hanse-explorer

Hanse Explorer expedition yacht at anchor along a remote coastline

Charter yacht

Hanse Explorer

A purpose-built expedition yacht designed to explore both the polar regions and the world's most remote tropical destinations

About the yacht

Designed for extraordinary journeys

Hanse Explorer is one of the world's most capable expedition superyachts, purpose-built for private exploration in the planet's most remote destinations. Accommodating just 12 guests, she combines true ice-strengthened capability with the comfort and flexibility expected of a world-class private charter.

On board

Aboard Hanse Explorer

Ice-class expedition capability

Purpose-built for polar exploration with an Ice Class 1A hull, allowing access to destinations beyond the reach of conventional yachts.

Expedition equipment

Purpose-built expedition tenders, kayaks and specialist equipment allow guests to experience remote environments from every perspective.

Polar comfort

After a day exploring, return to the warmth of the onboard sauna, inviting lounges and intimate accommodation, enhanced by an extensive 2020 refit.

Specifications

Where few yachts can follow

47.76m

Length

12

Guests

7

Staterooms

15

Crew

2020

Refit

1A

Ice Class

Where it operates

Operating destinations

Kicker Rock rising from the sea off San Cristóbal in the Galápagos

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Galápagos

Wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

galapagos

Expedition ship cruising a Kimberley river gorge between sandstone cliffs

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The Kimberley

Australia's untamed coast.

australia

Start your journey

Enquire about Hanse Explorer

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