EYOS
EYOS Expeditions is a US-based private expedition services firm that plans and manages bespoke private superyacht voyages to the world's most remote destinations for high-net-worth clients, while also delivering polar navigation, deep-sea submersible operations, and special-project logistics for scientific and government partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What EYOS does
EYOS Expeditions is a privately held, US-domiciled expedition services company founded in 2008 that pioneered the private superyacht expedition charter category. The company curates and manages bespoke voyages to the world's most remote and extreme destinations — Antarctica, the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, the South Pacific, Patagonia, and other frontier regions — on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and families, while also providing operational consulting, polar navigation, ice operations, permit coordination, and expedition management to superyacht owners and captains. EYOS operates a curated portfolio of expedition superyachts (including Cloudbreak, Hanse Explorer, Lamima, Aqua Lares/Legend, BOLD, and the hybrid-electric Scintilla Maris, with Hanse Explorer under exclusive EYOS management) and conducts approximately 60 expeditions per year.
Its underlying capabilities are operational rather than technological: decades of combined polar and remote-destination experience (over 800 Antarctic voyages guided by the team), permit and regulatory expertise across 54+ government entities, IAATO Executive Committee leadership, and specialized knowledge in deep-sea submersible operations (including coordination of the Triton 36000/2 Limiting Factor, the only submersible with a 'Depth Unlimited' rating). The company has executed landmark Special Projects including the Five Deeps Expedition (deepest point in each of the five oceans), the discovery of the USS Samuel B. Roberts at 6,895 meters, and the NOAA Cape Shirreff research station rebuild, and maintains partnerships with Caladan Oceanic, Triton Submarines, KAUST, BBC Blue Planet II, Ocean Census, Yachts for Science, and Nekton.
The business model is a high-touch, bespoke services model: revenue is generated primarily through private superyacht expedition charters, expedition yacht management and consulting, and managed special-projects engagements for scientific, media, and government clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is custom-quoted per expedition based on destination, vessel, and duration, with multi-year contract cadences. Go-to-market is direct sales-led — personal outreach, referrals from the yachting community, media features, and industry relationships — with no self-serve or digital commerce channel. The customer base is anchored in HNW individuals and families as the primary segment, supplemented by a smaller set of high-profile institutional and special-project clients.
EYOS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EYOS
- 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 US-based private expedition services firm that plans and manages bespoke private superyacht voyages to the world's most remote destinations for high-net-worth clients, while also delivering polar navigation, deep-sea submersible operations, and special-project logistics for scientific and government partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EYOS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Expedition Yacht Charters
- NAICS
- Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Expedition Cruise Lines (Polar & Remote Regions) (THAEABAD), Luxury & Expedition Cruise Specialists (THAKAKAE), Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF), Submarine & Glass-Bottom Boat Experiences (THAJAJAL)
Keywords
Where EYOS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EYOS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Private Superyacht Expedition Charters: EYOS organizes and manages bespoke private superyacht expeditions to remote destinations worldwide. Clients charter expedition-class vessels with EYOS handling all logistics, permits, destination planning, and on-expedition support.
- Expedition Yacht Management and Consulting: EYOS provides operational expertise, consulting services, and full expedition management for yacht owners and captains seeking to venture into remote waters.
- Special Projects and Deep-Sea Expeditions: EYOS coordinates and leads highly specialized deep-sea expeditions, submersible operations, and scientific missions including the Five Deeps Expedition and NOAA research station projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Expedition Charters |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
EYOS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EYOS organizes and manages bespoke private superyacht expeditions to the world's most remote destinations, including Antarctica, the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, and deep-ocean points. The company curates expedition-class vessels, handles all logistics, permits, and on-expedition support, and provides operational consulting for yacht owners venturing into remote waters. It also leads highly specialized special projects such as deep-sea submersible expeditions and scientific missions.
