
Selene Boats & Yachts
Founded 1998
China
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Business yacht
Founded in Taiwan and established in China in 1998, Selene builds long-range trawler and explorer yachts focused on ocean passagemaking, stability, and onboard comfort.
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- Power yachtVoyager
Compact cruising motor yachts with practical layouts for coastal cruising and family use.
38-50ft
Coastal Cruising - Power yachtClassic Explorer
Long-range ocean trawlers with stable hulls and comfortable layouts for extended cruising.
45-72ft
Long-Range Cruising - Power yachtOcean Explorer
Modern ocean-going explorer yachts with spacious layouts for long-range cruising and extended voyages.
52-98ft
Ocean Cruising - Power yachtArtemis
Stylish motor yachts developed for higher-speed cruising with modern layouts and performance-focused design.
39-56ft
Fast Cruising
Brand Background & Heritage
Heritage
Design Philosophy
Craftsmanship & Innovation
Brand Introduction
Founded in 1998 by Taiwanese designer Howard Chen, Selene Yachts was initially set up as a seagoing luxury cruiser. specialising in semi-customised ocean-going trawlers, Selene has gradually built up a reputation amongst long-distance sailing enthusiasts for its rugged construction, excellent stability and good range performance. The brand's early designs blended the attention to detail of Eastern craftsmanship with the functional orientation of Western hull engineering. Today, Selene's design team is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, where the founder continues to lead the development of the product line.
- Heritage
Founded in 1998 by Howard Chen, Selene developed from Jet Tern Marine into a recognized builder of long-range ocean cruising yachts.
- Design Philosophy
Selene combines stable long-range hull concepts with practical layouts designed for comfortable cruising, passagemaking, and extended life aboard.
- Craftsmanship & Innovation
Traditional boatbuilding craftsmanship, deep-hull engineering, and owner-focused engine-room design support Selene’s long-range cruising philosophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selene builds long-range motor yachts, trawler yachts, and explorer yachts designed for coastal cruising, ocean passages, and extended life aboard. Its current range includes the Voyager, Classic Explorer, Ocean Explorer, Artemis, and Ocean Expedition lines, covering compact cruising yachts through the 128-foot Selene 128. Model availability and specifications can change, so buyers should review the current range when comparing individual yachts.
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