The Ultimate Checklist: Top Amenities That Will Transform Your Yacht Vacation
A superyacht is the perfect luxury platform for a floating home from home, offering an incredible retreat full of activities and facilities. Beyond the expected opulent cabins, versatile living areas, and expansive exterior spaces, there are a whole host of specific amenities that stand out as must-haves for any yachting vacation. And it is these that set a great yachting vacation apart from an unforgettable one.
Here is a curated list of top-tier amenities when choosing your perfect yacht to buy or for charter:
Swimming Pool
Having a swimming pool onboard is a quintessential yacht amenity. It offers an escape from the midday heat and a freshwater alternative to the ocean. Pools onboard are especially appealing for families and groups with young children, providing a smaller, safer space for them to splash around.
Today, many modern yacht designs boast impressive pools, such as infinity edges, glass sides for visual effect, intricate mosaic tiling, adjustable depths, and some even double up as dance floors. The 239’6” (73m) TITANIA has a fantastic pool deck, shaded with a swim-up cocktail bar to cool off.
Beach Club
From freshwater to saltwater, a beach club is essential on a superyacht. It is the ideal space for guests to embrace the ocean and be at water level.
Beach clubs provide an all-around versatile area that can serve multiple purposes, such as relaxation space, entertainment area, launch pad for watersports, or even a scenic spot for alfresco dining. The 163’9” (49.9m) OURANOS is fresh from its latest refit with an extended and upgraded beach club.
Inflatables
It is all about the toys onboard a superyacht, which is why it is essential to have an overflowing toy box as a given, full of Seabobs, Jet Skis, wakeboards, E-foils, paddleboards, etc., but it is also essential to have a range of inflatables onboard for on-the-water fun. In the last few years, a new era of inflatables has made their way into the superyacht world, and they are ideal for all groups to enjoy the water.
Whether an inflatable beach club with a netted area for the kids, sun loungers with canopies for cocktail hour, or fun activities like an assault course or even gladiator jousting, inflatables provide all the fun and are now a must have. Many yachts have inflatables included in the toy box, like the Instagram-famous 221’5” (67.5m) LOON, especially with its status of being a FunYacht, representing the inflatable brand FunAir.
Jacuzzi
Soaking into a tub at the end of a fun day is the ultimate way to switch off and relax - even more so when the tub is a Jacuzzi on the sundeck of a luxury yacht. Aside from the panoramic ocean views you get when enjoying the Jacuzzi, the jets are ideal for soothing tired legs after a day exploring ashore or playing with all the water toys.
The added feature of an onboard Jacuzzi is one that is convertible to a hot or cold plunge pool, suiting temperatures for any preference. An impressive Jacuzzi is that onboard the 203’5” (62m) SEALION, the split-level sundeck features an oversized 12-person Jacuzzi.
Gym
For health-conscious guests, it is important to have a well-equipped gym onboard. Modern yacht gyms now feature state-of-the-art equipment designed for the conditions at sea, complete with air conditioning for extra comfort. From treadmills and rowing machines to free weights and yoga mats, a whole host of equipment can be included within the gym.
Many gyms are located in positions on the yacht with large glass windows, giving you the extra bonus feature of ocean views while you work out, and some are located down on the beach club for waterside workouts. The 201’9” (61.5m) LEMON TREE has a fully equipped gym opening on three sides, giving the ultimate water-level workout when on anchor.
Outdoor Sports
From individual workouts to group fun, some yachts feature exterior spaces that can quickly transform into sports courts. These multipurpose areas, often doubling as helicopter landing pads, can accommodate various sports such as pickleball, padel, basketball, and even golf with biodegradable balls.
KING BENJI’s, the 154’2” (47m) motor yacht, aft deck transforms into a basketball area for guests wanting to shoot some hoops at sea.
Spa
After a day of activities and sports onboard, spa facilities provide the perfect relaxation. Many yachts include wellness areas offering saunas, steam rooms, dedicated massage areas, hammams, plunge pools, and even juice bars for post-treatment refreshments. ROMEA, the 268’4” (81.8m) superyacht, hosts an exclusive spa zone including a Finnish sauna and treatment room adjacent to its impressive beach club, providing the perfect area for solitude.
Beauty Salon
Some spa areas even include additional spaces for dedicated beauty salons, like the 295’7” (90.1m) PHOENIX 2. Beauty salons are a great addition onboard to get ready for those special events, equipped with professional styling chairs, lighting, and ample space to allow for hair and make-up specialist crew to work their magic.
Library
Entertainment and activities onboard aren’t just water-themed, a yacht provides plenty of relaxation opportunities, including some that host a library, usually equipped with further private office space. A library onboard provides a quiet retreat for those who want to spend time reading and relaxing. Large windows overlooking the anchorage create the perfect reading nook.
Games Room
If you are looking for yachts that will entertain younger guests aside from a fully stocked water toy box, a games room can also be a great addition. For children and adults alike, these rooms onboard can carry anything from traditional board games, billiard tables, to large video game projectors and various gaming simulators for fun.
Cinema
Taking onboard movie nights to the next level, there are plenty of audio-visual add-ons to consider when choosing a yacht. Entertainment systems onboard and connectivity are now highly sophisticated, enabling you to stream anything you want from anywhere.
Cinema areas can be inside or alfresco with projectors, perfect for quiet nights or a group experience streaming the latest sporting event. The 223’7” (68.16m) SYCARA V has multiple Starlink dishes, a huge central movie and music server, and new Apple TVs perfect for viewing time.
Garden
When integrating amenities onboard, there are truly endless options, some even have an onboard garden. From tropical plants to zen gardens and palm trees, incorporating a green area onboard can be easily done.
For example, on the 203’4” (62m) SEA OWL, there is a herb garden, perfect for the chef to pick fresh herbs for that day’s dishes. Bringing a touch of nature onboard adds a unique element to any yacht.
Whether you are in the market to build new, purchase an existing yacht or you are looking for your next charter option, consider which amenities you may like to have to elevate your time onboard.
From onboard activity to ultimate relaxation, having the right combination of features onboard will ensure the best yachting experience. Contact one our expert sales and charter consultants to find out the best yacht for your needs.