Expedition Yachts for Sale: Cheoy Lee 120 Discovery

cheoy lee 120 discovery

The Cheoy Lee 120 Discovery is a compact yet powerful explorer yacht designed for those seeking both luxury and adventure. Blending practical features with elegant living spaces, this 120-foot vessel is perfect for transoceanic exploration.

With classic lines reminiscent of a commercial ship, the Cheoy Lee 120 Discovery boasts a forward-positioned pilothouse for optimal visibility, a low center of gravity for enhanced stability, and a cleverly positioned aft tender. The beach club, nestled inside the transom hatch, adds a touch of safety and sophistication.

Inside, the 120 Discovery offers five ensuite staterooms, including a full-beam master on the main deck, a formal salon, and a spacious bridge-deck sky lounge ideal for entertaining.

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Length

120'0 ft

36.57 m

Beam

28'6 ft

8.79 m

Draft

8'0 ft

2.44 m

Up to

Knots

The 120 Discovery is the result of a collaboration between Cheoy Lee Shipyards and Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design. Leveraging his vast experience in both commercial and leisure vessel design, Boksa crafted this explorer yacht with a traditional steel displacement hull, featuring a sharp entry and spray chine. Extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies were conducted on the hull, ensuring its stability, seaworthiness, and efficiency.

The mission of this compact explorer yacht is to facilitate transoceanic adventures in total luxury and comfort. To achieve this, special attention has been given to optimizing the onboard service areas. While it can be run with a smaller crew, the yacht offers comfortable accommodations for up to 11 crew members, including a bridge-deck captain’s cabin—a rare feature for a yacht of this size. There is also an engineer’s cabin and workshop adjacent to the engine room—a hallmark of Cheoy Lee’s focus on practicality. The crew lounges provide a relaxing space for staff during long voyages, and a dumbwaiter ensures seamless food service across all four decks.

With over 150 years of experience building award-winning leisure and commercial vessels, the family-owned Cheoy Lee Shipyards crafts the Explorer Series yachts by blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and meticulous attention to detail. Cheoy Lee’s use of commercial-grade systems and equipment ensures their yachts' self-sufficiency and minimizes the risk of breakdowns during off the beaten path voyages.

Naval Architecture & Design:

Boksa Marine Design

Interior Design:

Sylvia Bolton Designs

Classifications:

Lloyds ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 + LMC, UMS

Safety Certificate:

Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI)
Private Yachts Limited Charter, RMI Yacht Code 2021

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Guest 10

Crew 8-11

The Cheoy Lee 120 Discovery maximizes every inch of space across its four decks. On the sundeck, a hardtop provides shade over an outdoor bar area equipped with two sinks, two refrigerators, an ice maker, and a BBQ grill. Toward the aft, the Jacuzzi and sun lounge offer a spa-like experience with breathtaking views.

Sylvia Bolton has crafted a timeless yet welcoming interior for the 120 Discovery, blending elegance with comfort. On the bridge deck, a foyer with a day head leads into the spacious and versatile skylounge. This area easily transforms into a bar, media room, or even a game-day skybox. Glass doors seamlessly connect the skylounge to the aft deck, creating an inviting indoor/outdoor party space, complete with an al fresco dining area. The pilothouse, positioned forward for optimal visibility, is outfitted with a well-equipped chart table and navigator’s desk, while the captain’s suite on the same deck allows for round-the-clock access.

On the main deck, the full-beam owner’s stateroom exudes the luxury of a superyacht. This suite includes a cozy alcove desk, his-and-her bathrooms, and expansive closet space. The galley, designed for both function and style, boasts a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, as well as abundant prep space. It serves the adjacent dining area and salon, where guests can take in sweeping views through large panoramic windows. Side decks provide discreet crew access, ensuring uninterrupted privacy for owners and guests.

The 120 Discovery continues her elegant interior design throughout the guest rooms. The lower deck houses four spacious guest en-suites cabins tastefully finished.

Forward, the crew benefits from amenities like a full laundry and a spacious crew lounge, features typically found on much larger yachts. Aft, the beach club, complete with its own day head, serves as both a relaxing retreat and a gateway to the sea.