Xplorer Yachts

Xplorer Yachts Specializing in Expedition Yachts, including the conversion of commercial and government vessels

Paul Madden runs Ocean Xplorer Yachts, LLC which is a boutique brokerage specializing in expedition yachts. He has extensive experience as a shipyard representative, working directly for such shipyards as Blohm+Voss and CRN/Ferretti on new builds up to the $200 million-level. He has developed a global network of relationships within the top echelon of the yacht business. Paul Madden received his MBA from Boston University School of Management in Brussels, and a Masters degree from England’s National Film and Television School. He is a member of The Royal Thames Yacht Club and is a former member of the NYYC. He has served as Vice President of the International Superyacht Society; and also has served on the Board of the American Sail Training Association (ASTA).

In 1954 Aristotle Onassis bought a war-surplus Canadian Navy frigate for $34,000 and spent $4 million turning her into a...
09/18/2026

In 1954 Aristotle Onassis bought a war-surplus Canadian Navy frigate for $34,000 and spent $4 million turning her into a yacht. That ratio — cheap war-proven tonnage, money spent above the waterline — is the arithmetic every commercial-hull conversion still runs today. CHRISTINA O is where it started, and she is now on the market at €52 million.

In 1954 Aristotle Onassis bought a war-surplus Canadian Navy frigat...

Ice Class 153 ft Royal Denship Global Expedition Yacht Price Reduced to $5.5 million
04/24/2026

Ice Class 153 ft Royal Denship Global Expedition Yacht Price Reduced to $5.5 million

This ice-class 153 ft Royal Denship expedition yacht is a capable ocean-crosser that delivers 6,500nm range at 12 knots with reliable CAT power. With a volume of 601GT across five decks, she accommodates up up to 10 guests in five cabins. The master suite on the upper deck, features a walk-in wardro...

Purchase 81m Rolls-Royce designed Ice-Class Expedition Yacht for €8.9m
04/23/2026

Purchase 81m Rolls-Royce designed Ice-Class Expedition Yacht for €8.9m

€8.9m Purchase Opportunity for 81m / 267 ft Rolls-Royce designed ice-class global expedition yacht. DNV Class and ready for completion and custom fit-out to new owner's specs. Can be finished at DAMEN in Holland or Freire in Spain. Save at least 2 years and siginificant cost when compared to a cus...

64m / 211 ft Expedition Yacht with Heli Hangar and 10,000 mi range.
04/12/2026

64m / 211 ft Expedition Yacht with Heli Hangar and 10,000 mi range.

I cruised the Bahamas aboard this expedition yacht for a submarine test dive. This is an extraordinary purchase opportunity. Call me for offer guidance. 211 ft Expedition or Yacht Support U.S. built conversion with yacht-style interior with 6 guest suites Certified Heli-Pad 35-ton telescopic crane C...

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