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63m Luxury Expedition Yacht
M/Y SuRi
Engineered to access the inaccessible
SuRi is a 63-meter expedition yacht that allows for a unique combination of on-water adventure, aerial exploration, and underwater discovery. Engineered to access the inaccessible, charter yacht SURI’s long-range cruising capabilities, robust construction, and extensive garage and hangar facilitate discovery in the most remote corners of the globe. SURI is your gateway to adventure.
LENGTH 63m
CABINS 7 private cabins
GUESTS 12
CREW 20
YEAR 1978 (refit 2016)
BUILDER Halter Marine
Experience
Expedition ready Exceptional comfort
SuRi is engineered for global exploration while delivering exceptional comfort, space, and safety. Extensively refitted to exacting standards, she offers elegant spaces for relaxation, fitness, and entertainment. Expansive observation and sky lounges, refined interiors, and alfresco dining ensure an atmosphere of effortless luxury—whether anchored off a tropical atoll or gliding through polar seas.
Charter yacht SuRi key features
Social areas
Expansive areas for gathering and unwinding, including an Observation Lounge, Sky Lounge, and the Glass House. Enjoy alfresco dining on the Sun Deck, surrounded by uninterrupted ocean views.
Wellness & Amenities
Jacuzzi, spa and massage room, steam room, and a fully equipped gym. SuRi also features a state-of-the-art cinema with a glass-bottom viewing lounge offering rare glimpses of the sea below.
Tenders
An exceptional fleet including a landing craft, 21-foot MasterCraft for wakeboarding, Hobie Cat sailboat, and a 35-foot StanCraft mahogany speedster for classic cruising.
Watertoys
SeaBobs, jet skis, kayaks, diving equipment, and waterslides offer endless adventure on the water. SuRi also supports submersible operations for underwater exploration.
Exploration features
Commercially certified helideck, deck crane, and hangar capable of housing aircraft and submersibles—enabling access to the most remote destinations on Earth.
Cinema Lounge
A full-scale media room known as Windows to the Sea, where guests can enjoy films or watch the underwater world through glass panels below deck.
Accommodation
SuRi offers flexible accommodation options, with seven beautifully appointed private cabins, including a sumptuous master suite, four VIP cabins, and a double and a twin cabin. Complementing this are her 17 experienced crew members who provide the highest service levels at sea. After a day of exploration, immerse yourself in SuRis’ many luxurious amenities.
Guest Capacity (Sleeping) | Up to 12 guests |
Guest Capacity (Cruising) | Up to 12 guests |
Cabins | 7 |
Crew | 17 members |
Tenders & Toys
Tenders
1 x 30’ StanCraft Wooden Speedster (refurbished mahogany classic, 40 knots) | 1 x Munson Packman Landing Craft (200 HP, beach landings for motorbikes & bicycles) |
1 x 37’ Intrepid Center Console Cuddy (twin V8 Yamaha 350 HP, 45 knots, toilet/shower, fishing-equipped) | 1 x 11’ Nautica 15 DL RIB (Yamaha 60 HP) |
1 x 11’2 Avon Rover 340 RIB (Yamaha 20 HP, utility tender) | 1 x Hobie Cat Sailboat (recreational use) |
Watersports & Expedition Gear
Air & Sub-Surface Exploration Submersible (for underwater exploration) SeaRey Seaplane A-Star Squirrel Helicopter Surface & Watercraft Hovercraft (Hov Pod) 3 x SeaDoo 1503cc Waverunners 2 x Yamaha 701cc Stand-Up Jet Skis 2 x Seabobs 1 x Hobie Cat Sailboat 2 x Heritage Rowing Boats 2 x 1-Person Kayaks 2 x 2-Person Kayaks 3 x Paddleboards 9 x Surfboards Towing & Watersports Gear Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Water-Skis (Connelly) Towable tubes & inflatable toys 4-Person Banana Diving & Marine Activities Snorkeling and full scuba diving equipment Fishing gear Waterslide Land & Beach Equipment 4 x Cannondale Hybrid Bicycles 2 x BMW 650cc Motorbikes Beach games
Featured experiences
Unforgettable adventures await aboard SuRi. Fly over polar ice fields, dive among Madagascar’s untouched reefs, or trace the cultural frontiers of Papua New Guinea. Whether by helicopter, submersible, or tender, every day unfolds around your vision, curated for exploration, discovery, and renewal.
Ice Climbing
Scale sheer walls of ice on an ice climbing adventure under the expert tutelage of highly experienced ice climbers.
Guided Kayaking
Glide silently through icy waters, bringing you within breathtakingly close range of curious penguins, lounging seals, and breeching whales.
Polar Plunge Challenge
Polar Plunge ChallengePlunge into the icy waters of the White Continent from your yacht’s swim platform, an icy shock that awakens the senses like never before.
Geothermal Exploration
Step ashore on Deception Island for a geothermal discovery adventure, where heat bubbles up from deep within the earth and mingles with the ice-cool waters.
SuRIi EXPLORER itineraries
Motor yacht SuRi is built for off-the-map adventures across the Indian Ocean, Northern Europe, Oceania, and the Polar regions. Each bespoke itinerary is crafted around your vision, carrying you wherever curiosity leads. Aboard SuRi, exploration unfolds on, beneath, and above the waves.
Start planning your ultra-luxury adventure
Wherever you want to explore, we can make it happen. Our expedition experts hold the keys to the world’s most extraordinary places, using deep expertise and global connections to open doors others cannot. Backed by an unparalleled network of like-minded local partners, including marine biologists, scientists, cultural figures, and naturalists, every expedition is crafted with purpose and precision and is entirely bespoke to you. Suspend disbelief and begin planning your ultra-luxury adventure today.
Your Journey
Begins Here
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Expedition Designer
Your journey begins with a conversation. Share your vision, curiosities, and aspirations in a personal consultation with your dedicated Expedition Designer. This is where we listen and begin to imagine what’s possible together.
Shape Your
Expedition
From rare stays and exclusive modes of travel to immersive experiences guided by private experts, every element is handpicked and shaped around you. Your Expedition Designer draws on a trusted global network of insider contacts to unlock what others cannot, building your journey with care and precision and refining it until every detail feels entirely your own.
Your Adventure
Awaits
Once your expedition is confirmed, we handle every detail behind the scenes. From tailored pre-departure guidance to on-the-ground support, our team is with you at every step to ensure a seamless journey from beginning to end. All you need to do is arrive ready to be transformed.
Why Kensington Expeditions?
A purpose-driven expedition travel company
We unlock access to the world’s most remote destinations and exclusive experiences accessible only to a select few by land, sea, air, and space. Every adventure is fully personalized to meet your values and vision.
Our values
We believe in pushing the boundaries of adventure travel, crafting expeditions that unlock access to remote destinations and exclusive experiences few will ever encounter.
Every journey begins with you. We prioritize lasting relationships, taking the time to understand your values, your vision, and the kind of expedition that will inspire you most. Our commitment to preserving land and sea means each adventure is rooted in exploration, education, and environmental respect, helping you to travel purposefully.
What makes us different
Our expertise across more than 120 countries allows us to create fully personalized adventure travel experiences by land, sea, air, and space. We provide rare entry into destinations few will ever experience, working in close collaboration with leading scientists, marine biologists, conservationists, and cultural stewards.
Each expedition is crafted with a meaningful focus on science, philanthropy, conservation, and sustainability, ensuring every journey is purposeful. Our comprehensive approach includes luxury services that extend beyond the expedition itself, paired with a dedicated Expedition Designer for hyper-personalized service from start to finish.
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