Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has unveiled the 60-metre 1150 Explorer, the new flagship model of its Explorer line. The first unit is currently in advanced construction at the yard's facilities in La Spezia, Italy, and is expected to launch in early 2027.
Exterior design comes from the boards of Zuccon International Project, while interiors are by Sanlorenzo's in-house Style Department. The largest interpretation of the shipyard's exploration line to date, the 1,150GT six-deck yacht is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with a 4,000 nautical mile range. Accommodation is for up to 12 guests and 6 crew.
A defining feature of the model is the 140-square-metre beach club on the lower deck, which opens on three sides through fold-down terraces and a transom door. A hydraulic staircase provides direct access to the water, while a glass-bottom swimming pool on the deck above allows natural light into the space.
Enhancing its explorer capabilities, the beach club also incorporates a crane capable of launching tenders weighing up to 7.5 tonnes, as well as storage and facilities for exploration equipment.
The lower deck also houses a wellness area with a gym, hammam and massage room, alongside four guest cabins – two VIP and two further guest cabins. Introducing a flexible charter-oriented arrangement, the configuration chosen for the first unit allows adjoining cabins to be interconnected, creating two expansive suites measuring approximately 45 square metres.
Meanwhile, the main deck's full-height saloon is connected to the aft cockpit, which features another glass-bottom pool and sunpads. Acting as a transition point between the interior and al fresco space is a large central bar, while a formal dining room seating up to 14 guests can be found forward. A flexible office can be converted into an additional cabin.
A forward garage houses a rescue tender and jet skis to enhance exploration.
Up on the bridge, guests can find a skylounge, which has been configured as a cinema room on the first unit, as well as a VIP suite and the wheelhouse. A touch-and-go helipad is positioned forward. The first yacht also features a 300-square-metre duplex owner's apartment spanning the owner's deck and sundeck.
A different layout for the first unit
The first unit's interiors have been developed through a co-creation process between the owner and Sanlorenzo's Style Department, which also worked on the owner's previous yacht. The result is a highly personal design, incorporating bespoke architectural solutions and an owner-centric configuration - most notably a 300-square-metre private residence spanning the owner's deck and sundeck.
The owner’s deck houses a full-beam owner's suite with floor-to-ceiling glazing and panoramic 180-degree views, alongside a private lounge, walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom with a bathtub and "emotional shower". A bespoke two-level foredeck terrace extends the living space outdoors, creating a private retreat connected directly to the suite.
An internal staircase leads to the sundeck, where a further 100 square metres of private outdoor space includes a dining area, lounge and swimming pool. Formed from a single structural glass panel, the pool allows natural light to filter into the owner's suite below.
The interiors feature a neutral palette, contrasting materials and bespoke details, with space for art and collectable pieces.
The yard added that the new flagship has been introduced 60 years after Lars-Eric Lindblad's civilian expedition to Antarctica in 1966, an early milestone in the development of modern expedition cruising.
According to BOATPro, the yard has 52 yachts on order or under construction. Yesterday, BOAT got a first look inside the first 25.5-metre Heritage yacht, SHE.