Jan Verkerk owns the 253-foot Icon motor yacht LEGEND. She is accepting reservations in Antarctica for the season. Specifically, from January 17 through February 18.
This incredible yacht is from 1973. Icon expedition yacht LEGEND underwent a complete rebuild in 2015. She is the only luxury yacht charter ice-breaker vessel in the world.
This is Verkerk’s second superyacht restoration project. His other is highly popular 228 foot motor yacht SHERAKHAN. She is a star in the Mediterranean charter market.
Active charterers will delight in the opportunities for adventure offered on M/Y LEGEND. With accommodations for 26 guests, and space to carry a helicopter and a submarine, the possibilities for cold-weather adventure are endless. Of course, Verkerk made certain to include the mandatory superyacht amenities as well: gymnasium, Balinese spa, sauna, beauty salon, movie theater and swimming pool. There’s even a medical suite, for any emergencies.
After spending a few weeks in Antarctica, the yacht will head to Greenland for the summer charter season.
If you’re intrigued to step away from your traditional Caribbean charter vacation this summer, let us deliver the superyacht experience to you, your family, and friends in the last great frontier on earth – Antarctica…
In conclusion, for yacht charter pricing information and availability for motoryacht LEGEND or any other superyacht, contact us today. The 1-800 Yacht Charters team stands ready for your inquiry.
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BIG FISH motoryacht
There is an old idiom. “You can’t keep a good man down.” This applies to a 45 meter superyacht with a penchant for adventure. Just 15 months after her launch, motor yacht BIG FISH is now on her second trans-Atlantic crossing and nearing 50,000 nautical miles on her own bottom. On her maiden voyage she crossed the Pacific Ocean, transited the Panama Canal twice, chartered inAntarctica, and cruised extensively inJapan, Tahiti, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, Sweden, Norway, and theCaribbean.
For “drier” exercise options, she has a full onboard gymnasium. For example, she offers a spin bike, free weights, rowing machine, yoga mats, and more.
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Yacht charter vessel Project 1016 is finally in the hands of a new owner after a devastating onboard fire during her build. A McMullen & Wing 50 meter Diamond-class expedition yacht, ex-Starfish splashed down in Auckland, New Zealand in January. She is now ready for outfitting and sea trials.
The yacht known as superyacht Y/N 1016 is the largest yacht to date built by McMullen and Wing. She has a distinctive muscular and purposeful appearance and is the first yacht in the Diamond Series. The 45 meter South Pacific charteryacht, motor yacht BIG FISH, also follows in her design footsteps.
The yacht name was originally motor yacht StarFish. She was commissioned by Richard Beattie, chairman of Aquos Yachts, and the owner of Big Fish. An early-morning blaze in the building where StarFish was housed caused significant damage to yacht. She was nearly 75% complete at the time. Rather than adding money to repair damage to the new yacht, Beattie put the yacht up for sale. A new owner stepped forward in 2014 to complete the project.
Only 18 months behind her original planned launch, project 1016 (ex Project StarFish) accommodates 10 to 12 guests in five luxurious cabins. Her interior has natural materials, creating a relaxed, modern ambiance. The owner’s suite is located on the bridge deck aft and opens onto a private aft deck. This deck provides exclusive privacy and spectacular views.
Airy spaces flow onto large outdoor decks on every level. Center balconies fold out from her body. These offer the ultimate sunbathing locations suspended over the water. The lowered aft cockpit is a protected area for both deep-sea fishing and lounging. For future private yacht rental use, an extensive fleet of tenders and toys is stored onboard.
The new owner takes delivery in early 2016. He then starts an around-the-world tour. His journey begins in Auckland, then goes to the South Pacific and beyond.
We expect her charter entry in 2017.
Expedition yachts enable guests to explore remote destinations. 1-800 Yacht Charters offers the superyacht experience in exotic destinations around the globe. Click here to plan your heli-skiing Antarctic yacht charter or exotic adventure in the South Pacific.
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