Hanse Explorer or how you should try a luxury trip to the Poles

There are some yachts that are unique as well as remarkable due to their amazing features and aspects that make them stand out in a crowd. One of these is the Hanse Explorer which is well known for its ice breaking capabilities as well as the fact that it can cruise right up to the Polar Region and the Northwest Passage.

The Hanse Explorer is all of 158 feet long and was built in 2006 by the German company Fassmer Werft. This is a high quality charter yacht that has a fixed itinerary every year, in terms of the regions where it is available for charter along South America, Antarctica and the Arctic region including Scandinavia.

This is a yacht that has especially powerful motor as well as stand-by motor which make it possible for it to cruise at speeds between 11 – 13 knots per hour. There are 2 independent ACs that are suitable for cruises in the tropics while there are also two independent heating systems that are suited for the bitter cold of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This yacht has the state of the art electronic navigational charts which also have a secondary device in the lounge, which make it possible for guests to have an idea about the position of the vessel, any time of night or day.

There are 7 cabins in the Hanse Explorer which can accommodate a maximum of 12 persons in absolute and undiluted comfort. These cabins can be configured for twin or queen sized beds. There is also a special Owner’s Suite that has a stateroom, en suite as well as spacious lounge that is attached to this suite.

The Hanse Explorer has world class communication which includes Inmarsat Fleet 77, Sat Phones and also Iridium and GMDSS. Audio-visual entertainment systems have also been extensively provided for the best comfort and benefit of passengers.