The Icebird is a polar thoroughbred, built to handle the world’s most demanding waters. This Australian-owned, custom 61-foot aluminum expedition yacht was designed by Van de Stadt and constructed to exacting standards at the renowned Trintella Shipyard in the Netherlands. Purpose-built for polar conditions, she is classified for operation in all oceans, including the Arctic and Antarctic.
The Icebird's ice-reinforced aluminum hull is engineered for maximum safety, featuring six watertight compartments. The yacht is fully insulated and climate controlled throughout with a hot water radiator system and air conditioning, ensuring comfort even in the harshest conditions—right down to heated towel rails in the bathrooms. The heated, double-glazed pilothouse saloon offers panoramic views of the spectacular Antarctic landscapes as the yacht navigates through ice and sea.
At the heart of her sailing performance is a unique, nearly indestructible AeroRig—a 100-foot rotating carbon spar with a fixed boom—allowing for efficient, no-fuss handling in the Southern Ocean. The Icebird can be tacked or gybed with a simple turn of the wheel. With her 3.3-meter keel extended, she sails upwind with ease and can run square before the wind when needed.
On the Icebird, every voyage is your personal Antarctic playground. Whether you join us for a single day or a longer expedition, you can tailor your journey with a range of optional adventures. Guests can slip beneath the surface to snorkel or dive among ice formations and curious seals, carve fresh tracks on a cross-country ski tour, conquer a snowy peak on a guided climb, or glide silently through iceberg-studded bays by kayak. Her aft garage provides generous storage for all expedition equipment, including a rigid aluminum-hulled inflatable boat, skis, kayaks, and diving gear.
Icebird is more than a yacht—she is strong, self-sufficient, and elegantly simple, offering a rare blend of capability and comfort for small-group Antarctic exploration.
