73.6 m · Freire Shipyard · 2011
NAIA
12 guests · 8 cabins
Motor yacht for charter
From € 595,000 per week
Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Corsica, France, Sardinia, Italy, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Spain
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Explorer Yachts for Charter
Range, self-sufficiency and the tenders to reach places few yachts go.
On Lund Group, explorer is a verified capability, not a style. Every yacht shown comes from our active published inventory; dates, rates and availability are confirmed in writing.
2 verified explorer listings
Compare our explorers
Recorded facts only; blank items are not shown. Bigger is not automatically better — the right explorer depends on where and how you want to travel.
| NAIA | OCTOPUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 73.6m | 126.2m |
| Builder | Freire Shipyard | Lurssen |
| Built / refit | 2011 | 2003 |
| Guests / cabins | 12 guests · 8 cabins | 12 guests · 13 cabins |
| Ice class | 1D | — |
| Polar operation | not verified | — |
| Helipad | commercial | yes |
| Dive centre / chamber | — | dive centre, hyperbaric chamber |
| Submersible / ROV | — | ROV |
| Charter areas | Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Corsica, France, Sardinia, Italy, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Spain | Australia, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, South America, Antarctica |
Charter areas are published cruising regions, not a current position or date availability. Ice class is not polar operating approval.
How adventurous?
Trip style
What you need on board
Your choices are added to your enquiry.
What makes an explorer?
Range
Fuel capacity and efficient cruising let a yacht cover long distances between ports. Range shows where a yacht is able to go, not where she is offered for charter.
Self-sufficiency
Watermakers, cold and dry storage, waste handling and power generation let a yacht stay away from marinas for longer. We show these only when the yacht records them.
Workshop and redundancy
Onboard workshops, spare parts and duplicated critical systems matter far from shipyards. Ask us to confirm them in writing for remote itineraries.
Tenders and landing craft
Expedition days happen in the tenders. The number, size and type of tenders, and any landing craft, often matter more than the yacht's length.
Helipad
A commercially certified helideck and a touch-and-go pad are different things. A helipad never replaces aircraft, pilot, airspace, weather and local approvals.
Diving and underwater
A dive centre, a hyperbaric chamber, a submersible and an ROV are separate capabilities. A submersible carries people; an ROV is a remotely operated camera vehicle.
Science and film
Some explorers support scientists, camera crews and research equipment. This is arranged for each charter and is never assumed.
Ice class, polar and expedition: the precise version
Ice class is a hull notation
Ice class describes how a hull is built for ice conditions, under a specific classification society's rules. Notations differ and must be read in full.
Ice class is not Polar Code approval
Operating in polar waters can require separate certification, documents, crew training and permits. An ice-class hull does not prove any of these.
Expedition is not polar
Most expedition charters take place in warm or temperate remote regions. A yacht can be an excellent explorer and never be offered for polar charter.
Capable of going is not available to go
Where a yacht could go, where she charters, and where she is right now are three separate facts. We confirm each in writing.
Types of explorer destination
- Remote tropical
Indonesia, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea and similar archipelagos, where distances and diving support matter.
- High latitude
Northern coastlines and fjord regions with long summer daylight and changeable weather.
- Polar
Antarctica and the Arctic: short seasons, strict environmental rules and permits. Assessed yacht by yacht.
- Adventure in familiar waters
The Mediterranean and Caribbean with longer tender expeditions, diving and quieter anchorages.
These are regions explorers can suit. They are not claims that any listed yacht is scheduled there.
Explorer, expedition, motor yacht, superyacht
Explorer vs expedition
An explorer is a yacht built or equipped for long-range, self-sufficient cruising. Expedition describes the trip: a planned remote itinerary with guides, permits and contingency.
ExploreExplorer vs motor yacht
Most explorers are motor yachts, but most motor yachts are not explorers. Explorer is a capability, not a propulsion type.
ExploreExplorer vs superyacht
Superyacht describes size. An explorer can be any size; capability is what counts, and bigger is not automatically better.
ExploreBuying an explorer
Ownership raises different questions: range, refits, class status and resale. See explorer yachts for sale.
ExploreRemote is not unregulated
Environmental rules
Protected areas, wildlife distances, anchoring limits and waste rules apply in remote regions, often more strictly than near cities.
Permits and landings
Many remote coastlines need permits for landings, diving, drones or fishing. Some are limited to set numbers of visitors.
Captain's authority
The captain and expedition leader decide what is safe each day. Weather, ice and sea state shape the itinerary.
Contingency
Explorer charters plan for spare days, alternative anchorages and changes to flights. No itinerary is guaranteed.
Expedition team and support
Expedition team
Expedition leaders, naturalists, dive instructors and local guides can be added for each charter.
Medical and remote support
Remote medical support, evacuation planning and insurance are reviewed for the itinerary.
Security
Some regions need security planning. We can coordinate Lund Group private security where appropriate.
Private aviation
Remote embarkations often start with a private jet and a helicopter or seaplane transfer. We arrange both.
