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VIEW PHOTOS| SPECIFICATIONS | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Guests | 12 |
| Staterooms | 7 |
| Length | 157 Ft / 48 m |
| Beam | 34 Ft / 10.39 m |
| Draft | 14 Ft / 4.28 m |
| Builder | Fassmer Werft |
| Built - Refit: | 2006 - 2021 |
| Cruising Speed | 10 knots (nautical miles per hour) |
157′ / 47.76 m HANSE EXPLORER is a unique, modern “Expedition Ship” luxury vessel with unique capabilities including retractable zero speed fin stabilizers which reduces the ship’s movements at sea and at anchor.
Sleeps 12 guests in 7 guest staterooms:
Sky Deck:
Hot tub forward, 2 x lounging beds (one on each side), aft circular seating area.
Upper Deck:
Owner’s Suite with abundant view windows, a King Bed, ensuite bathroom, and a large adjoining open private sitting area and office. A glass door facing aft allows private access to the outdoor decks. (485 square feet)
Main Salon
Dining Area
Bridge (with guest seating areas facing forward)
Outdoor forward view area with stairs down to the exterior of the Main Deck forward
Main Deck:
6 identical guest staterooms. Each may be configured for either 1 Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds (side by side). Each with private ensuite facilities. (182 square feet).
Exterior dining area (shaded).
Full walk around decks for views to all sides.
Ops Deck (Lower deck):
Gym.
“Mudroom” aft with cubicles for guest adventure clothing etc.
Exterior: swim platform aft, where you board HANSE from the tender(s).
Crew quarters are on this level.
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Each stateroom is equipped with a TV, desk, and ample closet and bureau space. All rooms are fully air-conditioned/heated with individual controls.
1 x 7.5m AKA Marine R75-C tender custom outfitted for dive operations
2 x MK IV Zodiac tenders with Yamaha 4-stroke engines
3 x 2-person Aire Sea Tiger inflatable kayaks (18 ft)
1 x 1-person sea kayak
2 x Standup Paddleboards (SUP)
3 x Underwater scooters
Gym equipment
Fishing equipment (where permitted)
State-of-the-art SCUBA Dive Center for tropical destinations offers:
– full Nitrox operation
– large compressor
– full set-up for 12 people and up t0 2 divemasters
Equipment includes:
– long 5 ml and short 3 ml wetsuits
– booties
– fins (open heel and full foot)
– masks and snorkels
– dive computers
Optional:
Get your scuba diving certification while on vacation!
Learn how to dive with a certified Dive Instructor who can administer the introductory dive and courses for open water in some of the world’s best places for scuba diving.
An exceptional crew of 15 provide elite service, plus an Expedition Leader for 16 crew.
1-2 Dive Masters can be added.
CLIENT COMMENTS:
In December 2023 our most frequently repeating American clients reported their Antarctica trip aboard HANSE EXPLORER to be literally their favorite trip of their lives, which speaks volumes as they are very well travelled indeed!
“I spent a fascinating day on board HANSE EXPLORER in May 2024. Please get in touch so I can share my impressions” – Broker Michael Sawyer
She has been ever popular on the Yacht Charter market for over 15 years, and garnering endless rave reviews from clients and the expedition yachting community.
Gym Equipment:
Elliptical trainer
Bicycle
Rowing machine
Kettlebells 2x12kg 2x16kg
Weights
Dumbbells 2x10kg, 2×7.5kg, 2x5kg, 2×2.5kg
Resistance bands
Heavy ball 5x5kg and 3kg
Bar 15kg
Battle ropes
Apple TV in the gym and Bose speaker.
LOCATIONS:
Winter 2025/26: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia
Summer 2026: Arctic (Home port Greenland, but will also consider Iceland, Norway and Svalbard.)
Winter 2026/27: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia
Summer 2027: Baja Mexico in April/May. Alaska for the rest of the summer.
Winter 2027/28: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia
Summer 2028: Possibly French Polynesia. Please inquire
PRICING:
Per week of 7 24-hour days and nights, Noon to Noon. Please inquire for rate details.
Winter 2025/26: $245,000 + expenses + $25,000 delivery fees for charters starting and ending in King George Island
Summer 2026: $245,000 + expenses + TBD delivery fee if outside of Greenland.
Winter 2026/27: $260,000 + expenses + $25,000 delivery fees for charters starting and ending in King George Island
Summer 2027: $275,000 + expenses July – August, $245,000 + expenses other months.