Best Explorer Yachts for Charter

Why charter an explorer yacht.

Chartering an explorer yacht is the perfect way to explore the world’s most remote locations in ultimate luxury, comfort, and style. Explorer yachts (or adventure/expedition yachts) are designed for cruising the world’s most remote regions yet offer all the luxury of a traditional superyacht. Explorer yachts for charter boast a range of amenities, including luxurious accommodation, gourmet cuisine, spa facilities, entertainment options, and a spectacular selection of tenders and toys, from helicopters to submersibles, providing an unforgettable experience for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Contact our team to learn more about renting an adventure yacht.

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What are the unique features of an expedition vessel?

There are many features that are unique to expedition vessels. One of the key features is that they are built to ice-class standards and are purposefully designed for cruising in extreme conditions. Explorer yachts are equipped with advanced navigation systems, communication devices, and tenders, while their large volume enables them to carry more provisions and fuel for extended periods at sea. For charterers, this puts the world’s most remote and exciting destinations within reach, including Antarctica , Patagonia, and the Arctic Circle. Other destinations include the Galapagos Islands and exotic locales such as the South Pacific Islands . If you want to explore the world’s most spectacular off-the-radar destination , contact N&J and let our team craft an incredible charter itinerary aboard an expedition yacht.

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What are some of the world’s most famous explorer yachts?

Some of the most famous explorer yachts include:

  • 417’ft (126.2m) M/Y OCTOPUS
  • 78’6”ft (24m) Rena Umut Kocali U-BOAT NAVIGATOR
  • 279’8”ft (85.3m) Silver Yachts BOLD

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Northrop & Johnson has access to every expedition yacht for rent on the planet including those built by the world’s most esteemed shipbuilders. Contact our team today, and let us connect you with your ideal vessel.

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Luxury Expedition Yacht Charters with Explorer Superyachts

Here are the explorer or expedition superyachts currently available for luxury yacht charters worldwide. In addition, please see below for an interesting sample selection of currently available expedition and explorer motor yachts.

Explorer Yachts

Luxury expedition, or explorer yachts, offer superyacht owners the ultimate in self sufficient world exploration together with sophisticated and comfortable accommodations. Luxury yachts provide fantastic freedom and flexibility to move about in comfort while exploring the vast and beautiful waterways of the world. Explorer yachts are becoming ever more popular and there are many yachts for sale.

Expedition yachts, by their very nature, are inevitably powerful and rugged superyachts on the outside, so they can get the job done safely and efficiently. Nevertheless, their interiors are usually opulent, stylish and refined. Luxury expedition yachts can provide unsurpassed luxury and comfort. They come fully equipped with amenities as electronic entertainment, Spa Pool pools, an array of tenders and other sporting craft, lavish owner suits and abundant living spaces inside and out.

Self-sufficient adventure is perhaps the greatest appeal of the luxury exploration boat. When considering rising diesel gas prices expedition yachts are ideal for those seeking adventure in luxury and comfort. Built for safety, endurance and performance luxury expedition yachts are designed to give the ideal combination of comfort and adventure. What more could you want in your yacht?

Remote and ‘unexplored’ cruising destinations with bountiful natural ecologies are beckoning the adventurous amongst us who want to see first hand what may some day be lost. A tough new breed of remote exploration capable luxury yachts has emerged in recent years. These luxury expedition yachts are ideal for exactly this type of offshore adventure.

The key features and benefits of expedition or explorer yachts:

They get you where you want to go:

Whether your dream is to find the best fishing and diving in the world, meander your way through jungle rivers or encounter whales and penguins in the Arctic, luxury expedition yachts have the range, safety and reliability to comfortably explore every corner of our world. Because of their fuel efficiency, their range for world cruising is unrivaled, enabling you to explore remote exotic areas of the globe unreachable by any other means.

By their type and design explorer yachts are high volume with plenty of space. This makes them comfortable to live aboard during extend exploration cruising. Typically, both guest and crew accommodation is larger and more spacious. Essentially these yachts are designed and built (or rebuilt) with extended cruising specifically in mind, so living space and comfort is a distinct consideration. It is not unusual for an explorer yacht to have an owner’s suite, as opposed to merely a stateroom. A suite will essentially include a private area of the yacht and will not only house the master cabin, but will also commonly include an office area and even a private owner’s saloon or sitting area, and can also include a private owner’s deck. Such separation and spaciousness becomes more indispensable on longer voyages.

Explorer yachts, especially luxury ones, are comfortable because they offer more space. They are also more stable in adverse conditions. At the same time they often have the same interior luxuries and stylish décor as a traditional superyacht as well as great deck space and Spa Pool pool etc.

Extra Equipment & Toys

Larger hull volume corresponds to more space to store specialised equipment and water toys. Many expedition yachts are customised by their owners depending on the owner’s interests and hobbies. A keen fisherman will commonly install a large specialised hard sided tender to embark on side-excursion fishing voyages. These can be over 30 ft in length and be craned up onto the mother ship’s deck.

Some owners enjoy marine ecology and their yachts boast a comprehensive array of dive compressors and equipment, as well as small submersible submarines. Those who enjoy flying may install a heli pad so that they can explore the ocean and coastlines from the air.

It is not unknown for expedition yachts to have a huge array of toys and gadgets onboard for terrain exploration or sailing yachts for a spot of racing between guests. As with traditional luxury superyachts, explorer yachts will normally house all the usual water toys, from towable toys, to snorkeling gear, to jet skis.