Product overview
EYOS Expeditions is a private superyacht expedition company founded in 2008, pioneering the expedition yacht charter category. The company offers a portfolio of services including customized expedition yacht charters, operational logistics management, and special projects oversight. The core offering centers on providing access to the world's most remote destinations aboard prestigious expedition superyachts. The product portfolio includes expedition planning and operations management services, supplemented by a curated fleet of charter vessels ranging from 46m to 85m, including Lamima (the world's largest wooden sailing yacht at 65m), Cloudbreak (72m ice-reinforced superyacht), Hanse Explorer (ice-classed expedition yacht), Aqua Lares (icebreaker-class vessel), BOLD (high-speed superyacht), and Scintilla Maris (hybrid-electric expedition yacht). The company also manages special projects including deep-sea scientific expeditions and consults on expedition yacht construction.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Expedition Yacht Charters Bespoke private superyacht expedition charters to remote destinations worldwide including Antarctica, the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, and other remote regions, customized to client preferences with full destination planning, vessel curation, and on-expedition support.
- Operations (Expedition Logistics Management) Operational expertise and logistics management services including destination planning, permit acquisition across multiple jurisdictions, ice navigation, and on-ground support for yacht owners and captains venturing into remote waters.
- Special Projects Specialized project oversight including deep-sea submersible expeditions, scientific research missions, and consultation on the design and build of expedition yachts such as the SeaXplorer.
- Lamima (Charter Yacht) 65m luxury Phinisi built using traditional Indonesian methods, the world's largest wooden sailing yacht, accommodating 14 guests in 7 staterooms with 20 crew. Equipped with jetskis, paddleboards, underwater scooters, dive equipment, and e-foils for charter expeditions.
- Scintilla Maris (Charter Yacht) 46m expedition yacht transformed from a classic DAMEN trawler design with hybrid-electric propulsion, four sailing modes, nearly vibration-free operation, and flexible cabin configuration for up to 8 guests.
- Cloudbreak (Charter Yacht) 72m expedition superyacht with ice-reinforced hull, accommodating 12 guests in 6 staterooms with a wellness centre, glass elevator, helicopter pad, and extensive watersports amenities.
- Hanse Explorer (Charter Yacht) 47.76m ice-classed expedition yacht operated under exclusive EYOS management, featuring Zodiac tenders, sauna, fitness room, dive center with nitrox compressor, stabilizers, and accommodations for 12 guests.
- Aqua Lares (formerly Legend) (Charter Yacht) 77.4m (254ft) expedition yacht originally built as a Class 1 Icebreaker, accommodating 11 guests with helicopter operations, submarine, cinema room, spa, and full polar expedition equipment.
- BOLD (Charter Yacht) 85.3m expedition superyacht with a top speed of 23 knots, featuring 8 cabins for 16 guests, helicopter garage, outdoor cinema, teppanyaki/BBQ area, and an available Leonardo AW 109 Grand Helicopter.
Quantifiable outcome
- Led first human visits to the bottom of Southern, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans during Five Deeps Expedition
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use EYOS
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EYOS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
EYOS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)coreEYOS executed logistics and liaison for Caladan Oceanic's Red Sea expedition in cooperation with KAUST, including dives to Suakin Trough (2,777m) and Kebrit Deep (1,470m), marking first human visits to deepest points in the Red Sea.
- Caladan Oceanic / Victor VescovocoreEYOS planned, managed, and led the Five Deeps Expedition for Caladan Oceanic, the historic project to reach the deepest point of each of Earth's five oceans. This 10-month expedition achieved multiple world records and discovered 40+ new species.
- Ocean CensuscoreEYOS is an Ocean Census partner, providing expedition advice and support including vessel sourcing, mission planning, and management for ocean discovery expeditions. Ocean Census is the largest program in history to discover life in the ocean.
- Yachts for SciencecoreEYOS is a founding partner of Yachts for Science, an organization that matches marine scientists with private vessels and yachts for ocean research access, enabling vital information for ocean protection.
- NektoncoreEYOS partners with Nekton, a UK-registered nonprofit research foundation, supporting scientific exploration and protection of the ocean through innovative initiatives with the goal to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. EYOS Founding Partner Rob McCallum sits on Nekton's Board.
- Yacht Carbon OffsetminorEYOS works with Yacht Carbon Offset to help clients counteract greenhouse gas emissions from yacht expeditions through certified carbon offset programs backed by Lloyd's Register QA certification.
- Triton SubmarinescoreEYOS collaborated with Triton Submarines (Florida) for the Five Deeps Expedition, using their Triton 36000/2 submersible 'Limiting Factor', the only submersible with 'Depth Unlimited' rating capable of reaching any ocean depth.
