Sanlorenzo Unveiled Its Largest Explorer Yacht Yet

Sanlorenzo is banking on the fact that bigger is often better with expedition yachts.

The Italian yard today unveiled the new flagship of its Explorer line, upping the ante with performance and proportions. With an overall length of 197 feet and an interior volume of approximately 1,150 GT, the new 1150 Explorer is Sanlorenzo’s largest explorer to date. It was designed for a new generation of globe-trotting owners, offering both comfortable living quarters and long-range cruising capability.

“The launch of the 1150 Explorer comes at a time when we are seeing a global shift towards a different idea of luxury, one defined less by material possession and more by quality time, privacy, and the freedom to discover places and enjoy extraordinary experiences,” Sanlorenzo C.E.O. Tommaso Vincenzi said in a statement. “With 1150 Explorer, we have responded to this evolution by creating a flagship that embodies the highest ambitions of the Explorer lifestyle while opening the range to a new generation of owners who share that same spirit of discovery.”

The newcomer is based on the 460EXP and 500EXP, which Sanlorenzo unveiled in 2015 and 2018, respectively, but offers more than double the volume. Penned by Zuccon International Project, the exterior combines a sleek steel hull with a forward aluminium superstructure, creating a distinctive profile. As with most modern yachts, the 1150 Explorer is designed to connect those on board with their surroundings. The six-deck configuration allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with expansive interiors and sizable exterior decks.

“It’s a yacht conceived to foster a deeper relationship with the sea, with nature and, in some way, with oneself”, adds Bernardo Zuccon, owner and chief architect at Zuccon International Project.

Sanlorenzo’s in-house style department worked on the interiors in close collaboration with the owner—a partnership that began with the creation of his previous yacht. The decor pairs a neutral palette with contrasting materials and arty touches, reflecting his personality.

One bespoke architectural feature is the private owner’s residence that spans the two upper decks. Spanning just shy of 3,300 square feet, the duplex includes a full-beam owner’s suite with floor-to-ceiling glazing, a private lounge, a walk-in dressing room, and a spacious bathroom. The suite opens to a two-level foredeck terrace offering alfresco space away from guests. A private staircase leads from the suite to a sundeck with an intimate dining area, a lounge, and one of Sanlorenzo’s signature glass-bottomed swimming pools that overlooks the duplex.

Below that, the bridge deck features a private lobby, one of three VIP suites, a cinema room, the captain’s cabin, and the wheelhouse, along with a private terrace and a helipad. Beneath that, the main deck revolves around a full-height main salon with a bar at the centre, a formal dining room forward, and a cockpit aft showcasing another glass-bottom swimming pool. At the bow, the garage can hold a rescue tender and Jet Skis.

At water level, the lower deck centres around a huge beach lounge that opens on three sides thanks to fold-down terraces and the transom door. It also has a hydraulic staircase to the sea and a crane for launching toys and tenders. Inside are the guest and crew cabins, plus a wellness area featuring a gym, hammam, and massage room. The yacht can sleep up to 12 guests and 16 crew total.

In terms of performance, the 1150 Explorer has an estimated range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots. It also has the infrastructure required for prolonged autonomy, including generous storage capacity and advanced water-making systems.

The first unit is under construction at Sanlorenzo’s La Spezia yard, with launch scheduled for early 2027.

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This article was originally published on Robb Report USA.

Photos: Sanlorenzo