Experience the Ultimate Long-Range Cruisers: Comfort, Style, and Performance
Ready to move on from day trips? The key ingredients to a long-range cruiser are a sturdy hull, comfort, reliable power, usability and, of course, range. The following vessels can go at least 1,100 nautical miles at cruising speed, all in luxurious comfort to the next destination—if there is one. Highly customizable and based on either one or two hulls, these long-haul cruisers are engineering marvels that deliver fun and adventure.
Original Publish Date: May 22, 2024
Updated: Jan 23, 2025
Long-Range Cruises 2026 Table of Contents
Cheoy Lee Yachts CLC115
The CL Yachts CLC115, the inaugural model in the builder’s new C-Series and its first-ever catamaran, marks a bold step for the brand. Spanning three expansive decks, the yacht combines a lightweight composite hull with exceptional structural integrity and fuel efficiency. Twin MAN V8-1300 diesel engines deliver a top speed of 18 knots and an effortless cruising pace of 10 knots. On board, a Smart Home system elevates life at sea, seamlessly managing climate, lighting, and onboard amenities to enhance comfort while optimizing energy use. The result is a refined balance of innovation, performance, and contemporary living—CL Yachts’ vision for the modern multihull realized.
ILIAD Catamarans 62
Meet the ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid—a game-changer in luxury yachting. This stunning catamaran combines the award-winning elegance of the 53F with state-of-the-art e-Motion hybrid technology, offering a seamless blend of style, comfort, and eco-conscious innovation. Twin Volvo D6 480hp engines work in harmony with advanced lithium-ion batteries and a 7.45kW solar array, enabling whisper-quiet, zero-emission cruising. With rapid 30-minute recharging and engine hours reduced by up to 75 percent, maintenance is minimal. Set to debut in early 2026, the 53F OffGrid Hybrid isn’t just a yacht—it’s a glimpse into the future of sustainable, long-range yachting. iliadcatamarans.com
Marlow Yachts Avalon 65A
This season, discover the yacht redefining how families live and experience life on the water together. The new Marlow Avalon 65A blends salon, aft deck, and galley into one seamless indoor-outdoor living space, centered around the flexible-use Marlow Atrium that fills the interior with natural light and open air when desired. A huge lazarette garage provides ample room for water toys, provisions, and crew, delivering effortless family adventure. Ultra-quiet, efficient, and beautifully finished, this is tomorrow’s family cruising lifestyle perfected.
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Leopard Catamarans 53 Powercat
The Leopard 53 Powercat combines comfort, performance, and easy handling for an exceptional blue-water cruising experience. Built by Robertson & Caine and designed by Simonis Voogd, the reimagined yacht offers updated features like a new aft cockpit with modular or fixed “Alfresco” furniture, a redesigned flybridge, upgraded helm, soundproofed engine room, and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces. It’s available in three or four cabins, each with an ensuite head and separate shower.
Kadey-Krogen American Tug 362
The Kadey-Krogen American Tug 362 is more than a coastal cruiser—it’s a vessel designed to turn every journey into an adventure. With a welcoming two-stateroom layout and a seakindly hull, she offers the perfect blend of comfort and confidence at a relaxed 10-plus-knot pace. Whether escaping for a quiet weekend off the beaten path or embarking on an extended passage to new horizons, the 362 invites owners to savor every moment at sea and redefine what cruising can be.
Nordhavn N60
In 2002, Nordhavn broke sales records with its N55 project, selling 10 hulls before tooling was even completed. Buyers loved its roomy-yet-manageable size. After PAE added a five-foot extension to enhance living space and performance, the N60 went on to become the most popular Nordhavn hull ever built, with the 89th boat currently in production.
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Ferretti Yachts Amor à Vida
The 67m steel and aluminum superyacht Amor à Vida blends CRN engineering with Nuvolari Lenard’s know-how in the exterior and interior styling, with art direction of Valentina Zannier for the interiors. She reflects owner’s vision and CRN bespoke culture: a beam of 11.80m, six decks and 1,450 GT, a sleek design and cutting-edge solutions, the first hybrid for the shipyard.
Sirena Yachts 42M
The first Sirena 42M superyacht is on track for its 2026 launch, showcasing a collaboration between designer Luca Vallebona, Hot Lab, and Van Oossanen for naval engineering. The yacht balances robust architecture with refined aesthetics, offering a highly customizable layout that includes a master suite with a private patio, an expansive beach club, and open-plan living and entertaining spaces. Inside, Nordic simplicity meets Mediterranean warmth through natural woods, soft textiles, and clean, elegant lines—embodying Sirena’s vision of quiet luxury, innovation, and seamless indoor–outdoor living.
