M/Y Explorer ICE was launched in early 2024 and is now ready for delivery.
Measuring just under 24 meters, it is designed to safely traverse the seven seas, thanks to its hull capable of withstanding 8 mm thick ice and its range of approximately 4,000 nm. An explorer capable of going anywhere with very low fuel consumption.
This new Explorer yacht is commissioned by an experienced owner. Therefore, every little detail is very thoughtfully considered.
It will be one of the most robust exploration yachts on the market!
About Explorer ICE
Its elegant interiors feature bleached oak, dark veneers, and warm carpets. The high-quality and stylish design was created by the renowned BAZ Design Studios, who also designed Nautor's Swan yachts and other prestigious brands.
A pair of 410 hp Cummins diesel engines can propel the boat up to 12 knots, but at a dynamic cruising speed of 10.5 knots. ICE can achieve an impressive range of over 4,000 nautical miles with its fuel capacity of 24,000 liters. Highly efficient Sleipner Vector Fin stabilizers create lift while underway and provide unmatched stability at rest.
Onboard highlights include a fully private flybridge with comfortable seating that offers an oasis for guests to escape. Its foredeck features additional seating and a coffee table, which is the perfect spot for breakfast onboard. Beautiful oak steps on the port side will lead you to the rooftop lounge, which is adjacent to the wheelhouse and has a cozier atmosphere. From there, you can enjoy elevated views with air-conditioned interiors. The rear outdoor solarium with sofa seating, a sunbed, and a bar is the perfect place to relax. Meanwhile, the lower aft deck offers additional relaxation space with a beautiful outdoor dining area with seating for up to eight people on a wooden deck. You will find a refrigerator, a sink, and an ice maker on the port side opposite the bar. The main aft deck also has access to a swim platform where guests can easily access the water.
There is also space for a five-meter tender that can be lifted with a hydraulic crane. Once the tender is in the water, this area adds to the solarium that serves guests as shaded sunbathing space. There is room for an additional tender or toys, depending on the owners' needs. A hidden walkway in the stairs on the port side provides access to the aft deck when moored in port.
About the shipyard
Soyaslan Design was founded in 1992 by Turhan Soyaslan, who has played a leading role in the Turkish shipbuilding industry since 1980. At Soyaslan Design, they design and provide consulting services in the fields of sailing and motor yachts as well as work vessels such as research ships, fishing vessels, high-speed pilot boats, and tugs. By following current trends in design and material technology, they can offer timeless designs, a step ahead of their time.
Since the end of 2013, Soyaslan Design has established an R&D office in the Teknopark Istanbul science park to focus on innovation and research projects based on transport, naval architecture, and green energy. Every project they have completed since its inception has been a signature of excellence, aesthetics, functionality, and new perspectives.
Soyaslan Design won the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2023 in the categories: Best Naval Architecture, Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, and ECO Award.
