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Guests
14
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Cabins
7
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Crew
27
| Length | GT | Built |
|---|---|---|
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90.1m
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3,268 GT | 2005 |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 15m | 4.84m | 18.6 Kts |
Delivered in 2005, Ice is a multi-award winning 90.1m expedition yacht built by German shipyard Lurssen. The yacht's exteriors have been penned by Tim Heywood Design, while Terence Disdale has designed her interiors.
Key Features
- ABB Azipod propulsion with electric drive system
- Ambient outdoor dining area that can be enclosed
- Sundeck gym, spa pool and lounge areas
- Helipad capable of holding a Eurocopter EC/35
- Virtually silent and vibrationless operation
- 90m (295.3ft) Lürssen motor yacht
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 15m beam and a 4.84m draft. The yacht is built over 4 decks with an internal volume of 3,268 GT (Gross Tonnes). The design also incorporates a heli-pad.
Construction started in early 2003 with the keel laid under the project name 'Rainbow'. Launched in February 2005 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months. She was delivered to her owners in May 2005.
Exterior Design
Ice is a 90m (295.3ft) Lürssen motor yacht, and her profile still reads as distinctive today, with a charcoal grey hull set against a white superstructure, so the contrast gives the yacht a long, low presence across the water. Large rectangular windows run along the hull and superstructure, and they bring strong horizontal lines that were unusual at launch and still feel deliberate.
Tim Heywood’s design keeps the geometry clean, with long decks and minimal visual clutter, while the proportions stretch forward into a fine bow and step cleanly aft into wide terraces. The side decks are notably broad, almost promenade-like, and they run forward to a private owner’s deck with seating and sunpads, while guest areas sit aft with open dining that can be enclosed by curved sliding glass when needed.
The aft main deck centres on a large pool set between twin staircases, and this leads down to a broad bathing platform that works as the water access point for tenders, sailing dinghies and toys. Above, the upper decks step back in layers, and the bridge deck carries a helipad aft sized for a Eurocopter EC135, integrated into the structure without breaking the lines.
At the top, the sundeck combines a gym, spa pool and open lounging space, and the exhaust system rises through this level as a set of eight stainless stacks, built into the structure and expressed as part of the design.
Interior Design
The interior by Terence Disdale follows a restrained approach, with open space and light as the main focus, so the layout feels calm and uncluttered across all decks. Floors are finished in brushed oak with a pale tone, and walls and ceilings stay in off-white, which keeps the spaces consistent and quiet.
The floors throughout the yacht are mainly exposed oak, heavily brushed to reveal the grain and then lightly painted in off-white. The walls complement these floors, creating a harmonious and serene ambiance. The rooms, almost ascetic in their simple layout, make use of the generous headroom available in a yacht of this size, with ceilings also finished in off-white.
Every detail of the interior design has been carefully considered, from the unique vaulted ceilings in the guest rooms to the flush-fitting doors. The door surrounds are usually finished in a charcoal lacquer, a color that harmonizes with what is perhaps the main decorative material found inside the yacht - limestone.
This pale grey blue limestone often reveals little fossils locked within its smooth cut surface, adding a touch of natural intrigue to the interior. Many horizontal surfaces including tables, desks and washbasins are made from this limestone, and each of the five baths aboard was laboriously carved from massive limestone blocks so large and heavy that the yacht was literally built around them.
Large windows bring steady light into each room, and the combination of pale finishes and simple forms keeps attention on the views and artwork placed throughout the yacht.
The main saloon includes a built-in sushi bar along the port side, and it sits within the seating area so guests can gather around while food is prepared. The guest stairwell that rises through four decks is a piece of sculpture in itself, lined with upright, brick-shaped slabs of limestone.
Accommodation
Ice accommodates up to 14 guests across seven cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck. This suite includes two dressing rooms, a large bathroom and two additional family or VIP cabins connected within the same area.
On the lower deck, four guest cabins sit forward of midships, arranged as two doubles and two twins, and each has an en suite bathroom with a carved limestone bath. Their forward position places them beneath the owner’s suite, which improves separation from service areas.
Crew accommodation supports up to 27 crew, arranged across three separate zones to manage operations across the yacht’s scale.
Performance & Capabilities
Ice uses a diesel-electric propulsion system built around twin ABB Azipod units, and this defines how the yacht moves as well as how it feels underway. The pods sit beneath the stern and rotate to direct thrust, so manoeuvrability is precise and controlled even at low speeds.
Power comes from eight electric generators rather than conventional main engines, allowing a more flexible machinery layout and steady power delivery across the speed range. The system supports a top speed of around 18 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed between 16 and 17 knots. At this pace, fuel consumption sits at roughly 16 to 17 tonnes over 24 hours, which is measured for a yacht of this size. With fuel capacity of 400,000 litres, range extends to around 6,000 nautical miles.
Handling is a clear strength. The Azipods work with a Kongsberg dynamic positioning system and twin Schottel bow thrusters, giving fine control when holding position or manoeuvring in tight spaces. The bow thrusters can also act as a limited emergency propulsion system, moving the yacht at low speed if required.
Onboard comfort benefits from the electric drive setup. Noise and vibration stay low, helped by insulated machinery spaces and the absence of large mechanical drivetrains. Stabilizers further reduce motion at anchor.
Emissions are also addressed through catalytic filtration on each generator exhaust, reducing soot and producing cleaner output during operation.
Amenities
A gym with all the latest equipment allows her guests to keep their workout routines while at sea. The yacht features a tender garage with storage for a range of toys and accessories. An elevator makes the yacht fully-accessible, while air conditioning offers increased on-board comfort. Ice also features a deck jacuzzi for cooling off.
Member of the World's Biggest Yachts Club
This yacht is proudly ranked at 81 in the YB100, our exclusive list of the World's Biggest Yachts by Gross Tonnage. It has held this distinguished position for 5 years, 8 months, showcasing its unmatched true size.
This yacht also entered the traditional Top 100 Longest Yachts in 2011 at 35 and is now ranked 96, holding a spot in the table for 15 years, 4 months due to its extraordinary length.
To understand the difference visit our page on the World's Biggest Yachts.
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