Sanlorenzo introduces largest Explorer model to date

Sanlorenzo has introduced the 1150 Explorer, a 60-metre superyacht that will become the largest model in its Explorer range. The first unit, which is in advanced construction at the company’s La Spezia facilities, already has an owner and is due to launch in early 2027.

The six-deck yacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with a stated range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots. It accommodates up to 12 guests and 16 crew. Zuccon International Project designed the exterior, while Sanlorenzo’s Style Department developed the interiors.

The model follows the 460EXP and 500EXP. Its superstructure sits forward to leave room for outdoor areas aft, while storage, water-making systems and service areas support longer stays on board.

“1150 Explorer is more than a yacht designed to reach remote destinations: it is a vessel of freedom and self-discovery”, says Tommaso Vincenzi, CEO of Sanlorenzo Yacht.

“Freedom to travel further, remain onboard longer and experience the world beyond the typical destinations of yachting. This is a yacht built with both resilience and comfort in mind, becoming a trusted travel companion for her owner, and supporting their own self-exploration.

“The launch of 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.

“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. This is a yacht for those who recognise that the world’s greatest discoveries are not found on maps, but through our own lived experiences.”

For the first unit, Sanlorenzo’s Style Department worked with an owner whose previous yacht it had also designed. The interiors combine neutral tones with contrasting materials, alongside bespoke details and space for art and collectable pieces. The layout includes a private owner’s apartment across the two upper decks.

“1150 Explorer stems from an idea of exploration that goes beyond the journey itself and to the discovery of new places. It’s a yacht conceived to foster a deeper relationship with the sea, with nature and, in some way, with oneself”, says Bernardo Zuccon, Zuccon International Project.

“The Explorer is not designed to reach a destination, but to remain open and receptive to what surrounds us. We did not pursue form for its own sake; rather, the project conveys a sense of protection and essentiality, almost that of a refuge. Steel becomes an integral part of the yacht’s design language, a strong and reassuring presence that accompanies the owner towards places where time and silence take on a new meaning. Because, for us, exploring does not necessarily mean going farther than others, but having the opportunity to go deeper into one’s own experience at sea.”

Guest spaces and equipment

The lower deck has a 140-square-metre walkaround beach lounge that opens on three sides through fold-down terraces and a transom door. A hydraulic staircase provides access to the water, while daylight enters through the glass-bottom swimming pool above.

Alongside seating and entertainment areas, the beach lounge has a crane for launching tenders weighing up to 7.5 tonnes and exploration equipment. Further forward, a wellness area contains a gym, hammam, massage room and day facilities.

Accommodation on this deck comprises two guest cabins and two VIP cabins. The first unit has a layout designed with charter use in mind: adjoining cabins can connect to form two suites of approximately 45 square metres each. The forward crew area includes six double cabins, an officer cabin and a crew mess.

On the main deck, the aft cockpit contains the glass-bottom pool and custom sun pads. It leads into a full-height saloon with floor-to-ceiling glazing. A central bar connects the indoor and outdoor areas, while furniture designed for the yacht allows the saloon to accommodate different uses.

A full-beam dining room forward seats up to 14 guests. An office can convert into an additional cabin, and the forward garage houses a rescue tender and jetskis.

The bridge deck has an aft dining terrace next to the sky lounge. On the first unit, this lounge has been turned into a cinema room. The deck also contains a private lobby and an additional VIP suite with extensive glazing, alongside the captain’s cabin and wheelhouse. A touch-and-go helipad sits forward.

The first unit’s 300-square-metre private owner’s apartment spans the owner’s deck and sun deck. Its lower level includes a lounge and walk-in dressing room, plus a bathroom with a bathtub and an emotional shower. The full-beam owner’s suite has floor-to-ceiling glazing with 180-degree views and direct access to a two-level foredeck terrace.

A private internal staircase leads to the sun deck, which provides 100 square metres of outdoor space exclusively for the owner. It includes dining and lounge areas with private service amenities and a forward swimming pool. The pool’s transparent floor is made from a single structural glass panel, bringing natural light into the owner’s suite below.