YACHT DESIGN
EXPEDITION YACHT REDEFINED
Esquel
Esquel Expedition Yacht is a 105-meter diesel-electric expedition motoryacht concept developed in collaboration with Oceanco, inspired by the Esquel meteorite discovered in Patagonia — a rare fusion of solid metal and crystalline translucency. This duality informs the yacht’s architectural identity: strength and clarity, mass and lightness, resilience and refinement. Conceived as a vessel that transcends geographic limits, Esquel embodies purposeful exploration shaped through disciplined exterior design and advanced expedition capability.
Designed with a displacement hull and plumb bow, Esquel’s exterior architecture prioritizes endurance, efficiency, and visual authority. The form is conceived as a single cohesive volume, where surfaces flow seamlessly into one another, expressing simplicity and structural confidence. Rather than decorative excess, the yacht’s design language emphasizes clarity of proportion and technical honesty, reinforcing its identity as a true expedition platform.
At 105 meters, Esquel is engineered for extended voyages to remote regions — from polar environments to equatorial waters. The hull is ice-strengthened and conceived to meet Polar Classification standards, ensuring capability in demanding conditions. Yet despite its expedition readiness, the yacht maintains the spatial refinement and onboard comfort expected of a modern superyacht, balancing resilience with sophistication.
The architectural inspiration of Esquel draws subtly from aerospace design. The exterior silhouette suggests directional intent and forward movement, reminiscent of a launch-ready structure built for long-range missions. Curved transitions and controlled geometry unify the superstructure and hull, resulting in a vessel that feels simultaneously monumental and streamlined.
Esquel is conceived as a self-sufficient floating habitat. Integrated digital infrastructure allows full operational connectivity regardless of location, supporting professional work, research coordination, and global communication from the most remote regions of the world. The design accommodates onboard office environments and technology integration without compromising spatial harmony.
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"The exterior design works seamlessly with the interior design. We wanted there to be a maximum amount of exterior views from the interior so we have incorporated large windows and skylights.” - Timur Bozca.
The yacht’s layout emphasizes versatility and adaptability. In addition to luxury guest accommodation, Esquel can be configured to include laboratories or research facilities, supporting scientific missions such as coral aquaculture and marine restoration initiatives. This flexibility positions Esquel not only as a luxury expedition yacht, but as a platform for environmental engagement and purposeful exploration.
Exterior deck spaces are organized to maximize operational efficiency and experiential immersion. Observation areas, sheltered outdoor lounges, and expedition staging zones are layered within the architectural composition. Each exterior environment supports both exploration logistics and long-term comfort, reinforcing the yacht’s dual identity as a working expedition vessel and refined superyacht.
The compact diesel-electric propulsion architecture is integrated discreetly within the yacht’s structural framework, supporting autonomous operation and optimized energy efficiency. While technically advanced, the engineering remains secondary to the overall design philosophy: endurance through clarity, autonomy through integration, and capability through structural discipline.
With a cruising range of approximately 7,000 nautical miles and a top speed of 16.5 knots, Esquel’s endurance is aligned with extensive global travel, including polar navigation. More than a means of reaching remote destinations, Esquel is designed to elevate the journey itself. It represents an expedition yacht defined not by spectacle, but by architectural integrity, spatial intelligence, and the freedom to operate where conventional yachts cannot.
