Our Guide to Off-The-Beaten-Track Yachting

Expedition Charters

A large black yacht navigates icy waters near a towering blue iceberg with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Expedition Yacht Charter

On Top of the World

They might be at opposite ends of the planet but, for many, the magnetic polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic remain side by side on many a once-in-a-lifetime travel wish list. For others, bucket list adventures might be diving the reefs of French Polynesia or sighting dragons in Indonesia. Whatever far-flung adventure looks like for you, we can make it happen than on an explorer yacht charter.

Browse Our Fleet Of Explorer Yachts
A luxurious yacht sails above a playful dolphin swimming through clear blue waters near a tropical island.

Why Choose Y.CO for Your Yacht Expedition

Adventure with Y.CO

Two people enjoy a sunny day swimming with sea scooters behind a luxurious yacht.

Why Choose Y.CO for Your Yacht Expedition

Experts in Escapade

Leaving the beaten track requires planning, lots of it. We’ll plan your itinerary to the smallest detail and leave room for a little magic too. From initiating the family in the famous polar plunge to dinner inside a volcano, Y.CO charter is about memories your family will treasure for a lifetime.

Why Choose Y.CO for Your Yacht Expedition

Untold Luxury

If you’re going to adventure off-grid, you’ll need a yacht – and superstar crew – that can provide everything you need to make you feel at home. Whatever your requirements, we’ll scour the global fleet to ensure we find you a yacht that doesn’t just go the distance, it goes the extra mile too.

A couple stands on the deck of a boat, overlooking a serene lake surrounded by trees at sunset.
A bright yellow helicopter soars over a group of skiers in the snowy Alps, capturing an epic adventure.

Why Choose Y.CO for Your Yacht Expedition

In Good Company

From booking heli-ski instructors to arranging naturalist guides to accompany your group, we’ll make sure you have everything – and everyone – on board to help you get the most from your adventure.

Why Choose Y.CO for Your Yacht Expedition

Permission to Land

Visiting fragile environments has to be done with respect. Using our specialist network of ground partners, we’ll make sure your experience is seamless, securing the access in advance, and taking care of the associated paperwork and post-charter reporting.

A group of penguins stands on an icy ledge, while one bravely leaps into the bright blue ocean below.

Adventure Everywhere

Here are our favourite expedition destinations

Two bright yellow kayaks with orange paddles rest on a sandy beach beside the crystal-clear turquoise ocean.
Towering snow-capped mountains emerge from a misty channel of icy water under a vast blue sky.

Most wild and remote place on our planet

Antarctica

Adventure in Antarctica, the coldest, highest, emptiest, driest, most beautiful continent on Earth.

Find out more
A majestic snow-capped mountain range reflects in the calm, blue waters of Antarctica, dotted with icebergs and a distant ship.

Northern Lights. Majestic Icebergs.

Greenland

Try heli-skiing in Greenland and enjoy mythic vistas, empty blue skies and spring snow so light it’s like skiing on a cloud.

Find out more
Powerful turquoise waters cascade over rocky ledges amidst a snow-dusted Icelandic landscape.

Between Fire and Ice

Iceland

Find out more
A winding river flows through a vast, golden grassland with snow-capped mountains in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Peaks. Lakes. Vast Ice Fields. Mountain Top Glaciers.

Chile

Find out more
A lush green mountain peak overlooks the vibrant turquoise waters and distant islands of a tropical paradise.

Where Palm Trees Outnumber People

French Polynesia

Find out more
A majestic iceberg with a natural arch is silhouetted against a vibrant sunset over the Arctic Ocean.

Europe's Last Wilderness

Svalbard

Find out more
Humpback whales breach and spout in the choppy waters of Alaska with snow-capped mountains as a dramatic backdrop.

Welcome to the Wilderness

Alaska

Find out more
Lush green islands dot the tranquil turquoise waters of Raja Ampat under a soft, cloudy sky.

An unexplored paradise

Indonesia

Find out more

Expedition Yacht Charter

Why Choose a Y.CO Expedition Superyact?

A large cruise ship is docked in a serene, icy landscape with towering glaciers and floating icebergs in the background.
Long Range

Yachts with transoceanic range, provision storage, waste management – weeks self-sufficient.

A sleek yacht navigates icy waters against a dramatic backdrop of snow-covered mountains.
Hull Design

Expedition yachts with ice-class hulls cross high seas comfortably, safely.

A chef meticulously garnishes a delicate appetizer with a spoon and a small metal bowl.
World-Class Cuisine

Off-grid doesn't mean missing out. Talented chefs, modern galleys serve fresh worldwide cuisine.

A woman in a white robe relaxes with her eyes closed on a stone bench in a beautifully tiled spa.
Luxury Amenities

Explorer yachts offer private cinemas, luxury spas – home comforts, wherever you roam.

A yellow submersible is lowered from a ship's crane into the icy Antarctic waters as a man guides it from the deck.
Specialist Equipment

Explorer yachts: submersibles, zodiacs, helicopters, dive centers, ensuring optimal exploration gear onboard.

A man helps a young boy put on a bright yellow life jacket on a wooden deck.
Experienced Crew

Explorer yacht have crew that are experienced in cruising remote regions. Many also have space for specialist staff such as helipilots and nature guides.

Moodboards