Damen Yachting launches custom 75m Hybrid expedition yacht from Vlissingen facility

Expedition styling designed for serious global cruising

With its assertive explorer profile and purposeful proportions, the superyacht is a highly capable expedition platform without sacrificing contemporary superyacht styling. Naval architecture and exterior work together to balance rugged practicality with refined modern detailing, while expansive deck areas and high-volume proportions reinforce the yacht’s long-range cruising focus. The exterior design reflects the growing demand for explorer yachts capable of supporting remote operations while still delivering the comfort and sophistication expected from a modern luxury superyacht.

A defining feature of the motor yacht is its adaptable upper aft deck arrangement. Equipped with a high-capacity crane system, the yacht can launch and recover a 14.6-metre fast tender, a nine-metre utility vessel and even a car. Once cleared, the space transforms into a flexible entertainment deck capable of accommodating a modular swimming pool and open-air lounge spaces. A touch-and-go helipad further enhances the yacht’s expedition credentials, while synthetic teak decking was selected throughout the exterior spaces as a more durable and sustainable alternative to traditional teak.

Interior spaces aboard the yacht were developed around the owner’s vision for extended autonomous cruising. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests, including a private owner’s deck and VIP suite, alongside quarters for up to 24 crew. One of the project’s standout features is the integration of commercial-grade cultivation pods capable of growing fresh vegtables onboard, reducing reliance on shoreside provisioning during longer voyages. Designed to support long stays away from traditional marinas and supply hubs, the interior concept prioritises practicality, comfort and independence at sea. The onboard cultivation systems are particularly unusual within the superyacht sector and reflect the owner’s focus on sustainability and long-term autonomous cruising.

Powered by twin main engines supported by hybrid PTI/PTO electric drives, the Damen 75m Hybrid is capable of near-silent operation and zero-emission cruising in environmentally sensitive areas. A substantial onboard battery bank supports operation both at anchor and in port, while additional containerised battery units can be used to extend energy reserves during longer expeditions. The yacht also features at-anchor stabilisers and an impressive 1,567GT of interior volume designed for long-distance living.

According to YachtBuyer MarketWatch, the largest yacht database in the world, Damen Yachting currently has 14 yachts in the orderbook.

The Damen 75m Hybrid joins a growing fleet of technically advanced yachts under construction at the yard. Among them is the fourth Amels 80 superyacht and is scheduled for delivery in 2027. She is a part of the Amels 80 series measuring 80m in length and features exterior styling by Espen Oeino, interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and accommodation for up to 14 guests across seven suites.

Also in build is the 120m custom superyacht Tanzanite, one of the largest projects currently under construction at Amels. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the five-deck yacht will accommodate up to 22 guests across 11 cabins and offer a 6,000-nautical-mile range for extended global cruising.