Explorer yachts are typically built strong and are designed to be stable in large offshore seas. Deep displacement hulls mean these boats are more stable. This is the case whether they have been designed and built with exploration in mind, or whether the yacht has been converted from a commercial vessel. When the later is the case the type of commercial vessel used is often a deep sea ocean going workhorse, such a survey ship, tug or even deep sea trawlers.

An eploroer yacht is safer and more stable in ocean conditions and sometimes a explore yacht is an ice breaker with a reinforced hull. It is not unusual for an explorer yacht to have commercial grade safety equipment, fire system, as well as heli touch pad for emergencies and supplies and reinforced windows on the bridge.

Fuel efficiency

Because explorer yachts are designed to be long range cruisers, fuel efficiency has usually been taken into account. A displacement hull also means these boats are much more fuel efficient as smaller engines are required. Less horsepower equates to less fuel consumption. An expedition yacht will cruise at hull speed and often have specialised propellers, stabalisers, engines and hull shapes for optimum efficiency.

For instance, this yacht can cruise at 10 knots using just over 100 liters per hour. This yacht which is of a similar length (yet far smaller volume) by contrast can use up to 10 times the amount jetting between coastal anchorages.

Just as these yachts offer fuel efficiency, they also typically enable long range cruising. Efficiency means more miles between refueling but explorer yachts have a long range also because tend to have larger tanks. As well as giving the yacht a longer range between refueling this also means yachts can stock up on duty free fuel more easily and also cruise areas without reliable refueling ports.

On average these fuel efficient boats have between a 4,000-6,000+ nautical mile range. Hoverer, some larger yachts can sail from the Bering Straight to rounding Cape Horn in one go - 13,000 nautical miles at 11 knots without having to re-fuel.

Reduced maintenance – increased use

Robust steel hulls and often aluminum superstructures of expedition yachts can mean there is less maintenance necessary. There is a minimum of teak to varnish or fiberglass for the crew polish. This gives you more time to enjoy your adventure and the crew more time to ensure you do.

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CHAYKA | From EUR€ 260,000/wk

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THE BEAST | From US$ 215,000/wk

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LATITUDE | From US$ 161,000/wk

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ICE 5 | From US$ 135,000/wk

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AKIKO | From AUS$ 115,000/wk

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SEAGULL II | From EUR€ 110,000/wk

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Remote locations. Off-the-beaten path adventures. Our expert charter team can put together a personalised itinerary that prioritises bespoke experiences and ultra-private travel. Explorer charter yachts come with exhilarating toys such as helicopters and submarines, unlocking some of the most secluded spots in the world.

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Become a modern-day explorer with an Antarctic charter

There is so much more to the Arctic than dramatic views. On an adventure-packed expedition, glide past sturdy icebergs and cruise to islands populated with emperor penguins going about their day. The chance to swim in thermally heated waters and spot humpback whales and seals in person is truly out of this world.

Discover new species in the Galapagos

Made up of 13 major and six minor islands, the Galapagos is a near utopia for budding botanists and nature lovers. Snorkelling nose-to-nose with white-tipped reef sharks and witnessing flamingos gather are just some of the spectacular wildlife viewings found nowhere else in the world.

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Explore the untouched French-Polynesia Islands

Set in the South Pacific Ocean halfway between California and Australia, French Polynesia is home to aqua-blue lagoons and pink-sand beaches. In between surfing the glassy waves and stumbling upon ancient temples, hop on a tour of the vanilla plantations and sugarcane rum distilleries. Hike to the top of the moss-green mountains for dramatic sea views.

Exhilarating water sports in the Seychelles

A trip to the Seychelles isn’t complete without a diving adventure amid the secluded lagoons and colourful reefs. Witness first-hand the resplendent underwater wildlife up close. Edged by pristine waters, the 115 islands are carpeted with sugar-white beaches where green turtles nest and giant tortoises roam free.

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Escape the everyday in the Norwegian Fjords

The fjordscapes are so utterly remote that they require an expedition charter yacht to access the most untouched nooks. These hidden corners are still largely untrampled by human footprints and feel detached from daily life. Gawp at the plunging cliffs and visit the historical fjord farms in between freshwater diving and hopping on a helicopter to access the tiny islands.

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On an explorer yacht charter, the entire world is yours to discover. The world’s most intrepid travellers can reach remote, off-the-beaten track yacht charter destinations and untouched landscapes for a unique charter experience. Cruise the ice-filled waters of Antarctica, ski untapped terrain on a heli-skiing adventure, or discover under-the-radar remote islands accessible only by yacht.

Also known as long-range expedition yachts or adventure yachts, explorer yachts were once reserved for researchers; however, as more people seek to visit remote destinations, these vessels are being embraced by owners seeking to get off the beaten track.

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What makes explorer yachts different from regular yachts?

Explorer yachts are specifically built for long-range cruising in the most extreme conditions. They are typically built to ice-class standards and feature large fuel tanks and ample cold and dry storage space for extra provisions. So, no matter where you might be in the world, you can always enjoy the finest cuisines on an explorer yacht charter . In addition, adventure yachts often boast exceptional long-range fuel efficiency, enabling them to cruise to the most remote destinations in the world. 

Expedition yachts are typically loaded with state-of-the-technology and their large hull space enables them to carry specialist equipment and toys, including submersibles, snowmobiles, helicopters and a selection of tenders suited to the most extreme environments. The largest vessels may feature research laboratories and medical centres. 

