another vessel. In the Arctic the numbers are also small enough to guarantee a wilderness experience; only 300 vessels in history have traversed the North West Passage.
EYOS Expeditions partnered with the renowned Dutch Shipyard, Damen Yachting to design the SeaXplorer the world’s first purpose-built expedition yacht. The first design to meet the Polar Code, the SeaXplorer is arguably the world’s most capable expedition yacht; ice-strengthened, helicopter capable, able to carry a submersible and with the space and systems to support a whopping 40 days of endurance.
In summary McCallum adds “The people that visit these regions are already mindful of the state of our planet; they are well read and in tune with current affairs; but when they see these areas, they start to wonder what they can do to help. We offer opportunities to contribute to science, and to conservation, so that visitors can maintain a connectiveness after they leave.”