Attention all adventure-seekers. If ever there were a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, this charter is it. Pioneer, the well-known expedition megayacht, is crossing the infamous Northwest Passage this summer. And, you can be onboard for part of the voyage.
The owner, who refitted Pioneer extensively two years ago, is making the megayacht available in August between his own trips this summer. One of those trips is a transit of the Passage, too. The Northwest Passage is famous for fjords and mountaintops stretching well up into the sky. However, it’s also famous for having just a short weather window, where the ice recedes enough for vessels to come through. It therefore requires careful planning, with experienced personnel. EYOS Expeditions is assisting Pioneer and her team at Y.CO in this regard.
As for Pioneer, she’s more than up for the job. The 151-footer (46-meter) launched in 1996 as Turmoil. The original owner spent a decade cruising aboard. The most notable moment, though, came in 2001: becoming just the 92nd vessel in history to transit the Northwest Passage. Subsequently known as Dione Sky, the megayacht made yet another transit of the Northwest Passage—plus a circumnavigation of North and South America. She further ventured into the Arctic Circle with that owner. All of this is to say, Pioneer is a real explorer, not simply styled to look like one.
Pioneer is available for charter both in Greenland and the eastern section of the Northwest Passage. (Note that she’s not taking charters for the full transit.) In Greenland (above), she’ll explore Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The bay sits 186 miles north of the polar circle. Highlights include some of the biggest icebergs in the world and meeting the Inuit people, whose families date back centuries. In the Northwest Passage, expect to see additional Inuit communities, plus the possibilities of walrus, narwhals, and other wildlife. And, of course, expect to see impressive icebergs.
Pioneer can accommodate a party of 10 from August 21 onward. Her rate for this special opportunity starts at $120,000. Contact Y.CO for details on availability.
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