Silversea Cruises’ Prince Albert II sailed under the landmark Tower Bridge in London to welcome her first guests onboard.
The ship sailed directly from the naming ceremony held in the port of Monte Carlo last week to London. The ship is to be the world’s first ultra-luxury expedition ship.
“It is indeed a wonderful sight to see this morning, our Prince Albert II sailing under Tower Bridge, with all the crew proudly escorting her into London to welcome their first guests,” said Lefebvre. “It is our aim that this ship will not only offer guests the highest level of comfort and service, but also enlighten them to the rarity and beauty of the most remote places on earth.”
Added Perasso, “In keeping with the environmental work of our ship’s namesake, we are delighted to announce that Silversea has signed an agreement to support the Prince Albert II Foundation, whose aim is to highlight and take tangible action to protect and preserve the most vulnerable inhabitants and landscapes on Earth.”
Prince Albert II weighs in at just 6,072 gross tons and accommodates a total of 132 guests making it an intimate and luxurious cruise experience.
Prince Albert II welcomes her very first guests on 12th June when she sets sail from London at 5:00pm. She is to embark on a season of 10 to 22 day voyages sailing first to the Artic Circle, Iceland and Greenland during the summer before a repositioning cruise to South America and Antarctica for her autumn and winter voyages.