Each award reflects a pillar of the Yacht Club de Monaco’s commitment charter.
Derrière chaque Yacht Explorer se cache un homme et/ou une femme, animé(e) par une quête d’exploration inépuisable. Un engagement sans faille salué par S.A.S. le Prince Albert II de Monaco « grâce à leur forte sensibilité environnementale, les armateurs jouent et joueront un rôle crucial dans l’exploration marine, apportant un soutien inestimable aux scientifiques et aux communautés locales. La tradition d’exploration, profondément ancrée dans l’histoire de notre Principauté, et héritée de Mon trisaïeul, le Prince Albert 1er, nous rappelle l’impérieuse nécessité de sauvegarder notre environnement marin avec respect et dévotion. »
Since 2019, the YCM has been paying tribute to them
with this ceremony, asserting its role as a key player in yachting’s
ecological transition.
Each award reflects a pillar of the Yacht Club de Monaco’s commitment charter.
M/Y Valor
S/Y ArtExplorer
S/Y CACHALOTE 25m
M/Y LATITUDE (47M)
M/Y GIGI 49M
M/Y ARCHIMEDES 68M
S/Y Marie Joseph (24 m)
M/Y OceanXplorer (87m)
S/Y Seahawk (60 m)
M/V Plastic Odyssey (40m)
M/Y ARTEFACT (80 m)
M/Y Gene machine (55m)
M/Y Dragon Fly (73)
M/Y Bravo Eugenia (109m)
M/Y Alucia (56m)
M/Y Ege (42m)
M/Y Polarfront (55m)
S/Y Tara (36m)
The YCM Explorer Awards is an international ceremony organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s president. It recognises yachts and their owners and crews who use their yacht as a tool for innovation, exploration, scientific research or environmental awareness. These distinctions are in line with the YCM’s collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
The awards are open to yacht owners who can demonstrate a responsible approach to yachting, be it through technological innovation, reducing their environmental impact, supporting science, or cultural engagement focused on protecting the ocean.
Several categories are recognised at the YCM Explorer Awards, the most significant being:
Other projects may be awarded, depending on the candidates projects, for example science, education and exploration missions.
The jury is international and comprises experts in innovation, maritime affairs, the environment and science. Each project is assessed based on technical and ethical criteria.
The YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe are a reminder that yachting can be a driver of change. They recognise projects that combine the pleasure of cruising with environmental responsibility, science and public engagement. It is also a way to unite owners around a challenging and ambitious vision for the future of the oceans.