River Expeditions and Crucemundo Agree to Charter River Silence for 2028
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River Expeditions, the new river cruise brand founded by Jan Bryde, announced a long-term charter agreement with the Swiss shipping company Crucemundo Shipping AG for the vessel River Silence. The ship will be renamed River Expedition and will begin operating in Europe starting in the first quarter of 2028.
Vessel characteristics
River Silence, Swiss-flagged, has capacity for 160 passengers and features a twin-cruiser design that separates the propulsion system from the passenger accommodation area, reducing noise and vibration on board. River Expeditions' first voyages are planned along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Jan Bryde's career
Jan Bryde, whose career includes stints at nicko cruises, Plantours, Viva Cruises and Poseidon Expeditions, noted that after more than 30 years exploring remote destinations, he came to understand that exploration is a mindset rather than a destination, and that Europe's rivers offer opportunities to go beyond the familiar.
Crucemundo's perspective
Alexei Prokhorov, CEO of Crucemundo, described the agreement as an ambitious concept and stated that the shipping company is ready to support the development of this venture, as part of a broader company strategy to expand its presence on Europe's rivers through partnerships that bring new concepts to the market.
Onboard offering
River Expeditions' concept aims to set itself apart from conventional operators through active exploration activities such as kayaking, guided hikes, bird and wildlife watching, and e-bike excursions. Each voyage will carry ten expedition professionals on board, including expedition leaders Ida Olsson and Ryan Hope-Inglis, who are responsible for developing the program.
The financial terms of the charter agreement were not disclosed, according to one of the outlets covering the announcement.
