EYOS Expeditions

What EYOS Expeditions does

EYOS Expeditions is a US-headquartered (Salt Lake City, Utah) private expedition yacht charter company founded in 2008 by Rob McCallum and Tim Soper, which pioneered the private superyacht expedition category and self-describes as the world leader in the segment. The company plans, manages, and operates bespoke expeditions aboard a curated fleet of approximately ten ice-class and expedition-capable superyachts — including the 126m OCTOPUS, Hanse Explorer, Nansen Explorer, Cloudbreak, Lamima, Aqua Lares, Asteria, Scintilla Maris, Solace, and La Datcha — to remote destinations spanning Antarctica, the Arctic (Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, Norway), Patagonia, Melanesia, Indonesia, and the Pacific. Its core capability is human-led expedition logistics, polar navigation, helicopter operations, and shore-side coordination rather than a software or technology platform.

EYOS serves three customer segments: ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families seeking bespoke private voyages (the primary segment), corporate groups using expeditions for incentive or leadership travel, and scientific research organizations (e.g., NOAA, Ocean Census, Nekton) requiring expedition-grade maritime logistics. Revenue is generated through full-yacht charters (weekly rates such as €295,000 for Nansen Explorer and $235,000+ expenses for Hanse Explorer) and book-by-cabin individual bookings (€15,000–€32,000 per person), supplemented by special-projects consulting including design input on Damen Yachting's SeaXplorer series. GTM is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry, phone, and email, with brand awareness driven by earned media in Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, CNN, WSJ, Robb Report, and Travel + Leisure, plus conservation partnerships and athlete co-marketing (e.g., Bomber Ski and Bode Miller).

Name

EYOS Expeditions

Legal name

EYOS Expeditions

Website

https://eyos-expeditions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EYOS Expeditions is a private US-based expedition yacht charter company founded in 2008 that plans and operates bespoke voyages aboard premium ice-class superyachts to remote polar and tropical destinations for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporate groups, and scientific research organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Expedition Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expedition Cruise Lines (Polar & Remote Regions) (THAEABAD), Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions (THAEABAG), Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM), Eco-Cruises & Small-Ship Nature Cruises (Expedition Cruising) (THAAAEAK)

Keywords

• Luxury expedition charters
• Private superyacht expeditions
• Polar expedition services
• Expedition yacht management
• Remote destination travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Expedition Yacht Charters: EYOS manages and charters a fleet of premier expedition superyachts including OCTOPUS, Nansen Explorer, Hanse Explorer, Cloudbreak, Legend/Aqua Lares, Lamima, Scintilla Maris, Asteria, and La Datcha. Revenue is generated through charter fees, either as full yacht charters or book-by-cabin individual bookings. The all-inclusive pricing model for some vessels (e.g., MV Nansen Explorer at €295,000 per week) includes the vessel, crew, expedition team, meals, and activities.
2. Special Projects & Consulting: EYOS provides highly specialized project oversight including consulting on the design and build of expedition yachts (e.g., SeaXplorer series with Damen Yachting), marine logistics for scientific expeditions, and operational management of complex voyages such as the Five Deeps Expedition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EYOS Expeditions charters and operates a fleet of prestigious expedition superyachts (including OCTOPUS, Hanse Explorer, Nansen Explorer, Cloudbreak, Lamima, Aqua Lares, Asteria, Scintilla Maris, Solace, and La Datcha) for bespoke private voyages to remote destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, Patagonia, and Indonesia. The company also delivers expedition operations, logistics, and specialized consulting including polar navigation, helicopter operations, and scientific project support.

