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Antarctica Cruises aboard the Polar Star

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Polar Star

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Ship Type: Icebreaker
Passengers: 98
Length: 259.5 ft
Beam: 63.6 ft
Draft: 18.6 ft
Registered: Barbados
Speed: 11 knots
Voltage: 220V (K1 & K7) / 110/220V (K2-4 & K6)
Facilities: Open Bridge, Observation Lounge (also the lecture hall), Bar, Dining Room , Library, Fitness Facility, Gift Shop
Equipment: Zodiacs

Overview: This 98-passenger vessel was built in Finland in 1969, and joined the Swedish Maritime Administration's fleet of icebreakers. She was refurbished in 1988, and served as a working icebreaker in the Baltic until April 2000 when she began her life as an expedition vessel. As a safe and comfortable ice class vessel, she is specially equipped for expedition cruising in polar waters and has a fleet of Zodiacs for shore excursions. The Polar Star has very spacious cabins as well as one of the best observation lounges in the expedition industry, with full height panoramic windows starboard, aft and port. Additional public spaces include superior exterior deck viewing areas, comfortable dining room, large lounge and bar, lecture room, library, shop, and fitness facility.

Cabin Description: All cabins are spacious and comfortable with windows or portholes, storage space, a writing desk and nightstand.


	Select View: Deckplan or Cabin Photos K1 - Triple 100 sq ft approx.Two lower and one upper berths. Sharing toilet, shower and sink with next cabin. Windows or portholes. K1 - Double Child rates are not offered during peak season. K2 - Double 115 sq ft approx. Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Large windows (deck 3 partially obstructed, one opens; deck 4 non opening) K3 - Double 115 sq ft approx. Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Large windows, one opens. K4 - Triple 140 sq ft approx. Double bed, couch can be made up as bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Side and aft facing windows, one opens. K4 - Double 140 sq ft approx. Double bed, couch can be made up as bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Side and aft facing windows, one opens. K6 - Mini Suites 180 sq ft approx. Double bed, some in alcove, couch can be made up as bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Large window that opens (cabins 331, 332, 507, 508) / Large window that does not open (cabins 409, 410, 418) K7 - Suites 250 sq ft approx. Sleeping area in separate room (double bed in 501 and 2-singles in 401), couch in living room can be made up as bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Forward and side facing windows, some open.

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