BigFish’s bridge, as expected, is totally modern and comprehensive in her layout and equipment, yet presents a very comfortable mien as well. An elevated settee backs up the bridge for guests eager to become backseat drivers. Five flat screens confront the helmsman/navigator, while the entire bridge offers large windows for excellent ‘eyeball’ navigation. For a 'Pole bound boat, we were surprised to see a leaning post for the helm. Antartica is a long trip... standing up.

The Yachtronics equipped helm is the epitome of concise. Well organized and minimalist in nature, it is a fully equipped command center. Overhead, recessed lighting eliminates window glare.

Her Owner’s Suite, while designed with excellent tastefulness, continues to project a very masculine, up-scale aura. Light browns and tans dominate, in contrast to the ocean’s paramount blue/green, giving the overview an earthy atmosphere. Floor to ceiling windows add light balance.

An alternate view of the Owner’s suite shows the many glass/mirrors, textured wall paneling, with solid walnut wall coverings; plus comfortable living enhancements via the openness of its design. Reflecting admirable taste, the full view also calls attention to its outdoor, private “back yard.”

While following the light tan/brown theme, the Owner’s Bath steps lightly off the conservative design pattern with an extremely avant guarde departure, oversized bathtub-shaped his/hers wash basins. Though a visual novelty, they are also bound to come in handy in episodes of turbulent seas. The separate head offers a refreshing down-under spray as well.

Also here in the Owner’s Bath, another surprise, as the designer proffers a full size tub-shape in the modern aura, tucked directly under a floor-to-ceiling window with a unique film to prevent prying eyes from seeing in. Cheeky, but attractive, and certain to give a silent thrill. Nice for bathing the kiddies, if any. Oh yes, there is also a very unique, smooth, stone-walled shower behind the molded glass door.

This astounding photo shows a facet new to most of yachting; a two-story, 24-foot tall audiovisual system with a video wall delivery of several 20” x 46” HD plasma screens. For viewing, the stairway folds up to disappear into the side wall, and the complete width picture dominates. This innovation seems certain to garner more than average attention to all concerned, especially considering the ship’s enormous video storage capacity (1,200).

A complete page screen shot of the Video Wall shows a breathlessly entertaining full 10’ wide close up of undersea life, fish, corals, action, in living color. In this photo, the staircase has been raised to become flush with the deck above, giving an unobstructed view of the entire wall.

BigFish’s Galley, while boasting considerably more standard equipment than the usual expedition yacht – owing to her expected long range voyages – provides excellent working space that will delight every talented chef. Modern to the teeth, she favors non-scratch cabinetry as well as multiple storage areas and working surfaces.

This side look at the spacious galley shows a snippet of the decor and pass-through angle from galley to serving station. Appliances include a selection of Miele ranges, oven & dishwasher, Hoshizaki refrigerators & freezers and a Chemchek boiling water dispenser.

Spotless stainless steel counter-tops, grilles, and storage bins define food prep areas, spacious and complete, allowing a fully expressive scope for the ship’s chef. Flooring is Mystix Strip bamboo vinyl. Various operations are nicely set apart, allowing perhaps the most open, best food design prep yet in a yacht this size.

Her modern galley settee, in warm light oak wood veneer, nestles up to the kitchen’s open prep area with designer style chairs; convenient to arrange snacks for three; or light meals on the run.

In BigFish’s main salon, note on the far wall, the full size video scene described earlier. The custom “stacked wall” trim is solid walnut. Airy, roomy, commodious, it shows excellent taste with comfortable furnishings. Large windows framed in walnut and white oak are accented by dark blue-black “Graphite President” carpeting. Her “living room” decor would be quite at home in any luxury hotel VIP suite, yet fits easily into the adventure ship’s relaxed atmosphere. Window treatments feature motorized and manual blinds with Thermoblock screening.

There are two sets of staircases, both of which elevate to become flush with upper deck or the main deck. This set leads from the latter to the lower accommodations in the hull deck.

BigFish’s guest rooms also reach for the highest praise in decor, with furnishing equal to the finest hotel standards. Walls and furniture, wardrobes, are white oak and aromatic cedar veneers, convenient custom drawer units. Spacious, with each guest room sporting a large window, a desk, and copious walk-in closet space.