The first of Benetti’s 50m B.Now superyachts with a signature Oasis deck splashed this month, signaling that big-statement beach clubs are here to stay. The open stern of the 155-foot Oasis, with its transparent swimming pool, is different from the others in this collection. But its overall purpose is similar: To use the stern to enhance the vessel’s onboard way of life.
The range of beach-club features in these top motoryachts and sailing vessels run from cryosaunas to overwater terraces and mosaic hammams to counter-current pools. On some are relaxing zen lounges that open on three sides to the water, while others are defined by big splashes of color. Beyond the recent launches, we also included several concepts to show what designers envision as the beach club of the future.
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‘Aquijo’ (282 feet) Vitters/Oceanco
Image Credit: Courtesy Vitters/Oceanco Most beach clubs come into their own when the yacht is at anchor, but aboard Aquijo, the world’s largest ketch, watertight doors mean the yacht’s roomy enclosed beach club can still be used when sailing at top speeds. The extensive indoor space includes a three-sided seating area for entertaining at the water’s edge. If guests tire of the large central Jacuzzi, there is a spa pool naturally lit by an overhead skylight to keep them amused and a separate hammam and sauna tucked out of sight behind glass doors. When at anchor, the transom door lifts providing access to a wide aft deck, a large swim platform, and all the cool blue views.
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‘Project X’ (288-feet) Golden Yachts
Image Credit: Courtesy Golden Yachts/Jonathan Lucas It’s typically the surrounding seascapes that command attention from the decks. But Project X’s glass-encased swimming pool gives those vistas a run for their money. Clad in silver Xs—the symbol that features prominently throughout the yacht—its glass sides were conceived to allow the adults to keep an eye on the children when playing, as well as bringing additional light into the beach club. The bottom of the pool sits suspended in the center of the open-plan space, yet is accessed from the main deck aft. The rest of the beach club is for relaxation, with two saunas, a massage/beauty room, and a large, curved sofa that rotates to face out to sea for when the kids move from the pool to the ocean.
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‘Tatiana’ (262 feet) Bilgin Yachts
Image Credit: Courtesy Bilgin Yachts Spanning a total area of 1,184 square feet and considered one of the best superyacht beach clubs in the world, Tatiana’s multi-level recreational offering features two pools—one above the other—and is directly connected to the main salon via a dramatic underlit staircase. When not swimming in the enclosed 30-foot-long freshwater pool or in the glass-bottomed second pool on the main deck, you can unwind by sinking into one of the many plush sofas or stepping into the hammam. There is also a wetbar with glass columns, Carrara marble, and a backlit blue-agate floor. When the yacht is at anchor, fold-out terraces on both sides make your overwater treatment dreams come true.
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‘Flying Fox’ (446 feet) Lürssen
Image Credit: Courtesy Guillaume Plisson/Lürssen Holding the record for the largest and most expensive charter yacht on the market, it’s not surprising that the beach club aboard Flying Fox is dressed to impress. It’s accessed from the cockpit via teak steps that descend into the beach club, where you’re met by an exquisite mosaic-tiled centerpiece and contemporary cedar wall paneling. An elevated Jacuzzi bathed in sunlight from the skylight above is surrounded by loungers and a collection of doors that lead off to various wellness amenities, including a hammam, treatment rooms and the first cryosauna to appear aboard a yacht. The indoor setup is twinned with an equally impressive outdoor arrangement that includes a large swim platform and the latest water toys, from inflatables to e-foils.
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‘Project FB605’ (164 feet) Benetti
Image Credit: Courtesy Benetti Yachts Project FB605 is the first of Benetti’s B.Now yachts to feature its all-new “Oasis Deck.” The yacht, which launched this month, has an open-air beach club aft, with folding terrace wings that extend the beach club width, and an integrated infinity pool that sits flush with the deck. It’s joined by a waterfront lounge that opens out onto terraced areas, a gym for open-air workouts and biminis for shade. Designed by RWD, Project FB605 is commissioned by an experienced female owner looking to recreate the lavish beach club amenities found aboard Benetti’s 351-foot Lana but on a smaller 164-foot platform. Judging by the yacht’s seamless journey from main salon to open water, it looks like the design team has reached that goal.
