Schichau Unterweser287m12 guests7 cabins
Schichau Unterweser · Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Northern Europe · Norway · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez · Scandinavia
Overview
A ARCTIC charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Charter fit
ARCTIC is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
ARCTIC should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 287'4 / 87.58m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 1994 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
ARCTIC suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 7 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Mediterranean can work well for ARCTIC, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare ARCTIC on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Menorca coves with a calmer family pace easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for ARCTIC should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Profile
Arctic has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Arctic also features scuba diving equipment, a seabob, kayaks, WindSurfers, inflatable water toys. When it comes to Tenders, Arctic has you covered - with seven tenders, including a 12.68m/41'7" Custom Tender. Book your next the Mediterranean and Northern Europe luxury yacht charter aboard Arctic this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Northern Europe. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 28, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious expedition yacht.
The 87.58m/287'4" 'Arctic' expedition yacht built by shipyard Schichau Unterweser is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. Explorer yacht Arctic is the ultimate vessel for exploring far-flung corners of the globe, and whether you're traversing the tropics or the poles, you'll be in capable hands. With a wealth of spectacular onboard social and dining options coupled with charter-rich amenities and a highly-attentive crew, you'll be in seventh heaven on a luxury charter aboard this phenomenal yacht. Her features include a movie theatre, beach club and gym.
Built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Deutz engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 17,000 nautical miles from her 1,400,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Built in 1994, Arctic offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and two twin cabins. Excellent service is guaranteed, with twenty-eight crew members on board to look after your every need.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Arctic, notably a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. Take a plunge in the pool under the sun and in addition head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Northern Europe · Norway · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez
€590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000
Northern Europe · Norway · Scandinavia
Cruising
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Northern Europe · Norway · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez · Scandinavia
Planning notes
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
ARCTIC is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.
For ARCTIC, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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