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Serena Williams-Ellis

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383163/image/large-758a377b156888dafccb5f3775bace3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383163">Last month, the 65.17-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a> was seen docked here in Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Launched as Northern Star, the expedition-style motor yacht was delivered in 2005 by German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> from its Rendsburg facility. Her robust exterior lines were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, giving her a purposeful profile well suited to long-range cruising. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a>’s interior was originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd. (Company)">Pauline Nunns</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serena Williams-Ellis (Company)">Serena Williams-Ellis</a> in a traditional, country-house style, before undergoing an extensive refit in 2016 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>, which transformed the spaces into a more contemporary environment. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 1,495 GT yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512B diesel engines, offering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

65m Lürssen superyacht Polar Star in Tenerife

The 65m Polar Star, built by Lürssen in 2005, was seen docked here in Tenerife, Spain. 

The 65.17-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a> sold, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Partners (Company)">Superyacht Partners</a> introducing the buyer, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eastwind Yachts (Company)">Eastwind Yachts</a> representing the seller alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/337511/image/large-725cf6bde8b6cb29ad06f35377c324bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/337511">Delivered by her German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2005, the explorer yacht, formerly known as Northern Star, features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> while her interiors are penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd. (Company)">Pauline Nunns Associates</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serena Williams-Ellis (Company)">Serena Williams-Ellis</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>. Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a>’s naval architecture is credited to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259287/image/large-dc672aa287abb511ed93a9883dd52c20.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259287"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259285/image/large-7a340cd9b978f691887ae51cd1b0fe6c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259288/image/large-9f9b73b26d37f768539fb5214c825572.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259288">At a volume of 1,495 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a> is able to sleep as many as 12 guests across a five stateroom layout, while accommodation is also provided for a crew of up to 20 members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9440/image/large-cd96781acb88724179171d3e23c7acca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9440"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9433/image/large-7967137f610740936073b4883910832f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9433">All guest staterooms can be found on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a>’s main deck, ensuring they are flooded with ample natural light. Furthermore, the owner’s suite is located on a private deck for maximum privacy and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9436/image/large-939930b480008a4dafe054cda1a9bacf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9436"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9429/image/large-42b7f6da81768a73d453eed50509e48c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9429"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9427/image/large-58d943c7c0161fb4487e60672c21701f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9427">Polar Star</a> underwent a nine-month refit in 2016, which involved a new paint job, renovating her interior, and making changes to her exterior layout. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a> were responsible for styling her new interior in a timeless fashion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259284/image/large-895a3d49a452525cbe720f0ecde6ed34.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259284"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259282/image/large-904875fdb67e37a4ca9efc8c481c197e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259282"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259283/image/large-76d482cfba7ce5144aef25bd450f8bac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259283">In terms of her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star65.17m (213'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €49,000,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286846/image/large-2abd4b7d3eff8ed8b1805769574fe26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286846">

65m Lürssen yacht Polar Star sold 

The 65.17-metre Lürssen superyacht Polar Star sold. 

65m Lürssen superyacht Polar Star sold 

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Polar Star in Papagayo, Costa Rica

Pictured here in Papagayo in Costa Rica recently is the 63-metre superyacht Polar Star. Launched as Northern Star in 2005 from Lürssen, she underwent a cosmetic change last year where her iconic blue and white exterior finish was transformed to a light-grey exterior with brown accents. She was designed as a gentleman’s world-cruiser by Espen Oeino, and features interior styling by Pauline Nunns and Serena Williams-Ellis. The original owner of the yacht sold her in 2007 ahead of the delivery of his second yacht.

Photo by Nico Cartalla

The 63m superyacht Polar Star in Costa Rica

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155721/image/large-3101a485126e5ae85648b2506a50796b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155721">63m superyacht Polar Star at anchorLaunched as Northern Star in 2005, the 62.97m Polar Star was designed as a gentleman’s world-cruiser by Espen Oeino, and features interior styling by Pauline Nunns and Serena Williams-Ellis. The original owner of the yacht sold her in 2007 ahead of the delivery of his second yacht, the 75 metre Northern Star, a very similar looking vessel. Here Polar Star is captured anchored amongst Italy’s Aeolian Islands last week.