While explorer yachts may boast rugged exteriors, they still offer all the luxuries and onboard comforts of a more traditional superyacht. Long-range expedition yachts are purposefully built to ensure comfortable cruising, often boasting deep displacement ice-classed hulls, stabilisers, and a high degree of manoeuvrability.    

Where can you go on an explorer yacht charter?

On an explorer yacht charter, the world is yours to discover. From cruising glacier-filled waters to remote island destinations, you can explore the most untouched landscapes in comfort and style. YACHTZOO offers an exquisite selection of explorer y achts for charter, and our team of yacht brokers can help tailor an itinerary to meet your precise needs and create the perfect expedition yacht charter.

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Greenland's daunting 341,700 km2 ice-free areas makes it a perfect place for travel and exploration.

What amenities can I expect to find on board an expedition yacht?

Explorer yachts for charter boast an exquisite range of onboard amenities. Many include luxury onboard spas that rival the finest resorts, swimming pools, hot tubs, treatment rooms, hair salons, saunas, and hammams. They will also include fully equipped fitness centres, state-of-the-art cinemas, and spacious saloons and cabins. You’ll find explorer yachts feature designer furnishings, fixtures, and fittings, all boasting the very best craftsmanship and materials. Outside decks are equally luxurious, offering plenty of space for al fresco dining or entertaining family and friends while on an expedition yacht charter.

What are the benefits of an explorer yacht charter?

Explorer yachts for charter enable you to enjoy long-range cruising to some of the world’s most exquisite and remote destinations in style. Adventure yachts will boast a higher crew capacity, ensuring exceptional service at sea. These ocean-going vessels require specialist crew members, including helicopter pilots, dive, and ski instructors, along with all the standard crew you would expect to find on a superyacht. Built for long-range voyages at sea, chartered explorer yachts will often include medically trained crew, such as a qualified nurse, giving complete peace of mind. No matter what your needs are, the crew will be able to cater to them.  

So, if you want to cruise to destinations where few people have gone before, an explorer yacht charter is the ideal choice.  

Get in touch with one of our explorer yacht charter brokers here to learn more about our available explorer and expedition charter yachts and itineraries.

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By Editorial Team |   Last Updated 25 October 2022

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Imagine witnessing a whale breaching across the bow? Or, heli-skiing down your own private mountainside? Perhaps you are keen to get involved with marine conservation? Explorer yachts allow you to enjoy a whole range of fascinating experiences, opening up the possibilities for once-in-a-lifetime adventures where the world really is your oyster. 

In this article:

What is an explorer yacht?

Seaworthiness, international polar code, long distance cruising, independence, what are the benefits of an explorer yacht, freedom to explore, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, superyacht luxury, need more information.

In recent years, the charter scene has witnessed an increase in demand for go-anywhere explorer yachts, with naval architects pushing the envelope with a raft of innovative concepts in response to discerning yacht travellers seeking ever-more thrilling adventures. 

Thomas O'Nial, sales manager at Campers & Nicholsons, confirms he's seen a marked increase in requests for explorer yachts in both the sales and charter sectors over the last few years, with the pandemic acting to accelerate this demand: "Clients are tired of the usual yacht charter circuit, and are expressing a desire to explore new territories and discover new things."

Damen's SeaXplorer Design Manager Enrique Tintore agrees, adding "SeaXplorer clients come from all manner of backgrounds and nationalities, but all share a passion for pushing the envelope and a love for fun and adventure. From tropical diving to heliskiing, they want the highest level of capability for fun."

Expedition yachts not only boast impressive cruising ranges and autonomy, but also come equipped with the latest toys, gadgets and state-of-the-art technology, offering a synergy of impeccably-styled interiors and luxury amenities – proving you can have your cake and eat it too.

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However, there are some important distinctions between a superyacht and a true explorer yacht; 

First and foremost, while aesthetically rugged and robust, an explorer yacht must be seaworthy. This means safe enough to withstand the roughest sea conditions, and do so comfortably for its passengers onboard. 

A number of yachts also comply with IMO’s Polar Code, with hulls built to ice-class, such as Damen's SeaXplorer  yacht LA DATCHA (pictured), designed to venture to extreme polar regions.

Although not mandatory, it certainly opens up greater opportunities for extreme exploration.

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All our clients share a passion for pushing the envelope and a love for fun and adventure

Explorer yachts should also have the fuel tank capacity and efficiency to cruise for longer distances, offering unlimited potential to access remote areas of the globe.

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And they don’t need to be behemoths either, British shipbuilder Arksen’s flagship explorer model is a fairly diminutive 26m (85ft) with an impressive 7,000 nm oceangoing range.

Likewise, Italian shipyard Cantiere Delle Marche's latest explorer yachts, AURELIA and RJ are both under 500GT, yet still bear all the hallmarks of a true explorer: robust, seaworthy and designed for world cruising, with both offering a 5,500 nm range without compromising on comfort and luxury, illustrating just how diverse the growing market for explorer vessels can be.

Another important attribute of a true explorer yacht is autonomy, basically the ability to remain at sea for long periods while remaining totally self-sufficient.

To achieve this, as well as ample fuel capacity, the yacht needs sufficient storage space to carry adequate food supplies and other necessities to maintain crew and guests, including specialists such as local guides, helicopter pilots and ski instructors.

