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YERSIN Yacht – Masterful $70M Superyacht

YERSIN yacht is a 76.6-meter yacht capable of welcoming 12 guests in her eight cabins and 22 qualified onboard crew members.

She was built and completed back in 2015 by Piriou and designed by Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design. She weighs 2,198 gross tons, cruises at speeds of 12 knots, and can go to a top speed of 16 knots.

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Designing the interior of YERSIN yacht is Pierre Jacques, owner of Pierre Jacques Kubis Designs.

He graduated from French’s Ecole Boulle in interior design and on Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture for naval design.

Making him more than qualified enough to be one of the most sought-after yacht designers in the world.

He has been involved in creating the AZIZAM yacht, a charter yacht that spans 25.75 meters and was built by JFA Chantier Naval back in 200 and was refitted in 2018.

She weighs a very light 73 gross tons, and she can accommodate six guests and three qualified crew members. She can cruise at 9 knots and can go up to 11 knots.

Aboard the YERSIN yacht, guests can have full access to her amenities such as her massage room, a sun deck, an observation lounge, a conference room, a beauty room, a tender garage, a movie theater, an elevator, a library, a swimming pool, and a spa room.

She has video-on-demand, a satellite TV, total air conditioning, and access to wifi. Adding to this, there’s also a plethora of toys to choose from; she has kayaks, a water ski, a sailboat, paddleboards, a wakeboard, scuba diving equipment, and towable toys.

She can comfortably fit up to 12 guests by utilizing her eight cabins with specifications of 1 Master, 1 VIP, 2 Doubles, and 4 Twins.

Specifications

YERSIN yacht spans an overall length of 251.4 feet or 76.6 meters, a beam of 42.8 or 13 meters, and a draft of 14.9 feet or 4.5 meters. She is built with a teak deck, a steel hull, and an aluminum superstructure.

She weighs approximately 2,198 tons and is powered by two Caterpillar diesel-type engines, which enable her to cruise at 12 knots and can go to a maximum speed of 16 knots.

She can also carry 80,000 liters of freshwater and 400,000 liters of fuel, allowing her to cover over 12,000 nautical miles.

She is currently available for charter for both the summer and winter seasons. She costs $548,000 per week to charter in the low and high seasons of the summer and winter.

She cruises in the Mediterranean for the winter with hot spots on the Amalfi Coast and Corsica.

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Yersin is a custom motor yacht launched in 2015 by Piriou, in France.

Yersin measures 76.60 metres in length, with a max draft of 4.40 feet and a beam of 13.00 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 2,246 tonnes.

Yersin has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Performance and Capabilities

Yersin has a top speed of 15.00 knots and a cruising speed of 12.00 knots. She is powered by a twin azipods propulsion system.

Accommodation

Yersin accommodates up to 18 guests in 9 cabins. She also houses room for up to 18 crew members.

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Yersin flies the flag of Malta.

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Indian ocean & south east asia, caribbean & bahamas, yersin is a unique charter yacht, made for exploration in all weather and seas. as one of the world’s most clean and green vessels, she combines advanced technical platforms with a high level of reliability, safety and comfort. the yacht is available all year round in all locations..

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Lose yourself in the magical islands and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and South East Asia. Grab a snorkel and explore warm welcoming seas alive with vibrant tropical fish and colourful coral reefs. Meet islanders, enjoy a private barbecue on a deserted paradise beach, or hike mountains to take in awe-inspiring views.

South Pacific, East Asia & Australasia

From epic surfing to romantic beaches and paradise islands, life in the South Pacific & Australasia covers everything, with chic cities and natural wonders. Hike forests, climb mountains and dive coral gardens, then make an entrance in the harbours of Sydney and Auckland by arriving onboard your yacht.

Central & South America

Experience the astonishing wildlife, wild landscapes and multicultural energy of Central & South America. Be swept up in the carnival and music of Rio, helicopter over the Amazon, escape to rainforests and encounter a vast range of wildlife - South America alone is home to the highest number of species anywhere in the world.

Northern Europe

Dramatic landscapes, seas teeming with wildlife and the world's best seafood characterise Northern Europe and the Baltics. Adventure into the wild on a charter here, where snow-peaked mountains and forests meet deep blue waters.

Leave reality behind in the Caribbean & Bahamas, where life slows down and the only decision you need to make is which beach to go to each day. The Caribbean’s warm waters and sheltered anchorages are ideal for watersports, and some of the best sailing regattas in the world take place backdropped by its palm-fringed islands.

The ultimate explorer vessel

Sustainable adventures all year round.

Built as a “S.O.L.A.S, Cleanship, ICE 1C Passenger Ship”, YERSIN provides the top maritime safety standards to date. She can access the world’s most remote destinations and ice covered areas with her reinforced hull. In addition to her explorer capabilities, the vessel integrates clean technologies to ensure a minimal impact on the ocean.

Designed for long-range transoceanic sailing in extreme conditions (-20 C°, + 50 C°), she has a high degree of reliability in all weather and seas. Conceived as a true explorer, she features a range of multi-function tenders, research laboratories, a classroom/conference room, media room, hospital and professional diving facility.

