5 of the best explorer yachts for sale

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An explorer yacht offers a stylish way to explore the world’s most remote destinations, from Antarctica’s iceberg rich waters to sun-drenched locales far from the madding crowds. Built to ice-class standards and packed with state-of-the-art technology, explorer yachts are purposefully designed for long-range ocean-going travel. This, coupled with the luxurious amenities typically found on superyachts, make an expedition yacht the ultimate way to cruise the world in comfort and style. If you’re seeking a stylish way to travel, then check out our definitive guide to some of the world’s most elegant explorer yachts for sale.

Explorer yachts for sale 

1 – OCTOPUS

OCTOPUS is a ground-breaking 126-metre yacht built by Lurssen in 2003. She is one of the most impressive explorer yachts for sale to date, offering the latest cruising technology coupled with superb amenities and levels of comfort. Designed for extended ocean-going cruising in extreme conditions, OCTOPUS provides the benchmark for expedition yachts. She can comfortably accommodate up to 26 guests across 13 staterooms. Built to ice-class 1A standards, OCTOPUS’ cruising range of 12,500 nautical miles puts the world at her new owner’s fingertips. Amongst her many amenities are a helipad, helicopter garage for two aircraft, custom dock with berths for a 10-person submersible and Hinckley dive tender, cinema, recording studio, beach club, heated freshwater swimming pool, gym, and spa with sauna and hammam.

2 – TATOOSH

 

Custom built by pedigree shipbuilder Nobiskrug, TATOOSH is a 92-metre explorer yacht for sale that offers superb cruising capabilities coupled with a stunning range of amenities. Amongst her many features are two helicopter pads, a swimming pool, beach club, cinema, fully equipped gym, and a range of tenders and toys. Her 11 staterooms can be configured to sleep up to 19 guests, while the owners’ apartment covers two decks and includes an observation lounge and sizable secluded deck. She is equally comfortable cruising the world’s blue water havens as she is exploring the ice-filled waters of Antarctica. Boasting state-of-the-art cruising technology coupled with an exquisite Terence Disdale designed interior, explorer yacht TATOOSH is ready and waiting to explore the world with her new owner.

3 – YERSIN

YERSIN is one of the world’s most sophisticated and sustainable yachts for sale, designed for those that wish to explore the world without leaving a trace. Amongst her many green credentials, which have earnt YERSIN the Bureau Veritas Clean Ship certification, are low-fuel consumption and emissions, dynamic positioning, non-wood recyclable resin decks, and advanced water treatment and recycling systems. Built by Piriou, this explorer yacht for sale has been chartered for missions by the Explorations de Monaco, an organisation dedicated to sustainable management and protection of the ocean, while also used for private voyages to some of the world’s most remote destinations. Amongst her many features are eight staterooms, multi-function tenders, spa, research laboratories, media room, hospital, professional diving facility, and cinema. Clean- ship classified and ice-classed to a thickness of up to 40-cms, YERSIN offers a rare opportunity to own one of the world’s most sustainable expedition yachts.

4 – PLANET NINE

Explore, dream, discover on PLANET NINE, an exquisite 73.2-metre explorer yacht for sale that offers superb cruising capabilities coupled with unsurpassed levels of comfort. Purposefully designed for off-the-beaten-track exploration and cruising in extreme conditions, PLANET NINE provides all the benefits of an expedition yacht coupled with the amenities of a superyacht. Amongst her many features include dynamic positioning, zero speed stabilizers, a commercially approved helideck with below-deck hangar, a sumptuous teak panelled beach club designed for use in hot and cold climates, and spa with a large sunbathing area. Built to ice-class standards and Large Yacht Code 3 compliant, this exquisite expedition yacht for sale will appeal to discerning yacht owners who wish to explore the world’s most remote destinations in style and comfort.

5 – GRAND RUSALINA

Built by Trinity Yachts, this explorer yacht for sale is built and finished to the highest standards. GRAND RUSALINA is a proven world explorer, offering her new owner the opportunity to travel the world in style aboard one of the world’s most luxurious expedition yachts. One of her highlights is her huge volume, which allows for multiple storage of tenders and toys up to 14-metres. Other features include a helicopter landing pad, two hot tubs, spacious sundeck, and a voluminous owner’s stateroom on the bridge deck, offering complete privacy. Her 6,000 nautical mile range ensures that nowhere in the world is off-limits.

Which explorer yacht for sale do you fancy exploring the world on? 

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