Luxury yacht designer Harrison Eidsgaard has come up with a radical new concept in collaboration with Feadship – the expedition yacht EXPV.
aerial close up of expedition yacht EXPV
Designed for Owners and guests intending to spend weeks – even months – on board, the 87m/285.5ft explorer yacht EXPV offers the height of luxury and privacy while being equipped for worldwide adventures.
Harrison Eidsgaard and Feadship luxury explorer yacht concept EXPV
The characteristic exterior design is an amalgamation of a ‘bold use of glass and dynamic curves’ from Harrison Eidsgaard. Far from traditional, E/Y EXPV is designed with purpose, starting with the split superstructure that strongly differentiates the forward section from the aft. This separates the Owner’s living spaces from that of the other guests, placing it forward for a ‘villa lifestyle’ with exceptional views and reduced disturbances so that work can continue unabated while the rest of the group is at leisure in the guest area behind, arriving and leaving during the journey as they please.
Close up of the decks
The two deckhouses have separate stairways and lifts for time apart, and when the whole group wants to come together a floating glass bridge connects the two areas. There is also the Ocean Lounge on the lower deck, which serves as a cavernous beach club that is further extended by fold-down terraces on both sides.
Bow sunbathing and socialising areas
These terraces are slightly raised above sea level so that they can be used in rougher conditions without the risk of flooding, and glass sliding doors mean that the platforms can be deployed in cooler seasons without affecting the interior climate. A large skylight in the deckhead above the Ocean Lounge provides natural illumination to the area, which is fitted with an indoor swimming pool so that guests can exercise and relax whatever the season or location.
Interior of the observation lounge
Observation lounge forward
The open deck between the glass bridge and Ocean Lounge has room to store two 13.5m/44.3ft tenders, while a foredeck side-opening tender garage provides more storage for water toys. The top deck is designed as a helipad and offers guests panoramic views of the destination. Other amenities include an indoor/outdoor wet bar, ample sunbathing areas and plenty of lounging options to suit the climate and the seasons.
Detail
A fuel capacity of 250,000 litres / 66,043 US gallons will give her the autonomy to roam across the world’s oceans, making use of her range of 6,000 nautical miles. A cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots will carry guests to their destination in a timely fashion, and the Diesel-electric propulsion grants the option of reduced noise and vibrations in sensitive marine environments. There is also the possibility to integrate renewable fuels later on.
Beach club area
Interior concept images show full-height windows for an abundance of sunlight and views. The neutral minimalist surroundings use a range of natural materials, which further complement the maritime environment.
aerial view
E/Y EXPV accommodates a total of 10 guests and a maximum crew of 28 in comfortable climate-controlled surroundings.
