Polar Star
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 105
The 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 underwent complete retrofit and upgrades. She was renamed M/V Polar Star after her namesake that served Karlsen's Arctic cruise program. Karlsen Shipping, 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 M/V Polar Star 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. We take up to 105 passengers on expedition cruises that by definition are to remote destinations. For shore excursions, we are 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. We explore nature's most breathtaking wonders up close and our voyages offer magnificent wildlife on a journey that is spirited with adventure.
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 (our 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. Our varied international menu is prepared fresh onboard. Our 45 cabins include 31 doubles, 4 superior cabins and 6 suites (all with private facilities), plus an additional 4 cabins with shared facilities.
Our Cabins
All cabins are outside cabins. K1 categories have shared facilities with the next cabin. Our K3s, K4s, K6s and K7s 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.)
Antarctica (cruises)
| Itinerary | Prices From | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic and Sub Antarctic Islands ... | $9,595 | 19 | Feb, Nov | Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula |  |
| Antarctic Peninsula | $5,260 | 10 | Jan, Dec | Antarctic Peninsula | |
| Antarctic Peninsula | $5,830 | 11 | Jan | Antarctic Peninsula | |
| Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea | $6,720 | 12 | Feb | Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula | |
| Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas | $5,830 | 11 | Dec | South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage | |
| Antarctic Peninsula - New Year | $5,260 | 10 | Dec | Antarctic Peninsula | |
| Antarctic Peninsula and the Polar Circle | $6,720 | 12 | Jan, Feb | Polar Circle, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands | |
Arctic (cruises)
| Itinerary | Prices From | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands on the Edge - UK, Eire & ... | $4,995 | 15 | May | Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| Magic of Islands and Fjords | $4,995 | 15 | May | Norway, Svalbard, Scotland | |
| Newfoundland - Round the Rugged Rock | 9 | Oct | Newfoundland, Labrador | | |
| Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear | $4,675 | 11 | May | Svalbard | |
| Steam to Ice: East Greenland | $3,495 | 10 | Sep | Iceland, Greenland | |
| Steam to Ice: East Greenland | $4,250 | 12 | Sep | Iceland, Greenland | |
| The Remote Coast of Northeast Greenland | $4,250 | 12 | Aug | Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard | |
| The Viking Trail to the Americas | $6,515 | 18 | Sep | Iceland, Greenland | |
Europe (cruises)
| Itinerary | Prices From | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands on the Edge - UK, Eire & ... | $4,995 | 15 | May | Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| Magic of Islands and Fjords | $4,995 | 15 | May | Norway, Svalbard, Scotland | |
| The Enchanting Azores | $2,920 | 9 | Apr | Azores | |
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| 5% | All Departure Dates | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| K1-Triple Two lower and one upper berths sold as triple. Sharing toilet / showers shared with cabin next door. Approx.100 sq. feet/10 sq. meters. Windows or portholes. | |
| K1-Double Two lower and one upper berths sold as double. Sharing toilet / showers shared with cabin next door. Approx.100 sq. feet/10 sq. meters. Windows or portholes. | |
| K2 Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet / 11.5 sq. meters. Large windows. K2 cabins on deck 3 have a partially obstructed view and one window opens. K2 cabins on deck 4 have non-opening windows. | |
| K4-Triple Double bed, couch can be made up as bed. Approx. 140 sq. feet / 14 sq. meters. Side and aft facing windows. | |
| K3 Two lower beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet / 11.5 sq. meters. Large windows, one opens. | |
| K4-Double Double bed, couch can be made up as bed. Approx. 140 sq. feet / 14 sq. meters. Side and aft facing windows. | |
| K6 Double bed in alcove, couch can be made up as bed. Approx. 180 sq. feet / 18 sq. meters. Large windows. | |
| K7 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. |
