Selene Yachts is excited to introduce the all-new Selene 52 Ocean Explorer — the smallest model in our highly successful Ocean Explorer series. This exciting new addition brings the contemporary styling, bright open layouts, and modern living spaces of the Ocean Explorer line to a more approachable size, opening the door for a broader range of owners to experience this elevated ocean exploring lifestyle.
Why the 52 Ocean Explorer?
For years, the Ocean Explorer series started at larger sizes, while customers seeking a more compact yacht were limited to the Classic Explorer lineup. With the new Selene 52 Ocean Explorer, we’ve successfully downsized the Ocean Explorer concept without compromising its core strengths. This allows more demographics — including couples and smaller crews — to enjoy the modern aesthetics and spacious feel of the Ocean Explorer series in a more manageable 52-foot package.
Real-World Input from Experienced Cruisers
Development of the 52 benefited greatly from close collaboration with real-world long-distance cruisers, most notably Nathan and Lindsey of The 71 Per cent YouTube channel. Currently sailing a Selene 49 Classic Explorer from Australia toward destinations like Roche Harbour, USA. Their extensive feedback and hands-on experience cruising in a similar-sized Selene provided invaluable insights into layout, space utilization, and liveaboard practicality. Their input helped shape a boat that truly meets the needs of serious adventurers.
Smart, Cost-Effective Design with Premium Standard Equipment
To make the 52 Ocean Explorer more accessible while maintaining Selene’s legendary quality, we focused on building it more cost-effectively with streamlined (but still highly capable) customization options. The result is an exceptionally well-equipped boat at a compelling value.
Standard features include:
- Robust single John Deere 6068 engine with Key Power get-home system
- Onan generator
- Wide-body design for maximum interior volume
- Electrical stabilizers
- Garmin navigation electronics package
- Air conditioning
- Watermaker
- Hydraulic davit
- Lithium batteries, solar panels, upgraded alternators, and powerful inverters
Even with more standardized options, this remains a true Selene ocean-going vessel — safe, capable, and built for long-range passagemaking with an estimated 3,000+ nautical mile range.
Owners can still personalize key aesthetic elements, choosing from four elegant wood options (Teak, Engineered Oak, Walnut, and Cherry) plus selections for countertops, upholstery, and more!
Maximising Space and Liveaboard Comfort in 52 Feet
Downsizing from larger Ocean Explorer models presented significant design challenges, particularly around space utilization. The Selene team rose to the occasion with clever new layouts and features that deliver full liveaboard comfort:
- Three large vertical hull windows enhance the interior with more natural light
- Transom door providing direct access to the engine room (very rare on a boat this size)
- Optimized layout that packs all essential liveaboard systems (such as washing machines, dryers, and storage) without feeling cramped
- Flexible cabin configurations: standard 2-cabin layout or an optional 3-cabin version
The result is a bright, airy, and highly functional yacht that feels significantly larger than its length suggests.
The Perfect Marriage of Capability and Style
As part of the Ocean Explorer family, the 52 features sleeker exterior lines, a more open layout, the signature arrow cove stripes and dramatically larger windows compared to a comparable Classic Explorer. It delivers the modern, contemporary atmosphere owners love in the bigger sisters while retaining the proven seaworthiness, efficiency, and build quality that define every Selene.
Ready to learn more about the Selene 52 Ocean Explorer? Our first hulls have already been sold, and the very first Selene 52 Ocean Explorer has already been released from the mould — don’t miss your chance to secure one of these highly anticipated yachts.
Contact us today to discuss availability or customization options. This new model represents a significant step in making modern explorer yachts more attainable — without compromising the Selene experience.