Damen Yachting has launched its first Xplorer 60. The 60-metre SX6001 is a superyacht designed to explore in style, comfort, and complete autonomy. It was built and launched at Damen Yachting’s dedicated shipyard in Antalya, Turkey.
The Xplorer 60 is as at home in the Mediterranean’s hotspots as well as navigating polar frontiers. The yacht is now entering its final outfitting phase, including commissioning and sea trials.
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Exploration features
The Xplorer 60, formerly known as the SeaXplorer 60, is the ideal yacht for owners who seek experiences beyond conventional superyachting. Exploration-driven features include the Crow’s Nest and the Observation Lounge with direct access to the exterior Fore Deck and allows the owner and guests to see wild arctic nature or amazing landscapes.
More traditional superyacht features include a special Spa Area on Bridge Deck Aft where the availability of a full-size whirlpool has been created. In addition, the Xplorer 60 is capable of storing, launching and lifting a limo tender, a crew tender and jet-skis on the Main Deck aft area.
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Hybrid power and Polar Code compliant
The Xplorer 60 inherits an award-winning design legacy from both the original Xplorer 58 Pink Shadow design and the Xplorer 77 La Datcha, two Xplorers which have seen significant success on the charter market. This 60-Xplorer is a result of a collaborative effort with the exterior designer Azure Yacht Design.
The yacht has hybrid power and propulsion with battery banks, a fully certified helideck, Ice Class and is IMO Polar Code compliant engineering, which makes it suitable for all destinations; North and South.
Rose Damen, Managing Director of Damen Yachting explains: ‘Since introducing our SeaXplorer concept in 2015, Damen Yachting has become well-established as the luxury explorer yacht leader. We expect the future will see more owners demanding the autonomy, safety, flexibility and luxury that the Xplorer series offers. That is why we decided to build the Xplorer 60 on spec for fast delivery. Xplorer 6001 is the only luxury explorer yacht available in her class and an amazing opportunity.’
Interior design
For the Xplorer 60’s luxury interiors, with three guest decks including six suites for twelve guests, Damen Yachting enlisted the expertise of H2 Yacht Design to create a bespoke new interior concept. Damen Yachting has worked with the team at H2 on previous Amels projects, but this represents their first collaboration with the UK-based design studio on an Xplorer.
Xplorer 6001 at a glance:
- 60.00 metres / 197 ft
- Delivery summer 2025
- 1160 GT
- Twelve guests, sixteen crew plus Captain
- Interior Design by H2 Yacht Design
- Exterior Design by Azure Yacht Design
- Naval Architecture by Damen Yachting
Picture: Xplorer 60 just before being launched (photo by Damen Yachting).
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