YERSIN’s interior is designed with the highest possible comfort levels in mind. The owner suite is large with an office, comfortable seating area and a spacious ensuite. The guests suites are located in the vessels “calm zone” to experience the highest possible comfort and low noise level at sea and they can be reconfigured from a single to a double queen size, all featuring a large ensuite.

The lower deck is dedicated to wellbeing and is composed of a large fitness area with a treadmill, dance bar, weights, resistance bands and yoga mats. A massage room, Jacuzzi, hammam and a large shower complete the spa. The sundeck offers panoramic views with a teppanyaki bar, sunpads and a sophisticated pool area.

Technical details

• Ice classed up to 40cm ice thickness
• Polar code compliant
• S.O.L.A.S Polar Passenger ship construction
• Vessel built to be 95% recyclable
• Extremely low fuel consumption and low exhaust gas emissions
• Bureau Veritas Clean Ship Classified

Further details

• Owner’s stateroom with private deck forward and recessed balconies
• Long bar and sushi bar
• Large sundeck with teppanyaki set up, sun pads and pool
• Spa with gym, hot tub, massage room, hairdressing room and hammam
• Fully immersive surround sound and 4K enhanced cinema
• Full size infirmary
• Guest elevator to all six decks
• Large variety of watertoys and dive centre

Features & Specifications

• Double cabins 4
• Twin cabins 4
• Shipyard Piriou
• Build/refit 2015
• Naval architect Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design
• Interior designer Pierre Jacques
• Classification Bureau Veritas
• Length 76.6m (251.04)
• Beam 13m (42.8ft)
• Draft 4.5m (14.9ft)
• Gross tonnage 2,198 GT
• Hull material Steel
• Cruising speed (knots) 12 knots

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Yersin: The 76m super explorer on a mission to protect the planet

Conceived by an adventure-loving owner, inspired by Tintin, Cousteau and an intrepid 19th-century doctor, and built tough by a French commercial yard, 76.6-metre Yersin is equipped to protect the planet as well as explore it...

The rust-red carcass of Calypso , the boat that carried Jacques Cousteau on 30 years of aquatic exploration, lies on the dock at Concarneau in Brittany. The hull is a rib of beams and the wheelhouse, craned off, sits next to it on the tarmac. The victim of a Cousteau family squabble, this is an obscure graveyard for a boat that represented the spirit of oceanic adventure for 40 years, from which the explorer and his crew pioneered scuba diving, built underwater bases and revealed briny wonderlands to an awestruck public. The good news is that just a couple of hundred metres away, her successor is lashed to the dock.

Cousteau was certainly an inspiration for the 76.6-metre motor yacht Yersin , but so was Tintin, Prince Albert I of Monaco – “the sailing prince” – and, most significant but least famous, the 19th-century physician and bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin. Born in 1863, Yersin left Louis Pasteur’s Paris laboratory in 1890 to voyage through Southeast Asia, carrying out groundbreaking work on the bubonic plague and other diseases – research that would save many lives.

The French businessman who conceived and owns the boat distilled these diverse influences into three aims, named the ASE project: Adventure ( Yersin has an ice-class hull and world-roaming range); Science (she’s designed with serious scientific kit, built to be 95% recyclable, and is Bureau Veritas Clean Ship Classified which means that means she has minimum impact on the ecosystems she visits); and Education (to teach children about the natural world). This is not just another explorer, there is a human project attached to the boat. 

This ethos, the so-called ASE project, was a hard sell before Yersin was there to exemplify it. “When the boat did not exist, it was very difficult to make people understand what it would be,” says the owner. “Is there any other boat like this one? No, not really. I think we are the only one.” When he was trying to explain it to his friends, the ghost of Calypso had to be invoked frequently. “When we spoke about Cousteau, everyone knew. He’s the one who invented oceanography so for everyone this rings a bell.”

The owner's requirements for Yersin were so specific that he designed her largely himself, in collaboration with his captain, Jean Dumarais, chief engineer Yordan Hristov, designer Pierre J Kubis, and of course the yard. He knew yacht builders – he once owned the 52-metre Benetti Latinou (now named Latitude ) – but world-roaming toughness rather than luxury was his priority, so he took his design to commercial yards. Some were uninterested, others were intent only on selling him the kind of boats they already produced. Only Piriou , based in Brittany, really listened. It certainly knew how to build serious ships – military boats, patrol vessels and deep-sea fishers are its bread and butter.

“We knew technically they could achieve it,” says captain Dumarais. “They have boats on the roaring 60s, long liners working on six-hour shifts. And they stay there for 90 days, non-stop.” During the 36-month build the owner visited every two weeks and towards the end he essentially lived in Concarneau.

The decision to undertake his first leisure craft was a difficult one for Pascal Piriou, CEO of the yard. “Failure would have been deadly for us,” he says of the possibility that the owner would not accept the finished vessel. And they didn’t need the work. “It was a new strategic move,” says Piriou. “There are not so many types of boat you can still build in Europe – really just yachts and military boats. For these, cost is important but not the main thing. Skill and the European touch is something important.” Now they have quite a prototype, built to the ultra-safe Solas passenger ship code.

