The Arcadia Sherpa 60 is the most compact model in the yard’s Sherpa line, a crossover motor yacht that applies Arcadia’s environmental and open-air design philosophy to an 18.67-metre hull. The yard describes it as a pocket mega-yacht, and the proportions explain why: an aft deck of more than 50 square metres, a garage of roughly 23,000 litres beneath the main deck, and glazing and solar panels that cover the superstructure. Twin Volvo Penta IPS drives power the semi-displacement hull, with the standard pairing giving a relaxed cruise around 16 knots and optional engines lifting the top speed to about 22 knots. The real focus, though, is life at anchor. The enormous aft deck sits low over the water and converts from a dining and lounging space into an open-air salon, while more than 25 square metres of solar panels feed the hotel systems and cut generator running time. Inside, the layout can be specified as a single full-beam owner’s suite or as a two-cabin arrangement, finished in the natural, light-filled style Arcadia is known for. With a fiberglass hull and an aluminium-and-composite veranda, the Sherpa 60 offers genuine liveaboard space and sustainability credentials in a berth-friendly footprint.
Length
18.67M
Beam
5.58M
Draft
1.32M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
16KT
Max Speed
22KT
Fuel
3400L
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta IPS600 (440kW)
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta IPS700 (550)
Option 2
2 x Volvo Penta IPS800 (600)
Naval
Arcadia Yachts
Exterior
Hot Lab
Interior
Hot Lab
New Starting From
€2,700,000
High Price Brokerage
€
Low Price Brokerage
€1,490,000
The Sherpa 60 uses a semi-displacement, semi-planing hull matched to twin Volvo Penta IPS pod drives. In standard form the IPS600 pairing delivers a top speed of around 19.5 knots and a comfortable cruise near 16 knots, while the optional IPS700 and IPS800 engines raise those figures to roughly 21 or 22 knots flat out and up to an 18-knot cruise. Pod drives bring joystick docking and a quieter, lower-vibration ride than shaft installations, which suits a boat built around time spent aboard rather than headline speed. A 3,400-litre fuel capacity gives sensible range for coastal and island cruising, and the hull is designed to run efficiently at its cruising attitude rather than being pushed hard. More than 25 square metres of solar panels, generating about 3.4 kW, supplement the electrical load and noticeably reduce generator running time at anchor, the kind of efficiency measure that runs through the whole Arcadia range.
Arcadia’s signature is the way it treats the main deck as an outdoor room, and the Sherpa 60 takes that further than any boat its size. The aft deck alone exceeds 50 square metres and sits low over the water, so guests feel connected to the sea rather than perched above it. It can be arranged for dining, lounging or both, and the glazed superstructure means the transition between inside and out is almost seamless. Wide side decks and a practical foredeck complete the circulation, and the whole upper structure is clad in glass and solar panels that double as shade and power generation. Beneath the main deck sits a garage of roughly 23,000 litres, large enough for a substantial tender and toys, which keeps the decks clear and the aesthetic clean. It is a deck plan designed for the Mediterranean way of using a boat, long days at anchor with the sea within reach.
Inside, the Sherpa 60 offers the flexibility of a semi-custom yacht. Owners can specify a single full-beam master suite that uses the whole width of the hull, or a two-cabin layout for those who regularly carry family or guests. Either way the interior follows Arcadia’s natural, material-led aesthetic, with pale timbers, neutral tones and, above all, light: the extensive glazing that defines the exterior floods the saloon and cabins with daylight and frames sea views from almost everywhere aboard. The main-deck salon connects directly to the aft deck, so the social heart of the boat spills outdoors whenever the weather allows. Finishes and fittings can be tailored to the owner’s taste, and the relatively compact footprint means the quality of materials can be concentrated rather than spread thin. The result feels calm and residential rather than showy.
Environmental thinking is not an afterthought on the Sherpa 60, it is the organising principle. The solar array of more than 25 square metres feeds the ship’s systems and reduces reliance on the generator, cutting both fuel use and noise at anchor. The glazed superstructure reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day and helps manage heat, while the efficient hull and IPS propulsion keep consumption down underway. Arcadia has pursued this low-impact approach across its range since the brand’s launch, and the Sherpa line has collected innovation awards for it. For an owner, the practical benefit is longer, quieter periods at anchor without running machinery, and lower operating costs over a season. These measures also age well, aligning the boat with tightening expectations around emissions and marina noise in the Mediterranean and beyond.
As the smallest Sherpa, the 60 is the most accessible way into Arcadia ownership and into the brand’s distinctive crossover concept. Its length and shallow 1.32-metre draft make it easy to berth and allow access to anchorages that deeper, larger yachts must avoid, while still offering genuine liveaboard accommodation and a garage for a full-size tender. Buyers cross-shopping conventional flybridge yachts of similar length will find the Sherpa trades top speed and a second helm station for far more usable deck space and a stronger efficiency story. Pricing depends heavily on engine choice and the level of customisation, and the semi-custom nature of the build means each example reflects its first owner’s priorities. For someone who values time at anchor, sustainability and indoor-outdoor living over raw performance, the Sherpa 60 is one of the most individual propositions in its class.
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