Held from September 8th to 13rd, 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to step aboard the Selene 64 Ocean Explorer at Quai Max Laubeuf – Stand 008, presented together with our European dealer, Trawlers & Yachting.

Built for Long-Range Exploration
This Selene 64 Ocean Explorer is powered by twin John Deere 4045AFM85 180 hp main engines and equipped with Onan 22.5 kW and 9.5 kW generators, Side Power hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, Side Power zero-speed stabilizers, a side anchor arrangement, and flexible solar panels integrated into the hardtop. Finished in a distinctive Flag Blue PU-painted hull, the Selene 64 OE presents a bold and elegant long-range explorer profile.

With an overall length of 20.71 m (67’11”) and a beam of 5.69 m (18’8″), the Selene 64 offers generous interior volume, Portuguese bridge, and the seaworthiness expected from a true passagemaker.

The interior features large windows with port side wide body salon, three staterooms and three heads, dedicated crew accommodation, and a spacious full-beam owner’s stateroom, making her well suited for extended cruising in comfort.

Meet Selene in Cannes
Experience the Selene 64 Ocean Explorer firsthand at the Cannes Yachting Festival and discover the craftsmanship, engineering, and long-range cruising comfort.

Visit Selene 64 Ocean Explorer
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
September 8–13, 2026
Quai Max Laubeuf – Stand 008
Cannes, France

We look forward to welcoming you aboard in Selene.

Currently, our craftsmen are hard at work laminating the deck, advancing steadily toward the next phase of construction. This vessel represents our second 92-foot hull, and her presence in our building factory is a testament to the growing demand for Selene’s legendary blue-water explorers.

Selene 9206 will undergo RINA certification, ensuring she meets the highest standards of safety, structural integrity, and seaworthiness — credentials that give owners confidence wherever their voyages take them.

As we watch her take shape day by day, we can’t help but imagine the moment she will grace oceans across the globe sea — cutting through swells with the grace and strength that define every Selene.

The Selene 92 Ocean Explorer was developed through a collaboration between Selene Yachts CEO Howard Chen and renowned Dutch designer Guido de Groot. Together, they also renew the styling of S9206.

Her sister yacht, Selene 9202, is currently cruising the waters of the United States. We look forward to launching a new era of Selene large-yacht explorers, and to seeing them cruising alongside the wider Selene fleet across the world’s oceans.

Warm Welcome and Introduction
The group was welcomed in our meeting room at the new facility. Our team provided an introduction to Selene Yachts ’ history, our range of ocean-going trawlers, key insights into the marine industry, and — of greatest interest to the students — the principles of yacht design that guide every Selene model.

Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
The visitors were then divided into two groups for a comprehensive production line walkthrough. They followed the full journey of a Selene yacht from concept to construction, including:

• Mould making and the design process, including tank testing
• How the first mould for a new model is created
• Lamination of the three major components — hull, deck, and flybridge
• How these three large pieces are carefully joined together
• Visits to the wood carpentry workshop, metal fabrication area, and fitting zones

Throughout the tour, the students asked thoughtful and insightful questions, clearly demonstrating their genuine interest and passion for boats and marine engineering. It was truly encouraging to see the next generation so engaged with the craft of yacht building.

A Glimpse of the Finished Product
After the factory tour, a smaller group of students was taken to the pontoon to view one of our almost-completed yachts. Seeing a vessel in its final stages — after witnessing the earlier production steps — left a strong impression. Many of the students expressed amazement at how all the individual processes come together into a finished, ocean-ready yacht.

Souvenir Exchange and Lasting Memories
We concluded the visit with a warm souvenir exchange with representatives of The Hong Kong Institute of Marine Technology, expressing our appreciation for their important work in nurturing interest in the marine industry among young people. In return, they presented us with a beautiful sextant — a meaningful and elegant gift that we were delighted to receive.

The day ended with a group photo at the pontoon, capturing a memorable moment for both the students and our team.

We are sincerely grateful to The Hong Kong Institute of Marine Technology for organizing this valuable educational experience and for including Selene Yachts. Moments like these remind us how important it is to share our industry with the next generation — and how rewarding it is to see young people inspired by the world of boats and the sea.

We look forward to welcoming more young visitors in the future and continuing to support the growth of the marine industry.

There’s a story behind the name Coffee Break. I worked for Starbucks, and after 10 years with the company, you could take a one-year sabbatical. Joe and I decided to spend that year living aboard our Selene—and that “Coffee Break” ultimately became a whole new way of life for us. Today, I work for Selene Yachts Americas, helping other people become Selene owners, which I absolutely love.

There is also an interesting story behind 60-23. She was originally named Hathor and was built for Jim Miller. There was one owner between Jim and us, but Jim always missed his Selene. Now the story has come full circle: Jim is building another one—60-51!

This week, I had the opportunity to visit the shipyard with Sophie, who is building 60-53, Seventh Sense. Sophie and her husband, Jean Francois, live in Quebec, Canada, and French is their primary language.

A few years ago, Jean Francois became very sick. While he was recovering, he started watching boaters and their adventures on the internet. That experience changed his perspective. He realized he didn’t want to spend his life sitting on the couch—he wanted to make plans to live his dreams when he retired.