The technology on this boat is her greatest luxury. The starkest example of this is the owner’s willingness to sacrifice guest spaces for technical spaces – the engine room is so sprawling, each piece of equipment given so much space (for accessibility), that it could be mistaken for a modern art gallery. And this certainly is artistry – innovative, tailored tech that weaves elements from automotive design, cruise ships and other industries into an ultra-resilient, ultra-green system. Keeping an eye on it all is a 1,200-point monitoring system.

Yersin ’s diesel-electric propulsion spreads power production over six generators that can be brought online, one by one, according to demand. They burn only the fuel they need so they’re green and offer serious range. Meanwhile, two azipods to stern are complemented by a pump jet forward that allows an extraordinary degree of manoeuvrability: coming into her side-on berth at Concarneau, her turn and glide to starboard are eerily smooth.

This tech is green as well as lean: at 11 knots, Yersin consumes 360 litres of diesel an hour, half what she would with diesel engines, and at 9 knots this drops to 180 litres an hour. The catalytic exhaust filters 99.8 per cent of harmful particles, while a thorough black and grey water system ends with a UV filter that “zaps” any last bacteria.

The resulting water is stored in tanks and is so clean that it can be used to wash down the decks. Outside, the hull’s silicone antifouling paint does not contain harmful TBTs, while dynamic positioning allows Yersin to stop in areas where dropping anchor would damage coral. All the wood on board is sustainable and decks are Bolidt artificial teak – greener, cooler, lighter and hardier than the real thing.

Eco credentials have benefits for Yersin ’s adventurous ambitions. “One summer we did some dives with Prince Albert II in a protected marine park near Corsica,” says the owner. “They were astonishing with sea life – some grouper were as big as a table – and they granted us the right to go inside the park because of our zero impact on the environment.” There is certainly a lot of world open to Yersin . “We thought we would have a 12,000nm range at an economical speed,” says Dumarais. “In fact she has 15,000nm.” Yersin can spend 50 days at sea with 24 crew and no assistance – and 10 days without discharging waste.

The bridge features every piece of explorer gadgetry, from sounders that scan 1km forward – for ice navigation – to night-vision cameras for spotting wildlife, high-definition day-time cameras, a radar specifically for river navigation and an electronic chart display that works like a giant iPhone. The Arctic and the hottest parts of the Pacific are both on their hit list. The hull is Ice Class and built for the realities of life on the (very) high seas. A broken pump or engine can be moved through a door into the workshop, also accessed from a spare part, electrical and welding shop. If the equipment is kaput, Yersin ’s crane can lift it out of the boat via a hatch built into the side of the workshop.

The sophisticated air-con system works in climates of -20C to 50C, with uniform air pressure and a heat exchange to treat icy incoming air. The galley is of professional proportions - Yersin can offer food storage autonomy for up to 50 days for 40 passengers - with stations for whipping up different delicacies and stores, fridges, freezers and a rubbish system massive enough for a long-range voyage. So, crucially, are the lower deck crew cabins. These are twin rooms of an extraordinary size – they look like guest cabins and have the same entertainment options and internet – with plenty of storage, en suite shower rooms and a dividing curtain that is useful when room-mates are working different shifts. Crew can work out in their own gym or relax in their comfortable mess. There is also a proper medical room, complete with a camera link-up to a hospital in Toulouse.

But Yersin is built not just for getting to extraordinary places, but to make the most of them once there. Aft on the lower deck is a compressor and a dedicated dive centre with air and nitrox capabilities. On a boat that so ambitiously pursues its three defined goals, flexibility makes sense. Perhaps the best example is the polyvalent room on the main deck. This can be used as a laboratory – with sinks and other necessary kit plus a TV with internet and satellite link-up. “You could have two people studying the same subject in two different places in the world,” says Dumarais, “one in his own laboratory where he makes some findings, the other here on the spot – he can do the test the other guy is performing and they can compare.” But it could also be a video conference room or a classroom. A sliding partition also allows it to be used as two separate spaces at the same time.

There’s more for scientists on the main deck, with a lab that includes an office and taps for freshwater and seawater. It is forward so that a scientist studying seawater can get a pure sample, not one from the stern platform when the boat has already passed over. If an individual or group wants to make a voyage they apply to Yersin ’s board, which has seven expert members. Projects could range from universities researching new species to production companies making nature documentaries, as long as it chimes with the ASE objectives.

Out on the decks the exploration kit is stunning. Yersin ’s aft deck can be used as a touch and go helipad or carry a seaplane – lifted from the water by a crane – and she carries fuel to extend the range of these tools. The space also has power points for a deep sea diver to store a mini-sub or a decompression chamber. The permanent kit comprises a Can-Am quad bike, two military style (bulletproof) Zodiac Hurricanes, a Munson landing craft and a sleek, 11 metre Wajer Osprey, all customised. “Each tender can be electrically connected to preserve the engine from freezing, for example in Canada,” says Dumarais. “Then you have a self-sufficient central heating system, which takes from the fuel. You zip up the bimini and close it off and the apartment inside is protected from the cold. If the boat is in a place where she cannot make it back to the mothership, you can survive.”

