Basilisk

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Length: 26.79m / 88’

Passenger Capacity: 6

Built / Refurbished: 2004 / 2016 / 2020

Basilisk is a compact expedition yacht built on the bones of a North Atlantic trawler, giving her far greater strength and range than typical small-vessel charters. The steel hull, long-distance capability and modernised systems support true off-grid travel, while the refit adds a contemporary interior, improved decks and upgraded research and navigation equipment. Outdoor spaces are designed for long hours on the water: a shaded aft deck for dining, a fly deck for wildlife viewing and ten solar panels reducing generator use. Inside, guests share a bright salon, full air-conditioning and a relaxed, functional layout shaped around exploration rather than luxury display.

Accommodation suits six guests across three en-suite cabins with high ceilings and strong natural light. A professional cook prepares international and regional dishes served either indoors or outside. Diving support is unusually robust for a vessel this size—compressors, steel tanks, deck showers and two dedicated tenders, including a long-range SAFEBoat. The small crew covers navigation, engineering, housekeeping and cuisine, with specialists added when required. Environmental systems minimise impact through treated wastewater, solar power and biodegradable products.