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‘Ahpo’ (377 feet, 7 inches) Lürssen
Image Credit: Courtesy Lürssen/Guillaume Plisson No expense was spared when it came to Ahpo’s enormous beach club that doubles as a wellness area. Nuvolari Lenard’s styling of the multifunctional space places the plunge pool and hammam as the mosaic stars of the show in an intricate display of vibrant artisanship. There is also a sauna for guests to step into straight from the sea, a massage room for soothing muscles after a day on the water, a Jacuzzi, and a bar. The craftsmanship extends to curved metalwork and handpicked natural furnishings in a setting that brings enjoyment right to the water’s edge.
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‘Lady S’ (305-feet) Feadship
Image Credit: Courtesy Feadship Chic from top to toe, the beach club aboard Feadship’s Lady S is a tale of craftsmanship. From the moment guests step aboard, all eyes are on the glass-bottomed pool that sits above the beach club’s lounge area. It filters dappled sunlight onto the circular sofa below, surrounded by a large plunge pool with a hammam to the side. A large television screen serves as the backdrop to the seating area. When it’s time to step outdoors, two side terraces provide overwater sunbathing spots.
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‘O’Pari’ (312 feet) Golden Yachts
Image Credit: Courtesy Breed Media/Golden Yachts The beach club of Golden Yachts’ 312-foot O’Pari is a sweeping combination of indoor and outdoor space. The indoor includes a lounge, massage room, a dry sauna, and a wet hammam. If you want a dip in the ocean, it’s right there off the transom. There are also two freshwater pools on the decks above.
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‘Victorious’ (278.8-feet) AKYacht
Image Credit: Courtesy AKYacht The sea-level beach club aboard Victorious has the ocean as a soundtrack and framed vistas for its artwork. Occupying an enormous 2,153 square feet on the lower deck, the beach club doubles as a wellness center with a large swimming pool in the center. Two separate lounge and bar areas mean you can mingle at leisure or enjoy solo time by the sea. Drop-down sea terraces port and starboard bring a cool sea breeze and easy access to the water. There are also a dedicated gym and a hammam for guests who like to sweat, while a treatment room, a beauty salon, and option of an overwater massage will keep everyone else more than happy.
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‘Kaze’ (197 feet) Philippe Briand
Image Credit: Courtesy Philippe Briand It’s not only motoryachts where the beach-club life aquatic is being imagined on a major scale. Kaze, which translates as “wind” in Japanese, was recently unveiled by designer Philippe Briand. The 197-foot sailing yacht concept boasts a supersized beach club with unfolding bulwarks to form overwater terraces and a large platform with integrated steps that descend below the waterline for easy access to the sea. The hybrid ketch is defined by high internal volumes, a wide beam, and a connection to the outdoors. The imaginative beach club is closer in size to those found on much larger yachts, bringing a gigayacht space to a superyacht setup.
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‘Aegir’ (164-feet)
Image Credit: Courtesy Chris Lane When it came to beach club ideas for his 164-foot yacht concept “Aegir,” designer Chris Lane deviated from a traditional water’s-edge layout in favor of a Scandinavian inner sanctuary. Accessed from the main deck via an internal floating staircase, the open-plan arrangement sits behind the swim platform in a space that houses a sauna, a steam room, a dedicated gym, and an indoor plunge pool. A cascading waterfall connects a second marble-fronted plunge pool on the aft deck to the 13-foot swimming pool below, which features a mirrored ceiling to make the enclosed space larger. Drop-down side terraces give a nod to the concept’s hygge-inspired theme and add an extra layer of privacy.