If things go to plan, however, guests will get to enjoy their cabins, simply decorated but offering superyacht quality and comfort, with colour-changing “luminotherapy” showers, anti-steam mirrors and marshmallow-soft beds. The full-beam master suite, forward on the upper deck, has a chic white Corian bathroom, a kitchenette, an office and its own deck area. Décor in the guest areas was restricted by Solas regulations but you’d hardly know it. “The interiors contrast oak and Zebrano veneers, lacquered ceilings, aged oak flooring with wool carpets, stainless steel and leather stripes,” says Kubis, with the aim of “serene and soothing atmospheres, conducive to long sailing”. There’s also a broad sundeck with a spa pool, a pretty bar in the main deck dining area and, on the lower deck, there’s a spectacular spa with a gym, hammam, hairdresser, massage room and spa pool. Then there’s the upper-deck cinema, built with recording studio quality sound.

The artwork choices reflect the owner's inspirations, from black and white photographs of famous ships to a portrait of Alexandre Yersin and even a Tintin print in the bridge. But perhaps the most illuminating is a glass sculpture in the main deck saloon. It is cut to create an optical illusion – from one side it shows the face of Prince Albert I but, as you walk around it, this transforms into Prince Albert II, an advocate of the environment and of Yersin ’s mission, which draws on his own family’s history. His great-great-grandfather, Albert I, inaugurated Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum in 1910 and Cousteau was director from 1957 until 1988. Like the ship herself, the artwork is about the revival of a great legacy.

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YERSIN is one of the most advanced and sustainable Explorers of her generation. ICE classed, POLAR coded and CLEAN SHIP certified, she is engineered to the highest standards, resulting in very low environmental impact with minimal consumption. Created to face challenging expeditions in the utmost comfort and style, YERSIN aligns adventure and exploration with sustainability and positive impact. Maintained and crewed to the highest standards, she is ready to explore any destination.

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76.6m / 251.03ft

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€59,000,000 VAT PAID

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Accommodation Details

251.3′ / 76.6 m YERSIN is a modern luxury expedition yacht, fully stabilized for your comfort (both at anchor and when cruising) to reduce any rolling motion.

Sleeps 16-18 guests in 8 guest staterooms.

1 with King Bed

1 with Queen Bed

4 are Convertible with 1 Queen bed or 2 Twin beds.

2 are Triple (3 person) each with either 3 Twin beds, or 1 Twin bed and 1 Queen bed.

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Specifications, watersports.

• 37′ Osprey tender  
• 2 x Zodiac Hurricane Mil-pro tenders
• 2 x Zodiac AKA F53 Ribs
• 1 Polyvalent MUNSON landing craft (7.3M/24’): Aluminium with 2 x Volvo Penta D4 – 300 kW engines, radar equipped with chart plotter navigation system
• Dedicated dive centre : Diving room with 10 x Cold water diving (or snorkelling)
• Selection of Inflatable towable buoys
• 4 x Stand Up Paddle Boards
• 2 x Kayaks (doubles)
• 2 Kayaks Hobie Cat Turbo.
• Selection of Water skis, wakeboards & snorkelling and fishing (optional)
• 1 Tiwall small sailing inflatable boat (1 person).

Pricing Terms

580,000 Euros per week of 7 24-hour days and nights inclusive of delivery fees,  the yacht and crew. Additional are any VAT tax, all expenses (charged at cost) and a customary crew gratuity at your discretion. For a longer charter, each additional 24 hours is 1/7 more, prorated. Charters begin and end at 12 Noon, and can typically begin and end any day of the week!

For worldwide polar navigation, YERSIN is seeking long-term charters (ideally of one month or more): Summer in the Arctic / Norway / Iceland / Greenland / Northern Europe Winter in Antarctica / Patagonia / South Georgia

Her rates are custom quoted, depending on location and duration, please inquire.

Crew Profile

A remarkable crew of at least 21 provide elite service. Additional crew are possible, please inquire.

They look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Jean Dumarais Captain Jean, who has worked for the Owner over 12 years, helped lead the YERSIN dream from the beginning. He was a figurehead in the design and technical concept of YERSIN and followed her meticulously during the 3-year construction. Captain Jean has been in the industry for 25 years and has sailed to many unique destinations. He looks forward to exploring even more of the ocean and remote islands. He is a keen fisherman and has a strong interest in the astronomy, history, and geography of the Earth.

Yannick Berdellou Relief Captain / Chief Officer Yannick has always been sailing, starting from young age with his parents, and eventually becoming a multi-sport instructor and competitor. He transformed his passion into a living by becoming an Unlimited Master combined with extensive maneuvering experience from Offshore Support vessels. With the horizon as his only limit, not only does he love mountain sports like skiing, off-road cycling, hiking but Yannick also enjoys an eagle-eye view as a glider pilot! With his wife and children, they have a B & B by the seaside where he offers great excursions around the bay on his motorboat. He is always willing to offer the best experience to others!