When JF and Sophie began looking for the right cruising yacht, they visited Trawlerfest in Fort Lauderdale and explored several different options. That was where they came across Selene—and from their very first interaction with the Selene team, the experience felt different.

They were warmly welcomed by members of the Selene community, including Elisabeth from 60-50 Full Circle, Cindy from Selene 53 Kallisto, and I were together laughing and joking, and we started talking with Sophie. She immediately felt at home. That experience helped her realize that Selene wasn’t simply the boat she wanted—it was the community she wanted to be part of.

Sophie and I traveled together to China for this shipyard visit, and it was her first big trip traveling on her own. She wasn’t quite sure what to expect. When she arrived at the factory, she was surprised to discover that the same warmth she had experienced with the Selene owners was also here with all of you. She saw a team that is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seems to enjoy working together. During the visit, she also had the opportunity to see the yachts being built firsthand, explore different materials and finishes, and sit down face-to-face with the team to discuss ideas and better understand how their own boat could take shape. Being welcomed into the shipyard and involved so directly in the process made the experience feel even more personal and reassuring.

Sophie said something during our visit that I think describes the experience beautifully: “Everyone is so nice. We come into your workplace with so much excitement and energy, and you are patient with us and give us the space to become part of your lives.”

That is exactly how it feels.

So, to everyone here who builds these incredible yachts: Thank you for making our dreams come true!

We feel the love and pride you put into every Selene you build. When we are thousands of miles from home—and especially when the seas get rough—we think about the people who built our boat and the care that went into her.

You aren’t simply building yachts.

You are building the safe, beautiful homes that allow people like Joe and me, and now Sophie and Jean Francois, to go out into the world and live our dreams.

Thank you for being such an important part of those dreams.

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 Percent YouTube channel. Currently sailing a Selene 49 Classic Explorer from Australia toward destinations like Roche Harbor, 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 and upholstery and more!!!

Maximizing 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.

CEO Howard once shared a witty and heartfelt joke: “Buy an painting, get a yacht for free.” Howard’s every stroke and detail of the painting condenses the aesthetic perception of marine art and the ingenuity of integrating yacht craftsmanship into art.

More importantly, it fully reflects Howard’s persistent dedication and profound passion for the yacht manufacturing industry after years of in-depth cultivation.

As an experienced Selene owner and passionate cruiser, they also shared valuable insights and cruising experience throughout the project.

Working closely with our team, a number of thoughtful ideas were incorporated into the yacht, creating a vessel that reflects both the owner’s vision and the evolution of their cruising lifestyle.

We are sincerely grateful for the owner’s continued trust in Selene Yachts. There is no greater compliment than welcoming a returning owner back to build another Selene, and we are honored to be part of their journey once again.

We wish them many unforgettable adventures aboard Selene 60 Ocean Explorer and fair winds on every voyage ahead.

The Classic Explorer: Timeless Tradition Meets Proven Capability

The Classic Explorer series is the foundation upon which Selene built its reputation. These yachts feature traditional trawler styling with warm, rich interiors, elegant lines, and a heritage look that many associate with serious bluewater cruising.

Key strengths:

• Timeless exterior design with classic trawler aesthetics
• Rich, traditional woodwork and cozy, inviting interiors
• Proven hull designs optimized for efficiency and stability
• Models ranging primarily from 46 to 66 feet
• Excellent for owner-operators who value heritage charm and long-range cruising

Popular models include the Selene 49, 54, and 60 Classic Explorer. These vessels are ideal for couples or small crews planning extended coastal trips, the Great Loop, Inside Passage adventures, or even ocean crossings, with ranges often exceeding 2,000–3,000+ nautical miles at economical speeds.

The Ocean Explorer: Modern Sophistication with the Same Core Strength

The Ocean Explorer series builds on the same trusted hull platforms and engineering excellence but introduces a fresh, contemporary twist. Designed by Guido de Groot and others, these models feature sleeker exterior lines, more open layouts, significantly larger windows, and brighter, minimalist interiors. Notably, the new Selene 52 Ocean Explorer has just been launched, bringing modern design to a popular size segment.

Key strengths:

• Modern, elegant profile with swooping lines and contemporary details
• Brighter, more open living spaces thanks to expansive glazing
• Sleeker hardtops and updated superstructure design
• Models ranging from 52/56 to 92+ feet
• Perfect for owners seeking a yacht that feels current while retaining full ocean-crossing capability

Examples include the Selene 52 (newly launched), 60, 64, 72, and larger Ocean Explorers. These yachts deliver the same impressive range (often 3,000+ NM) and share many performance characteristics with their Classic siblings, but with enhanced light, airflow, and a more spacious, modern living experience.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Which Should You Choose?

Choose the Classic Explorer if you appreciate traditional beauty, rich interiors, and the iconic “passage-maker” look. Choose the Ocean Explorer if you want the latest in modern design, brighter living spaces, and a more contemporary aesthetic without sacrificing capability.

At Selene Yachts, we believe there is no single “best” yacht — only the best one for your lifestyle and dreams.

Ready to explore the difference in person?

Contact Selene Yachts today to schedule a tour, discuss customization options, or learn more about the full Classic Explorer and Ocean Explorer ranges. Whether you lean traditional or modern, your perfect adventure yacht awaits.