The LEGO 60266 set, officially named “Ocean Exploration Ship,” is part of LEGOs City line and specifically falls under the Ocean sub-theme, which aims to encourage exploration and awareness of marine science. Released in 2020, this engaging and educational set features an impressively detailed ocean exploration vessel along with a variety of underwater and surface vehicles, such as a deep-sea submarine, a helicopter, a floating buoy, and a shark cage.
With 745 pieces, the set is designed for builders aged 7 and up, providing a moderately challenging but absolutely rewarding building experience. It also comes with eight minifigures, including ship crew members and deep-sea divers, adding a human element to the vast ocean exploration narrative it promotes.
The Ocean Exploration Ship itself is equipped with a functional crane for launching the submarine and other smaller exploration vehicles into the water, a helipad for the included helicopter, and a bridge from where the exploration operations can be commanded. The set is lauded not only for its play value but also for its educational value, introducing young builders to concepts of marine conservation and the technology used in ocean exploration.
Further enhancing its appeal, the 60266 set includes several LEGO marine animal figures such as a shark, stingrays, and a humpback whale model, making it a fantastic set for encouraging imaginative play around ocean rescue and research missions. This set is a celebration of human curiosity and the drive to explore the unknown depths of our planets oceans.