Stephane Brisson Relief Captain / Chief Officer Stephane has always lived in the maritime sector, whether in the family business of pleasure boats and then in the merchant marine. He has been sailing on merchant ships for 30 years. Stephane first began as a sailor and then as an officer on cargo ships, icebreakers, tall ships, and passenger ships. He discovered the world of yachting in 2008 and is a certified Captain 3000 UMS.

Stephane is passionate about vintage powerboats, restoring old outboard motors and motorboats, photography and traveling with his family.

Ievgen Samoshyn 2nd Officer Ievgen graduated after 5 years of study from the Odessa Marine Academy. He has been in yachting for 6 years and in future, he wishes to progress further within the maritime industry. Ievgen has a passion for diving and exploring sea life from his jet ski. He enjoys travelling and spending time with his family who inspire him as they are also people of the sea.

Romina Maccio 2nd Officer Romina studied to become an officer in the Uruguayan Naval Academy for 5 years. She then worked onboard commercial vessels for 4 years before transitioning into yachting. Her great passions are ‘off the beaten track’ travel, as well as her love for nature and animals, especially her cats. Romina emphasizes that if you have a dream and work hard, anything is possible.

Georgian Enache 2nd Officer Georgian is a young Romanian man born in Constanta, a city with access to the sea. Always guided by his passion, he graduated from the Maritime University in 2013 and has embraced the seaman’s life ever since. Georgian has worked on different types of ships such as Cargo vessels, Multipurpose vessels, and Passenger vessels. Looking for a new adventure last year, he found the team to join and is now looking forward to exploring new destinations with his new colleagues. Georgian played professional soccer going back to when he was nine years old, and it will remain on top of his list of big passions watching F1 and Moto Gp.

Kyle Gaudet 2nd Officer Kyle trained in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and worked on commercial ferries in the fjords of British Columbia, and Oil Tankers on the eastern seaboard of North America before joining the Yersin. He is a true Canadian who adores hockey and skiing. Kyle is an avid explorer who loves exploring his surrounds traveling extensively in his VW Eurovan in Western Canada along the winding roads of the West Coast. An important past time included live music and following the band “The War on Drugs” whenever he could. Kyle thoroughly enjoys scuba diving and has memorable photos from a time he dove with two humpbacks in Mexico. A definite highlight! Kyle is looking forward to sailing and exploring the seven seas with you.

Sylvain Hily Chief Engineer Sylvain found a natural progression from working onboard cruise ships to transitioning into yachting. He is constantly training in all aspects of the engine department. On a personal note, Sylvain is also passionate about developing his manual skills and applying the principles of urban agroecology for his own needs.

Matthew Oates 2nd Engineer Mat joined the team in 2019 and has instilled in the crew the importance of keeping safety as a priority with any activity onboard. He brings 8 years of experience on passenger ships and moved to yachting two years ago. Matt continues to widen his field of experience always studying and sharing knowledge with the rest of the crew.

Ednivas Petkus 2nd Engineer Edvinas has been working on ships since 2011. During that time, he tried different directions in the maritime industry including working on vessels like cargo, passenger, offshore, and scientific research. In 2018, he decided to turn a new page in his career and shifted to yachting. Edvinas enjoys his daily engineering tasks and the challenges of keeping things on board running smoothly. He loves to spend time at home with his beloved family and Edvinas is very passionate about outdoors camping, carp fishing and nature photography.

Eric Charmasson 3rd Engineer Eric studied at the merchant navy academy for 3 years to become an engineer. He made many voyages as a cadet including onboard the 2nd biggest by length cadet sailing boat in the world “Krusenstern”. In his spare time, he enjoys music playing guitar and piano. Eric also enjoys his physical activities like skateboarding, free diving, and spearfishing.

Matthew Ralph 3rd Engineer

Adrian Petcu ETO Adrian’s passion from a young age has been sailing. He has been competing since he was 7 attaining the ‘national champion’ title multiple times. Adrian is also a keen free diver holding a personal best of 28m. His happiness comes from spending time on and in the water and he will take any opportunity to do so! Onboard, Adrian manages all the electrical and media systems and has been with us for 4 years.

Paskal Kirov ETO Paskal was born next to the sea in Varna, Bulgaria. Throughout his childhood he was always connected to water activities such as sailing, surfing, diving, and swimming. He started to work in shipyards and renewable energies as an electrical engineer. Next, he decided to combine his love for the sea and electricity by starting his seaman career as an ETO. Finally, he found in Yersin the perfect combination between sea, reduced environmental footprint and the most modern equipment which he is passionate to work with!

Flavio Baldi Bosun / Purser Flavio has been in the industry for 20 years and working with a Captain for 16 of them. Anything ‘deck’ related, Flavio has an extensive knowledge and experience. This shines through in his leadership of the deck team where he guides them and works hard to train them to be the best they can be. Flavio is also our purser. He has a true passion for Nike sneakers, house music and riding his bicycle. Flavio adds a touch of humor wherever he goes and enjoys spending time with his family and passing on his skills and knowledge to his son Fabio.

