Originally built by Finnish shipyard Oy Laivateollisuus Ab as an Ice-Class hydrographic survey vessel, the 70-meter Jester (formerly Olivia) is a triumph of conversion superyacht engineering. Featuring a massive 1,259 GT volume, a rugged steel hull, and refined exterior architecture by Rouvia Road Yacht Design and Droulers Architecture, she fuses extreme polar capability with world-class luxury following an extensive refit at Pendennis Shipyard.
Technical Range & Expedition Endurance
Jester is built for true off-grid exploration, leveraging an ultra-heavy-duty ice-class hull engineered to conquer the planet’s most extreme environments.
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The Powerhouse: Single Deutz RBV 6M 358 diesel engine producing 2,000 hp.
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Cruising Efficiency: A comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots with a top speed of 13 knots.
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Transoceanic Independence: An extraordinary global range of 15,000 nautical miles, enabling multi-month journeys without refueling.
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All-Weather Build: Ice-strengthened heavy steel hull paired with modern zero-speed stabilizers for supreme tranquility.
Explorer Luxury & Onboard Amenities
Her interior styling by Rouvia Road Yacht Design pairs limed oak and white timber overheads with minimalist luxury to showcase an extensive private art collection.
The deck spaces offer extreme versatility, including a bridge deck with a 12-person jacuzzi, a dedicated dive room, a tender garage stocked with heavy-duty expedition RIBs, and an aft games deck convertible into an outdoor cinema. She accommodates up to 12 guests across 5 bespoke staterooms, entirely supported by an experienced crew of 19.
