Explorer yachts are highly specialised vessels, the most specialised of any yacht type, with vast specifications and ability that knows no bound.
Often designed for specific purposes, such as polar expeditions or the ability to remain self-contained for long periods, any explorer worth the name will be ocean-going and incredibly well built.
An explorer yacht may have been purpose-built but can often be derived from a former commercial vessel, refitted to a new owners tastes and aspirations. In either case the yacht may offer superyacyht levels of interior luxury or be fully focused on function.
Given the serious nature of these vessels, buyers of used or brokerage explorers should pay particularl attention to a yacht's existing specification including engineering, navigational and ancillary equipment such as dry docks, tenders, and submersibles.
If considering a new build explorer yacht, the specification again becomes paramount, on equal billing with the design and build.
Explorer yacht key features
- Long-range
- Ocean-going
- Self-sufficient / zero emissions for 30 days or mor
- Full specification including navigation, satellite, support systems, exploration vehicles
- Highly functional working decks / docks
- Possible ice-class
