ICON Yachts revealed the interior of the Mission M expedition yacht

Dutch shipyard ICON Yachts first unveiled the conceptual design for its expedition yacht Mission M at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2025. Now, the yard has released new details about the interior, which features Japanese-inspired design by Carla Guilhem.

The exterior of the 50.45-metre semi-custom superyacht was developed in collaboration with Bernd Weel Design, while the engineering was carried out in-house based on the ICON 50 technical platform. Mission M is aimed at owners who want to explore without limits: the hull has ice class 1D certification for light ice conditions, and an estimated range of 7,000 nautical miles at 8 knots allows access to remote regions in both hemispheres. An optional scientific configuration is also available, turning the open aft deck—equipped with a 9.6-tonne crane—into a research platform capable of accommodating two six-metre containers, a laboratory module, and a separate four-person berth for scientists, making the vessel suitable for ocean research and conservation missions.



Guests can also participate in nature studies from the sky lounge, which offers 270-degree views. Expedition equipment includes an 8.5-metre Arksen 85 tender (optionally a 10-metre ROAM landing craft), a 5-metre Ribeye Solas RHIB, a two-person U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible, and even an ICON A5 seaplane should the owner wish to bring it aboard.

Accommodation for guests includes four luxury suites, while the owner enjoys an entire private deck with spacious quarters, a fold-down balcony, and panoramic glazing.



For the interior, designer Carla Guilhem applied the Japanese philosophy of seijaku, which seeks silence and tranquillity within oneself amid the chaos and turbulence of the outside world. According to the yard’s press release, the interior is conceived as a calm counterpoint to the rugged exterior—the proportions of the living spaces, restrained colour palette, and tactile materials are all intended to create a sense of comfort and seclusion during long expeditions. A key aspect of the concept is the close dialogue between interior and exterior, balancing these opposites.

The Mission M project remains available for purchase. ICON Yachts promises delivery approximately two years after the contract is signed.