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The vessel should also be able to generate fresh water and manage waste effectively. This last point is often something that gets overlooked, however is one of the most fundamentally important aspects of an expedition yacht charter, not only because the vessel will undoubtedly be exploring remote locations without convenient refuse services, but also because effective waste management is a crucial environmental issue for ocean going yachts given their autonomy at sea and global range.

With a clearer understanding of what makes an explorer yacht, the next question you might ask is: why should you charter one?

Below are some pretty compelling reasons why explorer yachts are a cut above the rest;

The best thing about an expedition yacht is the freedom to explore the world’s oceans, from the poles to the tropics, with the capacity and range to remain at sea for longer periods of time between stops.

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Clients are tired of the usual yacht charter circuit, and are expressing a desire to explore new territories and discover new things

Space is another great feature common on ocean going yachts. From storage to outdoor living, everything about an explorer yacht is supersized, designed for your ultimate comfort and safety whilst at sea. 

Tintore explains the major reason for such large volume on explorer yachts like SeaXplorer La Datcha "is so that we can combine the capability you need to explore the world with the luxury space you want when you are there. Our SeaXplorers offers the best of both without compromise."

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Having plenty of onboard space also means there’s more room for toys for use on land and at sea. O'Nial confirms one of the major bonuses in having plenty of space is that "there's much more room for jumbo toys, such as landing craft, especially for remote destinations without any convenient harbours or pontoons, as well as all-terrain vehicles, seaplanes and helicopters."

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Some of the larger explorer yachts also come equipped with their own mini medical hospitals complete with trained staff, as well as research laboratories, ski lockers, hyperbaric dive chambers and much more. 

Explorer yachts by their very nature offer the kind of unique experiences that many standard yachts cannot, such as the opportunity to partake in scientific research, explore remote destinations and offer greater opportunities for adrenaline-fuelled adventures as part of the whole package; such as 4x4 off-road touring, heli-skiing and submarine exploration à la Jules Verne. 

Tintore underpins this point: “Explorer yachting offers the opportunity to experience the world with genuine adventure and rare experiences that are truly priceless."

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And there’s no need to compromise on luxury as most explorer yachts nowadays also offer an array of luxurious extras, such as wellness facilities, swimming pools, entertainment systems and movie theatres. 

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With unlimited cruising potential coupled with superyacht standard luxury, it's clear to see why explorer yachts have become so popular. 

For some of the coolest places on the planet to visit by explorer yacht, read our article:  Best explorer yacht destinations for off-the-beaten-track adventures.

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Bering Yachts reveals flagship explorer B165 at Dubai International Boat Show

Bering Yachts has taken the opportunity of the Dubai International Boat Show to reveal its new flagship model, the 49.4-metre B165. 

The shipyard's current on-water flagship is the 44.2-metre B145, whose first unit, Heeus, was delivered in 2023 .

Switzerland-based Valentin Design is responsible for the B165's exterior. "The aim was to create a new kind of explorer," explained designer Valentin Weigand. "A true crossover, where usability and practicability combine with an elegant, experience-driven design."

The yacht distinguishes itself from its predecessors with an elongated aft deck, whose space is further increased thanks to unfolding bulwarks.

Accommodation is across six cabins, including two VIP cabins connected to the superyacht's "cinema room" on the main deck. This room can also be converted into additional accommodation when needed. The upper deck is dedicated to the owner, whose cabin opens out onto a private lounge space on the bow, complete with dip pool and sunpads. A skylounge and al fresco dining is found aft.

There is an additional lounge on the bridge deck, partially sheltered by the hardtop and equipped with a sit up bar, television screen and a firepit.

The beach club features a swimming pool flanked with sunloungers, sunpads and a swimming platform with tender crane. B165 can accommodate two tenders on its aft deck, including a five-metre Solas tender.

Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines, the yacht will be able to reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles when cruising at 12 knots.

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With the ever-expanding portfolio of charter yachts vying for attention, the 221-foot Loon took to social media to showcase its offerings. Not just with a Facebook page of pretty destinations, but with an Instagram account that now has 140,000 followers and a YouTube channel with 122,000 folks who watch its journeys.

The yacht, previously christened  Icon,  splashed in 2010 when it left the Dutch shipyard Icon Yachts. Purchased in 2023 by owners who named the yacht after their lakehouse residents, the loon bird, it is now widely recognized on the charter scene, thanks partly to its social-media presence but mostly because of its eclectic crew.

Captain Paul Clarke, who has been with the owner since 2017 and created the social-media frenzy, made his way from the vessel’s smaller siblings to helm this third generation of yachts named Loon. An overflowing toy box and tenders that include a wake-surfing boat, as well as an inventory of all the top brands, have made this an exceptional charter vessel, with IYC being the primary brokers.

The yacht’s timeless lines and contemporary features are a testament to RWD Design’s forward-thinking philosophy. “ Loon has many features which are only now being incorporated into today’s yachts,” Clarke told Robb Report.

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An impressive catalog of toys is a given on any reputable charter yacht, but Loon ‘s toy trove is a cut above the rest. “Those who have the most toys win—this has always been our mantra,” says Capt. Paul Clarke. “For instance, most yachts have two Jet Skis, we have four. We apply that philosophy across the toy spectrum.” It is a thrill-a-minute onboard with Seabobs, wakeboards, scuba equipment, foils, and more towables and inflatables than one can get on in a week. Loon is regularly asked to test toys before they hit the market. “We always get pre-release toys to demo. We were also the first superyacht to carry Lift foils,” adds Clarke.

