ASTERIA - ANASTASSIADES & TSORTANIDES FOR SALE

ASTERIA began life in 1970 at the Greek yard Anastassiades & Tsoratanides as a purposeful rescue tug, then underwent a thorough transformation in 2000/2002 at Northport Engineering in New Zealand to become a luxury expedition motor yacht. Built for true world cruising without compromising elegance, this explorer yacht blends a rugged, steel-hulled, go-anywhere profile with a bright, inviting interior crafted for comfort on long passages. After nearly two decades of far‑flung adventures, she was acquired in 2019 and received a significant refit, highlighted by a chic redesign from French studio Charles Zana, fresh paintwork, renewed decks, and refined aesthetic touches throughout. Her machinery has been diligently maintained, including a comprehensive main engine rebuild in 2022 and additional upgrades in 2023, ensuring dependable, long‑range performance. ASTERIA has notched extraordinary itineraries—from the Northwest Passage to Antarctica—and was honored with the Boat International Voyager Award in 2021. Commercially registered and charter‑ready, this superyacht is as comfortable exploring remote anchorages as she is appearing in marquee yachting hubs such as St. Barts and Monaco. Stylish, resilient, and adventure‑primed, ASTERIA stands out as a displacement explorer superyacht and luxury charter yacht for those seeking a bluewater, long‑range motor yacht that delivers sophistication, capability, and timeless appeal on every horizon.

Overview

Built and launched in 1970 by the Greek shipyard ANASTASSIADES & TSORTANIDES as an ocean‑going rescue tug, ASTERIA was transformed in 2000–2002 by Northport Engineering in New Zealand into a world‑class expedition yacht. Conceived to circumnavigate the globe without compromising style or luxury, she wears her rugged exterior with pride while revealing a bright, comfortable, and warmly inviting interior. After nearly two decades of voyaging from pole to pole, the current owner acquired her and returned her to New Zealand in 2019 for an extensive refit that earned a nomination for a Boat International Refit award. The French firm “Charles Zana” reimagined the interior with contemporary flair, elegantly refreshing her look while preserving her timeless character. The refit extended far beyond interiors, adding a spa pool beneath an expansive bimini on the top deck, new paint and decking, and a thoughtful suite of subtle aesthetic refinements. Mechanically she is in exemplary condition: in 2022 the main engine was fully rebuilt and the generators comprehensively serviced, followed in January 2023 by service of the Quantum zero‑speed stabilizers, installation of a new shaft seal, and a rebuild of the deck cranes. The present owner maintains ASTERIA to the highest standards, knowing that to reach the ends of the earth she must remain in peak form. Her logbook reads like an atlas—The Northwest Passage, Antarctica, the South Pacific, and countless wonders between—and in 2021 she won the Boat International Voyager Award for a voyage from Central America to Alaska. Commercially registered, she enjoys a reputation as a world‑class charter vessel, equally at ease in the planet’s most remote regions as she is in St. Barts or Monaco. Stylish, robust, and ready for anything, ASTERIA is the yacht for the owner who is always asking what lies beyond the horizon and what comes next, with key attributes that include a proven world‑cruising pedigree, a successful charter history in exceptionally remote locales, seven staterooms, a touch‑and‑go helipad, a five‑year Lloyd’s survey completed in 2022, Polar Code capability, GMDSS A1, A2, A3, and A4, and far too much fun to list.

