Silversea Cruises has been forced to cancel an Antarctic cruise on January 21 after the ship Silver Explorer was damaged in bad weather.
The vessel was on a cruise from the Argentinean port of Ushuaia to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula when it encountered heavy weather and sustained damage on Saturday.
“The vessel has full power and control, with stabilisers in good working order,” the cruise line said.
No detail was given of the damage to the ship.
Silversea said: “The safety and security of our guests and crew is always our paramount concern. All 133 guests and 113 crew members are safe; no guests were injured but four crew members received minor injuries and were treated in the ship’s medical centre.”
The ship was returning to Ushuaia. Passengers have been able to keep in touch with their families via the ship’s internet facility, Silversea added.
The next voyage, due to depart on Monday (January 21), has been cancelled.
“Our reservations team has contacted guests, or their travel agents, to assist in making alternative arrangements,” Silversea said.
“It is anticipated that Silver Explorer will resume her normal Antarctic schedule with Voyage 7303, departing January 31.”