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The linchpin holding a great charter together is the crew. But Loon raises the bar with its onboard team, who are born entertainers. Besides their regular duties, crewmembers double as a scuba instructor, a masseuse, a pro kitesurfer, a personal trainer, a yoga instructor, and even a DJ. The chief engineer provides an added layer of charm with his guitar skills for evening soirees. “I always hire crew who have secondary skills,” says Clarke.

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If it isn’t on social media, did it even happen? Clarke started Loon ‘s social accounts back in the day to share the wealth of content he gathered from shooting videos of guests. Today, Loon has a crew member whose sole job is to create content with “equipment in hand 24/7.” This person, using drones and an occasional helicopter, creates charter memories with videography, photography, and other content-creation skills. Clarke says Loon is the only superyacht to have this dedicated position. The strategy has paid off. The vessel has 143,000 Instagram followers and 121,000 YouTube subscribers tuning in to watch its every move.

Loon-Inspired Inflatables

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Aside from the yacht’s signature beach club, Loon literally expands for on-the-water playtime. In fact, the yacht is more than a consumer of water toys. It’s an influencer. Inflatable manufacturer FunAir developed its Beach Club Sea Pool, the first-of-its-kind inflatable Yacht Slide (with a stylish carbon-fiber finish) specifically for this yacht. This section serves as a bumper point for toys and launchpad for Jet Skis. The netted surroundings also protect swimmers from currents and jellyfish.

Looney Activities

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Loon’ s activities regularly catch the eyes of onlookers. The vessel’s G23 Nautique is ideal for wake surfing. However, when chartering, the professional poker player and influencer Dan Bilzerian decided to take water stunts up a notch or two and wake-surf behind the yacht itself. While Loon regularly has “tons of A-listers” on board doing epic things, stunts are also for the crew. For its Instagram feed, the crew have leaped over the bow dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys and pulled off impressive kitesurfing jumps. The next booked charter will include magicians, helicopters, fire breathers, and a renowned DJ. “We try to make it extraordinary no matter who the guest is,” says Clarke. 

The Honey Bees

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Teaming up with the biodynamic honey producers at Hikian in southern Finland, Loon has adopted its own beehive and features the honey in its cuisine. The buzz around this premium honey is that the bees thrive in the unspoiled air of the Finnish forest. As well as the flavor, the honey also accompanies the chef’s creations.

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Two years ago, the former Loon was the first superyacht to accept charter fees in cryptocurrency. Fast forward to now, the current Loon continues to accept Bitcoin for bookings. Embracing crypto transactions is not just another form of payment but also a nod to a younger yachting clientele.

Involved in Rescue Missions

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This Caribbean charter season has already seen Loon involved in two successful search-and-rescue missions. The first was retrieving an overturned fishing boat at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard. Just before Christmas, Loon also responded to another search and rescue that came from a couple scuba diving in the Dog Islands. Clarke sent the tender ahead to locate the missing woman who had been swept out. “It could have ended much worse if the rescue hadn’t come together so quickly,” he says.

The Main Suite Built Around the Bathtub

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The interior styling by Studio Linse is inviting across all seven cabins, but the one that really catches the eye is the full-beam primary suite. With neutral and contemporary aesthetics, it is located on the main deck, where large windows flood the space with natural light. But the spotlight really shines on the impressive three-ton stone bathtub in the ensuite. It had to be installed before the deck was put on—a true commitment to a relaxing soak.

Well Connected

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Loon keeps everyone connected wherever it is anchored by remaining fully hooked up to the onboard Starlink system. Besides fast Wi-Fi for work or socializing, entertainment demands are also met, thanks to the fully integrated Apple TV system, delivering every kind of movie on the yacht’s big screens. The electronic bells and whistles continue in the bridge, which recently saw upgrades to the 26-inch touchscreen panels that control all elements of the yacht.

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There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

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This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

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If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

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Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

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Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

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“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

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Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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This Sleek 162-Foot Explorer Yacht Just Became Bering's New Flagship

Bering Yachts just went bigger than ever before.

The Turkish yard unveiled a new flagship at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) over the weekend. Christened simply the B165 , the 162-footer is set to become the largest explorer yacht in the Bering fleet.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Alexey Mikhaylov, Bering is known for producing rugged, full-displacement steel explorers capable of covering serious distances. The yard has delivered several " pocket explorers " over the past two decades but is now diving into larger vessels.

Penned by Valentin Design, the B165 has a good 17 feet on its predecessor. (The current flagship, the B145 , measures 145 feet.) The newcomer also showcases an elongated aft deck that distinguishes it from other fleet members.

"The aim was to create a new kind of explorer," studio founder Valentin Weigand said in a statement. "A true crossover, where usability and practicability combine with an elegant, experience-driven design."

With a beam of just under 30 feet, the yacht offers plenty of space on board yet still has an interior volume of less than 500 GT (499 GT, to be exact). Designed by Bering's in-house team, the generous living quarters can comfortably accommodate 12 seafarers or more. The main deck features a spacious lounge, dining room, two VIP cabins, and a cinema room that can be turned into an additional guest cabin if required, while the lower deck is equipped with three guest suites, the galley, the crew mess, and four crew cabins.

