DESTINY - FIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARD FOR SALE

DESTINY - Fifth Ocean Yachts 24m Explorer Yacht

DESTINY is a 24-meter custom explorer motor yacht crafted by Fifth Ocean Yachts / Fifth Ocean Shipyard in Ukraine. Handed over in 2014, she encapsulates the yard’s ethos of building strong, purposeful, long-range vessels that favor seaworthiness, autonomy, and refined comfort for extended cruising.

Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, DESTINY was conceived as a compact yet highly capable displacement explorer. Her exterior styling and naval architecture by Ginton Naval Architects deliver a purposeful, rugged, and enduring silhouette. Where many yachts of this length prioritize speed and short hops, DESTINY was conceived for owners who prize range, security, efficiency, and the freedom to remain aboard for longer stretches.

Measuring approximately 23.9 meters / 78 feet 5 inches in length with a beam of about 6.65 meters / 21 feet 10 inches, DESTINY offers notable interior volume for her class. Her generous beam, displacement hull form, and thoughtful arrangement provide a comfortable platform for private voyages, family adventures, or a light charter-style program.

A defining attribute of DESTINY is her true explorer-yacht pedigree. She is set up for long-distance cruising, economical operation, and confident passagemaking. The steel construction delivers strength and longevity, while the aluminum superstructure lowers weight aloft. This pairing—typical of serious long-range yachts—is favored by owners who value safety, integrity, and bluewater capability.

Propulsion comes from twin Caterpillar diesel engines, producing an efficient cruising profile and a top speed of roughly 11–11.5 knots. With ample fuel reserves and economical displacement performance, she is tailored to extended itineraries where range, dependability, and low consumption matter more than outright speed.

Accommodation is arranged for 7–8 guests in 4 cabins, subject to configuration. The layout features a full-beam master suite, a VIP, and additional guest cabins, each designed for privacy and comfort. Practical storage and ensuite amenities throughout make DESTINY particularly suitable for longer stays aboard.

Inside, DESTINY offers a warm, inviting ambiance that blends practical yacht design with a relaxed residential sensibility. The main salon is an elegant focal point for gathering, dining, and unwinding, with large windows flooding the space with natural light. The overall flow supports both intimate family cruising and sophisticated entertaining.

On deck, exterior areas are equally well considered. The aft deck is ideal for al fresco dining, while the upper deck and sun deck provide additional seating, lounging, and open-air enjoyment. These outdoor zones make the yacht especially appealing for Mediterranean-style cruising, island-hopping, and leisurely days at anchor.

DESTINY also incorporates proper crew quarters, allowing full professional operation. This is a meaningful advantage in the 24-meter bracket, enabling owners and guests to enjoy enhanced privacy alongside efficient service and safe, discreet management.

From a brokerage viewpoint, DESTINY stands apart from mainstream production motor yachts. She is a custom-built, compact explorer with serious build quality, practical engineering, and a distinctive personality. For clients seeking a long-range displacement yacht, she delivers a rare combination of manageable size, steel construction, comfortable accommodations, and genuine cruising capability.

DESTINY is particularly suited to an owner looking for more than a simple weekend cruiser. She appeals to those who relish authentic sea travel—longer passages, extended time on board, quiet displacement running, and the assurance of a robust hull beneath them.

Against many faster fiberglass yachts of similar length, DESTINY offers a different ownership proposition. She favors substance over speed—strength, range, safety, comfort, and independence—making her a compelling option for buyers considering explorer yachts, compact expedition yachts, trawler-style motor yachts, or long-range displacement vessels.

In sum, DESTINY is a distinctive 24-meter explorer yacht with solid Ukrainian construction, European naval pedigree, and a pragmatic layout for serious cruising. She distills the essence of the Fifth Ocean Yachts philosophy: a robust, efficient, and comfortable yacht created for owners who want to venture farther, linger longer, and savor the sea with confidence.

Accommodation areas & entertainment system

DESTINY offers comfortable, intelligently planned accommodation for up to seven guests across the lower deck, with a layout conceived for privacy, practicality and extended time on board. It is ideal for family cruising, private ownership and for guests who value individual cabin spaces with ensuite facilities.

The full-beam master cabin forms a generous and private owner’s retreat, featuring a comfortable berth, a sofa seating area, a vanity unit, a walk-in wardrobe and a private ensuite shower room. Abundant storage, a relaxed atmosphere and the assured comfort expected of a capable long-range cruising yacht are integral to its design.

Forward, the VIP cabin welcomes principal guests with a full-length wardrobe and a private ensuite shower room, its position and layout creating a refined balance of discretion and practical onboard functionality.

Additional guest accommodation comprises one twin cabin to port and one single cabin to starboard, each fitted with a full-length wardrobe and a private ensuite shower room so that every guest enjoys comfort and independence throughout the voyage.

