Vripack Expands SUV-Style Explorer Yacht Range with New “ROCK XL”

Vripack has revealed designs for the new ROCK XL explorer yacht which joins the SUV-style series featuring the smaller ROCK yacht and its larger sibling BIG ROCK.

The new Vripack ROCK XL explorer yacht is one of three rugged SUV-style designs in the ROCK series and sits between the first ROCK (79ft/24m) and its larger sibling BIG ROCK (138ft/42m), which is yet to be revealed.

Designed by Dutch design firm Vripack, ROCK XL expands on the key elements of the original ROCK yacht first created in 2017, making it “bigger and better” in more ways than one.

“The original ROCK is now owned by a Swiss client who gets heavy use out of the yacht,” shared Vripack designer Robin de Vries. “They are on board for six months of the year and treat it as their home at sea. The bonus for us is that all of the owner’s feedback that we receive is implemented in the subsequent designs and build. At the core of that premise is an evolved owner and guest experience.”

As part of the evolved experience for all onboard, Vripack’s ROCK XL pays special attention to the living areas, with the master suite doubling in size and the new guest staterooms designed with a 50% increase in size compared to the smaller ROCK.

The guest staterooms have also been given an ergonomic open plan design that affords expansive views from their corner position, while the updated owner’s quarters include the owner’s stateroom, a spa, private office and a dedicated drop-down balcony at water level.

Also new for ROCK XL is an expanded sky lounge for guests to relax away from the day-to-day activities, which features an updated alfresco living area and pool.

Vripack’s first explorer yacht Rock XL began construction last year at Evadne’s Turkish shipyard and is expected to be finished within 18 months.