Heading upstairs, the owner's deck sports an owner's suite that opens to a private lounge and spa. The deck is also home to a skylounge and alfresco dining area aft. To top it off, literally, the bridge deck is dedicated to a plush lounge with a bar, TV, and firepit.

Back down below, the aft deck is adorned with a sizable swimming pool and sunbeds. It is also equipped with fold-out bulwarks that create extra space as needed and a crane that can be used to launch the two tenders from the deck. At the stern, the swim platform features two inviting sun pads and stairs that lead to the water.

In terms of power, the B165 will pack two Caterpillar C32 engines that will allow it to reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and cover some 4,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Bering is currently working on 12 other explorer yachts, but fingers crossed we see a B165 hit the high seas soon.

Click here to see all the photos of the B165.

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Alone on the Ocean, With 400,000 Friends

As Cole Brauer sped to the finish of a solo race around the world, she used Instagram to blow up sailing’s elitist image.

Before she could begin the Global Solo Challenge, a nonstop solo race around the world, Cole Brauer had to sail First Light, a 40-foot yacht, from Rhode Island to Spain. Credit... Samuel Hodges

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  • Published Feb. 29, 2024 Updated March 7, 2024

Video dinner parties, spa days, stuffed animals, favorite hoodies and cozy, colorful fleece blankets. Cole Brauer’s Instagram feed hardly feels like the work of someone racing a 40-foot sailboat around the world in the Global Solo Challenge. But Ms. Brauer, 29, is not an average ocean racer.

In 2022, Ms. Brauer had tried out for another competition, the Ocean Race, which is considered the pinnacle of professional ocean racing. Sailors in that race are highly trained, wear matching foul weather gear and have corporate sponsors. And most of them are men. Ms. Brauer, who had sailed thousands of miles on high performance ocean racing boats, felt she was ready to join their ranks.

But after competing in trials in France, Ms. Brauer was told she was “too short for the Southern Ocean” and was sent on her way.

A woman in a red sleeveless jumpsuit holds a railing with her left hand and a piece of a sail with her right hand.

In spite of her small stature — she stands 5 feet 1 inch — Ms. Brauer rounded Cape Horn, Chile, on Jan. 26, the last of the three great capes of her journey to finish the Global Solo Challenge. It is a feat most of the Ocean Race sailors picked instead of her have never even attempted. And despite being the youngest competitor in the race, she is ranked second overall, just days away from reaching the finish line in A Coruña, Spain.

Along the way, her tearful reports of breakages and failures, awe-struck moments during fiery sunrises, dance parties and “shakas” signs at the end of each video have garnered her a following that has eclipsed any sailor’s or sailing event’s online, even the Ocean Race and the America’s Cup, a prestigious race that is more well known by mainstream audiences.

“I’m so happy to have rounded the Horn,” Ms. Brauer said in a video call from her boat, First Light, after a morning spent sponging out endless condensation and mildew from its bilges. “It feels like Day 1. I feel reborn knowing I’ll be in warmer weather. The depression you feel that no one in the world can fix that. Your house is trying to sink and you can’t stop it.”

Shifting gears, she added, “It’s all getting better.”

Ms. Brauer’s rise in popularity — she has more than 400,000 followers on Instagram — has come as a surprise to her, but her achievements, combined with her bright personality, have struck a chord. And she has set a goal of using her platform to change the image of professional ocean sailing.

“Cole wants to prove you can go around the world and watch Netflix every once in a while and wear your pajamas,” said Lydia Mullan, Ms. Brauer’s media manager. “As for her mental health, she’s really creating a space in her routine for herself, to create that joy she hasn’t seen in other sailors.”

Four months after she began the Global Solo Challenge, a solo, nonstop race around the world featuring sailboats of different sizes, Ms. Brauer is holding strong. Sixteen sailors began the journey and only eight remain on the ocean, with the Frenchman Philippe Delamare having finished first on Feb. 24 after 147 days at sea.

Ms. Brauer, who was more than a week ahead of her next closest competitor as of Thursday morning, is on track to set a speed record for her boat class, and to be the first American woman to complete a solo, nonstop sailing race around the world.

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Her Authentic Self

Ms. Brauer has been happy to turn the image of a professional sailor on its head. Competitors in the Ocean Race and the America’s Cup tend to pose for static social media posts with their arms crossed high on their chests, throwing stern glares. Ms. Brauer would rather be more comfortable.

She brought objects like fleece blankets on her journey, despite the additional weight, and said solo sailing has helped give her the freedom to be herself.

“Without those things I would be homesick and miserable,” she said of her supply list. “We need comfort to be human. Doing my nails. Flossing. It’s hard for the general public to reach pro sailors. People stop watching. If you treat people below you, people stop watching.”

Other female sailors have noticed the same disconnect. “The year I did the Vendée Globe, Michel Desjoyeaux didn’t mention that anything went wrong,” Dee Caffari, a mentor of Ms. Brauer’s who has sailed around the world six times, said of that race’s winner. “Then we saw his jobs list after the finish and we realized he was human.”

Ms. Brauer, as her social media followers can attest, is decidedly human.

They have gotten used to her “hangout” clothes and rock-out sessions. Her team produces “Tracker Tuesdays,” where a weather forecaster explains the routes Ms. Brauer chooses and why she uses different sails, and “Shore Team Sunday,” where team members are introduced.

