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 SHIPBOARD INFORMATION
The M/V Polar Star was built in Finland and served
in the Swedish Maritime Administration's fleet of icebreakers under the
name of Njord. In 2000 she was purchased by Polar Star Expeditions, a
company of Karlsen Shipping, and underwent complete retrofit and upgrades.
She was renamed M/V Polar Star after her namesake that served
Karlsen's Arctic cruise program. Today the ship is operated by Polar Star
Expeditions formed in 2000. Karlsen Shipping, the parent company, is an
old Norwegian family business originally from the northwestern coast of
Norway and now headquartered in Halifax, Canada. With over 100 years
experience in many aspects of the marine industry, Karlsen has operated
primarily in the Polar Regions.
The ship is one of the most safe and
comfortable ice class vessels with safety standards exceeding requirements
for several years to come. The ship is certified for worldwide
international voyages, complying with the latest SOLAS and IMF regulations
for safety and the environment. The ship takes up to 105 passengers on
expedition cruises that by definition are to remote destinations. For
shore excursions, ther M/V Polar Star is equipped with 10 16-man zodiacs.
The M/V Polar Star is large enough
to voyage to remote areas in comfort and small enough to enter out of the
way destinations that other vessels can only sail by. The ship explores
nature's most breathtaking wonders up close and our voyages offer
magnificent wildlife on a journey that is spirited with adventure.
The M/V Polar Star has some of the
"industry bests" on board including a very spacious bridge with
an open bridge policy, large observation lounge/lecture hall with seating
for all passengers, one of the best standard cabins (K3) and a superior
amount of outside viewing areas. Additional common areas include a shop,
sumptuous library, bar, fitness facility and a dining room that seats all
passengers in one sitting. The varied international menu is prepared fresh
onboard. 45 cabins include 31 doubles, 4 superior cabins and 6 suites (all
with private facilities), plus an additional 4 cabins with shared
facilities.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
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cabins are outside cabins. K1 categories have shared facilities with
the next cabin. Our K2's, K3's, K4's, K6's and K7's all have private
facilities with sink, shower and toilet. Each cabin is equipped with
a wardrobe for each person and a writing desk. (The figure in
brackets below indicates the number of cabins in each category
available for passengers.) |
| K 7 |
Suites (2) |
Sleeping area in separate room (double bed in 501 and
2-singles in 401), couch in living room can be made up as bed.
Approx. 250 sq. feet / 25 sq. meters. Forward and side facing
windows. |
| K 6 |
Mini suites (4) |
Double bed in alcove, couch can be made up as bed.
Approx. 180 sq. feet / 18 sq. meters. Large windows. |
| K 4 |
Superior cabins, double or triple use (4) |
Double bed, couch can be made up as bed. Approx. 140
sq. feet / 14 sq. meters. Side and aft facing windows. |
| K 3 |
Double cabins with bath (16) |
Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet/11.5 sq. meters. Large windows. |
| K 2 |
Double cabins with bath (15) |
Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet
and washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet / 11.5 sq. meters. Large
windows, deck 3 partially obstructed view (one opens) and deck 4
non-opening windows. |
| K 1 |
Triple cabins without bath
(2) |
Two lower and one upper berths. Sharing toilet /
showers shared with cabin next door. Approx.100 sq. feet/10 sq.
meters. Windows or portholes. |
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