ARCTIC

Overview

Meet ARCTIC — the World's Largest Explorer Yacht. An 88m icon that changed the game in luxury exploration. ARCTIC is an 88-metre icon with a story unlike any other. Originally launched in 1969 as an ice-class salvage tug, she was transformed by Australian billionaire Kerry Packer into the world’s first true luxury expedition yacht. Re-launching in 1994 as the largest converted explorer yacht of her time, ARCTIC set a new standard for adventure cruising, capable of reaching the planet’s most remote destinations while delivering five-star comfort along the way. Legendary Heritage, Reimagined Her conversion preserved her industrial-strength build, complete with an ice-class hull, while introducing expansive living areas, elegant interiors, and high-end finishes. The result is a yacht that effortlessly blends history, luxury, and rugged capability. Unmatched Global Cruising Range With proven performance across every ocean, ARCTIC is designed to go where others can’t. Her long-range autonomy makes her ideal for once-in-a-lifetime adventures in places like Antarctica, Norway, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands. Expansive Entertainment & Wellness Spaces ARCTIC’s vast deck areas are among the largest of any charter yacht, with multiple expansive zones that can be tailored for events, relaxation, or adventure. The heli-deck doubles as a flexible space for everything from outdoor dining and yoga to cocktail parties or dance floors under the stars. Across all decks, modular furnishings and generous proportions create endless possibilities for entertaining or unwinding in total privacy. Inside, guests enjoy a private 4D cinema, massage and wellness suite, gym, pool, Jacuzzi, and a range of indoor and outdoor lounges designed for pure comfort. Unmatched Tender, Toys & Expedition Setup With the largest fleet of tenders in the charter market and an extensive collection of toys:jet skis, kayaks, dive gear, helipad, and space for ROVs or submersibles, ARCTIC is built for explorers at heart. Every experience is guided by a seasoned expedition crew. Proven Pedigree Having cruised privately across the globe for decades, ARCTIC now brings her legacy to the charter market. Her experienced, long-standing crew (many of whom have been aboard for over a decade, with some heads of department reaching 30+ years), consistently delivers world-class service and unforgettable guest experiences.

Highlights

• —At 88m, ARCTIC is the largest explorer yacht available for charter in the world — globally recognised, uniquely capable, and built for world cruising without limits. Legendary heritage, reimagined: originally built as an ice-class salvage tug and now one of the most iconic expedition yachts ever refitted
• —Proven global cruising pedigree, with voyages spanning Antarctica, the Arctic Circle, South Pacific, Mediterranean, and beyond
• —A variety of 7 tenders, the largest tender selection of any charter yacht, including a 10m Riva, a 13m Custom tender, 14m Endeavour 42, 12m Donzi ZXFO, SEADOO Challenger, Brigg 55, Vanguard DR760 plus multiple expedition landing craft, and a full arsenal of toys to support every on-water pursuit.
• —Immersive 4D private cinema for next-level entertainment at sea — a guest favourite after long days of exploring
• —Onboard wellness facilities including massage facilities, gym, adjustable deoth pool, and Jacuzzi for post-adventure relaxation
• —Helideck and submersible-compatible storage to support elevated expedition logistics and luxury access
• —Refined interiors with warm, sophisticated finishes and spacious guest suites — timeless luxury meets expedition grit
• —Extensive toy inventory including multiple tenders, dive center with scuba equipment, jet skis, kayaks, SUPs, snorkelling gear, inflatables, and ROV capabilities

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The Crew

Ross Mcauliffe

First Officer

L

Leonardo Griffiths

Second Officer

A

Alex Freeman

Deckhand

B

Benjamin Smallbone

Deckhand

Karl Patchett

Engineer

Upul Gamaralalage

Engineer

Chris Dickie

Chief engineer

Bolo Szutkowski

Engineer

Glen Dias

Engineer

Sachin Pereira

Engineer

Ruwan De Silva

Steward

Frank Aloysius

Steward

Ivan Antonic

Engineer

James O'rourke

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

Rino Lorenzo

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

Paul Crierie

Captain

Mitchell Freeman

Deckhand

Brendan Barnett

Chief steward/ess

Janaka Gamaralalage

Engineer

Joseph (John) Britto

Engineer

Sachin Kadolkar

Engineer

Philipp Leithold

Chief steward/ess

Norman Puschmann

Captain

Hugo Aspden

First Officer

Kaz Vickery

Dive Instructor

Krzysztof Kolo

Chief engineer

Rizwan Yusef Azeem

Steward

Asela Werallagama

Steward

C

Connor Wyness

Second Officer

Sajad Markar

Bosun

G

George Haddington

Steward

Isam Amsal

Deckhand

S

Suresh Kalimuthu

Engineer

Amit Dias

Engineer

Pradeep Fernando

Chef

Arham Ergis

Chef

Ryan McNeil

Chase Boat Captain

Bert Bakering

Chef

Tony Barnes

Purser

Keith Samarakone

Purser