Product overview

EYOS Expeditions is a luxury private superyacht expedition company that pioneered the expedition yachting category in 2008. The company operates as a platform offering expedition yacht charters, customized expedition planning, operational expertise, and special projects management. The core offering centers on chartering prestigious expedition superyachts (including OCTOPUS, Lamima, Hanse Explorer, Cloudbreak, Nansen Explorer, Scintilla Maris, Aqua Lares, Asteria, Solace, and La Datcha) to remote destinations worldwide including Antarctica, Arctic regions, Papua New Guinea, Patagonia, and Indonesia. The fleet ranges from 46m to 126m vessels, each equipped for specific expedition types from polar exploration to tropical diving adventures. EYOS also provides conservation partnerships (Ocean Census, Yachts for Science, Nekton) and carbon offset programs through Yacht Carbon Offset.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expedition Yacht Charters Bespoke charter of expedition superyachts (full yacht or book-by-cabin) for ultra-high-net-worth travelers seeking once-in-a-lifetime voyages to remote global destinations.
• Expedition Operations & Logistics Management End-to-end expedition planning and execution including route planning, permits, helicopter operations, Zodiac deployments, and shore-side logistics for clients and partners operating in remote and polar regions.
• Special Projects & Consulting Highly specialized project oversight and consulting, including management of record-setting expeditions (e.g., Five Deeps Expedition, first commercial Mariana Trench dive), scientific research logistics (e.g., NOAA Cape Shirreff rebuild), and design consultation on new expedition yacht builds such as the Damen SeaXplorer series.
• OCTOPUS Expedition Charter Charter of the 126-meter OCTOPUS superyacht, featuring ice-strengthened hull, helicopter deck, heated pool, cinema, spa, and accommodations for 12 guests, suitable for polar expeditions.
• Nansen Explorer Expedition Charter Charter of MV Nansen Explorer, a former Arctic research vessel converted to a luxury expedition yacht with Ice-1A class hull, helipad, and floor-to-ceiling windows in 7 cabins, used for Greenland heli-skiing, Svalbard, and polar expeditions.
• Lamima Expedition Charter Charter of Lamima, a 65.2-meter traditional Phinisi sailing yacht launched in 2014, accommodating 14 guests in 7 staterooms with diving equipment and water toys for Indonesian expeditions.
• Hanse Explorer Expedition Charter Charter of Hanse Explorer, a purpose-built ice-class expedition yacht accommodating 12 guests, used for Arctic, Antarctic, Melanesia, and Patagonian expeditions.
• Cloudbreak Expedition Charter Charter of Cloudbreak, a 72-meter expedition superyacht built in 2016 with ice-reinforced hull, accommodating 12 guests in 6 suites with a 17.4m pool, helicopter pad, and wellness center.
• Scintilla Maris Expedition Charter Charter of Scintilla Maris, a 46-meter hybrid-electric expedition yacht accommodating 8 guests in 4 cabins, suited for Greenland, Norway, and Svalbard expeditions.
• Aqua Lares (formerly Legend) Expedition Charter Charter of Aqua Lares (formerly Legend), an expedition yacht originally built as a Class 1 Icebreaker with ice-strengthened hull, jacuzzi, cinema, and 5-person submersible for polar cruises.
• Asteria Expedition Charter Charter of Asteria, a 49-meter expedition yacht converted from a salvage tug, accommodating up to 12 guests with a heli-deck and zero-speed stabilizers for remote coast exploration.
• Solace Expedition Charter Charter of Solace, an expedition yacht designed to move between Caribbean and Arctic environments, available for Caribbean Winter 2025-26 and Arctic Summer 2026.
• La Datcha Expedition Charter Charter of La Datcha for Iceland heli-skiing expeditions, combining high-adrenaline adventure with luxury yacht accommodation.
• Aqua Lares: Greenland Eclipse Expedition New expedition itinerary aboard Aqua Lares for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse over Greenland's dramatic fjords, combining celestial spectacle with polar exploration.
• OCTOPUS: Patagonia & Antarctica 2026-27 Season Patagonia and Antarctica 2026-27 expedition season aboard OCTOPUS, linking Patagonian fjords with Antarctic icebergs, penguin rookeries, and wilderness.
• Hanse Explorer Melanesia Season Melanesia charter season aboard Hanse Explorer from May to September 2024, covering Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia.
• Lamima: Year-Round Indonesian Journeys Year-round Indonesian expeditions aboard Lamima with world-class diving, cultural immersion, and remote beach experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• EYOS has held world records including the first commercial expedition to the deepest point of all five oceans (Five Deeps Expedition) and the furthest south any vessel has ever reached.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Awasi PatagoniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EYOS and Awasi Patagonia have formed a partnership creating the ultimate land-and-sea Patagonian adventure. Guests spend 4 nights at Awasi Patagonia (southernmost Relais & Chateaux property) before boarding Hanse Explorer for a 5-night voyage through Chilean fjords to Ushuaia, with optional continuation to Antarctica.
