Well, if I were the real Prince Albert II, I think I'd be pissed: Back in mid-2008, Silversea named its first luxury expedition ship after Monaco's monarch in recognition of his efforts to draw attention to global warming's effects on the Arctic. But yesterday, the luxe line announced that it plans to rename the vessel.
Was it something he said?
Apparently not: "Our expansion into adventure travel has turned out quite successful and we have to prepare for the possibility of adding more ships," said Silversea's chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre, in a media statement. "To reinforce the Silversea luxury brand image for the expedition segment, we decided to change the name of our first expedition ship to Silver Explorer and anticipate any future expedition ships will bear similar names that evoke a sense of luxurious adventure."
Launched in 2001 as the World Discoverer for now-defunct Society Expeditions, the ice-rated vessel will be re-dubbed Silver Explorer later this month, while in dry dock at Portugal's Lisnave Shipyard for routine maintenance.
"It has been an absolute privilege to have a ship in our fleet named in tribute to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II," said Lefebvre. "We will continue to honor his legacy of exploration and environmental conservation through our support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and look forward to hosting future onboard fundraising events to benefit the Foundation's projects."
Well, OK, that might make me feel a little better about it. But still . . .
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