About M/V Polar Star

The Ship 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 underwent complete retrofit and upgrades. Karlsen Shipping, the parent company, is an old Norwegian family business headquartered in Halifax, Canada. With over 100 years experience in many aspects of the marine industry, Karlsen has operated primarily in the Polar Regions.

This ship is one of the safest and most 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 regulations for safety and the environment. She takes up to 105 passengers on expedition cruises that by definition are to remote destinations. For shore excursions, she 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.

We explore nature’s most breathtaking wonders up close and these voyages offer magnificent wildlife on a journey that is spirited with adventure.

On board you will find a 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. A varied international menu is prepared fresh onboard.