90 Ocean
- LOA: 27.10 m (88 ft 11 in)
- Beam: 7.16 m (23 ft 6 in)
- Draft: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Engines: twin MAN V12, 1650 to 2000PS, on shafts
- Top speed: up to 27 knots
- Range: 1,100 nautical miles at 12 knots
- Fuel capacity: 13,000 litres
- Cabins: 4, all en-suite, first Ocean model launched 2021
The boat that began the Ocean series
The 90 Ocean matters beyond its own hull, because it introduced a design philosophy that Sunseeker has since spread across the range. Launched in 2021, it was the first Ocean model, built around usable volume and flexible outdoor space rather than sporting profile alone. At 27.10 metres it sits in the superyacht bracket, below the new 134 flagship. It marked a deliberate move by the yard into a fresh way of using a boat. That made the 90 more than a single launch, since it set the template for the models that followed.
The Ocean concept was Sunseeker's answer to a shift in how owners cruise. Buyers increasingly wanted beach-club living and open, adaptable decks, and the 90 was drawn to deliver both. It also spawned a 90 Ocean Enclosed variant with a fixed superstructure for owners in cooler climates. As the series opener it carries extra weight in the brand's story.
An upright stem and a new silhouette
The 90 Ocean looks different from the Sunseekers that came before it. An upright stem replaces the raked bow of earlier boats, adding volume forward and cutting a new profile through the water. Sunseeker quotes a 20 per cent gain in overall volume and 25 per cent more deck space than a comparable yacht, much of it down to the fuller bow and the wide 7.16-metre beam. The look is far more superyacht than sportscruiser.
The flybridge is where the Ocean idea is clearest. Sunseeker kept the sides low for cooling wind and open views, describing the space as a terrace rather than a helm deck. A lightweight composite hardtop with a retractable canopy shades an area the yard estimates is a quarter larger than on a comparable boat. Owners can specify an aft spa pool with sunpads or clear the deck for loose furniture.
The boat that started the Ocean series, trading raked lines for volume and a beach club.
Four en-suite cabins and a beach club
Inside, the 90 Ocean puts its extra volume to work. It offers four cabins, each with its own en-suite, arranged around a bright main deck. The upright bow and wide beam translate into noticeably larger cabins and saloon than the dimensions alone suggest. Finishes follow Sunseeker's current interior direction, with full-height glazing and pale materials. The four-cabin count keeps the emphasis on space per guest rather than sheer berth numbers.
The transom is central to the concept. A fold-down beach club opens the aft end to the water, extending living space at anchor and giving direct access for swimming and tenders. This is the part of the boat that best captures what Ocean was meant to mean. It turns the stern into a usable social space rather than a purely functional one.
MAN V12 shafts and a 1,100-mile range
The 90 Ocean is offered with twin MAN V12 engines rated from 1650 up to 2000PS, driving conventional shafts. Sunseeker quotes a top speed of up to 27 knots, appropriate for a semi-displacement superyacht of this size. A large 13,000-litre fuel capacity supports a quoted range of 1,100 nautical miles at a 12-knot cruise, which is enough for serious passage-making. The most powerful engine option is there for owners who want more urgency.
The engineering supports the volume-first brief. A shaft installation suits the semi-displacement hull and the long cruising the boat is built for. The extra beam and upright bow add buoyancy where the interior needs it, without the boat losing its sea manners. Naval architecture, like the styling, was handled in-house at Poole. That keeps the design and the running gear answering to the same team.
For the owner who cruises to live aboard
The 90 Ocean suits an owner who treats the boat as a base on the water rather than a fast toy. It rewards long, comfortable cruising and time spent at anchor, with the beach club and terrace flybridge doing much of the work. Buyers will weigh it against volume-led superyachts from the larger Italian and northern European yards. Its awards record and the strength of the Ocean concept give it a clear identity in that company. The concept has aged well as owners lean further into time spent at anchor.
For Sunseeker the 90 Ocean set a new direction, and the market responded, with repeat deliveries to owners in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The Best Custom Yacht award at the 2023 Motor Boat Awards sat alongside a World Yachts Trophy and a BOAT International design honour. That recognition supports both desirability and residual value. The Enclosed variant widens its appeal to cooler climates.
Design
- Exterior: Sunseeker (in-house design team)
- Interior: Sunseeker
- Naval architecture: Sunseeker
Who it is for: For the superyacht owner who wants volume, a beach club and a terrace-style flybridge over outright speed.