M/V Prince Albert II Summer Cruise from Longyearbyen to Tromsø Will Focus on the World’s Biodiversity
Additional highlights of voyage 7919 will include visits to charming coastal towns, learning Viking legends and toasting the midnight sun. Renowned Scottish author, environmentalist and academic, Professor David M. Munro, OBE, Ph.D., of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences, and a member of the Technical and Scientific Committee of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, will be the guest speaker on the cruise. In addition to being an Honorary Professor of the University of Dundee, he is currently a geographical consultant to the publishers of the Times Atlas of the World and Chairman of an independent interdepartmental committee advising the British Government on geographical names.
The voyage begins on July 24 from the settlement of Longyearbyen and will visit Svalbard and other Norwegian territories including Bear Island, Magaroya Island, as well as Hornsund, (the Polish research station with a population of just eight). The final days are spent discovering Tromso, Norway.
Fares start from $3,697 per person, double occupancy, and includes shore excursions as well as Silversea's all-inclusive amenities. (Port charges, government fees and taxes of $225 per guest are additional). Up to 30 per cent of the cruise fare will directly benefit The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
The Partnership between The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Silversea
Silversea is dedicated to ensuring the M/V Prince Albert II will reflect the values and philosophy promoted by Prince Albert II and his Foundation in the areas of sustainable development and conservation. In collaboration with the Foundation, a "green policy" is being developed, which may eventually be adopted by all the ships in Silversea’s fleet. Features include:
- Carbon emission offsets to limit the ship’s carbon footprint. This will be done in accordance with the Foundation’s "Monaco Carbon Offsetting" (MCO2) program which funds projects that cut GHG emissions, promote renewable energies and sequestrate CO2;
- Observance of international environmental and safety regulations; a coordination committee will be established to ensure compliance;
- Adherence to navigation regulations within the Arctic and Antarctic regions;
- Onboard educational and scientific programs featuring knowledgeable guest speakers.
- Fundraising in support of the mission and activities undertaken by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
The Lloyd's Register A1A ice-rated vessel is purpose-built for expedition cruising and prior to its re-naming and re-fitting in 2008, underwent an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste, Italy. The refurbishment included exterior design modifications, technological enhancements and a comprehensive upgrade of guest accommodations and public spaces. The ship was also outfitted with a new fleet of eight Zodiac boats with low-emission engines. The M/V Prince Albert II is equipped with satellite communication systems for bow-to-stern wireless Internet access and cellular phone service with guests' own cell phones.
All suites and staterooms feature flat-screen monitors offering interactive TV and video options. In the ship's lounges, the latest audio-visual equipment, complete with high-definition video screens, display lectures by the expedition and lecture staff as well as visiting experts. The ice-class vessel can carry 132 guests in 66 ocean-view accommodations, many featuring private verandas. Staterooms and suites range in size from 180 to more than 600 square feet. Eighteen suites will each be more than 400 square feet. Other features include a single-seating main dining room, a library with computers and Internet access, a boutique, a beauty salon, a fitness center, a full-service spa and two Jacuzzi pools. The ship will also have several lounges, including a cigar lounge like the Humidor on the line's other ships.
Prince Albert I of Monaco, a pioneer in oceanographic science and exploration, first explored the Arctic's Svalbard archipelago early last century and founded the Principality’s world-renowned Oceanographic Institute. In 2006, Prince Albert II plotted a similar course on part of his journey to the North Pole, in an effort to add to the scientific body of work started by his ancestor and to draw attention to the effects of climate change on the Arctic regions. As a result, the Prince is the first incumbent head of state to have reached the northern most point on Earth.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 877-215-9986 or visit the M/V Prince Albert II Homepage.
About The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
In 2006, Prince Albert created the eponymous Foundation which focuses on three main challenges: climate change and developing renewable energies; combating the loss of biodiversity; and promoting sustainable water management. By 2008, the Foundation extended its international outreach by opening chapters in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Since its inception, 80+ projects have benefited from Foundation grants - totaling more than $US17 million - specifically in the Poles, Mediterranean Basin and in some of the world's least developed nations. Learn more at www.pa2f.org and www.visitmonaco.com/pa2f
For more information on the Principality of Monaco, please contact the Monaco Government Tourist Office (MGTO) at 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017; telephone (800) 753-9696 or (212)286-3330; or e-mail info@VisitMonaco.com. Information and links are available via the Monaco Government Tourist Office web site at www.VisitMonaco.com.
M/V Prince Albert II / Silversea Cruises
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