Raphael Canaud Bosun Raphaël has been working with the Owner and Captain for 12 years and therefore has been involved with Yersin’s build and delivery. Raph lived next to the seaside growing up and has always had a passion for being on the water. He likes to lead a healthy lifestyle and is regularly in the gym and is also a fan of football. Raphaël has an expert knowledge of all aspects of our deck department and looks forward to assisting you with any exterior activities.

Harry Ellard Deckhand Harry decided to enter the world of yachting in 2017 as he always had a keen interest in traveling and being at sea. Previously he was a qualified landscaper who trained and practiced for seven years within this profession. He worked in the South of France, landscaping various places with different terrains. In his free time Harry enjoys activities such as fishing, running, watching documentaries, and increasing his knowledge in botanicals. He is kind and friendly and always willing to help within all the departments. He looks forward to progressing in his career as seaman and sharing his knowledge.

Alexander Juan Deckhand Alex grew up in the Philippines and was a deck cadet on a cargo vessel before joining yachting. He was also a gym attendant, and he continues to enjoy staying active and working out. Alex is a big NBA fan and enjoys keeping up to date with the world of basketball. He also likes to partake in adrenaline fueled activities such as Jet Skiing and motorcycling.

Mateusz Rostkowski Deckhand Mateusz is Maltese and has a background in Project management & interior design, and after years working in that field, he has changed course. Born on an island, he always spent a lot of time on the sea or into the sea and he has finally made a career out of it. Mateusz enjoys all kinds of sports, but water sports have a special place in his heart. Mat is a smiling and positive person, who loves to meet new people and learn new things. Always good for a joke!

Jean-Claude Talbot Deckhand

James Parker Deckhand James is a humorous and charismatic person whose hobbies include surfing, wakeboarding, golf, and all things creative. With an absolute love for music, he loves a little boogie and believes it’s healthy for the body to groove and move. He decided to join the yachting industry straight out of school and has loved every step of the way so far. He is looking forward to the adventure ahead

Denis LeGouy Chef Cook Denis grew up in the north of France, Picardie. He has been cooking for the past 30 years and he loves to try some new recipes from around the world. He has previously worked in some renown Paris restaurants, a luxury hotel and catering event companies. Later, his passion for cooking led him to travel and discover different types of cuisine in the USA. He was a private chef in New York City for several ambassadors from various countries including Norway and families in the Hamptons.

Denis is a positive person; he likes to travel and to learn new things every day. A few months ago, he was given the opportunity to join the Yersin team and Denis hastened to take up this new challenge. Today he is very happy to be part of this new adventure and sharing his passion with you.

Titus-Vlad Mihai Chief Steward Titus is spirited, cheerful and positive with more than 5 years of experience in the industry. He spent 7 years developing his mixology skills and he loves new challenges, so he is always ready to create unique cocktails to inspire you. Along with other crew, his aim is to make your stay on board an unforgettable experience. During his free time, he adores snowboarding so much that he decided to be an instructor encouraging people to take up the sport.

Clarehz Orijola Stewardess Clarehz has over 11 years of maritime experience with 9 years as a Stewardess on yachts and previously as an attendant on ferries. She is always detail and guest oriented with a friendly demeanour, willingness to learn, and available to assist. Clarehz is very knowledgeable about all-time classical music, and she loves to read learning new skills and competences.

Kaye Ann Barlan Stewardess Kaye loves singing so you will likely have a chance to hear her beautiful and enchanting voice around the yacht. She has been a stage-performing singer on cruise ships for 3 years. Amongst her competencies and attention to detail, you’ll find her always sharing her contagious, positive attitude. She lives a healthy life by engaging in sports.

Melissa Villanueva Stewardess Melissa is a positive and outgoing team member from Sweden. She loves traveling and exploring new places as well as her big passion for dancing. Back home in Stockholm she danced for several years at one of the biggest dance centers in town featuring show/jazz as well as breakdance. After graduation from high school, Melissa attended Stockholm’s hotel and restaurant school and went on to hone her hospitality skills working in several hotels in Sweden. She will always be there and help you with a smile!

Saga Sievert Stewardess Saga is outgoing, friendly, and positive with lifeguarding experience and working with special needs children. She grew up with horses and show jumping taught her great responsibility from a young age. She has a great passion for animals and formula one. Saga is the type of person you want to have around as she has a positive and upbeat attitude.

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Stabilizers: Both at anchor and when cruising for your comfort.

Staterooms:

YERSIN sleeps 16-18 guests in 8 guest staterooms, each with an ensuite bathroom.

The Master Stateroom with oversize King bed is forward one deck above the Main Deck, and spans the full width of the yacht with view windows. This large suite features a private deck, recessed balconies, an office, a settee and a kitchenette. The large ensuite bathroom has a wide shower and a bathtub.