Walkthrough

Board via tender or passerelle through the starboard midships entrance on the main deck and you feel the immediate contrast between the purposeful exterior and the luminous, tactile warmth within. Just inside the entry, a generous hanging locker swallows life jackets, dive gear, snow skis, and all the accoutrements for the day’s adventures. To starboard lie the day head, your cabin, and the stairway to the upper salon; to port, the aft salon and library that flows into the movie salon, as well as the dining room. Exquisitely joined wood paneling—rich in tone yet never heavy—glows with daylight from the large windows gracing every guest space. The aft salon/library and movie salon centers on an almost beam‑wide sofa complemented by two oversized chairs, perfect for gathering to relive the day on a 75‑inch OLED television. Forward, through beveled glass‑and‑wood doors, the dining room is calmly elegant, adorned with select artworks and sculptures and arranged to seat fourteen. Immediately adjacent, the commercial galley is prepared for anything from an intimate dinner for two to a party of one hundred, with extensive dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage. A staircase ascends to the second deck and the main salon, where a full bar and wraparound seating accommodate larger groups while preserving intimate nooks that make the space feel perfectly scaled. Aft, an outdoor dining and lounging terrace features a large round table for twelve encircled by cushioned built‑in seating with ample under‑seat storage; in cool or inclement weather, the entire area can be fully enclosed, and stairs lead down to the main deck. The tenders reside on this level forward of guest areas, ensuring uninterrupted views during launch and recovery. The third deck is reached from port and starboard exterior stairs and directly from the owner’s suite; this broad open expanse offers abundant storage for tenders, jet skis, kayaks, and more. Cleared, it becomes a fully functional touch‑and‑go helipad and an unforgettable venue for parties, cinema under the stars, or any play you can dream up, with a large workshop and bosun’s locker also on this deck. The fourth deck comprises the captain’s cabin and the pilothouse, a full‑ECDIS bridge with every modern aid and inviting guest seating for those who cherish the action. Crowning it all, the fifth deck provides generous seating beneath a sweeping bimini and partial Perspex wind block, anchored by an eight‑person spa pool—an irresistible aerie for taking in the world from high above the water.

Main salon / skylounge

The larger of the two salons resides on the second deck, its décor and narrative spirit conjuring James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific—one can all but sense a secluded lagoon and a distant volcano beyond. Access is effortless from four directions: up the central stairs from the main deck, aft from the second‑deck dining and lounge, and from both port and starboard side decks. Expansive windows flank the lounge for sweeping panoramas, while generous, deeply comfortable seating and a wet bar with an icemaker set the tone; discreet privacy shades complete the scene.

Movie salon and library

On the main deck, the movie salon and library may be entered from the aft deck or through beveled glass‑and‑wood doors off the dining room. A 75‑inch OLED TV anchors the forward bulkhead, while windows sweep through 270 degrees of the room to bathe it in natural light. A large, nearly beam‑wide sofa aft invites film marathons or quiet reading, and a Marantz receiver drives a Crestron surround‑sound system for a cinematic experience.

Main deck dining area

Simple, elegant, and wood‑paneled, the main‑deck dining room centers on a generous horizontal table for twelve, encircled by custom cabinetry designed for flatware, crockery, and stemware—refined, ordered, and always at hand.

Aft deck dining area

Alfresco dining reaches its zenith aft, where a large round table seating up to fourteen is framed by navy‑blue lounge pads with crisp white piping—an ideal counterpoint to the teak decks and Matterhorn‑white bulwarks. Forward, twin teak wet bars add extra stowage for glassware, crockery, and those whimsical umbrellas for tropical cocktails.

Luggage room

A rare and valuable amenity on the main deck, the dedicated luggage room offers generous, orderly stowage so that a Louis Vuitton suitcase never shares space with the emergency generator.

Galley and laundry equipment

ASTERIA’s large commercial galley equips chefs for every ambition, with two dishwashers, two walk‑in refrigerators, a walk‑in freezer, a convertible walk‑in freezer/refrigerator, full commercial stainless‑steel appliances, a dumbwaiter, and a dedicated pantry area. Forward, a full‑size laundry—conveniently accessed directly from the guest corridor—features Miele commercial machines comprising two Miele washers, two Miele dryers, and a roller iron.

