Explorer yachts for sale
EXPLORER YACHTS FOR SALE
Explorer yachts are a unique category of yachts designed for long-range cruising and exploration in remote destinations. Similar to traditional motor yachts, explorer yachts are typically characterised by their robust construction, advanced technology, and innovative features, ensuring comfort, luxury and safety while cruising, even in the most challenging weather conditions. These yachts tend to have a sturdy steel or aluminium hull, higher crew capacity for specialised members, vast storage space for autonomy at sea, and a transatlantic range. As explorer yachts are built to traverse rough seas, they often feature a full displacement hull with a deep draft. Some are Polar Code B compliant and capable of operating in icy waters. Many also argue that a true explorer yacht should have a fuel tank capacity that supports travelling at least 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and be equipped to remain at sea for extended periods without needing to refuel. Essentially, explorer yachts possess the range and capability to complete oceanic crossings without external support.
EXPEDITION YACHTS FOR SALE
While the term explorer yachts encompasses a broader spectrum of both motor and sailing yachts, an expedition yacht is typically driven by a more specific purpose, such as research, scientific expeditions, or environmental missions. These vessels need to be highly autonomous when operating in areas with little access to shore-side support. Although all expedition yachts can be classified as explorer yachts, not all explorer yachts qualify as expedition yachts. One of the most iconic explorer yachts remains the 126-metre Octopus, formerly owned by the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. Capable of hosting up to 50 crew members, she includes amenities such as two helicopters and a submarine. Other notable explorer yachts include the 141.6-metre Nord and the 115-metre Luna. Renowned shipyards specialising in explorer yachts include Damen, Oceanco, Lürssen, and Feadship. As explorer yachts are becoming increasingly popular, with a total of 533 currently in the global fleet according to the SYT IQ, let our team at breezeYachting.swiss match you with the best explorer yacht to make all remote cruising dreams a reality.
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