SY Icebird

Polar expedition yacht for 6–8 guests

SY Icebird

Polar expedition yacht for 6–8 guests — Antarctica in its most pristine form.

The SY Icebird is an 18.6-meter ice-strengthened aluminum sailing yacht, built for those seeking a genuine, unfiltered polar experience. While larger ships anchor in the main bays, the Icebird ventures into the most remote corners of Antarctica.

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With only 6–8 guests on board, you won’t be just another face in the crowd—you’ll be part of a small crew. Every landing is intimate, every kayaking excursion is tailored to you, and every encounter with icebergs, seals, and penguins is unspoiled.

The heated, double-glazed pilothouse saloon offers panoramic views of the ice and mountains while the yacht is underway. It is fully insulated, air-conditioned, and equipped with hot-water radiators and heated towel rails—even in the bathrooms. The aft garage houses a Zodiac, kayaks, and diving gear for your chosen Antarctic program.

Designed by Van de Stadt, built at the Trintella shipyard in the Netherlands, and certified for all oceans: The Icebird is more than just a yacht—it’s your personal playground in the ice.

Stephanie Gräf

Travel expert, inventia | Travel beyond the ordinary
Specialist in travel to the Arctic and Antarctic.

I am your contact person for questions and bookings relating to the Arctic and Antarctic, and I am delighted that you are one of the few people who are traveling to the ends of the earth.

You can reach me by phone or email:
+49 (0)201 858 90 960
welcome@inventia.de

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Onboard amenities

Heated pilothouse saloon with panoramic views
Fully insulated, air-conditioned interior
Hot-water radiator system
Heated towel racks — even in the bathrooms
En-suite bathroom in every cabin
Back garage with storage space for expedition gear
Zodiac (rigid aluminum inflatable boat) for landing operations
Kayaks, snorkeling, and diving equipment on board
A three-person crew for 6–8 guests

ship data

Key data:

Type: Sailing yacht
Designer: Van de Stadt
Shipyard: Trintella , Netherlands
Length: 18 .6 m (61 ft)
Fuselage: ice-reinforced aluminum
Kiel: extendable up to 3.3 m
Rig: AeroRig with rotating carbon mast (approx. 30.5 m)
Waterproof compartments: 6
Classification: for all oceans (Antarctica)
Max. guests: 6–8
Bunks: 6
Crew: 3
Dinghy: 1 rigid-hulled inflatable boat (Zodiac)

Deck plans & cabin categories

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Deck plan of the SY Icebird, showing the cockpit, pilothouse saloon, cabins, and aft garage

Quad Share — Four-person cabin

Four-person cabin for multiple occupants, bunk beds (single occupancy: choice of top or bottom bunk; double occupancy: shared double bed), private bathroom, max. 4 people.

Double Private

Private cabin for double occupancy, double bed, private bathroom, max. 2 people.