Owner stateroom

Positioned forward on the third deck, the owner’s suite is bright and airy, with a private exterior entrance and interior access that delivers you swiftly up to the pilothouse or down to the main deck via the central stairs. Broad windows to port and starboard frame icebergs, volcanoes, or playful dolphins as the world slides by. His‑and‑hers closets line the inboard side of a windowed passage leading to a large, marble‑adorned bath with shower, tub, and double vanity. A king bed anchors the room; a discreetly concealed 46‑inch Samsung television pairs with a Marantz receiver to power a Crestron surround‑sound system; and, of course, the suite includes a private en‑suite head.

Children stateroom

Just aft of the owner’s suite lies the “little owners’” cabin, with two bunks and ample storage—a delightful retreat for young children that can readily convert into a gym, office, or wellness space as needs evolve.

Forward VIP stateroom (port)

Simple, spacious, and supremely comfortable, the forward port VIP stateroom pairs soothing, muted tones with oversized portholes—an ideal sanctuary to recharge after a day of adventure—with a queen bed and private en‑suite head.

Forward VIP stateroom (starboard)

A mirror image of her portside counterpart, the forward starboard VIP stateroom offers the same serene palette, oversized portholes, queen bed, and private en‑suite head for effortless rest.

Guest stateroom (starboard)

Styled in harmony with the VIPs and appointed with the same amenities, the starboard guest stateroom offers a configurable berth that converts between a double and two twin singles, complemented by a private en‑suite head.

Guest stateroom (port)

Echoing the style and comforts of the VIPs, the port guest stateroom also features a bed configurable as a double or two twin singles, along with a private en‑suite head.

Twin stateroom

In keeping with the yacht’s guest accommodations, the twin stateroom delivers the same quality and finish, with two permanently fixed single beds for those who prefer separate berths.

Crew quarters

Professional by design, the crew area accommodates up to sixteen crew in twelve cabins. The captain enjoys a double‑bed cabin with private en‑suite; there are two further double cabins each with a private en‑suite, two double cabins sharing an en‑suite, and six twin cabins with shared en‑suites—efficient, comfortable, and purpose‑built for flawless service.

Pilot cabin

Adjacent to the laundry and forward stores, the pilot’s cabin features two bunks and an en‑suite—perfectly suited to sea and air pilots on passage.

Pilothouse / helm

The pilothouse is a full‑ECDIS bridge configured for safe navigation anywhere on the globe, with ample seating that welcomes both crew and guests to share in the voyage.

Bridge deck

A true wrap‑around bridge with wing stations to port and starboard ensures commanding visibility and precise handling.

Flybridge

The best seat in the house: full 360‑degree views, deeply comfortable seating, a spa pool, an extra‑large bimini, and a low‑profile Perspex windshield create an elevated sanctuary in every sense.

Sundeck / helideck

Fully certified for private use, the helideck is capable of accommodating landings by a five‑tonne helicopter—an invaluable asset for expedition cruising.

Aft deck

The broad fantail is a purposeful working space that doubles as an alfresco gym, ideal for sessions with the yacht’s fitness equipment. It’s also the staging ground where we kit you out for the day—diving, kiteboarding, snow skiing, and more.

Deck equipment

Boarding and handling are effortless with a MarQuipt twelve‑stair gangway, a MarQuipt four‑stair gangway, and a MarQuipt passerelle. Heavy‑duty gear includes a large stern capstan, two Palfinger knuckle‑boom cranes, two anchors of 575 kilos each with seven shots of chain per anchor, and a windlass with integrated capstans—robust, reliable, and ready for remote operations.

Mechanical equipment

Propulsion is by a single Caterpillar 3516B main engine showing 24,805 hours, complemented by two Caterpillar 3306 generators at 175 kW each with 20,000 hours, and an emergency Caterpillar 3304 generator at 80 kW converted to self‑start in 2016 and currently at 1,000 hours. Maneuvering is assured by a 175 HP electric/hydraulic bow thruster and a 150 HP electric/hydraulic stern thruster, while Quantum 1800C Zero Speed stabilizers deliver comfort at anchor and underway. Shipboard systems include an Omnipure Series M55 sewage treatment plant; hydraulics driven via PTOs on both gensets; a steering system replaced in 2013 with the emergency steering overhauled in 2016; a Cruisair air‑conditioning plant rated at 584,000 BTU; and a Magnus shore‑power system. Endurance is supported by two water makers, an oily‑water separator, Vitron battery chargers, and twelve AGM batteries—all batteries replaced in 2022—plus a fixed CO2 fire‑extinguishing system serving the engine room and galley.