A Queen bed stateroom is next to the Master Stateroom, also one deck above the Main Deck.

Lower are 5 additional guest staterooms, one deck below the Main Deck.

• 2 are VIP triple staterooms that each sleep 3 people, each with either 3 Single beds, or 1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed.
• 4 staterooms are convertible to either 1 Queen bed or 2 Single beds.

Special Features:

The vessel integrates numerous clean technologies to ensure a minimal impact on the ocean, taking environmental friendliness to new heights. Her motto is “Leave a track, not a trace”!

• Spacious Sun Deck with Teppanyaki set up, settees, sun pads and pool.
• Guest elevator to all decks
• Wide all around walkways for viewing scenery and wildlife
• Dynamic Positioning lets you hover in place with no anchors
• Spa with hot tub, massage room, hairdressing room and Hammam
• Gym with weights/bench, resistance bands and yoga mats.
• 2 large dining areas
• Multiple lounge areas
• Conference room

Optimum Safety:

• S.O.L.A.S Polar Passenger ship construction
• Built as “S.O.L.A.S, Cleanship, ICE 1C Passenger Ship”, she provides the top maritime safety standards to date.
• Reinforced ice classed hull, up to 40 cm ice thickness
• 8 watertight compartments
• 4 Compartimented stabilisation units
• Six diesel alternators
• Three independent propulsion systems
• Two 22-passenger life boats
• Four 25-passenger life-rafts
• Fiber optic gyro compasses

Environmental:

• Remarkably fuel efficient with electric propulsion. At a cruising speed of 11 knots, consumption is 360-litres of fuel per hour. At 9 knots, the consumption drops to 180-litres per hour.
• Full carbon offset program.

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YERSIN Yacht Sales

A unique yacht for today’s world designed for long-distance explorations w ith good seakeeping in absolute comfort and silence.

YERSIN is an extraordinary go-anywhere sustainable discovery vessel. As one of the world’s only clean and green vessels, she is a true masterpiece inside and out. This proven multi-purpose boat was chosen to be part of the prestigious Explorations de Monaco and is proud to explore the globe without leaving a trace. Guests can experience the most unique adventures in complete comfort as she can go where most other vessels cannot, due to her minimal impact on the environment.

She combines innovative technology with some of the highest standards of comfort and safety possible. This incredible eco-focused vessel is world renowned for being one of the planet’s most environmentally friendly, boasting zero emissions.

This unique sustainable cruiser, accommodates 18 guests in 8 pristine staterooms. YERSIN aims to leave lasting memories from every expedition, without leaving a stain on the environment.

Availability is flexible and she can be chartered in a range of destinations, dependent on requests, from the Baltics (Norway, Finland, Russia, Iceland) to the Pacific (Kamchatka, Japan and Antarctica) and even Greenland, just to name a few. She can withstand temperatures from -20 degrees to over 50 degrees Celsius.

YERSIN combines luxury features including an elevator connecting all guest decks, spa and gym, with true explorer facilities: a research laboratory and classroom/conference room, media room, hospital and professional diving facility.

Read the story behind the explorer by the Owner and Captain of YERSIN

KEY FEATURES: • ICE CLASS • POLAR CODE • MAXIMUM SAFETY: SOLAS PASSENGER SHIP CLASS • LONG RANGE: 12,000 nm • ECO-FRIENDLY

Sustainable credentials

• A.S.E project: Adventure, science, education
• Non-wood sustainable resin decks
• Chemical-free products used on board, garbage & waste sorting, plastic collection and recycling programme
• Carbon offset programme and optimised energy consumption
• Water filtering on board
• Diesel electric propulsion Azipods & 600KWA directional pump jet
• Silent operation at anchor and under way
• Micro-vibrations to prevent ecologically biofilm growth offering
• Low fuel consumption (360-litres of fuel per hour @ 11kts)
• Zero emission highly efficient exhaust filters retaining 99.8% of dirty soot
• Hull anti-fouling, treated with a silicone coating to prevent the release of harmful chemicals

Onboard features

• Interior Design by Pierre-Jacques Kubis, inspired by the ships of the early 20th century
• Dynamic positioning system for access to Natural Marine Parks
• Ice-classed hull 1C
• Elevator connecting all guests level
• Spa & Gym
• 12,000 nautical range with full autonomy for 50 days
• Research laboratory and classroom/conference room on board
• Teppanyaki grill

YERSIN’s asking price is 59,000,000€ VAT paid.

YERSIN is also available for charter.

Contact us to receive the full specifications.

