HANSE EXPLORER Motor yacht for charter

Length: 47.8m (157.4ft)
12 guests in 7 cabins
Built: 2006 (refitted 2021), Fassmer Werft

Rate from (per week): USD 245,000

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HANSE EXPLORER is one of few yachts on the charter market that can be considered a true expedition yacht.

New 25ft RIB – C Series dive tender
Zero speed stabilizers
Jacuzzi on sun deckl
Zero speed stabilizers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor
Spa facilities: Finnish sauna
1 x Expedition Guide included in the charter rate

About HANSE EXPLORER

Description

HANSE EXPLORER is one of few yachts on the charter market that can be considered a true expedition yacht.

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Purpose built in 2006 with German precision, HANSE EXPLORER's steel hull has the highest commercial Ice Class rating (Finnish Ice Class A1/Germanischer Lloyd Ice Class E3) and her powerful engine allows her to break through dense sea ice with ease. Expeditions in recent years have taken her south of the Antarctic Circle, into the High Arctic and to many other exotic destinations in between. With state of the art navigation equipment, an 8,000nm cruising range, the capacity to produce 20 tons of fresh water on board every day and an extraordinary level of seaworthiness, HANSE EXPLORER is entirely self sufficient for long range exploration.

The interior offers light, functional and relaxed furnishings that feature beautiful woodwork and an intelligent layout for maximising space. The master cabin is situated on the upper deck, consisting of a double en suite and a large adjoining private lounge or study. The remaining six guest cabins on the main deck are practically identical, apart from subtle differences in colour scheme. A total of 12 guests are accommodated.

The experienced crew are outstanding and love taking guests for an adventure of a lifetime! For this, they have both the expertise and the knowledge.

Specification & rates

Summer cruising Pacific North West & Alaska	USD 245,000/USD 245,000 per week (low/high)
Winter cruising Antarctica	USD 245,000/USD 245,000 per week (low/high)
Built	2006 (refitted 2021), Fassmer Werft
Length	47.8m (157.4ft)
Guests	12
No. of guest cabins	7

Crew	15
Beam	10.4m (34.1ft)
Draft	4.3m (14.1ft)
Gross tonnage	885
Maximum speed	12 knots
Cruising speed	10 knots
Fuel consumption at cruising speed	200 litres per hour
Cabin types	7 (1 × double, 6 × double/twin)
Engines	1 × 1,823hp MAK

Tenders & toys

1 × Towed tender
2 × Tenders
3 × SeaBobs
4 × Kayaks
2 × Stand up paddleboards
Dive centre
Scuba diving equipment
Fishing gear

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Alaska

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Explore Alaska

The Hangar on the Wharf

Set on Merchants Wharf, this waterside restaurant once served the seaplanes vital to Alaskan transport. Today, it dishes up fresh, wild Alaskan seafood, hearty steaks, burgers, pasta and king crab – best enjoyed with a locally brewed craft beer.

Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier

A helicopter trip to the famed Mendenhall Glacier is an absolute must and the perfect addition to your Alaskan private yacht charter experience.

Mendenhall

The Rockery Café

On historic Seward Street, this cosy coffee shop and restaurant serves freshly baked bread, house-made burgers and pickles, and salmon cured on site.

Juneau

Tracy's King Crab Shack

The clue’s in the name at this famous harbour-side institution – enjoy locally caught crab legs, seafood bisques, fishcakes, and other freshly prepared seafood.

Juneau

SALT

Serving local produce with an American twist, this restaurant offers fresh Pacific oysters, scallops, and crab, a rich crab chowder, and expertly butchered steaks.

Juneau

Hoonah

From imposing glaciers to cultural icons celebrating the native culture of the Tlingit people, no private cruise in Alaska would be complete without a trip to this first-class city.

Hoonah

Frederick Sound

No Alaskan cruise is complete without the chance to go whale watching. Backdropped by the majestic Coast Range, this region is a magnet for humpbacks, drawn by nutrient-rich waters teeming with krill and herring.

Frederick Sound

Tracy Arm

This archetypal fjord has glaciers and icebergs, towering snow-peaked mountains and waterfalls thunder off steep rocky sides. Watch out for whales, seals, eagles and Arctic terns.

Tracy Arm

South Sawyer Glacier

The larger of Tracy Arm's two tidewater glaciers, this one extends deep underwater creating an ice-blue effect. Even in good weather it's not advised to get closer than half a mile in case calving ice causes a mini-tsunami.

Tracy Arm

Juneau

Founded during the Gold Rush of the early 19th century, this lively hub is the perfect jumping-off point for adventures to Mendenhall Glacier, skiing at Eaglecrest, whale-watching excursions, or hikes along the Perseverance Trail. Ideal for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike during your Alaskan yacht charter.

Juneau

Prince Rupert

Visit for excellent restaurants and bars, fascinating museums, and galleries showcasing First Nations art. It’s also an ideal jumping-off point for halibut and salmon fishing expeditions.

Prince Rupert

Ketchikan

Totem poles abound in this First Nations city, carved by Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian artists using spruce from the Tongass Rainforest. Don’t miss the Misty Fjords National Monument for truly stunning scenery.

Ketchikan

Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory

Just 30 miles from Wrangell, witness one of Alaska's largest runs of pink salmon and watch as black and brown bears take advantage of nature's bounty.

Wrangell

Sitka

On Baranof Island, beneath the mountains of the Coast Range and the great Pacific Ocean, sits Sitka, a town rich in First Nation culture and Russian history. Sitka black-tailed deer, brown bears and mountain goats live in the dense surrounding forests.

