51 m explorer yacht · Week charter worldwide

NORTHERN SUN

NORTHERN SUN is an award-winning 51-metre expedition yacht primed for practically any adventure on the planet, with an ice-strengthened hull and a 10,000-nautical-mile range. She hosts twelve guests in six cabins with a crew of twelve, across three entertainment saloons and a Jacuzzi sun deck.

Explorer 50.9 m 12 guests 6 cabins 12 crew 13 knots
From $161,700/week

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Why NORTHERN SUN

About NORTHERN SUN

NORTHERN SUN is a launchpad for adventure, an award-winning expedition yacht primed for practically every itinerary imaginable, from the tropics to high latitudes. Built by Narasaki Shipyard in 1976 and reworked by HYS Yachts, this 51-metre explorer combines an ice-strengthened hull with the space and range for genuinely extended voyages, making her ideal for guests planning something far beyond the usual route.

Guest accommodation

Twelve guests are hosted in six cabins, with plenty of room aboard for an extended itinerary. A crew of twelve supports long passages and remote cruising with confidence.

Onboard comfort & entertainment

She carries three separate entertainment saloons, giving a group space to spread out on longer voyages, plus a combined Jacuzzi and sun deck for downtime between adventures. This is a yacht built to keep guests comfortable a long way from port.

Performance & range

NORTHERN SUN cruises at 10 knots with a top speed of 13, and her exceptional 10,000-nautical-mile range and ice-strengthened hull make truly global, expedition-style itineraries realistic.

Toys & tenders

A full expedition-grade complement of tenders and toys supports exploring in remote waters. Tell us where you dream of going and the crew will plan the logistics.

Technical specs

50.9 m
Length overall
9 m beam
Draft 5 m · 703 GT
6 cabins
6 cabins, 12 guests
12 crew
Professional charter crew
10 / 13 knots
Cruising / max speed
10,000 nm
Range at cruising speed
Narasaki Shipyard
Built 1976 · Narasaki Shipyard
Design
HYS Yachts refit

Amenities & entertainment

Ice-strengthened hull 10,000 nm range Three saloons Beach club Spa Gym Elevator Wi-Fi Stabilisers Air conditioning

Charter NORTHERN SUN by the week

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WA Yachting team

Who we are

WA Yachting is a bespoke international yachting agency. Through a single point of contact we place 350+ crewed yachts of every size across the world's finest cruising grounds, from sailing catamarans to giant explorers.

You describe the week you have in mind - where, when, how many guests, the atmosphere - and your dedicated advisor curates the right yacht and crew, with itinerary and a firm all-inclusive price. Transparent contracts, professional crews and full concierge, from first message to disembarkation.

WA Yachting team