A first look onboard the 26m Navik Patagonia motor yacht Cachalote

The 25.96-metre Navik Patagonia motor yacht Cachalote features a traditional design inspired by Chilean architecture.

The motor yacht boasts exterior design and naval architecture penned by Vripack, while her interior aesthetic is the work of Natalia Assler. During the design process Vincente Zegers and Natalia Assler, who established the Navik Patagonia shipyard, spent a year travelling back and forth to Vripack’s offices, collaborating on design ideas and sketches. The carefully crafted motor yacht can accommodate up to 11 guests onboard and has space for two crew members.

Cachalote showcases a Scandinavian interior aesthetic, her main saloon boasts bare woods and natural fabrics, combining a patterned carpet with comfortable furniture and bright overhead lighting, forming an inviting ambience onboard. The main saloon displays a dedicated dining area, ideal for hosting intimate dinner parties onboard. The space also features an L-shaped sofa, surrounding a light wooden table and a marble-clad galley.

The yacht’s master suite showcases a chic interior design, displaying hand-woven tapestries and furniture from Belgium and featuring carpentry completed by Navik. She also houses an owner’s suite, complete with an adjacent office that can be converted into a guest stateroom. In addition to this, the bright yacht boasts two double staterooms equipped with single beds. The yacht’s staterooms display natural tones and ocean-inspired wall hangings, combined with light wooden accents.

Cachalote also features plenty of space across her decks, including fitted in-built grey sofas situated on her exterior deck, allowing guests to embrace their ocean-views while relaxing onboard. The yacht’s main deck showcases a dining area, giving guests the opportunity to dine alfresco.

Delivered in 2021, Cachalote displays solar panels situated on her roof and she can travel under sail and her DMS stabilisation system ensures her noise levels are kept to a minimum. The Cachalote explorer yacht also features an ice-breaking steel hull, allowing the owner to enjoy world cruising.

Regarding performance, Cachalote is powered by twin Cummins engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 10.5 knots and a top speed of up to 12 knots.