Arksen Yachts 85
The Arksen 85 is a purpose-built long-range explorer, designed for efficiency and endurance on global voyages. Constructed from aluminium containing 70 percent recycled content, it combines strength, sustainability, and longevity—offering a lightweight yet robust platform that requires minimal maintenance over a long lifespan. Engineered to meet Lloyd’s Register SSC standards, the Arksen 85 features thicker plating on closer spans and a commercial-grade welding arrangement, echoing the resilience of high-impact working vessels. This rigorous approach to structural integrity not only enhances durability but ensures lasting value—an explorer built to go the distance, both in performance and in time.
Grand Banks 62
The Grand Banks 62 builds on the success of the acclaimed Grand Banks 60, first launched in 2017, carrying forward its timeless design with even greater space and comfort. The added length translates into noticeably increased interior volume, allowing for an expanded starboard guest stateroom that now features an athwartships double bed, an additional single berth, and a dedicated utility area with a standard washer and dryer. Grand Banks has also introduced an ensuite head to this cabin, completing a thoughtful three-stateroom, three-head layout that elevates onboard living and ensures exceptional comfort for extended cruising.
Hunt Yachts Ocean 63
The Hunt Ocean 63 resists simple classification. Built on the brand’s legendary Deep-V hull, it upholds Hunt’s reputation for performance and handling in all conditions, yet when eased back to trawler speeds—around 10 knots—it transforms into a remarkably efficient cruiser, capable of covering more than 900 miles on standard tankage alone. It’s a rare breed: a yacht that blends efficiency with exhilaration, allowing owners to enjoy unhurried passages or summon speed when weather—or wanderlust—demands it.
Absolute Navetta 66 Aurora
The new Absolute Navetta 66 Aurora redefines comfort and livability at sea. Designed for long-range cruising, it invites natural light through expansive windows that blur the boundary between interior and ocean. Its innovative layout features four generous cabins, including a remarkable bow master suite positioned at sea level—a rare touch of intimacy with the water. On deck, a versatile flybridge and meticulously crafted details enhance both ease and elegance, making the Aurora as refined as it is seaworthy.
Hargrave Custom Yachts
The 125-foot 2026 Hargrave E-Series Tri-deck Resonance, which represents the latest evolution from the Hargrave Superyacht Division, made its U.S. debut at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This new flagship showcases a refined balance of design innovation, interior volume, and long-range capability—hallmarks of Hargrave’s modern approach to yacht building. With accommodations for 10 in five king-berth staterooms, including a spacious on-deck master suite, Resonance is built for comfort on extended voyages. A range of 2,500 nautical miles underscores her ocean-going credentials, designed to venture farther and stay longer in uncompromising luxury.
Sunseeker 82 Ocean Enclosed
Sunseeker’s 82 Ocean Enclosed combines expansive space with sleek, functional design. Its fully enclosed upper deck with a single helm and infinity main deck offers customizable layouts for up to 10 guests, while 1,770 square feet of interior space include forward and aft decks and a Beach Club featuring X-TEND™ seating. Twin MAN V8-1300 or V12-1650 engines deliver cruising speeds up to 25 knots, while interiors by Design Unlimited showcase panoramic glazing, level flooring, luxury stateroom options, and refined finishes, blending performance, comfort, and style for an elevated yachting experience.
Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, the newest flagship in the four-model Sport Yacht collection, combines exhilarating performance with the latest in smart technology to make cruising effortless. Available in three- or four-stateroom layouts, each with three heads, the yacht features a full-beam master suite, a crew cabin or utility/laundry space, and a full-height walk-through engine room. Expansive entertaining areas include an all-weather aft deck, a sun-drenched foredeck, and a generous tender garage, all designed for seamless indoor–outdoor living. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13-1350s, the 6800 Platinum delivers both power and poise—an elegant expression of Riviera’s performance pedigree.
Omikron Yachts OT-60
Omikron Yachts makes its U.S. debut with the award-winning OT-60, a revolutionary long-range motoryacht blending timeless design with advanced engineering. Crafted in Greece in collaboration with Lorenzo Argento and Juan K Studio, the OT-60 (60’ 4” LOA, 19’ 9” beam) offers exceptional fuel efficiency, quiet cruising, and unparalleled comfort. With its distinctive styling and innovative layout, Omikron sets a new standard for modern, sustainable yachting.
Krogen Express 52
The Krogen Express name means style, comfort, value, safety, and pride of ownership. In addition, the Krogen Express 52′ offers spirited performance which delivers cruising speeds of 15-17 knots or enjoy slipping along at 9+ knots and sip the fuel—what many Krogen Express owners describe as “cruising without compromise.” For decades, Krogen Express has been built and handcrafted in Taiwan to exacting standards with all the best materials. This experience shows in the exceptional quality, fit and finish.
