Southern Cross is a 45.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Japan by Niigata and delivered in 1996.
Her top speed is 12.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 7500.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a Niigata diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 9 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 319.0 GT and a 7.4 m beam.
She was designed by Niigata, who also completed the naval architecture. Niigata has designed 1 yacht and created the naval architecture for 3 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Southern Cross is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 528 motor yachts in the 45-50m size range.
Southern Cross is the only superyacht registered under the Solomon Islands flag.