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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253203/image/large-1fc5191d1eb192a4dddc711a6935591d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253203">Currently anchored off the coast of Brabant Island in Antarctica is the 77.4-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a>. Built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> in 1974 as an icebreaking tug, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> (ex: &nbsp;Giant I) was converted into the world's first Class 1 icebreaker superyacht in 2003. Now a fully-fledged expedition superyacht, she was rebuilt by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon Yachts</a> in 2016 and features a lavish interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Misiag Design (Company)">John Misiag</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shelley McNaughton Interior Designs (Company)">Shelley McNaughton</a>, with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. Amongst the list of works completed in order to upgrade her to an ice-breaking passenger ship, her stern was lengthened by 3.6 metres and her superstructure was completely redesigned and her mast rebuilt.&nbsp;Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> can accommodate up to 22 guests in her 11 city-themed staterooms. Special features include a Balinese-style spa with a dedicated spa specialist, a 16-person heated Jacuzzi and waterfall on her main deck and a 14-seat cinema room. Lastly, among a spread of tenders and toys, she is equipped to support everything from submersibles to heli-operations and dive expeditions in either the icy waters of Antarctica or the sunny seas of the Mediterranean.

Explorer yacht Legend in Antarctica

The 77m explorer yacht Legend is seen here anchored in Antarctica.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217550/image/large-4edf3843a54447b03742b0beb34d5ee6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217550">Captured last week in Antarctica by the photographer hired to shoot her for the season is the 77.4-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a>. Built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> in 1974 as an icebreaking tug, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> (ex: &nbsp;Giant I) was converted into the world's first Class 1 icebreaker superyacht in 2003. Now a fully-fledged expedition superyacht, she was rebuilt by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a> in 2016 and features a lavish interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Misiag Design (Company)">John Misiag</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shelley McNaughton Interior Designs (Company)">Shelley McNaughton</a>, with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. Amongst the list of works completed in order to upgrade her to an icebreaking passenger ship, her stern was lengthened by 3.6 metres, whilst her superstructure was completely redesigned and her mast rebuilt. Her hull was repainted in an attractive dark grey, making her stand out, particularly on visits to the arctic regions.

77m explorer yacht Legend in Antarctica

The 77m explorer yacht Legend is captured here cruising in Antarctica.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> today announced the sale of the 77.4-metre expedition motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> while the firm also mentioned that the vessel has joined its charter fleet. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/40907/image/large-7983e5a8d15d0ce2e8330351adea061f.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40907">Built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> in 1974 as an icebreaking tug, the 77.4-metre vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> (ex: &nbsp;Giant I) was converted into the world's first Class 1 icebreaker superyacht in 2003. Now a fully-fledged expedition superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> was rebuilt by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Icon Yachts</a> in 2016 and features a lavish interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Misiag Design (Company)">John Misiag</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shelley McNaughton Interior Designs (Company)">Shelley McNaughton</a>, with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/12516/image/large-402647b08a479221f2e9e189d78148ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/12516">On board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 luxurious guest cabins, consisting of a grand master suite, two VIP suites, five double cabins and five twin cabins. A crew of up to 24 can also be accommodated on board as well as 10 expedition staff. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/12515/image/large-d5e3a46906a76feedbb6154a3e55416b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/12515">With a single shaft powered by two 2500 Kw diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> has a max speed of 14.6 knots and a cruising speed of 10-11 knots, with a range of 7,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.

70m explorer yacht Legend sold

The 70-metre Dutch explorer motor yacht legend has been sold and is now cruising under the command of her new owner. 

77m explorer yacht Legend finds new owner

In this series of articles, we take a look at the best charter deals currently on offer in some of the best cruising hotspots in the world. What, Why, Where and Who forms the basis of the articles. This week we look at the 77-metre explorer superyacht Legend,&nbsp;available for charter in Antarctica and Patagonia this February and March, throughout the Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez in March and April, and throughout Northern Europe and Greenland from May to September this year.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21714/image/large-02735682e1bf314c97ec384707cc1a20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21714">What is on offer?Built by the Dutch shipyard IHC Verschure in 1974 as an icebreaking tug, the 77.4-metre vessel Legend (ex: Giant I)&nbsp;was converted into the world's first Class 1 icebreaker superyacht in 2003. Now an expedition superyacht of the highest quality, Legend&nbsp;was beautifully refitted by Icon Yachts in 2016 and features a lavish interior design by John Misiag and Shelley McNaughton, with exterior styling by Diana Yacht Design.&nbsp;On board, Legend&nbsp;accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 luxurious guest cabins, comprising one master suite, two VIP suites, five double cabins and five twin cabins. A crew of up to 24 can also be accommodated on board as well as 10 expedition staff.&nbsp;Powered by two 2500Kw diesel engines on one shaft, Legend&nbsp;has a max speed of 14.6 knots and a cruising speed of 10-11 knots, with a range of 7,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/22019/image/large-83dfb8bbb71455c8fea61d7855366d0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22019"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/22015/image/large-76768faf64b1eaf38d0578988bdfd7d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22015"> Why do we think is such a good idea?&nbsp;A charter experience on board the ice-breaking superyacht Legend&nbsp;offers pure, unadulterated cruising adventures with all the luxuries you would expect from the world's best superyachts. During your stay on Legend,&nbsp;you can explore the world's most extraordinary surroundings from the air to the water, making the most of her commercially certified helicopter pad, her snow scooters for adventures on land, her impressive range of water sport toys and her three-person submarine which can dive down to 300 metres.&nbsp;For when you want to kick back and truly enjoy the superyacht lifestyle on board, Legend&nbsp;offers everything you need and more, including a fully equipped gym, a Balinese spa with a sauna, Jacuzzi and beauty salon and a built-in movie theatre and media room.&nbsp;As her owner, Jan Verkerk describes, 'Legend is the first award-winning ice breaking superyacht in the world! Unique in her class,&nbsp;Legend&nbsp;is a superyacht that can truly go anywhere in the world.'<img src="/uploads/store/photo/22018/image/large-cb509fad804004be76df7f7a76f99187.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22018"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/22016/image/large-9287ac180b6ec41d860179da3e0f56f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22016"> When is she available?Currently cruising around Antarctica and Patagonia, Legend&nbsp;is available for cruising in Antarctica and Patagonia between 8th February and 15th March this year for a special rate of €400,000 per week for Antarctica and €441,000 per week for Patagonia.&nbsp;Legend's general charter fee is € 490,000 per week and she is also available for cruising in the Caribbean and Sea of Cortez in March and April this year, with a special deal of no delivery fee on any charter deal of 10 days or more. For the summer season, the 77-metre superyacht will be available to charter around Northern Europe - including Greenland - between May and September this year, with helicopter skiing and snowmobiles available for charters in Greenland.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/22013/image/large-31c1a4b8591e2ad81306a46ee3058dff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22013"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/22014/image/large-a60bce1a7e90aa0e22388fdf1efeaf1a.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22014">Who to call?&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information regarding a charter experience on board Legend&nbsp;contact Kevin van Luijn via email at <a href="mailto:Kevin@sherakhan.com">Kevin@sherakhan.com</a>, or call +31 621202914.&nbsp;Photos by Quin Bisset&nbsp;