-polar regions. When sailing Arctic and
Antarctic itineraries, the guest complement will be restricted to 200. Silversea
is a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and
the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), and adheres
to each organization's guidelines to ensure sustainable tourism. These include
such measures as limiting the number of guests going ashore in certain areas of
the Arctic and allowing for a broader range of Antarctic landing sites for
expedition ships with no more than 200 guests.
The Silver Cloud will offer five dining options: The Dining Room, the Relais &
Châteaux restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill, and in-suite dining. In terms of
crew, there will be on average one team member guiding no more than twelve
guests each. Additionally, the ship will have a fleet of 18 Zodiac crafts for
up-close explorations.
Silversea currently has three all-suite expedition ships, Silver Explorer,
Silver Discoverer, and Silver Galapagos. The onboard program includes
destination lectures, photo presentations, and daily recaps. Exploratory
excursions are complimentary, and led by a team of experts, including marine
biologists, ornithologists, geologists, botanists, historians, and
anthropologists.
Silversea said it will announce its 2017 schedule in the coming days. |
