London Welcomes Silversea's Prince Albert II

On Wednesday Silversea Cruises’ highly anticipated Prince Albert II sailed under Tower Bridge to welcome her very first guests on board. All the officers and crew stood on the bow of the cruise ship as she sailed through the open bridge with crowds of people cheering and welcoming them to London. The ship had sailed directly from the naming ceremony, which was held in Monte Carlo last week. Silversea Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre and President Amerigo Perasso were both there to witness the line’s latest innovative venture take up her challenge 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." 

The cruise ship will welcome her very first guests on Thursday 12th June – sailing from London at 5pm to embark on a season of voyages of between ten and twenty-two days – focusing on polar adventures. First Prince Albert II will sail to the Arctic Circle, Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland for the summer, and will then reposition to South America and Antarctica for winter and autumn cruises.