Safety equipment

Safety is comprehensive and current, featuring two RFD life rafts rated for twenty‑five persons each and two Viking six‑person rafts new in 2016, along with three SARTs and two EPIRBs. Personal protection includes thirty‑one immersion suits, two fire‑retardant suits, two self‑contained BAs new in 2016, thirty‑one rigid life jackets, and thirty‑one inflatable PFDs. Firefighting capacity spans ten fire stations each with 15 meters (49’ 3”) of hose and a nozzle, supported by smoke‑detection systems throughout.

Tenders and toys

The fleet is formidable: an 8.5‑meter Northwind Extreme tender with enclosed all‑weather protection for up to twelve, a 6.5‑meter Tino tender with jet propulsion, and two Zodiak MK4 Mil Pro craft. Thrills continue with two Jet Ski Seadoo Wake Sport units, two rigged kayaks, two rigged paddleboards, and two Picos sailing lasers. There is an inflatable windsurf setup for adults and children, a golf‑range practice set, three wakeboards for adults and kids, and water‑ski sets for both. Diving is fully supported by two compressors including Nitrox, eight full sets of dive gear plus four full sets for cold‑water diving, and twelve complete snorkeling kits. For wind and water, three full kite‑surf sets await; for towing fun, an inflatable towable stands by. Shore days are enhanced with children’s beach toys, big‑game and recreational fishing equipment, a full beach‑party setup, and a NautiBoy swim platform. Even two underwater torpedoes are aboard to extend the sense of exploration beneath the surface.

Brokers comments

Her Lloyd’s five‑year survey was completed in 2022, with all inspections and surveys up to date. Unique in character and capability, she is fully prepared to go anywhere in the world.

Communication/navigation equipment

Navigation and communications are exhaustive and professional. Radar coverage comes from Furuno ARPA 7112 and Furuno 2125B units, with depth handled by a Furuno FCW 291 color video sounder, Furuno FI 50 depth/wind/speed, and B&G depth/wind/speed. Steering is supported by a Simrad autopilot, while long‑ and short‑range comms include a GRC SSB radio; two Furuno Class A 8900S VHFs; two Icom GM 1600E GMDSS handhelds; and eight additional Icom handhelds. An Icom IC A200 aircraft radio adds aviation flexibility. Charting is delivered via Transas ENC World Folio 2015 Full ECDIS, Time Zero, and Navionics. Situational awareness is strengthened by a Furuno Class FA 150 AIS, Furuno Class A GP 150 GPS, Furuno GP 32 GPS, LRIT by Global View Systems, BWAS by Net Logic, and a Furuno DFAX 207 weather fax/Navtex. Nine‑camera CCTV monitors the vessel. Connectivity includes Sailor VSAT 900, Pepwave, a Kerio internet management system, Skylink, a fixed Iridium terminal, and two Iridium handhelds, all tied into a Panasonic phone system. For signaling, there is a Raytheon Ray 430 hailer/fog signal and a Kallenberg horn system. Heading data is provided by a C‑Plath Navigat MX 1 gyrocompass with Sperry Mark XV gyro repeaters and a Saura magnetic compass, plus a Furuno GPS compass. Controls include Rexroth Mecman throttle controls and a CAT engine display, with clear indications from a Furuno FAP 6500 rudder angle indicator. Maneuvering muscle is evident at the helm with a 175 kW bow thruster and a 150 kW stern thruster. Night operations benefit from two Carlisle and Finch 200‑watt Xenon searchlights mounted on each wing and a center‑mounted searchlight. And, in a delightful nod to tradition, an old‑time working engine‑room telegraph stands ready to answer the bell.