• Bomber SkicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019EYOS Expeditions and Bomber Ski partner to offer ultimate skiing expeditions in Antarctica and Greenland, guided by six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller and polar explorer Doug Stoup. Bomber provides ski equipment and brand co-marketing while EYOS provides expedition logistics and superyacht platform.
• Damen Yachting (SeaXplorer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015EYOS has collaborated closely with Damen Yachting since 2015, utilizing collective decades of experience in the world's most remote regions to consult on and shape the design of the SeaXplorer series of expedition superyachts. EYOS provided expert guidance on naval architecture, expedition capabilities, and onboard systems.
• Ocean CensuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYOS is an official partner of Ocean Census, the largest program in history to discover life in the ocean with a target of finding at least 100,000 new marine species in the first decade. EYOS provides expedition advice and support, including sourcing vessels, planning, and managing missions for Ocean Census research expeditions.
• Yachts for SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYOS is a founding partner of Yachts for Science, an organization that matches marine scientists with private vessels, yacht owners, and crew to provide ocean access for scientific research. These partnerships provide vital information for ocean protection and recovery.
• NektoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYOS partners with Nekton, a UK-registered non-profit research foundation working to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. EYOS supports Nekton's scientific exploration and protection initiatives through funding and operational expertise.
• Yacht Carbon OffsetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYOS works with Yacht Carbon Offset to counteract greenhouse gas emissions from expeditions in a clear, auditable manner backed by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Certification. Yacht Carbon Offset has served the superyacht community since 2008.
• Nansen Polar ExpeditionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEYOS operates in exclusive partnership with Nansen Polar Expeditions, offering unique book-by-cabin departures and full charter expeditions aboard MV Nansen Explorer. The partnership combines EYOS's expedition management expertise with Nansen Explorer's ice-class capabilities for polar voyages.
• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYOS spent two years assisting NOAA in their largest undertaking in the Antarctic Peninsula region — rebuilding the Cape Shirreff field camp research station on Livingston Island. EYOS was responsible for transporting and delivering over 50,000 pounds of materials via 178 Zodiac loads.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ponant: Ponant operates small luxury expedition ships (Le Commandant Charcot, Le Boréal) to polar and remote regions with high-end onboard experience, competing most directly with EYOS's full-itinerary, all-inclusive expedition yacht offering for affluent travelers.
• Silversea Expeditions: Silversea runs small-ship luxury cruises including expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galápagos, targeting the same affluent, experience-driven travelers seeking immersive remote-destination itineraries.
• Hurtigruten Expeditions: Hurtigruten Expeditions is a major expedition cruise line offering Antarctic and Arctic sailings on purpose-built expedition ships, directly competing with EYOS for polar expedition bookings.
• Quark Expeditions: Quark is a polar-specialist operator running Antarctic and Arctic expeditions, including book-by-cabin options similar to EYOS's Nansen Explorer departures, with comparable pricing and adventurer-oriented clientele.
• Lindblad Expeditions (National Geographic): Lindblad partners with National Geographic to operate small-ship expedition cruises to polar and remote regions, combining naturalist guides with premium comfort, overlapping with EYOS on affluent expedition travelers and guided polar experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours: Scenic operates luxury river cruises and the Scenic Eclipse expedition yachts that compete in the small-ship luxury expedition space, offering broader itinerary options than EYOS but with comparable premium positioning.
• Abercrombie & Kent: A&K is a luxury travel operator offering private custom journeys and small-group expeditions to polar and remote regions, competing for the same UHNW discretionary spend via direct-to-traveler advisory relationships.

Emerging players

• Heritage Expeditions: Heritage Expeditions runs small-ship voyages to remote regions including the Russian Far East, Antarctica, and the Subantarctic, serving a similar adventurous-but-affluent clientele with expedition-led itineraries.
• Atlas Ocean Voyages: Atlas Ocean Voyages operates small, yacht-style expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and other remote regions, targeting younger luxury travelers seeking a more intimate, design-forward alternative to traditional expedition cruises.
• White Desert: White Desert provides luxury Antarctic experiences combining small-ship access with private camp stays for UHNW travelers, addressing a similar clientele seeking once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic itineraries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eyos-expeditions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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