Here’s a brand new concept in adventurous ecotourism. CAPTAIN ARCTIC is a 69m (226ft) hi-tech expedition vessel powered primarily by the sun and wind, designed for sustainable luxury voyaging in the high latitudes with near-zero carbon emissions – and less than 10 per cent of the environmental footprint of a typical yacht.

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Configured to host up to 30 guests in 16 cabins, with a crew of 30 at your service, she is due to launch in 2026 and will be available for private charter from 2027 onwards. An ice class explorer yacht with effectively unlimited range, her initial cruising grounds will be Arctic Norway, the Svalbard archipelago and Greenland.

An innovative vessel conceived, constructed and fitted out specifically for cold-water cruising, her sailplan is comprised of five rigid wing sails covered with an 1,860 square metre array of solar panels. Under sail, she generates electrical power with her twin propellers acting as hydro-turbines. When supplementary energy is needed to run her hotel systems, it comes from recycled wood waste pellets – a far more sustainable solution than fossil fuels.

CAPTAIN ARCTIC is where polar exploration meets uncompromised luxury. Her spacious and sleek interior contains a variety of large, supremely comfortable living spaces designed for relaxation, wellness and exploration. These include two stylish lounges, a silent room for immersive polar experiences, a library filled with Arctic literature and a wellness retreat on the upper deck with a complete spa, a sauna, a plunge pool, a fitness room with breathtaking views and panoramic observation seating.

The on board science laboratory allows guests to actively participate in environmental research, ensuring that each voyage makes a positive contribution towards the preservation of fragile Arctic ecosystems. With four dedicated expedition guides as part of the crew you can paddle through towering fjords, snorkel in crystal-clear water, navigate around colossal, cathedral-like icebergs, hike Viking trails, watch polar bears, walrus and whales, surf Arctic waves and more.

CAPTAIN ARCTIC is also ideally equipped for venturing off the mothership on adventurous expeditions, over land or sea. She carries four hybrid-powered expedition RIBs, sea kayaks and paddleboards, cold water immersion suits, specialist fishing equipment, plus snow shoes and skis on demand.