Sitka

Baranof Hot Springs

On the west side of Chatham Strait lies Baranof Warm Springs, a series of nine natural geothermal pools near a waterfall. Add a sense of adventure to your luxury yacht charter in Alaska with a final plunge into the river before you leave.

Chatham Strait

Chichagof Island

Chichagof Island, in Alaska’s Inside Passage, is a vast wilderness of temperate rainforest, fjords, and rich wildlife. Known for its dense brown bear population, it also hosts bald eagles, whales, and thriving salmon runs, with small villages like Hoonah reflecting Tlingit heritage.

Chichagof Island

Endicott Arm

This is the world's largest breeding ground for harbour seals. Use your binoculars to spot brown bears, eagles, moose and wolves along the shoreline.

Endicott Arm

Takatz Bay

On the eastern side of Baranof Island, about halfway up the Inside Passage, enjoy unspoilt natural beauty wherever you look.

Takatz Islands

Red Bluff Bay

Deep in a spectacular four-mile fjord the scenery is majestic. Thunderous waterfalls cascade from the snowfields 3,000ft up the vertiginous snow-capped mountains.

Barnof Island

Pybus Bay

Turn your Alaskan adventure into a sport fishing charter with a visit to Pybus Bay at the southern end of Admiralty Island. Fish in sea or stream for cod, halibut and four different types of salmon.

Admiralty Island

Sumdum Glacier

On a peninsula encircled by the Tracy Arm fjord is Mount Sumdum and its glacier. Both are named after the Tlingit word used to describe the unique sound calving ice makes.

Tongass National Forest

Steamer Bay

Paddle up Porcupine Creek or go crabbing off the rocks. Dig for clams and abalone or just indulge in an absorbing bit of beachcombing.

Etolin Island

The Brothers

Where Stephens Passage meets Frederick Sound, you'll find the islands of East and West Brother. It's a great place to see sea lions basking on the rocks and humpbacks feeding on Frederick Sound during your charter in Alaska.

Stephens Passage

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Antarctica

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Explore Antarctica

Landings

A series of snow switchbacks leads you to the ridge at Orne Harbor, where you'll admire the magnificent Antarctic landscape. On one side lies the fjord-like Errera Channel, while on the other, a natural glacier slide tempts you to feel like a kid again.

Rongé Island

Tender cruises

Jump into the tenders to explore rocky coasts and deep ice-strewn waters. Your guide might share their favourite hidden cove, or with care, draw the Zodiac near Antarctica’s apex predator dozing on an ice floe.

Lavoisier Island

Paddling

Kayaking or heading out on a SUP in the Antarctic ice is next level. While Antarctica’s silence is stunningly vast, the sibilant crackle of melting ice – ancient gases escaping into the air – creates a new kind of music. If you're lucky, penguins porpoising home after feeding at sea may pass by as you paddle.

Astrolabe Island

Polar plunge

Brave the freezing Antarctic temperatures with a quick plunge for an Antarctic rite of passage. An invigorating dip in the world’s coldest seas will leave you refreshed, grateful for your yacht’s sauna, and with a glow that feels triumphant.

King George Island

Skiing and mountaineering

Take off from the yacht, land on virgin summits and speed down untouched slopes for the most exhilarating off-piste skiing in the world. Antarctica’s black granite mountains rise straight from the sea to over 9,000ft. Many have never been climbed, meaning you and your guide could be the first.

Alexander Island

Heli-sightseeing

Soar over Deception Island, the home of an extinct caldera, or Paradise Bay, where floating icebergs are a playground for whales. From above, spot remote colonies of penguins and cruise over a frozen landscape of azure meltwater lakes, deep crevasses, and immense tabular icebergs that make everything else feel small.

Deception Island

Exploring in a submersible

Visiting the deep in a submersible is dry, comfortable, and astonishing, as it reveals the surprising colour and diversity of the virtually unknown polar undersea. Revel too in the sophisticated tech that makes undersea exploring simple and assured.

Greenwich Island

Polar diving

If you have the necessary credentials, suit up for a polar dive with the yacht’s Polar Dive Master. Discover the world beneath your yacht – and under the ice.

James Ross Island

Port Lockroy

Staffed for just four months each year, the ‘Penguin Post Office’ is both a research station and a charming stop for Antarctic sailors. Drop anchor nearby to explore the museum, browse the shop, and send a postcard with an official Antarctic postmark.

Goudier Island

Vernadsky Station

This Ukrainian scientific research station was originally owned by the Brits and is where scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer. Research goes on here all year round, and guests on an Antarctic yacht charter can tour the station and enjoy a drink in the southern-most bar in the world.

Galindez Island

Lemaire Channel

Nicknamed ‘Kodak Gap’, it is one of the top tourist destinations on an Antarctic yacht expedition. Steep cliffs hem in the iceberg-filled passage, which is 11km long and just 1,600m wide at its narrowest. Rich in sea life and dramatic views, it may require an icebreaker at certain times of year.

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Whaler’s Bay

Remarkably stark and almost lunar in appearance, this landscape stands in sharp contrast to the rest of your Antarctic yacht charter. Set atop an active volcano, it invites exploration – hike up and around the caldera for a truly otherworldly experience.

Deception Island

Cuverville Island

Another must see during your luxury yacht charter in Antarctica, anchor here to see Gentoo penguins up close. You may find yourself losing track of time, simply watching their charming antics up close.

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