The Ocean Alexander 90 was first introduced in 2011. You may wonder, then, why the builder would decide to redesign certain aspects of this megayacht series. After all, nearly a dozen Ocean Alexander 90s have been delivered so far. Well, the answer is pretty simple: to offer buyers even more. Specifically, the Ocean Alexander 90 now has decor elements introduced on her sistership, the 120. Perhaps more important, the yacht now has features that will enhance the crew’s job. And we all know what that means: Happy crew, happy you.
If you’re familiar with older Ocean Alexander 90 deliveries, you should look up once inside to see one of the first differences. The overhead panels aboard the 92’5” (28.17-meter) megayacht have diamond-faceted edging. It’s a more sophisticated look, but it’s also practical, making them easier to remove. Another change that’s also subtle: shifting traffic flow to the starboard side. It just made more sense for guests and crew alike.
Ocean Alexander tapped interior designer Evan K. Marshall, who collaborated on the 120, to enhance the helm station, too. Marshall reconfigured it for better ergonomics. It also has the same wood trim that buyers choose for guest areas; those wood options include sapele. In addition, immediately to port, there’s a dinette. It’s a good spot for the captain to review cruising plans with guests, or to have a cup of coffee before setting off.
Another change: The Ocean Alexander 90 is now available with an open bridge. Previously the megayacht featured a standard skylounge. You can certainly still request an enclosed lounge. But, the hardtop-equipped, open flying bridge is more conducive to how most megayacht buyers and guests like to live while out on the water. Alfresco dining, cocktail parties, and more are all ideal for the space.
Not all of the general arrangement for the Ocean Alexander 90 changed, of course. The galley, with barstools that pull up to the prep counter, is open to the helm and adjacent dinette. Americans in particular love how this enhances entertaining and interaction with the captain and crew.
Three or four total staterooms below decks are also still offered on the Ocean Alexander 90. The builder did, however, install a new air system. It pulls in and filters air from outside of the yacht and lets it ventilate throughout the staterooms.
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Regardless of how many staterooms you want, you’ll still get a full-beam (22’5”, or 6.83 meters) master suite aboard the Ocean Alexander 90. Note the double-door entry and the marble inlay at the entrance. The en suite bath also has eye-catching stonework, featuring stainless steel inserts in granite. This, too, was a decor element borrowed from the 120.
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Some buyers, particularly Americans living on the West Coast, like to take the helm themselves. Therefore full-time crew aren’t always needed. Other owners with full-time crew realize maximizing their work areas is important. To address both of these, the Ocean Alexander 90 has a multi-function crew cabin. In work mode, the room has a stainless steel-topped workbench, a tool chest, and more kept in the locker and cabinets. In cabin mode, a pullman flips down. Not shown, but also new, is a dedicated laundry room, with a fold-down ironing board.
With twin 1,622-hp Caterpillar engines, the Ocean Alexander 90 should still get you around the islands, or wherever you wish, in prompt fashion. Top speed is reportedly just over 20 knots, allowing for a 380-nautical-mile range. At best cruise of 10 knots, the megayacht should see a 3,300-nautical-mile range.
Ocean Alexander has added a host of improvements to the 90. These even extend to the “turnkey package,” which includes things like the 15-foot tender to glassware, spare parts, and more. The Ocean Alexander 90 may be part of its Motoryacht Series, but her megayacht-like thinking should make clients and competitors alike take notice.
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Ocean Alexander continues to build fine vessels.