EYOS Expeditions has unveiled new departures to Antarctica and the South Pacific on the redesigned superyacht Hanse Explorer in 2022-23. Newly outfitted to explore both tropical and polar regions, Hanse Explorer will allow travelers to reach remote parts of the world on bespoke itineraries.
Following a multimillion-dollar redesign by Partnership Design and AROS Marine, the seven-cabin Hanse Explorer now has a rugged, steel-hulled exterior and modern interior. Sliding glass doors flood spaces with light to allow for optimal viewing of wildlife during expeditions, while cabana-style Bali beds were added so guests could sleep under the stars. Other amenities include a saltwater Jacuzzi and sauna, besides a cocktail area with a Bose sound system.
Once strictly a polar yacht, Hanse Explorer is now equally equipped to explore the tropics and polar regions. A pair of zero speed stabilizers was installed, allowing the yacht to cross the Pacific with minimal motion. Passengers will have access to kayaks, standup paddle boards, diving equipment and two zodiacs to view these diverse landscapes and make remote beach landings. A dive center will also be added, so beginners and advanced divers can explore remote reefs in the Pacific. All expeditions are guided by a team of experts with decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of these regions.
Hanse Explorer is available for private charters with EYOS in Antarctica until February 2022. The superyacht will then venture to warmer climes, spending April through October exploring the remote island groups of the Tuamotus, the Society Islands and the Marquesas Islands, besides the Line, Phoenix and Cook islands. Hanse Explorer will return to Antarctica for the 2022-23 season (December 2022 to March 2023).
In Antarctica, EYOS will offer guests the chance to discover the coastline of the wildlife-rich Antarctic Peninsula, witness the icebergs and sail into the volcanic caldera of Deception Island. Excursions include landing at penguin colonies, cruising among whales, hiking peaks and kayaking the fjords. More adventurous travelers can sail even further south into the ice to the Antarctic Circle, where the sun never sets at the peak of the austral summer.
Journeys in the South Pacific will trace the paths of ancient navigators from the high islands of the Societies and Marquesas, to the vast chains of coralline rings that make up the Tuamotus and the other low-lying atolls. Guests can go scuba diving and visit remote islets in this region steeped in the lore of the Polynesians, pirates, privateers, whalers and mutineers.
Individual cabin departure dates will be announced this year, allowing travelers to book a single cabin instead of chartering the full yacht.
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