- Bespoke Project SolutionsminorCollaborated on NOAA's Cape Shirreff research station rebuild in Antarctica, handling materials transport and logistics coordination.
- OZ ArchitectureminorPartnered with OZ Architecture on NOAA's Cape Shirreff research station architectural design and rebuild in Antarctica.
- Atlantic Productions / Discovery ChannelminorEYOS supported filming operations for BBC's Blue Planet II documentary series in Antarctica, providing ice pilots, expedition leadership, and operational support for three-month deployment.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EYOS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ponant: Ponant operates luxury small-ship expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and remote destinations. It directly competes with EYOS for HNW polar expedition clients, although it owns/operates vessels while EYOS is primarily a charter operator and consultant.
- Lindblad Expeditions: Lindblad partners with National Geographic to run small-ship expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and remote regions. It targets a similar experiential/exploration-oriented traveller and offers comparable expedition programming to EYOS charters.
- Silversea Expeditions: Silversea's expedition fleet serves ultra-luxury travellers to Antarctica, the Arctic, and remote regions. It competes for the same high-end expedition client that EYOS targets, though Silversea owns vessels and offers scheduled sailings rather than bespoke charter management.
- Adventure Canada: Adventure Canada runs small-ship expedition cruises to polar and remote regions including the Arctic and Antarctic. It targets a similar experiential, exploration-driven traveller and competes with EYOS's expedition programming.
- White Desert: White Desert operates luxury Antarctic camps and private experiences for ultra-HNW clients, including Whichaway Camp and luxury private jets into Antarctica. It competes with EYOS for the same ultra-luxury polar clientele, though delivery is land-based rather than yacht-based.
- Abercrombie & Kent: Abercrombie & Kent designs luxury private travel, including expedition and polar journeys for HNW clients. It is comparable to EYOS as a high-touch luxury expedition planner rather than a vessel operator, competing for the same bespoke travel budget.
- Quark Expeditions: Quark specialises in polar expedition cruises, particularly Antarctica and the Arctic. It competes with EYOS in the expedition experience layer, though it operates scheduled departures rather than bespoke superyacht charters.
- Hurtigruten Expeditions: Hurtigruten Expeditions operates small-ship cruises in polar and remote waters, including Antarctica and the Arctic. It overlaps with EYOS on expedition style and destinations, competing for expedition-minded luxury travellers.
Emerging players
- OceanX: OceanX combines ocean science, media production, and high-end private expeditions aboard its research vessel. It overlaps with EYOS's Special Projects work in deep-sea exploration, media support (e.g., similar to Blue Planet II collaboration), and HNW-aligned ocean experiences.
Broad incumbents
- Scenic Eclipse: Scenic's Eclipse yachts deliver luxury expedition cruises globally with submarines, helicopters, and Zodiacs. As a larger, publicly traded parent with broader luxury travel portfolio, it overlaps with EYOS's expedition yacht charter offering while operating at greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EYOS social profiles
Digital presenceEYOS financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
EYOS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
EYOS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EYOS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EYOS
What does EYOS do?
EYOS organizes and manages bespoke private superyacht expeditions to the world's most remote destinations, including Antarctica, the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, and deep-ocean points. The company curates expedition-class vessels, handles all logistics, permits, and on-expedition support, and provides operational consulting for yacht owners venturing into remote waters. It also leads highly specialized special projects such as deep-sea submersible expeditions and scientific missions.
Is EYOS a public or private company?
EYOS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EYOS founded?
EYOS was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EYOS based?
EYOS is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does EYOS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Private Superyacht Expedition Charters are the primary driver. The others are expedition Yacht Management and Consulting and special Projects and Deep-Sea Expeditions.
Who are EYOS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ponant, Lindblad Expeditions, Silversea Expeditions, Adventure Canada, White Desert, Abercrombie & Kent, Quark Expeditions and Hurtigruten Expeditions. OceanX is listed as an emerging player. Scenic Eclipse is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does EYOS have an API?
No public API is recorded for EYOS.
What industry is EYOS in?
EYOS's product category is Luxury Expedition Yacht Charters. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKADAM, Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators, with a secondary code of THAEABAD, Expedition Cruise Lines (Polar & Remote Regions). Its NAICS code is 56152 and its SIC code is 4400.