Is Selene Yachts the Benchmark of Luxury Travel?
Supreme comfort, craftsmanship, and customization – these vessels are at the helm of the luxury trawler yacht industry
Selene Yachts / Photo: Courtesy
Liberating oneself from the anchors of fixed living arrangements is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Opting instead for a roving lifestyle on languid seas can afford precious memories and captivating views that you won’t find anywhere else. Selene Yachts America is a global leader in luxury long-range trawlers and explorer yachts that’s navigating this lifestyle shift seaward. Here’s why Selene Yachts is the best in class – and the ocean.
Boundless Adventure
Exploring on a Selene Yacht / Photo: Courtesy of the owner
Can you see yourself cruising out your retirement on a liquid landscape? Or are you collecting moments now, to transform into core memories later? Whatever your long-term plans, Selene Yachts provides the perfect escape for adventure lovers everywhere. With a range of Classic and Ocean Explorer styles spanning 49-92 feet in length, Selene Yachts has an option to suit each owner’s specifications.
A huge appeal of these yachts is their ability to accommodate distance sailing. Thanks to their robust and efficient engine system, a single tank of fuel can take you thousands of miles, so you can trust in your craft’s complete seaworthiness to deliver an exceptional voyage, no matter your destination. Your yacht can be fitted with a single or twin engine, powering everything from a calm coastal cruise to a full-fledged ocean odyssey. The choice is yours.
Selene owners Barry and Robin Newland probably explain the appeal best, “We cruise the Chesapeake Bay in the summers and travel to the Bahamas for the winters… She is extremely stable and we love to make multiple day offshore passages. At anchor, she is a comfortable home. Solar panels and a watermaker allow us to stay on the hook for months at a time in remote and isolated locations.”
Equipped for Everyday
Interior helm station / Photo: Brandt Pemberton
At the helm station, you can unwind in the best seat of the house – the captain’s chair. Indulge in far-reaching views from its wide-windowed perimeter and marvel at the polished teak-covered steering wheel as you plot your next move.
State-of-the-art Furuno chart plotters are added for accurate navigation. This intuitive pilot system can easily be navigated by a couple, meaning you can enjoy complete privacy onboard with no additional crew needed. Stabilization equipment is also added to ensure a smooth ride for all, seafarer or otherwise.
Unbridled Safety
Selene Yachts’ Blue Phoenix / Photo: Courtesy of the owner
Specialized safety features ensure the quality of each craft. These include molded stairs in place of traditional ladders, a Portuguese bridge for added shelter to the foredeck, and adjustable fender holders for a more streamlined docking experience. Each door on deck is waterproofed and fitted with double locks so you can feel secure both on and off your vessel.
Plus, reverse rake windows feature to the pilot house for better water shedding during challenging weather, and no glare during night passages. A hydraulic Get-Home system is added for your peace-of-mind, as well a detachable dingy and a steel crane. Onboard a Selene Yacht, you’re set for all occasions.
The Look of Luxury
Interior seating / Photo: Brandt Pemberton
Your craft is equipped with a full kitchen, including an electric convection oven, induction stove, and your choice of fridges and freezers, providing you with all the means to comfortably call your yacht, home. A spacious interior salon with an ultra-comfortable leather settee makes for the perfect spot of shelter from the high-sea winds.
There are currently 450 Selene Yachts roving the world’s waters, and Selene is building new ones for delivery within a year. Could one of them be yours? If you’re interested in taking a tour of the iconic Selene 54 Classic Explorer, the company will be attending luxury boat show, Trawlerfest 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from March 4-8. In case you miss them, they’ll also be at West Coast Rendezvous in Roche Harbor, Washington on April 24-26, or you can connect with them anytime on their website.
