Designer Tony Castro has revealed the 48-metre motorsailer Peregrine 48m, the smaller model in his new explorer sailing yacht series. Drawing inspiration from the larger Peregrine 75m concept released last month, the Peregrine 48m is envisioned as a “cost-effective expedition vessel” with strong ocean-crossing capabilities.
Named after the peregrine falcon, a bird known for its epic journeys around the globe, the Peregrine series blends luxury with functionality, offering expansive living spaces that can easily transform from lounging areas to technical exploration zones. According to Castro, the yachts are designed to combine pleasure, comfort, and a scientific edge, making them ideal for extended voyages and expeditions.
Similar to the larger 78-metre concept, the Peregrine 48m offers two distinct design setups: the Explorer and Luxe models. The Explorer version focuses on modern amenities tailored for extensive exploration, featuring dedicated spaces for scientific research. In contrast, the Luxe variant emphasizes maximum comfort with a more compact, yet capable, suite of expedition features. For instance, the Luxe model features a tiered glass-front pool with sunpads on the main deck aft, while the Explorer version is designed to carry scientific containers, including live fish tanks.
Both models share features such as a spacious flybridge deck with a retractable bimini and twin steering stations, as well as multiple al fresco living areas. Accommodation for 10 guests is provided in five en suite cabins on the lower deck.
The interior of the Peregrine 48m boasts an expansive main deck layout. The owner’s cabin, located forward, includes a private office, library, a full-featured bathroom, dressing room, and a dedicated balcony. The glass-walled main saloon at the aft opens to the aft deck with pivoting balconies and a transom. Amidships, a central lobby and staircase create easy access to the yacht’s various levels.
On the upper deck, a full-beam saloon is complemented by outdoor spaces that can be equipped with lounge sofas, sun loungers, water toys, or, alternatively, research vehicles, scientific containers, and a Jacuzzi, assisted by twin cranes.
Throughout the four-deck yacht, numerous living and working areas provide flexibility, transforming from oversized social spaces for lounging and dining to dedicated zones for research. The lower deck also features a cinema room that can double as a meeting room or be replaced by an additional cabin.
In terms of sailing capabilities, the Peregrine 48m will be equipped with a classic ketch carbon mast arrangement, featuring furling booms and three roller furling headsails. Renewable energy will be generated by numerous solar panels integrated across the superstructure, providing power for onboard systems and supporting the yacht’s hotel load.
Castro emphasized that the sail capabilities of the Peregrine 48m offer the potential for “unlimited range and cost reductions,” supporting a “fully self-sufficient, eco-conscious” approach to exploration while minimizing the environmental impact.
