Blending robust expedition capability with refined superyacht elegance, After You stands as the first vessel in Damen’s newly launched Xplorer 60 platform.
A testament to innovation in the luxury explorer yacht segment, this yacht combines cutting-edge hybrid propulsion, rugged Ice Class engineering, and luxury accommodation - all packaged within a striking 60-metre silhouette and 11-metre beam.
Hybrid Power Meets Polar Readiness
At the heart of After You lies Damen’s advanced hybrid propulsion system - a sophisticated blend of diesel-electric and battery-powered technology. The system offers silent, emission-reducing cruising through electric-only modes, ideal for navigating sensitive environments like Arctic fjords or coral archipelagos. When maximum endurance is needed, diesel engines seamlessly support long-range voyaging, while intelligent energy management optimizes fuel efficiency and operational flexibility.
The vessel’s Ice Class hull enables navigation through light pack ice, making her capable of reaching some of the planet’s most remote destinations safely. Combined with shore-power compatibility and reduced underwater noise emissions, After You is not just expedition-ready, but also future-proofed for stringent environmental regulations.
We do things a bit differently. A luxury expedition yacht born from an innovative crossover of yachting and shipbuilding technology
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Damen Yachting
A Heritage of Maverick Thinking
The Xplorer 60 was conceived with the same maverick spirit that has long defined Damen Yachting. As Rose Damen, Managing Director of Damen Yachting, explains:
“We do things a bit differently. A luxury expedition yacht born from an innovative crossover of yachting and shipbuilding technology, the SeaXplorer is unlike any yacht on the market. To design a beautiful luxury yacht that also has real capability with professional safety and ocean-going seakeeping performance is an enormously challenging ambition.”
This philosophy draws on Damen’s rich legacy of shipbuilding, from navy submarines to ice-breaking Coast Guard ships and Amels superyachts. The Xplorer series unites that experience in a platform made for true ocean adventurers.
Evolving the Vision: The Xplorer 60 Arrives
The launch of After You follows in the wake of earlier SeaXplorer success stories, including the SeaXplorer 77 "La Datcha", a full-custom hybrid explorer designed for global polar-capable cruising, and the SeaXplorer 58 "Pink Shadow", a striking explorer that garnered international attention after being chartered by Madonna.
These vessels laid the groundwork for the Xplorer 60’s design. As Enrique Tintoré, SeaXplorer Design Manager, explains:
I love to hear our clients’ powerful ideas for their own special SeaXplorer. Whether colours, finishing or completely unique configurations, our design philosophy is driven by the individual.
Previously known as the SeaXplorer 60, the model has now been officially renamed the Xplorer 60, reflecting a streamlined identity for Damen Yachting’s next-generation luxury expedition platform.
Compact Size, Grand Capability
Despite its 60-metre length, After You boasts a Gross Tonnage of 1,160 GT, allowing for self-sufficiency for up to 30 days at sea. She accommodates a wide array of tenders, toys, and expedition equipment - essential for serious exploration missions. Her engineering and layout ensure robust autonomy while retaining the highest standards of comfort, safety, and style expected of a luxury vessel.
Looking Ahead
With sea trials imminent, After You is poised to make waves as a trailblazer in hybrid expedition yachting. Her launch represents not only a milestone for Damen Yachting but also a shift in what discerning owners expect from an explorer yacht- sustainability, individuality, and true ocean-going capability.
As Damen's expedition yacht vision continues to evolve, After You may well set the tone for a new era of responsible, capable, and utterly luxurious adventure at sea.
Inside the Xplorer Series: YachtBuyer’s Exclusive Access
YachtBuyer’s head boat tester, Jack Haines, explored the Xplorer series concept in depth with a full walkthrough of the Xplorer 58 Pink Shadow at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show. As one of the early showcases of Damen Yachting’s rugged-luxury expedition lineup, Pink Shadow exemplifies the blend of go-anywhere capability and superyacht comfort that defines the Xplorer range.
The video, published on our YachtBuyer YouTube channel, quickly became one of our most popular video yacht reviews, earning over 300,000 views and widespread praise for its deep dive into the concept. That level of attention is a strong signal that the new Xplorer 60 - refined, rebranded, and now nearing sea trials - will resonate just as powerfully with the next generation of adventure-minded yacht owners. We’d love to bring you a full video tour of After You as well - if the owner is willing, we’ll be there.
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