The 66.2-metre Astilleros Armón yacht Hodor has been turning heads after being spotted in the port of San Diego, and it’s no surprise. Easily recognisable by her stealth-grey paintwork and bold orange detailing – echoed across her matching helicopter and oversized tenders – she cuts a silhouette more warship than toy carrier.
Designed as a shadow yacht to support its mothership, reportedly the 87-metre Feadship Lonian, Hodor is a floating treasure trove of high-octane toys, smart design features and serious firepower when it comes to adventure. Built by Spanish yard Astilleros Armón with an exterior design by Incat Crowther, Hodor was delivered in 2019 and is often dubbed the world’s largest toy box. BOAT discovers why...
1. She carries more toys than most superyachts combined
From a Seamagine Aurora-3 submersible to a fleet of Jet Skis, Hodor is packed bow to stern with next-level gadgets. Her enormous toy garage includes:
- Nine Jet Skis
- Four Yamaha quad bikes
- Two side-by-side ATVs
- Four TW200 trail motorcycles
- Two Laser dinghies and a Hobie Cat
- A 7.3-metre Novurania RIB
- A nine-metre Metal Shark landing craft
- A 16-metre Hydra-Sports 53 with quad Seven Marine 627s
- A 388 Skater race boat capable of 240km/h
- A Ski Nautique
Few superyacht support vessels come close to matching this inventory.
2. She has her own helipad – with a matching chopper
Hovering above the decks is an Airbus H145 helicopter, painted in the same smoky grey-and-orange colour scheme as the yacht. The dedicated helideck makes Hodor a true multipurpose support craft, able to transport guests, crew or supplies at a moment’s notice.
3. Her Nor-Tech 560 Sport has its own lift
Hodor’s largest tender – a 17-metre Nor-Tech 560 Sport centre console – is launched via a bespoke hydraulic lift between the catamaran’s twin hulls. It’s a standout example of the innovative launch and recovery systems developed for shadow yachts, making the process safe and efficient even for the heaviest toys.
4. There’s a dive room, decompression chamber and a triage area
This shadow catamaran isn’t just about thrills – she’s also equipped for underwater exploration and safety. Her fully equipped dive centre includes Nitrox and compressed air supplies, along with a decompression chamber, stretcher and medical triage space, making her an ideal choice for deep-sea excursions.
5. There's a hidden luxury lounge for VIP guests
While most shadow vessels focus purely on functionality, Hodor offers a slice of luxury within. Unlike your typical yacht, the support vessel has just two interior guest areas – a small lounge and two bathrooms for freshening up. Guests arriving via tender enter through a hull-side shell door that leads straight into a plush lounge clad in laser-cut Corian panels by Oliver Design. There’s a sleek bar, plasma TV and a lounge space designed for relaxing in style after a day at sea.
What makes Hodor the ultimate shadow yacht?
From helicopter transfers to underwater exploration, Hodor has redefined what it means to travel in style – not as a main event, but as the ultimate support act. BOAT stepped on board Hodor in 2019 to understand the thinking behind her build, and why she’s become the blueprint for a new breed of adventure support vessels.
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