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8 Of The Best Explorer Yacht Concepts


Tomahawk
Designed by Marco Casali for Italian yard Palumbo Group, Tomahawk is a 52 metre explorer yacht concept that boasts a multi-functional aft deck. Once the tenders have been unloaded it can be converted into a basketball court or a swimming pool, while the davit crane is used to suspend a massive parasol when shade is needed.

This concept is much more than just wishful thinking, as its semi-displacement hull has been developed in collaboration with research vessel specialist Insenaval — hence why Tomahawk has been described as “a yacht in a ship”.


Tim Dempers Studio 100m concept
This 100 metre explorer yacht concept was created by Impossible Productions and Tim Dempers Studio. It looks unusual on the water, due to its protected courtyard spaces that sit on the top deck. These pods are designed to afford guests panoramic views in the comfort of a sheltered space.

There’s space for a small blimp or a sea plane to land on the main deck and — despite the practical limitations this would impose — supercars could be kept in the saloon.

This concept features climate control throughout the design — even the tenders and helicopters are housed in protected, air-conditioned environments to prevent corrosion. Perfect for people who want to see ice without feeling it.