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All aboard! This best-in-class expedition yacht is ready to take you on an Antarctic adventure and cure your quarantine sadness, but it will cost you almost a thousand.
The epic 252 footer footer, known as The Datcha, just appeared on the charter list for approximately $ 850,000 per week. Commissioned by Russian billionaire banker Oleg Tinkov, it represents the first specially designed icebreaker yacht that complies with the International Maritime Organization Polar Code and can sail autonomously for up to 40 days.
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The bronze-colored brute was built by Damen and is described by the Dutch shipyard as “the ultimate superyacht quality crossover and high capacity finish.” Basically, it can feed through 16-inch-thick ice, but it’s packed with five-star luxury. It was delivered to Tinkov earlier this month, and has since been offered to hire in Antarctica during December 2021 and January 2022.
Part of Damen’s SeaXplorer series, the tall ship spans six decks, accessed via a special glass-deck elevator. It can sleep 12 guests, if you cut the bill of $ 70,000 each, as well as 25 crew members who will attend to your every whim. Each of the six sizable cabins is complete with a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom.
Elsewhere, guests can enjoy the views from the observation room, which has incredible full-height windows, or make use of on-board amenities such as the Turkish bath and sauna, the massage studio, the gym or the jacuzzi. It even has its own private hospital, which is especially useful at the moment.
Of course, what really sets this custom SeaXplorer SX77 apart is its collection of toys. Tinkov, an avid explorer, threw down everything but the kitchen sink and the ship has an inventory of extraordinary equipment, including two helicopters with a heliport and hangar, two snowmobiles, four jet skis, a mini submarine, a diving center with a decompression chamber. , as well as various tenders. In addition to that, Tinkov’s personally selected ski guides will be available to organize custom heli-ski trips on unexplored terrain.
The Datcha It is available for the 2020/21 season through Fraser Yachts at a starting price of approximately $ 846,000 per week. Complete itineraries are available for all stages and you can contact Fraser for more information.
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