WELCOME TO HANSE EXPLORER
Available for private charter in Antarctica and the Chilean fjords, the Hanse Explorer is an ice-class expedition yacht built specifically for polar cruising.
At 47.7m long, she is nimble yet robust, with an ice-strengthened hull and the range to push deep into the polar regions. Twelve guests are accommodated across seven contemporary cabins, including an Owner’s suite with private deck. Social spaces include a glass-fronted saloon, dining room, and expansive aft deck.
Her experienced crew and expedition staff tailor each voyage to the environment, creating bespoke programmes that might include ice landings, wildlife encounters or navigating deep into glacial fjords.
What we love about Hanse Explorer
- Her crew bring deep experience, including two captains who have each served for more than a decade and are attuned to the needs of expedition clients.
- With space for just twelve guests, she is ideal for travellers seeking a more personal Antarctic experience, from couples to multi-generational families.
- Refitted in 2021, her interiors are contemporary and practical, with clean nautical styling and large windows to bring the scenery indoors.
- She carries two Zodiacs, sea kayaks and full dive equipment, allowing for close-up exploration above and below the waterline.
- Rated to the highest ice-class (GL-E3), she can operate safely in areas inaccessible to most other yachts.
- Her expansive aft deck, plus Finnish sauna and saltwater Jacuzzi, offer space to relax after time ashore, and her kitchen is always open.
What to do on Hanse Explorer
The expedition crew will tailor the itinerary to your group’s interests and capabilities.
Each day, they’ll expertly guide you safely through the staggering and imposing frozen landscapes, leading you to spectacular wildlife encounters.
When you aren’t off-ship discovering the Antarctic wilderness, the open ship philosophy means that you are welcome to wander all areas of the ship from bow to stern. Join the crew on the bridge to learn more about the world of navigation by charts or speak to the engineers in the engine room about the dynamics of a ship like the Hanse.
When to travel
The Austral summer runs November through March and brings mild temperatures and 24-hours of sunlight.
Antarctica’s personality changes with the passing of each summer month. Depending on the time of your visit, a landing at a penguin colony can offer a glimpse of courting rituals, the birth of baby chicks, or an encounter with adolescent penguins curious to meet new visitors.
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