“In the beginning I looked at what she was doing, posting about washing her knickers in bucket and I was like, ‘No! What are you doing?’” Ms. Caffari said. “I’ve been so professional and corporate in my career. She’s been so authentic and taken everyone around the world with her. Cole is that next generation of sailor. They tell their story in a different way and it’s working.”

Finding a Purpose

Ms. Brauer was introduced to sailing at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Those days of casual racing on the turquoise waters of Kaneohe Bay informed her vision of an inclusive sailing community. That image was shattered when she came to the mainland to try her hand at professional sailing.

“When I came to the East Coast it was so closed off,” she said of those early experiences. “I couldn’t get a job in the industry. Pro sailors were jaded. They didn’t want anyone to take their job. It’s a gig-based economy. Competition, we’re pinned against each other, especially women in high-performance sailing since there are fewer of us.”

“This whole process of being a pro sailor over the past five years, I feel mentally punched in the face and my legs kicked out from under me,” she added. “I screamed and I cried. Without those experiences I wouldn’t be as mentally tough. It made me callused.”

A big break happened when she landed a gig as boat captain for Michael Hennessy’s successful Class40 Dragon. The boat was a perfect platform to hone her ocean sailing skills as she ripped up and down the East Coast delivering it to races, often alone, pushing Dragon to its limits. Her Instagram posts of those adventures drew attention, and she was invited to tryout for the Ocean Race, a fully crewed race around the world in powerful 65-footers.

“I was crushed,” Ms. Brauer said of being rejected after the trials.

Ms. Brauer, though, found a new purpose. After months of living in her van and working on Dragon, she found a benefactor in F.K. Day, the president of World Bicycle Relief and the executive vice president of SRAM Corporation, who, along with his brother Lincoln, agreed to buy a boat and fund a massive refit for the Global Solo Challenge, which was only three months away.

Conducting the hurricane of activity last summer in Newport, R.I., Ms. Brauer knew this was her moment to shine. But representatives for her new sponsors had reservations about her bold social media experiment.

“I got a massive pushback: ‘How can you be so vain. This isn’t important. We don’t want to pay for this,’” she said. “I said none of this is going to matter if the world can’t see it.”

Her boat was covered with cameras her shore team could monitor, with technology allowing for constant recording that could be used to capture unexpected twists. Ms. Brauer got some immediate traction, but nothing prepared her for the numbers she would hit once the race began.

“We were taking bets in Spain,” said Ms. Brauer, who had to sail First Light nearly 3,000 miles from Newport to Spain as a qualifier for the race. “There was a photo of me excited we hit 10,000 followers. Ten thousand for a little race? That’s massive.”

A few months later she has 40 times that count.

A Dangerous Journey

Only a handful of solo ocean racers have been American, all of whom being male. Now Ms. Brauer has a larger following than any of them, pushing far beyond the typical reach of her sport.

“This is a really good case study,” says Marcus Hutchinson, a project manager for ocean racing teams. “For me she’s an influencer. She’s a Kardashian. People will be looking for her to promote a product. She doesn’t need to worry about what the American sailors think. That’s parochial. She has to split with the American environment.”

Unlike her peers, Ms. Brauer is happy to do some extracurricular work along the way toward goals like competing in the prestigious Vendée Globe. “I’m part of the social media generation,” she said. “It’s not a burden to me.”

The playful videos and colorful backdrop, though, can make it easy for her followers to forget that she is in the middle of a dangerous race. Half her competitors in the Global Solo Challenge have pulled out, and ocean races still claim lives, particularly in the violent, frigid storms of the Southern Ocean.

“She was apprehensive,” Ms. Caffari said of Ms. Brauer’s rounding Cape Horn. “I told her: ‘You were devastated that you didn’t get on the Ocean Race. Now look at you. Those sailors didn’t even get to go to the Southern Ocean.’”

The question now is how Ms. Brauer will retain her followers’ desire for content after the race is over.

“She will be unaware of the transition she went through,” Mr. Hutchinson said. “She’s become a celebrity and hasn’t really realized it.”

Ms. Brauer, however, said she received as much from her followers as she gave them.

“They are so loving,” she said. “I send a photo of a sunset, and they paint watercolors of the scene to sell and raise money for the campaign. When I start to feel down, they let me stand on their shoulders.”

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    Luxury expedition, or explorer yachts, offer superyacht owners the ultimate in self sufficient world exploration together with sophisticated and comfortable accommodations. Luxury yachts provide fantastic freedom and flexibility to move about in comfort while exploring the vast and beautiful waterways of the world.

  7. Explorer Yacht Charter

    Explorer charter yachts come with exhilarating toys such as helicopters and submarines, unlocking some of the most secluded spots in the world. Become a modern-day explorer with an Antarctic charter There is so much more to the Arctic than dramatic views. On an adventure-packed expedition, glide past sturdy icebergs and cruise to islands ...

  8. Explorer Yacht Charter

    On an explorer yacht charter, the entire world is yours to discover. The world's most intrepid travellers can reach remote, off-the-beaten track yacht charter destinations and untouched landscapes for a unique charter experience. Cruise the ice-filled waters of Antarctica, ski untapped terrain on a heli-skiing adventure, or discover under-the-radar remote islands accessible only by yacht.

  9. Expedition Yachts for Charter

    The perfect vessel for all wanderlust travellers, expedition or explorer yachts are capable of travelling further and farther than most motor yachts. Offering all the same amenities as luxury motor yachts, from onboard gyms and full spa facilities to complete cinemas, dedicated game rooms and more, explorer charter yachts strive to meet ...