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Built: 2015     Sleeps: 18

Specification

• Length: 76.6 metres
• Beam: 13 metres
• Construction: Steel
• Cruising Speed: 11 knots
• Fresh Water: 90 tonnes
• Fuel: 12000 miles or around 50 days
• Fuel consumption: 360 litres per hour
• Builder: Piriou Shipyard
• Engines: Caterpillar

Sat com and local 4/5G

Accommodation

• Total Guests (sleeping): 18
• Total Guests (cruising): 24
• Number of Crew: 20
• Crew Quarters: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes

1 x OSPREY 37′ Tender 2 x Zodiac Milpro RIBs Hurricane Tenders 2 x AKA F53 RIBs 1 x MUNSON Landing barge

2 x Kayaks with pedal paddle 2 persons 2 x Kayaks 2 persons + 1 child 1 x Tiwal sailing dinghy 2 x Water ski 1 x Wake board 1 x Donut buoy 1person 1 x Sofa buoy 2 persons 4 x Paddles 2 persons Full Guests Snorkelling sets Full Guests Trekking Sticks and grips set Full Guests Polar suits sets 1 x Dive centre with Air & Nitrox capabilities 1 x Conference room 1 x floating pool with net 1 x beach game set

Worldwide - Summer 2022 will be Canary Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Norway and Svalbard

€480,000 per week plus applicable VAT plus 30% APA

Yersin is a unique vessel, made for all weather and seas. She is eco-friendly and combines an advanced technical platform with a high level of reliability, safety and comfort.

Built by the French shipyard Piriou who successfully combined a very high level of technicality with the elegance of an exceptional ship.

Built as “S.O.L.A.S, Cleanship, ICE 1C Passenger Ship”, she provides the top maritime safety standards to date. Yersin can access the world’s most remote destinations and ice covered areas with her reinforced hull over her entire length. She is designed for long-range transoceanic sailing in extreme conditions (-20 C°, + 50 C°) on oceans, rivers and lakes, with a high degree of reliability in all weather and seas conditions. The vessel integrates clean technologies to ensure a minimal impact on the ocean, taking environmental friendliness to new heights. Her ethos is “leave a track not a trace”.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

• Vessel built to be 95% recyclable
• Extremely low fuel consumption and low exhaust gaz emissions
• Bureau Veritas Clean Ship Classified
• Non-Teak recyclable resin decks
• Underwater hull coated with silicon non-biocide antifouling
• Bilge water separator treatment plant rated at 5ppm, 60% cleaner than the 15ppm international rule
• Dynamic positioning, no anchoring impact
• Exhaust gas filters on all engines, reducing NOx and SOx emissions and retaining 99.8% of soot particles
• Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling plants
• Black & grey water storage, up to 10 days

Yersin has a remarkable fuel efficiency. At a cruising speed of 11 knots, her electric propulsion gives the ship a consumption rate of 360-litres of fuel per hour, at nine knots, the consumption drops to 180-litres per hour. Her biological treatment plant recycles all waste-water. Some UV lights eradicate the remaining bacteria, this water can be used to ballast or wash the deck. A waste-water ballast are preferred instead of seawater in order to prevent the spread of invasive species across the ocean. Yersin engines exhaust circulates through Particle filters to prevent 99.8% of the soot from entering the atmosphere.

Yersin uses artificial teak, a greener and hardier alternative to traditional teak wood on deck, an endangered species, traditionally used on yachts decks. A GPS positioning system keeps the yacht in position avoiding to drop an anchor on a fragile marine ecosystems.

Yersin waste water treatment and management system allows us to visits and stay up to 10 days in a pristine area.

COMFORT FEATURES

• Owner’s stateroom with private deck forward and recessed balconies
• 7 luxurious guest staterooms
• Professional galley
• 2 Large dining rooms
• Long Bar and sushi bar
• Comfortable salon
• Large sun deck with Teppanyaki set up, settees, sun pads and pool
• Spa with gym, hot tub, massage room, hairdressing room and Hammam
• Guest elevator to all 6 decks
• Fully immersive surround sound & 4K enhanced cinema
• Large all around walkways
• Exceptional stability with double pair of zero-speed stabilizers
• Full size infirmary
• Exceptional low noise and vibrations

YERSIN interior is inspired by the 1930’s passenger ships with the highest possible comfort. The noise and vibration levels underway and at anchor are significantly low. Yersin interior Design is elegant combining modern lines with classic elements like Perzel light fixture, famous designer of the cruise liner Normandie. Most of the furniture and art pieces relates to the cruise liners spirit.

The owner suite is large with an office on starboard side and a settee on port. A super king size bed is leaning against the dressing located at entrance next to a kitchenette. A large bathroom with a wide shower and a tub complete this extremely comfortable suite. The guests suites are located in the vessel “calm zone” to experience the highest possible comfort and low noise level at sea; their beds are modulable and can be organised from a single to a double queen size. A large ensuite bathroom with ample shower complements this cabin.

The lower deck is dedicated to wellbeing and is composed of a large sport section with a treadmill and a runner. For the one preferring a different sport activity, dance bar with an espalier gymnastic are available. A bench with a set of weights, resistance bands and Yoga mats completes this fitness room. Next to it, a relaxing zone with a lounge-bed, a massage room, a Jacuzzi, an Hammam and a large shower complete the SPA. A guest elevator will take you from the Spa to the sun 6 decks above where you will enjoy an all-around panoramic view. There you will share the friendly atmosphere over teppanyaki treats and a good drink whilst looking at the midnight sun comfortably installed in sofas.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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