Ice-class explorer with commercial genes

Damen Shipyards builds the SeaXplorer series of expedition yachts in co-operation with its yacht building division Amels. Her impressive volume: 2650 gross tonnes. By comparison, the 74 metre long Amels 242 has 1705 gross tonnes. Damens Explorer can accommodate twelve guests, including in an owner's apartment and two VIP suites, a diving centre and a tender garage in the bow and one in the stern. Two helicopters land on the certified helideck, each of which descends one deck below in a hangar. The ice class expertise - the SeaXplorer is certified in accordance with the Polar Code - was provided by the specialists for Arctic cruises from EYOS. Damen considers the 40-day autonomy to be at least as important, which, in addition to the range, relates to hotel operations, unloading and provisioning and food supplies. Damen also has the first SeaXplorer 65 under construction, which is due to set sail in 2019.