  10. Artexplorer Yacht for Charter

    Setting a new benchmark in luxury yachting, the world's largest aluminum sailing catamaran, 47M (154'02") ARTEXPLORER, is now available for charter. With her 17M (55'09") beam, this custom-built vessel offers an expansive main deck, elevating the charter experience for her guests.

  11. Expedition Yacht Charter Fleet

    Luxury expedition yachts are synonymous with strength, stability and power, their imposing exterior lines alluding to the feeling of ocean-going ability. Many crewed explorer yachts have been converted to cater to the high demands of the charter market, fitted with the latest in technologies, luxury amenities and interior layouts.

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  13. Discover the amazing potential of an explorer yacht charter

    Explorer yachts should also have the fuel tank capacity and efficiency to cruise for longer distances, offering unlimited potential to access remote areas of the globe. And they don't need to be behemoths either, British shipbuilder Arksen's flagship explorer model is a fairly diminutive 26m (85ft) with an impressive 7,000 nm oceangoing range.

  14. Charter yacht of the week: Hanse Explorer, the 48m bastion of Antarctica

    Experiences on board are meaningful, educational and mesmerising, designed to immerse you into the environment in a way that very few superyacht pilots will be able to replicate. Hanse Explorer is available to charter with EYOS with a weekly rate from $235,000. Each week we place a spotlight on one of the world's finest superyachts for charter.

  15. Luxury Explorer Yachts

    An explorer yacht is often stationed in an area for an extended period of time, remaining self-sufficient in even the most remote of locations. Some are built to stringent Class requirements certifying a yacht as Ice or Polar Class, and usually constructed in steel or GRP, other common features of these world-cruising vessels are a Portuguese ...

  16. Crewed Yacht Charter

    The Fraser Book of Luxury Yachting 2023/2024 showcases some of the most beautiful crewed superyachts available to charter around the world as well as sample sailing itineraries and information on the spectacular cruising destinations on offer.Browse the magnificent pages, read about the beautiful locations and select the perfect charter yacht for your dream holiday.

  17. MK Yacht Explorer

    MK Yacht Explorer charter services What our clients can expect. We provide you with complimentary personal assistants, who will guide you through your entire journey. Our services overview. Mediterranean A sea of opportunities. 1244 Islands In Croata.

  18. Captain Q&A: What it's like to charter explorer yacht Latitude

    Due to the flight and travel restrictions, Tahiti is closed for now but is indicating opening borders in July so we are preparing to head back once we have the green light." Latitude is listed for charter with Burgess with a weekly charter rate starting from $161,000. Captain Samuel Alquilos of 54.7m Latitude on the explorer yacht's recent ...

  19. Dunya Yachts' 47m explorer King Benji delivered

    Dunya Yachts' 46.7-metre explorer King Benji has now been delivered to her owner.A nominee in this year's World Superyacht Awards, she will be available for charter in the Mediterranean with IYC this summer. King Benji's naval architecture and exterior comes from the drawing board of Gregory C. Marshall, while the yacht's playful, tropical interiors are courtesy of Design Unlimited.

  20. Luxury Explorer Yacht Atlas

    m/y Atlas is a 102' luxury steel hull explorer yacht which can take you anywhere in the world. Please contact us for charter info. Find out more. Motor yacht Atlas is a luxury steel hull explorer yacht available for private weekly charter cruises to Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and Virgin Islands.

  21. A+ yacht for charter (Benetti, 34m, 2024)

    With spacious, elegantly appointed cabins and stunning views, this wellness-focused charter promises an unparalleled voyage where tranquility and fun converge seamlessly. Embark on a journey of relaxation and revitalization, setting a new standard for luxury yacht experiences. The superyacht can accommodate up to 11 guests in five cabins

  22. Bering Yachts reveals flagship explorer B165

    Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines, the yacht will be able to reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles when cruising at 12 knots. Bering Yachts' highly-anticipated 38-metre explorer Irish Rebel is due to be delivered this year. Read More / Adventures ahead: the most exciting explorer yachts of 2024

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    Here are some of the best luxury yacht charter destinations to consider for an unforgettable journey: 20. Belize With its barrier reef being the second largest […] Worthly. The 20 Most Beautiful ...

  26. This Sleek 162-Foot Explorer Yacht Just Became Bering's New Flagship

    Christened simply the B165, the 162-footer is set to become the largest explorer yacht in the Bering fleet. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Alexey Mikhaylov, Bering is known for producing rugged ...

  27. THE 10 BEST Moscow Boat Rides & Cruises (Updated 2024)

    Explore the scenic and historic attractions of Moscow from the water with the best boat tours and cruises. Enjoy the views of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and the Sparrow Hills on a relaxing or informative boat ride. Or, spice up your trip with some water sports and activities in Moscow. Find out more on Tripadvisor.

  28. Cole Brauer Takes Followers on Solo Sailing Race Around the World

    Before she could begin the Global Solo Challenge, a nonstop solo race around the world, Cole Brauer had to sail First Light, a 40-foot yacht, from Rhode Island to Spain.

  29. City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

    About. It can be hard to see the highlights of Moscow in a day or two, but this hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing open-top bus tour makes it easy and convenient. Take in views of the city while listening to recorded commentary on the bus. Hop off at any of the stops, including Red Square, the Big Stone Bridge, and Pushkin Fine Arts Museum.

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