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World's largest explorer yachts

SYT brings you a selection of the largest explorer yachts both in build and part of the world fleet today.

Video: The world's largest explorer yachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273978/image/large-bcc376e79565bbbca36c3d58721556bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273978">Spotted last week during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023</a>, in the Sardinian waters are the 33-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> and the 89-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>. Delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> in 2013, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> took the top spot in the Superyacht class there, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui wins Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 (2023-06-12 10:45:00 +0200)">came home with the YCCS Trophy</a>. Her lime green hull stands out amongst the crowd, making her one of the most recognisable sailing yachts on the regatta circuit. French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> was responsible for her exterior design and naval architecture while onboard, she boasts an interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.Behind her silhouette appears the 89-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>. Built on an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> offshore platform in Norway, the project was completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Malta Refit (Company)">Palumbo</a> in Malta after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> delivered the technically completed hull and superstructure to her owner in 2018. The 4,989 GT superyacht features an avant-garde design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, while her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Droulers Architecture (Company)">Droulers Architecture</a>-designed interior can sleep up to 20 guests in eight staterooms and is characterised by exceptional deckhead heights of up to 2.7-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>’s unique X-Bow hull shape was developed for use in unforgiving North Sea conditions. With her massive internal volume, the explorer yacht features a nearly fully-enclosed upper deck with full-height windows, a midship tender garage on the main deck, open pool area at the stern and a certified helipad. The wrap-around glass bridge is one of her most standout features that gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a> its unique shape.

Superyachts Inoui and Olivia O in Porto Cervo

The 33m sailing yacht Inoui and the 89m explorer yacht Olivia O are seen here in Porto Cervo.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265843/image/large-aafe5e6d87a7e2aa0eb94f314ba2bd23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265843">Spotted here in Malta last weekend is the 89-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>. Built on an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> offshore platform in Norway, the project was completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Malta Refit (Company)">Palumbo</a> in Malta after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> delivered the technically completed hull and superstructure to her owner in 2018. The 4,989 GT superyacht features an avant-garde design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, while her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Droulers Architecture (Company)">Droulers Architecture</a>-designed interior can sleep up to 20 guests in eight staterooms and is characterised by exceptional deckhead heights of up to 2.7-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>’s unique X-Bow hull shape was developed for use in unforgiving North Sea conditions. With her massive internal volume, the explorer yacht features a nearly fully-enclosed upper deck with full-height windows, a midship tender garage on the main deck, open pool area at the stern and a certified helipad. The wrap-around glass bridge is one of her most standout features that gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a> its unique shape.

Ulstein’s X-Bow explorer yacht Olivia O in Malta

The 89m explorer yacht Olivia O, built by Ulstein in 2020, is seen here anchored in Malta.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215601/image/large-c1c961ebe261a84f3c546f2529a9b5fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215601">Currently anchored in the waters of the Caribbean island of St Barths is the 89-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>. Built on an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> offshore platform in Norway, the project was completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Malta Refit (Company)">Palumbo</a> in Malta after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> delivered the technically completed hull and superstructure to her owner in 2018. The 4,989 GT superyacht features an avant-garde design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, while her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Droulers Architecture (Company)">Droulers Architecture</a>-designed interior can sleep up to 20 guests in eight cabins and is characterised by exceptional deckhead heights of up to 2.7-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>’s unique X-Bow hull shape was developed for use in unforgiving North Sea conditions. With her massive internal volume, the explorer yacht features a nearly fully-enclosed upper deck with full-height windows, a midship tender garage on the main deck, open pool area at the stern and a certified helipad. The wrap-around glass bridge is one of her most standout features that gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a> its unique shape.

Explorer yacht Olivia O in St Barths

The 89m explorer yacht Olivia O, built by Ulstein in 2020, is seen here anchored in St Barths.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208866/image/large-176c108c2d01b777d7c2b8a25b98972b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208866">Seen here anchored off La Spezia in November 2020 is the 89-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>. Built on an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> offshore platform in Norway, the project was completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Malta Refit (Company)">Palumbo</a> in Malta after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein</a> delivered the technically completed hull and superstructure to her owner in 2018. The 4,989 GT superyacht features an avant-garde design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, while her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Droulers Architecture (Company)">Droulers Architecture</a>-designed interior can sleep up to 20 guests in eight cabins and is characterised by exceptional deckhead heights of up to 2.7-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>’s unique X-Bow hull shape was developed for use in unforgiving North Sea conditions. With her massive internal volume, the explorer yacht features a nearly fully-enclosed upper deck with full-height windows, a midship tender garage on the main deck, open pool area at the stern and a certified helipad. The wrap-around glass bridge is one of her most standout features that gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a> its unique shape.

