Valerio Rivellini’s new Extended Explorer is innovative and mighty

By Nikita Pawar | April 8, 2021

Valerio Rivellini’s new concept is the fascinating 56-meter-long Extended Explorer, a result of a combination of different ideas, providing all the reliability of military vehicles together with the comfort and innovative power of the most luxurious pleasure yachts. A naval engineer and yacht designer who has been at the helm of the homonym studio since 2009, the Extended Explorer is the ideal vessel for those who wish to cruise around the world in total comfort, stability and safety irrespective of weather and sea conditions.

Photo Credit: Valerio Rivellini

The extraordinary inventiveness of Valerio Rivellini makes the Extended Explorer is a megayacht with modern luxury elements blended with military-derived features. The scale and size of the megayacht offer total comfort in all weather and sea conditions, perfect for long cruises in different geographical areas. “While Extended Explorer’s stability and robustness enable it to tackle the icy seas of the North in total safety and comfort, the exterior spaces are ideal for fully enjoying the warmer seas, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, thanks to their breadth and versatility, which are further enhanced by the extendable stern.”, said Valerio Rivellini in a statement.

Photo Credit: Valerio Rivellini

One of the many innovative features is the extendable stern that can be expanded and opened to a larger space that serves as a sunbathing area, outdoor gym and relaxation area with chaise-lounges on the other side of the yacht. From this deck, guests can directly access the beach are and enjoy the waters. While an expandable deck isn’t entirely a new concept in the world of yachting, Extended Explorer does a phenomenal job. For the interiors, Rivellini proposed envisages a super-panoramic owner’s suite that occupies the entire Upper Deck from which the surrounding landscape and, without any visual interruption and a dedicated deck to enjoy open-air aperitifs. Inspired by the marine environment, Extended Explorer features nubuck leather fabrics in blue shades and white lacquer.

Photo Credit: Valerio Rivellini

Keeping in mind the increasing environmental, a hybrid propulsion system engine has been installed to restrict to the utmost the boat’s impact on the ecosystem. The water lines, storage capacity and on-board technology make this project the ideal yacht for anyone wishing to undertake adventurous yet comfortable cruises like discovering unexplored landscapes.

Here are a few more glimpses of the Extended Explorer

Photo Credit: Valerio Rivellini Extended Explorer