Complementing the guest spaces, DESTINY provides two double crew cabins with sleeping arrangements for up to four crew members, delivering proper crew accommodation that supports professional yacht operation and ensures owner and guest privacy, attentive service and efficient cruising.

A comprehensive audio-visual and entertainment system is integrated throughout the accommodation areas. Each cabin is equipped with a Samsung Smart TV and access to the yacht’s movie and music multiroom system via the AMX media server, allowing guests to enjoy content from multiple areas on board. The main salon and owner’s cabin are fitted with Samsung TVs and Bose speakers for a high-quality entertainment experience in the yacht’s principal living spaces, while built-in Bose speakers extend into the crew cabins, galley, all guest bathrooms and the master bathroom to provide consistent audio coverage throughout the interior. External deck areas, including the aft main deck and flybridge deck, also feature built-in Bose speakers so music and entertainment flow seamlessly from interior to outdoors.

DESTINY’s entertainment package includes Smart LED TV, SAT TV, a multiroom AMX media server with access to the yacht’s movie and music library from all rooms, and a smart entertainment system with iPad, iPhone and iPod control. A pop-up Samsung TV in the salon preserves a clean, elegant aesthetic when not in use.

For onboard communication, the yacht is equipped with a Panasonic PBX system in the wheelhouse and Bang & Olufsen telephones in all rooms, enhancing comfort, communication and convenience throughout. Overall, DESTINY’s accommodation layout and entertainment systems deliver a private, well-equipped environment, with ensuite guest cabins, dedicated crew accommodation, multiroom media access and high-quality Bose audio underscoring her role as a serious cruising yacht designed for extended stays on board.

Wheelhouse / pilothouse and navigation equipment

The wheelhouse aboard DESTINY has been conceived for functionality, visibility, and effortless long-range cruising. Set forward with expansive wraparound windows, the pilothouse grants commanding sightlines in every direction, empowering the captain with superb visibility whether running offshore, easing into marinas, or operating in confined waters.

A custom-built helm console presents a clean, professional layout with all essential controls within easy reach. Rich wood finishes, bespoke cabinetry, and thoughtfully integrated electronics create an environment that is both sophisticated and purposeful. The wheelhouse embodies DESTINY’s explorer-yacht character, uniting practical operation and comfort with the confidence of a true command center.

A supportive helm chair and adjacent seating invite captain and guests to share the passage, making the pilothouse not only the operational heart of the yacht but also a welcoming observation space for extended cruising.

DESTINY carries an extensive navigation, communication, and safety suite tailored for long-range passages and serious offshore operation. The electronics array features multiple Raymarine multifunction displays, including two 15.4" Raymarine e165 displays and an additional 15.4" Raymarine e165 multifunction display with EU cartography. The system is supported by a Raymarine RS130 GPS receiver, a Raymarine DSM300 digital sounder module with HD digital technology, a Raymarine i70 instrument display, a Rotavecta wind transducer, a Raymarine SS270W wide-beam depth transducer, and a CS4500 LP ultrasonic speed sensor.

For radar, situational awareness, and vessel monitoring, DESTINY is equipped with a 4kW 48" HD digital open-array radar, a Raymarine AIS650, and a Raymarine Lifetag system. Reliable navigation support over long passages is further assured by a Raymarine SmartController wireless autopilot, a Raymarine p70R autopilot controller, and an SPXSOL SmartPilot core pack.

Communication capabilities include a Raymarine Ray218E VHF, a Raymarine Ray101E handheld VHF, FleetBroadband SAILOR 150, and a SAILOR 60 satellite TV system. Offshore safety equipment comprises a Satellite 406MHz EPIRB SAILOR SE406-II, a SAILOR SART, a Thrane & Thrane Navtex Receiver, and a Furuno NX-300.

Additional operational assets such as an Ultrasonic WX-200 weather station and a MARCO marine whistle further enhance informed, confident yacht handling in varied sea and weather conditions.

Overall, the wheelhouse of DESTINY is a thoroughly equipped, highly functional command center designed to inspire confident navigation, efficient vessel operation, and comfortable long-range cruising—an arrangement that underscores the yacht’s explorer pedigree and her purpose as a capable, reliable, and practical offshore cruising yacht.

Exterior deck areas

The exterior deck areas of DESTINY are conceived with the same practical explorer-yacht philosophy that defines the vessel as a whole. Wide teak decks, high stainless-steel safety rails, protected walkways, and generous outdoor spaces create a comfortable and secure environment for guests and crew while cruising, at anchor, or alongside.

From the exterior, DESTINY presents a purposeful and timeless profile, with a dark hull, a white superstructure, and large panoramic windows that emphasize her long-range cruising character. Her substantial bow, high bulwarks, and wide side decks reflect the yacht’s robust construction and offshore capability, while the open deck arrangement provides excellent usability throughout the vessel.

