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This massive 213-foot Lurssen explorer yacht will be 20 years old next year, yet it recently marked one of the biggest sales on the pre-loved superyacht market. Finding a new owner wasn't difficult for the Polar Star due to its impeccable pedigree, topped with a comprehensive refit recently completed. The contemporary adventurer will find the Polar Star to be the ultimate companion for bold expeditions at the highest level of comfort.
As its name suggests, the Polar Star (originally known as Northern Star) was built and equipped for expedition-style cruises to remote areas, even in challenging weather conditions. Delivered in 2005, the 213-footer (62 meters) boasted an ICE-classed hull allowing it to operate in colder climates and even reach the poles, a superb silhouette designed by the legendary Espen Oeino International, and interiors by Pauline Nunns with a rustic, country-house vibe.
In 2016, the Polar Star refreshed its interior look, switching from a classic, traditional style to a fresh perspective with timeless appeal. An Italian studio, FM Architettura d'Interni, replaced the original style with a contemporary "oceanic environment" characterized by soft maritime tones, plush textures, and organic shapes. Another major transformation was a new rectangular, glass-fronted swimming pool instead of the old hexagonal one. The classic-style guest office was transformed into a massage room, and the aft platform was extended by two meters (6.5 feet), making it big enough for a seamless transition to the sauna.
The nine-month 2016 refit left the Lurssen expedition yacht looking bright and shiny and ready for a new series of adventures. An amazing world voyage named Alter Course took the Polar Star from Australia and the Pacific Islands all the way to Alaska. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime expedition, one that would be possible only onboard a sturdy, self-sufficient, and proven explorer yacht like the Polar Star. It's easy to see why it has stayed under the same ownership since 2007, being treasured as a family yacht for more than a decade.
However, nothing can stay the same forever, and that's particularly true for superyachts. Constantly evolving through refits and under various ownerships, luxury yachts have multiple lives. For the 2005 Lurssen, a new chapter began this month when it changed hands for a whopping €49 million ($51 million). Thoroughly modernized in 2016 and later renovated in 2022, Polar Star is in top shape for another world voyage or similar adventures.
In terms of capacity, it combines a five-stateroom configuration for up to 12 guests with a cruising speed of 14 knots and extensive range. Specifically built for extended cruising with minimal stops for fuel and maintenance, this exquisite expedition yacht also pampers its guests with the sophisticated spa amenities and al-fresco spaces of the most luxurious pleasure craft.
In 2016, the Polar Star refreshed its interior look, switching from a classic, traditional style to a fresh perspective with timeless appeal. An Italian studio, FM Architettura d'Interni, replaced the original style with a contemporary "oceanic environment" characterized by soft maritime tones, plush textures, and organic shapes. Another major transformation was a new rectangular, glass-fronted swimming pool instead of the old hexagonal one. The classic-style guest office was transformed into a massage room, and the aft platform was extended by two meters (6.5 feet), making it big enough for a seamless transition to the sauna.
The nine-month 2016 refit left the Lurssen expedition yacht looking bright and shiny and ready for a new series of adventures. An amazing world voyage named Alter Course took the Polar Star from Australia and the Pacific Islands all the way to Alaska. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime expedition, one that would be possible only onboard a sturdy, self-sufficient, and proven explorer yacht like the Polar Star. It's easy to see why it has stayed under the same ownership since 2007, being treasured as a family yacht for more than a decade.
However, nothing can stay the same forever, and that's particularly true for superyachts. Constantly evolving through refits and under various ownerships, luxury yachts have multiple lives. For the 2005 Lurssen, a new chapter began this month when it changed hands for a whopping €49 million ($51 million). Thoroughly modernized in 2016 and later renovated in 2022, Polar Star is in top shape for another world voyage or similar adventures.
In terms of capacity, it combines a five-stateroom configuration for up to 12 guests with a cruising speed of 14 knots and extensive range. Specifically built for extended cruising with minimal stops for fuel and maintenance, this exquisite expedition yacht also pampers its guests with the sophisticated spa amenities and al-fresco spaces of the most luxurious pleasure craft.
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