Crossings, positioning and itineraries
Crossing vs charter
A delivery passage moves the yacht between regions. It is not a leisure charter, and guests are not normally aboard.
Positioning costs
If a yacht must travel to meet you, delivery and fuel may be charged. We explain this before any offer.
Example: remote tropical week
Fly in by private jet, embark at a regional port, then days of diving, tender exploration and remote anchorages, subject to permits and weather.
Example: high-latitude week
Short sea passages, long tender days, wildlife watching and shore walks with guides, with spare days for weather.
How much does an explorer charter cost?
A published rate is never the total cost. Each yacht and itinerary is quoted in writing.
Base charter rate
The weekly rate for the yacht and crew, quoted in writing for your dates.
APA
An advance for running costs. Long-range itineraries usually use more fuel, so the APA is often higher.
Delivery and positioning
Charged when the yacht travels to meet your itinerary.
Expedition team and permits
Guides, specialists, permits and park fees are added as needed.
Aviation
Private jet, helicopter and seaplane transfers are quoted separately.
Insurance, tax and gratuity
Travel insurance, applicable VAT or charter tax and a crew gratuity at your discretion.
How a private explorer search works
- 01
You tell us dates, guests, regions and how adventurous you want to be.
- 02
We search for yachts with the capabilities your trip needs, not just a label.
- 03
We verify range, equipment, approvals, position and terms with each yacht's representatives.
- 04
You receive three to five reasoned options, with costs explained.
Questions about explorer yacht charter
What is an explorer yacht?
A yacht built or equipped for long-range, self-sufficient cruising, with features such as long range, extra storage, capable tenders and support systems. On Lund Group it is a verified classification, not a style.
Is an explorer yacht the same as an expedition yacht?
Often used interchangeably. We use explorer for the yacht and expedition for the type of trip.
Does an explorer yacht look a certain way?
No. A rugged look does not make a yacht an explorer, and some explorers look like conventional motor yachts.
Is an explorer a length category?
No. Capability matters, not length.
How many explorer yachts can I charter through Lund Group?
The page shows the current number from our active published inventory. We can also search the wider charter market for you.
Can any explorer yacht go to Antarctica?
No. Polar charter needs suitable hull, approvals, permits, experience and a season. We check each yacht individually.
What does ice class mean?
A hull notation from a classification society describing construction for ice. It is not polar operating approval.
Is NAIA available for Antarctica?
We do not offer NAIA for polar charter. Her published charter areas are shown on her profile.
What is range?
The distance a yacht can travel on its fuel at a given speed. It shows capability, not charter availability.
Where is the yacht now?
A yacht's current position changes and is separate from her charter areas. We confirm it when you enquire.
What is the difference between a helipad and a helideck?
Terms vary. A commercially certified helideck meets stricter standards than a touch-and-go pad. Neither guarantees flights in every country.
Can we fly a helicopter from the yacht anywhere?
No. Aircraft, pilot, airspace, weather and local approvals apply each time.
What is the difference between a submersible and an ROV?
A submersible carries people underwater; an ROV is an unmanned camera vehicle operated from the yacht.
Do explorer yachts have dive centres?
Some do. We show it only when the yacht records it, and dive plans depend on certification and local rules.
What is a hyperbaric chamber for?
It supports treatment of certain diving injuries. Its availability and operation must be confirmed for each charter.
Can we bring scientists or a film crew?
Often, by arrangement. Equipment, cabins, permits and insurance are agreed in advance.
Do we need an expedition leader?
For remote and polar itineraries, usually yes. For adventurous days in familiar regions, it is optional.
Are remote areas unregulated?
No. Remote places often have stricter environmental and permit rules.
Can we fly drones?
Only where local rules and permits allow, and as the captain decides.
Can we fish?
Fishing rules and licences vary by region. Some protected areas ban it.
Is the itinerary guaranteed?
No. Weather, sea state, ice and permits decide each day. We plan spare days.
Is an explorer charter more expensive?
Base rates vary by yacht. Long-range fuel, positioning, guides and aviation can add significant cost, explained in writing.
What is APA?
An advance for running costs such as fuel, food and port fees, reconciled at the end.
Can a delivery passage be a charter?
Not normally. A crossing is a repositioning voyage, not a leisure charter.
Are explorer yachts good for families?
Many are, thanks to space and tenders. Safety, medical support and itinerary pace are reviewed for children.
Can you arrange private aviation?
Yes. Private jet, helicopter and seaplane transfers to remote embarkations can be arranged.
How far ahead should we plan?
Remote and polar charters often need many months for permits, positioning and teams.
Do you hold off-market explorer yachts?
We do not claim hidden inventory. We search the charter market and verify each option.
How do I start?
Use the private search form. Tell us your dates, guests and how adventurous you want to be; we reply with three to five reasoned options.
Is refit history important?
Yes. Refits can change range, equipment and class status, so we check them for remote plans.
Request a private explorer search
Your adventure level, trip style and needs from above are already added to your brief.