Set sail on an extraordinary scuba diving and sailing adventure with SV Sea Explorer, the world’s first solar-powered live-aboard dive research / education boat, a 78’ (24m) maxi sailing research catamaran designed for scientists & explorers, above and below the water.
Exploring the breathtaking waters of Cyprus & Greece, this unique journey combines the joy and exploration of scuba diving with the serenity and thrill of sailing.
1. SV Sea Explorer
SV Sea Explorer is a 23.99m x 11.76m Aluminium Explorer Class Sailing Research Catamaran that is almost entirely powered by solar energy and wind.
It is the only solar-powered explorer-class aluminium sailing catamaran of this size in the world.
Indeed it is one of the largest sailing catamarans in the world. According to this list, it comes in at Number 9, as it is larger (length x beam) than a Gunboat 80 and Lagoon Seventy 7.
Fully Off-Grid Solar
With over 20kW of solar PV panels and over 100kWh of safe LiFePO4 batteries, there is enough power for everything, including dive compressor, water maker, air conditioning, cooking, fridges & freezer and hot/cold filtered water & Starlink, to be powered entirely by the sun.
There is even enough power for 40km of electric propulsion @ 6 knots if the wind is not suitable for sailing. There is a powerful diesel engine as backup or for long journeys against the wind.
Specialist Diving Features
Sea Explorer is well set up for SCUBA diving with:
- a compressor (solar electrically powered);
- 10 dive tanks in dedicated tank rack on rear platform;
- dive equipment including weights, many wetsuits & fins and limited number of BCDs & regulators;
- Emergency Oxygen Kit onboard;
- special dive ladder at starboard swim step;
- swim step freshwater shower with hot & cold water;
- filtered cold water on tap near dive prep area;
- lots of space for lots of people getting in and out of dive gear at the same time;
- electric propulsion means no diesel fumes on the water choking divers.
More details can be found here.
2. Accomodations
There are 5 cabins:
- Family cabin with queen bed and up to 3 single beds. Also has full bathroom with shower & electric marine toilet.
- VIP cabin with queen bed and 1 single. Also has manual marine toilet & sink.
- 3rd Cabin with 2 singles. Also has manual marine toilet & sink.
- Port Forepeak with 2 singles.
- Starboard Forepeak with 2 single
There is also a comfortable sofabed in lounge.
In warm weather the four huge (60sqm total) trampolines allow you to sleep out under the stars - an experience not to be missed.
Maximum 12 people.
Catered Food
Breakfast: Self/Group prepared vegetarian breakfast with bread, cereal & milk, eggs etc.
Lunch: Vegetarian Dairy meal prepared on board by Chef.
Dinner: Pre-prepared catered Meat meal on disposable plates / cutlery.
Kitchen is Vegetarian.
Only meat permitted onboard is provided catered meat meal on disposables.
Spacious & Stable - 600sqm on the Water
With a footprint of almost 24 x 12m and multiple levels there is around 600sqm of usable space onboard.
Plenty of space to get in and out of your dive gear or to get away.
The length and wide beam of Sea Explorer means the ride is very stable and sea-sickness is very unlikely.
In addition to the 5 cabins listed above Sea Explorer has the following main spaces (from front to rear):
A) 80sqm front deck comprising with four double layer trampolines (60sqm total);
B) 100sqm central main deck (nacelle) securely set 50cm below the top of the hulls comprising:
- 30sqm main living area, kitchen & internal helm;
- 40sqm indoor / outdoor area (roofed & enclosed on 3 sides) with 12 person dining table, full size fridge, chest freezer & hot/cold filtered water;
- 30sqm uncovered area for diving preparation & sailing operations;
C) 15sqm protected rear platform with scuba diving compressor & tanks, outdoor fresh water shower connected to swim steps & dive ladder;
D) a 20sqm elevated "Sundowners" platform with beanbags.
3. How to Book
Contact us to plan and book your trip.
Timing is flexible depending on your needs.
Email: andrew@seaexplorer.me
Phone: +972 54 536 3529 (Phone, SMS, iMessage, Telegram & Signal but not WhatsApp)
Telegram:
Signal: akivah.18
