Ice Class Expeditionary Cruiser for Sale
- Capt Thomas

- Jan 7
- 1 min read

On offer is a converted and well appointed, often upgraded and refurbished, ex. Ropax vessel. Her garage gives her great potential to store various expedition equipment including buses, jeeps, even a submarine. She has cruised extensively in both polar regions and is on idle now for new owners to take advantage. She completed a refit and class renewal in 2025 in France. Owners will look at all realistic offers.

Abt 1,762 mtdw on 5.80 m draft
12,907 GT, 4,618 NT
Blt 1982-04 at A Warskiego Stocznia in Poland
Class BV, Ice class 1B
LOA 137.1 m, LBP 125.02 m, Beam 21 m, Depth 12.6 m
3 Decks
number of cabins (total): 240
number of berths (total): 240
number of passengers (total): 620
stern ramps, stern doors
4 x Sulzer (6ZL40/48) 17,408 Bhp 530 Rpm
Bowthruster
Lightweight 8,273 mt
The vessel is alongside in Caen, France, and is being sold as-is/where-is. Inspections can be arranged on short notice.
Vsl passed SS DD by BV in late May 2025, next SS 2030
Owners are keen sellers.
The vessel is Polar Code Category C.


All details without guarantee





Hello,
Need more details on the Pax vsl:
Lane Meters
Facilities on board ( Lounges, restaurants , Cafes .. other entertainments.
speed and Fuel consumptions.
we are interested to TC her for 6+6 months operating between Med ports namely Tripoli - Libya and Alexandria / Tunis .
Please reply to my below contact details.
thanks and best regards,
Esam Jebril
Marine Ops Manager – GNMTC
Mob: +218 91 220 4790
Tel. +218 21 484 3273
E-mail: e.jebril@gnmtc.com
GNMTC
Address:
Mahlet Al Wahda Al Arabia, Gargrarish Rd. Abounwas District, Tripoli - Libya.
Tel./ Fax: +218 21 484 3271
P.O. Box: 80173
Web: gnmtc.com