The first Chinese Polar cruise brand, 66° Expedition Cruise, celebrated the official delivery of the ‘Seaventure’ during a recent ceremony in Hong Kong.
She was handed over from her previous owner, Scylla. Before that, she was Hapag Lloyd’s ‘Bremen’ – one of the first newbuilding expedition ships.
66° Expedition Cruise is a joint venture between Guangdong Tourism Holdings, Guangdong Port and Shipping Group and other private enterprises.
The 150-pax ‘Seaventure’ will continue to operate under a charter agreement operating in Antarctica and is expected to sail under new the brand in Arctic summers catering to both Chinese and western guests.
