OQS builds semi-custom, true luxury performance Ocean Explorer catamarans for sailors who are seeking the perfect balance between real performance and exceptional liveaboard comfort.

Handcrafted in Finland with world-class precision, each yacht is uniquely tailored to deliver smooth cruising, exceptional comfort, and unforgettable adventures. Advanced sailing systems make handling effortless, giving both seasoned sailors and hands-on owners the freedom to plan their adventures. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of offshore racing or seeking serene long-distance cruising, it’s designed to excel in every journey.

Designed by the world-renowned naval architect Germán Frers and built by the expert OQS team, the OceanExplorer Catamaran delivers unmatched sailing performance. Its advanced hydrodynamic hull and efficient daggerboard system ensure optimal speed, lift, and agility in all conditions. This is high-performance cruising, perfected through precision and experience. Choose your model and start exploring the possibilities of the OceanExplorer Catamaran.


The Ocean Explorer Range

OCEAN EXPLORER 62

  • A high-performance catamaran optimized for cruising and racing, with a long waterline and refined deck layout for speed and control.
  • Designed for effortless shorthanded sailing, comfortably handled by two people with electric sail handling systems.
  • Built with lightweight, eco-conscious composite construction and available with hybrid or fully electric propulsion, delivering performance with a reduced environmental footprint.

OCEAN EXPLORER 72

  • A powerful yet refined catamaran, balancing offshore racing capability with true world cruising comfort at sustained high speeds.
  • Designed to also support extended time at sea, with intelligent space planning that enhances comfort, functionality, and ease.
  • Engineered for efficiency and effortless operation by a small crew, combining advanced composite construction with elegant, light interiors.

OCEAN EXPLORER 78

  • The flagship Ocean Explorer, offering the volume and comfort of a 100’+ monohull with the speed, stability, and shallow draft of a performance catamaran.
  • An uncompromising expression of performance and refinement, offering a level of volume, stability, and elegance rarely found in yachts of this class.
  • A true statement yacht that fuses Scandinavian design, exceptional performance, and effortless operation by a crew of three to four.

Our Mission

Together we create value for our customers and guests by enabling them to enjoy and explore the world in a comfortable, stylish and safe way.


Our Vision

Imagine a yacht where the lack of fuel is not critical for the voyage and life onboard. A yacht minimizing bad emissions to the air and oceans. Enough Solar energy for the critical systems onboard. No emissions. Water emissions cleaned by a sewage treatment system before discharging overboard – Clean oceans.


Our Values

Values in our way of working:

  • We place the customer at the heart of everything we do
  • We conduct our business with passion, professionalism and ethics

Values created in your yacht:

  • Ocean performance with comfort and style
  • Quality second to none
  • Systems reliable, safe and easy handling

Heritage

Founded in the Jakobstad-Pietarsaari region, in Finland, Ocean Explorer comes from a long history of luxury international boat builders coming together to form OQS – Ocean Quality Systems. The same craftsmen who built the high-performance, luxury yachts of the same region, use their skills and close attention to detail to create the Ocean Explorer catamaran.

All personnel have been working closely with the other two large yacht manufacturers in the area, Baltic Yachts Finland and Nautors Swan. This area of Finland is known for producing the best bluewater cruiser racers in the world.

Internationally acclaimed Naval Architect, German Frers, known for his beautiful and efficient designs, along with the knowledgeable Ocean Explorer team, design and build every yacht with you at the very heart of it. Creating a platform to enable you to take the next step, your next adventure. All from the comfort and safety of your expertly designed yacht, so you can sail the world without compromise.

The Ocean Explorer Catamaran is your high performance, luxury yacht, custom-designed for pure sailing pleasure, and built to navigate and explore uncharted territory.


Design

The design of the OE 62, 72, and 78 all comes from the hand of German Frers. Who is known for designing some of the most beautiful yachts ever built. Frers is also known for the great performance of the yachts that he designs. Something that is shown from the sleek lines of the yachts.

Our in-house naval architect works closely with clients to find the best solutions for every owner, therefore no yacht is exactly the same as the other one, although some proven concepts are used over again. The design team is here to make your ideas and dreams come true.


Craftsmanship

The team behind OQS consists of four founding fathers. All with extensive knowledge in their own field. This includes specialists in Yacht carpentry and interior crafting, Naval engineering solutions for yachts of this size, Specialist in marine electronics, and established supplier of metals components handmade or laser cut.

This team performs extremely well together, to find solutions for the owners building their dream yacht. The mentality where no is not an answer really meets here because of the extensive skills that these partners possess.

Founding Partners:

Riskas snickeri

  • Carpentry established 1980 with heritage going back to the very start of the famous Ostrobothnian yacht industry
  • Experienced and dedicated craftsmen skilled with both traditional and modern materials
  • Top quality results according to the clients specification handmade or CNC-processed

Polypoint

  • Engineering company established in 1998, with roots going much further back
  • Professional design engineers with experience from 46-197ft
  • We work with the most widely used CAD applications including Catia, Solid Works, AutoCad, Iron Cad and Rhinoseros

Acu-elektro

  • Established in 1982
  • Close to 30 years of dedication to the marine electronics
  • Working with both design and installation of equipment

Wibo

  • Established 1968 and supplier of metal components to the yacht industry
  • Specialized in stainless steel but can do magic in titan and aluminium too
  • Besides skilled handmade details we also use both laser cutting and cnc-technology
  • Our job starts where the catalogues stops

Ocean Explorer Range

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