Bering’s New 121-Foot Explorer Brings Luxury to Bluewater Cruising

Bering Yachts

Bering Yachts has switched from the robust to the refined.

The Turkish builder just launched a fully custom explorer that it says is “a bit delicate, more elegant, and less brutal” than its typical trawlers. The new Bering 121, which left the Antalya shipyard on Tuesday, June 4, showcases a chic, off-white exterior with sleek, streamlined lines and four luxurious decks. “This boat is all about style and finesse,” Bering founder Alexei Mikhailov said in a statement.

All that beauty is balanced by power and practicality. The 121 features a sturdy, 123-foot steel hull with a beam of 25 feet and a maximum draft of nearly seven feet. Powered by two Caterpillar motors, the yacht can reach a maximum speed of 12 knots. The vessel is also equipped with giant, 11,280-gallon fuel tanks that enable nonstop travel for more than 5,000 nautical miles. Bering says the 121 is “safe, stable, and extremely capable” on the high seas. It can also traverse shallow bodies of water typically reserved for smaller yachts, the yard says.

Stepping on board, the main deck is home to a large galley with a service area, a sprawling saloon with a TV zone, and a dining area with a big 12-seat table. The front of the main deck, which is reserved for the owner, features an owner’s suite with huge panoramic windows and a private terrace. “Having an owner-only area is important for the client, and this is what we gave him,” adds Mikhailov. “Just imagine stepping out of the stateroom to the owner’s deck at the bow, sitting at an open fire, enjoying the sea and the world around!”

The lower deck is dedicated to guests, with four generous cabins offering space for up to eight seafarers. In addition, the lower deck is outfitted with four crew cabins, a crew mess, a food storage area, and a laundry. A short walk away lies a beach club, a sauna, and a dayhead.

Heading upstairs, the upper deck sports a scenic sky lounge that can be turned into a VIP stateroom, a roomy pilothouse, the captain’s quarters, and a small bar. The upper deck also has a garage for tenders and a crane at the stern. Higher still, the flybridge is geared toward relaxation and fun, with a lounge, a large table, a grill, a bar, and a Jacuzzi.

Bering is on a roll at the moment. The yard has launched two explorers in the past week, with a third to hit the seas in the next couple of days. The 121 is easily the most elegant of the trio, though.