Overview
ARCTIC yacht charter in Mediterranean
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.
Schichau Unterweser287m12 guests7 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ARCTIC
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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
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.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
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.
Where to use it
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 and booking notes
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.
Life on board
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.
Compare before booking
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.
What to verify
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
Specifications
- Builder
- Schichau Unterweser
- Length
- 287'4 / 87.58m
- Built
- 1994 | 2020 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 28
- Price context
- €590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Conversion
- Beam
- 46'11 / 14.3m
- Draft
- 23'11 / 7.3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ARCTIC is positioned around €590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Schichau Unterweser build, 287m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who ARCTIC suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ARCTIC gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
ARCTIC by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 287m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
ARCTIC vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ARCTIC should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About ARCTIC
Toys
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.
Overview
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.
Performance Range
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.
Guest Accommodation
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.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
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
Experience
Special features
- Heated beach house pool
- Expansive sundeck with umbrellas
- sunbeds and extendable diving platform
- Large swim platform
- State-of-the-art cinema
- Owner's deck complete with library
- games room and sun lounge area
- Monkey island top deck
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Library
- Sun Deck
- Crane
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Shower
- Sunpads
- Swimming Pool
- Movie Theatre
- Gym
- Beach Club
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 7 x Jet-Skis
- 2 Person Kayak
- Windsurfer
- Surf Boards
- Water-Skis
- Towable Toys
- Inflatable water toys
- 4 x Seabobs
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Dive Compressor
- Wet suits
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 41'7 / 12.68m Custom Tender with 2 x Yanmar
- 1 x 45'10 / 13.96m Endeavour 42 Limo Tender with 2 x Yanmar
- 1 x 38'1 / 11.6m Donzi ZFXO Tender with 3 x Mercury
- 1 x 32'10 / 10m Riva Tender
- 1 x 19'8 / 6m Seadoo Sports Tender
- 1 x 18'1 / 5.5m Brigg 55 RIB
- 1 x 24'11 / 7.6m Vanguard DR760 Honda
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Northern Europe · Norway · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
€590,000 p/week + expenses Approx $693,000
Northern Europe · Norway · Scandinavia
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ARCTIC's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ARCTIC's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why ARCTIC beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
- When requesting ARCTIC, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request ARCTIC charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ARCTIC fits the route.
FAQ
ARCTIC charter questions
Is ARCTIC a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider ARCTIC?
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.
What should I send before requesting ARCTIC?
For ARCTIC, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.