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Silver ExplorerReports from France have confirmed that former Ponant co-founder Philippe Videau is launching a new expedition cruise line to be named Exploris.
It appears sailing operations will begin in France next year, with Videau having already been joined by some former Ponant members and Exploris opening its first office in Paris earlier this month, with the company currently recruiting staff and Exploris to be headquartered in Nantes.
Exploris has already acquired Silversea’s Silver Explorer, which will move across from Silversea Cruises in late 2023, be renamed, with the name as yet to be revealed.
Reports suggest that the 118-passenger vessel will operate itineraries through South American and Antarctic water, at least for Exploris’ launch expedition season.
Edited by John Alwyn-Jones, Cruise Editor