SMART DESIGN
Xplorer 105
Introducing the Xplorer 105 (345 ft) built by Damen Yachting. Right at the top of our Xplorer range, she represents everything that drives us to be leaders of the luxury expedition yacht market. Join us to explore this magnificent vessel.
Crossover innovation
The Xplorer began with our team of maverick Dutch naval architects and yachting experts. They started with the quality and pedigree of our 75 Amels superyachts delivered in the last four decades. They added the best of our commercial shipbuilding knowhow from more than 6,000 Damen ship deliveries since 1927.
SELECT YOUR STORAGE SOLUTION
Unparalleled
• Length overall 105 metres (345 ft)
• Beam 17 metres (46 ft)
• Gross Tonnage 6,500
• 12 suites for up to 24 guests
DESIGN PARTNER
Azure Yacht Design
We selected Azure Yacht Design, the highly experienced Dutch design and naval architecture studio, as our design partner for the Xplorer’s exterior lines. Their unique and instantly recognisable philosophy is visible throughout the Xplorer range. The masculine and virile lines communicate the exceptional nature of the yacht as well as the deep heritage of Damen’s shipbuilding.
1,776 SQUARE METRES OF OUTSIDE DECK SPACE (19,117SQ FT)
Observation deck
Enjoy spectacular vantage points from the Xplorer’s forward Observation Lounge with 270-degree panoramic views. Step outside to the unique bow-point Observation Deck to experience the journey ahead.
The 123 square-metre forward Observation Lounge (1,324 sq ft) includes a bar and multimedia centre.
Safe landings
Whether landing in remote areas or in the south of France, the Xplorer takes helicopter safety for you, your family and guests very seriously. The fully certified helideck is suitable for fast and reliable twin-engine helicopters such as the ACH 145 (pictured) – your flying tenders for scouting, exploring and even rescue scenarios. But touching down safely is just the start of your SeaXplorer’s mastery of helicopter operations
GO OFF THE CHARTS WITH THE XPLORER 105
Expedition excellence
Heading to the polar zones doesn’t need to mean leaving your comfort zone. Xplorer expedition yachting means taking the safety, reliability and performance you expect from your yacht right to the edges of the world.
Spectacular landscapes, fascinating wildlife and an otherworldly isolation. The polar regions offer extraordinary experiences at the edge of our planet. The Arctic and Antarctica are challenging, sometimes hostile, environments. But with the right yacht, you can live in 7-star comfort without compromise.
Safety above all else
Antarctica. Svalbard. The Northwest Passage. These are the benchmarks, the most challenging cruising grounds for any yacht. The inherent challenges include poorly charted coasts, risks from icebergs in fast-changing weather and seas, unpredictable wildlife, you name it. But if you can get here, if you can undertake this journey safely, the rewards are indescribable.
Even small changes in polar winds and currents can quickly lead to your yacht being surrounded by close pack ice, which can be very dangerous for yachts without extra strengthening. The Xplorer complies with the IMO Polar Code category B requirements – protecting the safety of you and your guests in up to 90cm first year ice. With this supreme capability, you can visit polar regions starting in the early spring when the wildlife is at its best. Towards the winter months, as the nights get longer, you can experience the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis)
ICE-BREAKING RESEARCH
We optimised the naval architecture for a wide-range of ice conditions by testing the Xplorer model in ice laboratories and applying Damen Research Laboratory’s experience including heavy duty coast guard vessels and ice-breaking polar research ships.
DIESEL ELECTRIC ICE CLASS HYBRID
The diesel electric propulsion train consists of 2 x 3,500 kW Ice Class azimuthing thrusters driven by electrical motors and 4 x 2,140 ekW Generator sets main and auxiliary, plus a battery set for peakshaving 500 kWh.
RETRACTABLE FINS
The powerful stabiliser fins retract where difficult-to-detect ‘growlers’ (truck-sized fragments of icebergs or glaciers) float beneath the surface – significant hazards for yachts with weak hull appendages such as fixed fins.