High Arctic / Antarctic Explorer · Polar Regions (Arctic & Antarctica)
About Discoverer
Formerly operating as Silver Explorer, the vessel has been strategically repurposed as the Heritage Discoverer ahead of its maiden 2027–28 season with Heritage Expeditions. Now on sale for exclusive high Arctic and Antarctic Peninsula crossings, the ship features an ice-class hull optimized for polar navigation and remote expedition landings. Heritage has finalized seven new voyages to test the vessel's capabilities before full seasonal integration.
Highlights
- Polar Class 5 ice-strengthened hull
- Maiden 2027–28 season deployment unveiled
- Dedicated expedition team and lecture facilities
- Formerly Silver Explorer, fully repositioned for Heritage
Current itinerary
Maiden Polar expeditions departing late 2027 through early 2028, focusing on Antarctic Peninsula wildlife corridors and High Arctic ice-edge cruising.
Specifications
| Cruise line | Heritage Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship class | High Arctic / Antarctic Explorer |
| Year built | 2023 |
| Shipyard | Helsingörs Skibsværft / TUI Hotel Decks Ltd |
| Gross tonnage | 2,256 GT |
| Guest capacity | 59 guests |
| Crew | 86 crew |
| Length | 91.5 m |
| Home port | Exeter / Plymouth, UK |
| Region | Polar Regions (Arctic & Antarctica) |
| Status | refurb |