Scout is a 63.7-metre custom explorer yacht built by Hakvoort, with exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design. Scout combines commercial-inspired explorer styling with refined interiors, ice-class capability and long-range cruising for true global adventure.
“The owner’s brief called for a rugged explorer style yacht intended to look like a conversion from a commercial vessel. We placed the tenders on the bow, leaving them exposed to add to the utilitarian aesthetic. There is a helideck and a forward observation lounge in addition to an expansive sun deck.”
Jonny Horsfield, Owner & Creative Director
Jonny Horsfield on the design brief for Scout (Hakvoort, 2019)
Scout was conceived for an owner with a passion for adventure, the yacht draws subtle inspiration from Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, combining the romance of exploration with the capability and comfort expected of a world-class luxury superyacht.
Rather than adopting the polished appearance of a traditional motor yacht, H2 Yacht Design developed an exterior inspired by the purposeful character of converted commercial vessels. A commanding high bow, exposed tenders, forward-sloping bridge windows and strong architectural lines create an authentic explorer profile that reflects the yacht's long-range ambitions while remaining refined and timeless.
Inside, the atmosphere shifts to one of understated luxury. H2 created a contemporary residential interior where light-filled spaces, bespoke craftsmanship and carefully selected natural materials provide comfort for extended life on board. Gentle references to the owner's fascination with exploration are woven into the design, celebrating discovery without becoming overtly thematic, while each guest suite introduces its own subtle nautical identity within a cohesive architectural language.
Designed for global cruising, Scout combines an ice-class hull, an approximate 4,800-nautical-mile range, a certified helideck and expansive exterior entertaining spaces including a Jacuzzi and panoramic observation decks. These features enable the yacht to venture confidently to some of the world's most remote destinations while delivering the luxury, flexibility and liveability expected of a modern custom superyacht.
Blending commercial-inspired architecture with award-worthy exterior and interior yacht design, Scout demonstrates H2 Yacht Design's ability to create explorer yachts that are both technically capable and emotionally engaging. Inspired by one of literature's greatest adventures yet firmly rooted in contemporary superyacht design, Scout stands as a distinctive expression of modern exploration.



































Scout — Rugged Explorer Superyacht (H2 Yacht Design)
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