New Explorer Yachts - Built to Order

As the most specialist vessels on the planet, explorer or expedition yachts are incredibly complex and highly capable.

If you are considering a new explorer yacht, the build project will require careful consideration and a team of experts to ensure the yacht, its specification and the many auxiliary items required are successfully delivered.  

These yachts are intended for trans-ocean, Pole-to-Pole passagemaking with superb build quality, massive specifications, and a very low environmental footprint. This might include a hybrid propulsion system to reduce emissions and improve range and efficiency.

Away from the necessities of build and equipment, an explorer can take many stylistic forms, from classic freighters to modern superyacht-infused vessels. But they must all deliver excellent deck access and practicality for tender and auxiliary craft launch and recovery as well as crew operation in all weather conditions.

Similarly, the engineering must be of the highest calibre with multiple back-ups to key systems, including items such as generators and watermakers, as well as more general spares.

Spending long periods at sea will require large tank capacities, stabilisation and the correct cabin numbers for guests and crew.            

Depending on how you wish to use your explorer yacht, and in what regions of the world you will be cruising, the actual specification will differ from yacht to yacht, and this will require careful and particular attention. This should include auxiliary and support craft, with highly capable tenders a must.  

NEW - Built to Order Explorer Yachts

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Recent Award Winning explorer yachts

Check out the recent award-winning and finalist explorer yacht and models.

Award WinnerFlexplorer 146/4                                                            44.3m
                                                                            
                                
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Flexplorer 146/4

44.3m

Winner

Best New Series

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

Award Winner Flexplorer 146/4 - Maverick 44.33m  Photo

Maverick

44.33m Flexplorer 146/4

Winner

Explorer

Robb Report 2025

Award Winner Flexplorer 146/4 - Maverick 44.33m  Photo

Maverick

44.33m Flexplorer 146/4

Winner

Displacement Motor Yachts - 499GT and below, 40m to 45.9m

The World Superyacht Awards 2025

Award Winner Flexplorer 146/4 - Maverick 44.33m  Photo

Maverick

44.33m Flexplorer 146/4

Winner

Best Interior Design (30-50m)

World Yachts Trophies 2024

Award WinnerFlexplorer 146/4                                                            44.3m
                                                                            
                                
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Flexplorer 146/4

44.3m

Winner

Hall of Fame

YachtBuyer Awards 2024

Award Finalist Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 146/3  - Mat 44.50m  Photo

Mat

44.50m Flexplorer 146/3

Finalist

Best Naval Architecture: Displacement Motor Yachts

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

Award Finalist Arksen 85 - Project Ocean 27.3m  Photo

Project Ocean

27.3m Arksen 85

Finalist

Best Naval Architecture: Displacement Motor Yachts

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

Award Finalist Flexplorer 146/4 - Maverick 44.33m  Photo

Maverick

44.33m Flexplorer 146/4

Finalist

Best Naval Architecture: Displacement Motor Yachts

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

Award Finalist Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 146/3  - Mat 44.50m  Photo

Mat

44.50m Flexplorer 146/3

Finalist

Outstanding Exterior Design - Motor Yachts 42m to 51.9m

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

Award Finalist Flexplorer 146/4 - Maverick 44.33m  Photo

Maverick

44.33m Flexplorer 146/4

Finalist

Best Interior Design - Motor Yachts 499GT and below, 40m and above

Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025