Purpose-built for navigating the world beyond conventional yachting routes, YERSIN stands among the most technically advanced explorer megayachts ever constructed for private ownership. Delivered by the French Piriou shipyard as a fully custom expedition vessel, she combines commercial-grade engineering, transoceanic capability, and sophisticated onboard comfort within a platform designed for true global exploration. From polar regions and ice-covered waters to tropical archipelagos and remote coastlines, YERSIN has been engineered to operate reliably under extreme conditions while maintaining the atmosphere of a refined private yacht. Her exterior lines by Pierre-Jacques Kubis emphasize function, endurance, and presence, while interiors inspired by 1930s passenger ships create a timeless and welcoming onboard environment.
Designed to reach areas inaccessible to most traditional superyachts, YERSIN combines ICE 1C classification, diesel-electric propulsion, dynamic positioning, and exceptional long-range cruising autonomy within a highly capable expedition platform. Her reinforced hull and advanced engineering systems allow comfortable operation across destinations including Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and Svalbard, while advanced wastewater treatment, exhaust filtration, recyclable materials, and low-consumption systems reinforce her environmentally conscious philosophy. The yacht additionally benefits from SOLAS Passenger Ship compliance and Bureau Veritas Cleanship classification, elevating operational safety and reliability to exceptional standards.
Throughout her 6-deck layout connected by elevator, YERSIN balances exploration-focused engineering with generous onboard comfort for extended private cruising. Accommodation includes an impressive owner’s apartment with private deck areas together with 8 luxurious guest staterooms positioned within low-noise sections of the vessel for exceptional comfort at sea. Spa facilities, hammam, massage room, gym, cinema, multiple dining areas, library spaces, and expansive exterior decks create an atmosphere more comparable to a private expedition residence than a traditional yacht. Additional operational features include research capability, infirmary facilities, and extensive storage supporting long-term autonomous operation worldwide.
Far more than a conventional luxury yacht, YERSIN represents a rare ownership opportunity for buyers seeking serious expedition capability without sacrificing comfort, technology, or refined living standards. Her ability to combine environmental awareness, global cruising autonomy, and commercial-grade reliability within a highly elegant private platform places her in a category almost entirely her own. Designed for world exploration, scientific travel, private adventure, or philanthropic initiatives, YERSIN stands today as one of the most unique explorer megayachts available on the international brokerage market.
Cabin configuration: 1 master, 1 VIP and 6 double/convertible cabins
Bed configuration: 1 king, 1 queen, 6 double (all convertible to single) and 4 single beds
Owner’s stateroom with private deck forward and recessed balconies, en-suite bathrooms in all cabins, air condition throughout, generators, 2 large dining rooms, sushi bar, comfortable saloon, large sun deck with Teppanyaki set up, sun pads and pool Spa with gym, hot tub, massage room, hairdressing room and Hammam guest elevator to all 6 decks, fully immersive surround sound and 4K enhanced cinema, large all around walkways, exceptional stability with double pair of zero-speed stabilizers, stabilizers at anchor, full-size infirmary, exceptionally low noise and vibrations, wheelchair access, and a variety of water toys.
Wayer Ospray 11m tender with 1 cabin, 2 Zodiac 6-person tenders Hurricane 7.5m built as per military specs to reposition fast, Munison landing craft 7.3m, 4 stand-up paddleboards, wakeboard, Tiwall dinghy, water-skis, mono ski, 1-person kayak, 3 2-person kayaks, donut and snorkeling gear
If you are looking for a yacht to explore places off the beaten track, you should consider go-anywhere sustainable discovery vessel YERSIN, built for these types of new adventures.
YERSIN is certainly one of the few true exploration vessels built in 2015 equipped with the latest technologies in terms of safety, durability and autonomy with a low environmental footprint (Clean-ship, S.O.L.A.S* Polar passenger classed ship).
So, before setting off for a wild destination, make sure you do so aboard a beautiful yacht that is truly built for adventure.