Aft deck

The aft deck is one of the yacht’s most inviting outdoor living areas, sheltered by the upper deck overhang to create a comfortably shaded haven for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. A built-in upholstered seating area curves around a teak dining table, shaping a practical and welcoming setting for al fresco meals or casual gatherings with family and guests. Teak decking, stainless-steel supports, and a clean white superstructure combine to impart a bright, classic yacht atmosphere, while large glass doors open to the main salon to ensure a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. This effortless connection makes the aft deck perfect for breakfast at anchor, evening cocktails, or relaxed dining with marina or sea views as a backdrop. A staircase leads directly to the upper deck for convenient access to additional outdoor entertainment areas, and wide side decks extend forward from this level to promote safe and practical movement around the yacht.

Side decks

DESTINY features wide, teak-laid side decks that trace both sides of the main deck, forming generous walkways protected by high stainless-steel railings and substantial bulwarks to ensure safe, comfortable passage between the aft deck, foredeck, and operational areas. Large tinted windows along the superstructure bathe the interior in natural light while lending the exterior a modern, elegant profile, and the covered sections of the side decks provide welcome shelter from sun and weather to support effortless movement around the yacht in varying conditions. True to an explorer-style yacht, these side decks offer practical working space for the crew, enable easy line handling, and maintain secure guest circulation; on DESTINY, they feel wide, solid, and thoughtfully arranged, reinforcing the yacht’s serious cruising capability.

Upper deck / bridge deck

The upper deck presents an expansive outdoor entertainment and utility domain, its surface teak-laid for warmth and secure footing, and centered around a built-in outdoor galley and barbecue station. Here, a stainless-steel grill, generous countertop space, a sink, and integrated storage create a highly functional hub for open-air cooking and effortless service.

Perfect for relaxed lunches, evening grilling, or casual time outdoors while at anchor, the open layout delivers excellent visibility around the yacht and transforms the upper deck into a versatile setting that balances guest enjoyment with practical operation.

Beyond leisure, the upper deck is engineered for storage and tender and toy handling, with visible equipment storage and open working areas that streamline onboard tasks. Polished stainless-steel railings and substantial deck hardware underscore its practical, ocean-going character.

Foredeck / bow area

The foredeck aboard DESTINY is a broad and highly functional working deck, laid in teak and appointed with substantial stainless-steel deck hardware. Heavy-duty windlasses, dedicated anchoring equipment, fairleads and cleats are set for swift access, while high safety rails encircle the area to ensure secure and efficient anchoring operations.

Embodying the spirit of a true explorer yacht, the bow is strong, practical and designed for real-world use. Generous open space allows the crew to work safely when anchoring, mooring or handling lines, and the combination of high bulwarks and stainless-steel rails heightens security as the teak decking imparts timeless yacht character.

Forward seating and carefully integrated deck details introduce a refined note to this otherwise purposeful zone, ensuring the foredeck is both highly functional and visually appealing. The arrangement underscores DESTINY’s long-range cruising mission, where safe deck operations and durable equipment are essential.

Swim platform / stern area

At the stern, DESTINY presents a purposeful swim platform and integrated boarding area that deliver convenient access from the dock or water. True to the yacht’s explorer profile, the aft design is solid and confidence-inspiring, with stainless-steel rails and thoughtful boarding arrangements ensuring safe movement at the waterline. The transom offers valuable working and staging space for watersports, tender access, or seamless marina boarding.

At anchor, the swim platform meaningfully enhances day-to-day usability, inviting guests to enjoy swimming, water activities, and easy transfer to tenders. It reinforces the overall practicality of DESTINY as a cruising yacht designed for extended time on board, where intelligent detailing elevates comfort, safety, and utility.

Overall exterior impression

Overall, the exterior deck areas of DESTINY are spacious, practical, and purpose-built for long-range cruising. The yacht achieves a refined balance between guest comfort and operational functionality, with inviting entertainment spaces, secure walkways, substantial deck equipment, and generous teak surfaces throughout.

Her aft deck provides shaded alfresco dining, the upper deck incorporates a functional barbecue and entertainment area, the side decks ensure safe movement around the yacht, and the foredeck is arranged for serious anchoring and precise line-handling operations. Together, these exterior spaces underscore DESTINY’s explorer-yacht identity—robust, comfortable, practical, and ready for extended cruising.

Disclaimer

Shestakov Yacht Sales presents these particulars in good faith; however, accuracy is not guaranteed and no warranty is made regarding the vessel’s condition. The yacht is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice. This information is furnished as a courtesy to clients by Shestakov Yacht Sales and is not intended to constitute direct representation of any specific yacht for sale.