Ulstein’s X-Bow explorer yacht Olivia O in La Spezia

The 89m explorer yacht Olivia O, built by Ulstein in 2020, is seen here anchored in La Spezia.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/205100/image/large-1e88f6a0d80248a2836889ae94e166fc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/205100">Measuring 73-metres in length, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla73.0m (239'6&quot;)CRN Spa2014">Yalla</a> was launched in August 2014 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>. She is one of the largest yachts ever constructed by the Italian shipyard, just behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2029" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chopi Chopi80.0m (262'6&quot;)CRN Spa2013">Chopi Chopi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5898" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mimtee79.45m (260'8&quot;)CRN Spa2019">Mimtee</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Jorgia74.0m (242'9&quot;)CRN Spa2017">Lady Jorgia</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla73.0m (239'6&quot;)CRN Spa2014">Yalla</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>’s first yacht to have been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Droulers Architecture (Company)">Droulers Architecture</a> responsible for her interiors. It is no surprise that her owner commissioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> to design his new yacht, as he previously owned another yacht called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2004">Yalla</a> that was designed by the same Dutch design firm. Onboard, the superyacht has many standout features such as the dedicated wellness area on the lower deck, complete with beach club and swimming pool. Powered by twin CAT 3512B engines of 1,573 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla73.0m (239'6&quot;)CRN Spa2014">Yalla</a> can reach a top speed of 18.5 knots and her 5,500 nautical mile range means that nearly any destination is within reach for her 12 guests.

CRN superyacht Yalla on the French Riviera

The 73m superyacht Yalla, built by CRN, is seen here anchored on the French Riviera.

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/52318/image/large-5cf8445eaaef7c7457d241581476e769.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52318">Built by CRN in 2014 and measuring 73 metres in length, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla73.0m (239'6&quot;)">Yalla</a> is one of the largest yachts ever constructed by the Italian shipyard. She is CRN’s first yacht to have been designed by Omega Architects, with Droulers Architecture responsible for her interiors. It is no surprise that her owner commissioned Omega to design his new yacht, as he previously owned another yacht called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla46.7m (153'3&quot;)">Yalla</a> that was designed by the same Dutch design firm. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalla73.0m (239'6&quot;)">Yalla</a> accommodates up to 12 guests over six cabins, as well as 22 crew members and amongst her many features on board is a dedicated wellness area on the lower deck, complete with beach club and swimming pool. She is powered by twin CAT 3512B engines of 1,573 hp each that gives her a top speed of 18.5 knots.

Superyacht Yalla arriving in Monaco 

Italian shipbuilder Wally has today announced the sale of a new Wally 145 sailing yacht. Developed for an experienced sailor and featuring naval architecture by German Frers, the interior of the new 44.2-metre superyacht is by Wally’s in-house team in collaboration with Droulers Architects and Studio Mario Sculli.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165366/image/large-3e3144a533cb6d34c8e71de348aa446d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165366">Currently under construction at Persico Marine in Massa Carrara, Italy, she is due to be launched in May 2019. Speaking of the model, Luca Bassani - Wally founder and president - says, “The new Wally 145 is the perfect yacht to enjoy sailing round the world. She epitomises our credo of uncompromised performance combined with timeless appeal and providing the owners with the pleasure of truly sailing in any wind condition, from the very light to the strong airs, in complete comfort.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165367/image/large-8d802a55ac38f87f3bac0603774f7e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165367"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165368/image/large-923ffa12a25de36123589a1b23b04fc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165368">On board she accommodates eight guests and eight crew. Speaking of the project in more detail, German Frers says: “The new Wally 145 has been created for a distinguished, knowledgeable person who really enjoys driving a sensitive, well balanced, pleasant and fast sailing yacht, while cruising with his family but also, and most important, while racing around the cans. The initial brief was for a larger yacht and contrary to the norm, the new design decreased in size and got simpler during the design process, in search of agility, speed and a closer vicinity to the sea and the elements. Extensive research was conducted in order to get the best performance while striving to produce the lightest weight within its specifications, a pleasant and ample interior, three different and separate deck areas and a very sophisticated sail handling system.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165369/image/large-f70a773e1362a6f588bd7e10d3ea00d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165369">The Wally portfolio of yachts under construction includes two more sailing yachts, the wallycento #4 and the Wally 93, scheduled to be launched in July 2017 and spring 2018 respectively, the fifth unit of the 27 Wallyace, and two 52 wallypowers.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165370/image/large-20f814cca37dd59235f504df499303f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165370">