expedition superyacht for charter
Balto
Built 1975 · Refit 2021 · 40 m · 131 ft · 12 guests
At a glance
Balto is a 40 m (131 ft) expedition superyacht built by Rauma Pepola Savonlinna, Finland in 1975 and refitted in 2021. She sleeps 12 guests. She is available for crewed charter, with rates on request, cruising Northern Europe.
Balto is probably the roomiest and most elegant small polar expedition yacht out there. She is also one of the the sturdiest, a former Finish government ice breaker. Built as a Lloyd’s 1-A ice class ship she is built out of high grade corten steel. She is ice enforced the complete length of the hull and double bottomed with tank placement. She is also fitted with electric diesel propulsion capable of maintaining versatile maneuvering and survey speeds with no vibration, also ideal as film/photo platform.
Balto offers real luxury accommodations for 12 guests in staterooms with full private facilities, and 12 crew. Cabins include 3 en-suite cabins, 2 large double cabins and 2 spacious single cabins, all with private bathrooms and lavish showers, plus a sauna for guests. Richly appointed salon and a dining room with mahogany paneling, library , bar, card table, mess, mud room, large office and lounge aft of bridge. She is fitted with large fine restaurant style open galley, where you an check on marvels of our chefs and sample freshly baked bread.
Key Features
- Accommodates 12 guests in 1 x Owners’s suite, 1 suite, 3 double cabins and 2 single cabins
- All cabins are spacious with an en-suite and are finished to a high standard
- Elegant, mahogany paneled interior with dining area, a bar, card table and library
- Sauna with cold shower and changing room.
- Equipped with 2 Zodiac landing crafts for shore landings
- Large, restaurant style open galley
- Semi enclosed deck spaces to enjoy the view
- Highest ice class
- 10 ton crane and large cargo storage (ideal for scientific)
- Fully crewed with experienced master, mate, engineer, deck hand, cook and steward. Expedition leaders can also be arranged.
Expertise
The owner and crew have vast experience in the Arctic, having completed numerous scientific and private expeditions in Svalbard and Greenland.
Over the past decade their clients have included, NYU, Environment Canada, NASA/JPL, U.S.NAVY UWC, UCI, TV and film companies, so you will be in good hands.
Planning a charter aboard Balto
What a week costs
Her rates are on request. We will send them with her availability and full terms.
Who she suits
She sleeps 12 guests: room for a large family or group.
As an expedition vessel she is built for remote waters and long passages.
Where she cruises
Iceland and Greenland.
Home port: Reykjavik Iceland.
Balto: questions answered
- How many guests does Balto take?
- Balto sleeps 12 guests.
- When was Balto built?
- Balto was built in 1975 by Rauma Pepola Savonlinna, Finland, with her most recent refit in 2021.
- How long is Balto?
- Balto is 40 metres (131 feet) long.
- How much does it cost to charter Balto?
- This vessel is not presently offered for charter. Please enquire for suggested alternatives.. Contact Classic Charters for availability and full terms.
- Where can I charter Balto?
- Iceland and Greenland.
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Plan your time aboard Balto
Tell us your dates and party. We will confirm availability and the full terms, and suggest alternatives if she is booked.
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