The owner/operator, not the ship, should be the deciding factor in choosing a destination.

Bering's hybrid hull design is part round bilge, part hard chine and part double skeg protection.

When it comes to the hull of a large Explorer yacht, steel hulls are a much better choice than aluminum. There are a number of reasons for this, but first and foremost, aluminum is not designed for long, transoceanic voyages.

Steel ships are heavier and have a larger displacement than GRP yachts. A steel hull in combination with aluminum superstructure, as in Bering yachts, have a low center of gravity, making the yacht more comfortable. Also, a steel hull can be isolated from noise and vibration than a GRP hull.

Commercial yacht means a commercially used (e.g., chartered) motor vessel for sport and recreation that does not carry cargo or more than 12 passengers.