| CATEGORY |
DECK |
CABIN NUMBERS / DESCRIPTION |
| K1 |
3 |
Triple/Double cabins (4): Two lower
and one upper berths. Sharing toilet, shower
& washbasin with next cabin. Approx.100 sq.
feet/10 sq. meters. Portholes. |
| K2 |
3, 4 |
Double cabins (15): Two lower beds.
Private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet / 11.5 sq.
meters. Large windows (deck 3 partially
obstructed, one opens; deck 4 non opening). |
| K3 |
3, 4 |
Double cabins (16): Two lower beds.
Private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. Approx. 115 sq. feet / 11.5 sq.
meters. Large windows, one opens. |
| K4 |
3, 4 |
Superior cabins, double or triple use
(4): Double bed, couch can be made up as
bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. Approx. 140 sq. feet / 14 sq. meters.
2 side facing windows (one opens) and 1 aft
porthole or window. |
| K6 |
3, 4, 5 |
Mini suites (7): Double bed, some in alcove,
couch can be made up as bed in some. Private
bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
Approx. 180 sq. feet / 18 sq. meters. Large
windows, some with one opening. |
| K7 |
4, 5 |
Suites (2): Sleeping area in separate
area (double bed in 501; 2-singles in 401 – can
convert to double), couch in living room can be
made up as bed. Private bathroom with shower,
toilet and washbasin. Approx. 250 sq. feet / 25
sq. meters. Forward and side facing windows,
some open. |
All cabins are outside cabins. Most cabins have
large viewing windows as described below.
Cabins are equipped with wardrobes, drawers
and most with nightstand and writing desk.
(The figure in brackets below indicates the
number of cabins in each category available for
passengers.) |
The M/V Polar Star (ex-icebreaker) is a safe and comfortable ice class vessel – certified for worldwide international voyages and complying with all SOLAS, ISM, ISPS and MARPOL regulations for safety and environment. In 2000 the ship was completely retrofitted and upgraded specifically for expedition cruising. The ship has exceptional redundancy with 4 engines. What this means is that it is extremely unlikely that the ship would ever be unable to keep to schedule due to operational difficulties. Owned by Karlsen Shipping Norway and operated by Karlsen Shipping Company in Halifax, Canada, it draws from the experience gained from a company heritage of over 100 years of vessel operation in the Polar Regions. 