From expansive sea-level lounges to fully equipped wellness hubs, these three spectacular vessels show just how far the superyacht beach club has come.
Is there anywhere better to spend the day than at the beach club of a superyacht? A space where everything happens—morning swims, long lunches, sunset drinks and easy access to the water—what was once a simple swim platform is now the most considered space on board, designed as a refined extension of life by the sea complete with generous lounging areas, spas, toy storage and so much more. Here are three of the finest.
Contigo
Fresh from her 2024 delivery, the 49.9-metre motor yacht Contigo offers a distinctly modern take on life at sea. Built by Sanlorenzo and designed by Studio Lissoni, she introduces a “floating penthouse” concept that places the owner’s suite on the upper deck, freeing up the lower levels for a more open, lifestyle-driven layout. Here lies her state-of-the-art beach club, the Ocean Lounge, which, positioned right at the water’s edge, acts as the social heart of the yacht complete with fold-down terraces that extend the space outwards, creating a broad platform for everything from morning swims and watersports to laid-back lunches that drift into sunset drinks. As the day winds on, it shifts gears again as a space for alfresco dinners or even an open-air cinema setup.
As to be expected, Contigo’s wider setup follows suit, with a spa, sauna and gym adding a wellness angle, while a strong lineup of water toys and a Wajer 55HT make exploring beyond the yacht just as seamless.
Contigo is for charter with Cecil Wright for €325,000 per week
Alchemist
Delivering both scale and serenity in equal measure, the 62-metre motor yacht Alchemist is a refined expression of Sanlorenzo 62Steel design, with exterior and interiors by Officina Italiana Design. And while her five expansive decks are thoughtfully composed, balancing generous volume with a calm, contemporary feel throughout, it’s down at water level where she really comes into her own.
It is here that guests will find a beach club that has been designed as a flexible, easy-going space perfect for both relaxation and activity—think direct access to the sea, an interior lounge with bar and fold-out platforms that open things up for everything from a morning workout to sunset Pilates, alongside a dedicated wellness area with a hammam, treatment room and gym. Elsewhere, life on board also naturally spills outside, with plenty of spots for lounging or dining in the open air alongside a full lineup of water toys. What’s not to love?
Alchemist is for sale with Cecil Wright for €64,000,000
Felicità
As the fifth yacht in Mangusta Oceano 50’s acclaimed displacement series, the 49.9-metre motor yacht Felicità cuts a confident profile complete with a sleek exterior penned by Alberto Mancini in collaboration with Overmarine Group and serene interiors from Mangusta. The yacht’s defining feature, however, is her exceptional beach club which, open on three sides, is conceived as a sanctuary of holistic wellness anchored by a striking blue marble and mosaic-tiled hammam. Blurring the line between sea and spa, it invites guests to unwind in a calm, immersive environment at water level.
Indeed, outdoor living is central to Felicità’s appeal—the foredeck is arranged with adaptable lounge seating and a swimming pool that can be concealed to maximise deck space, while the sundeck offers a glass-fronted hot tub, an elegant dining area and an open-air cinema. Add to that direct access to the sea plus a full suite of tenders and water toys, and you have an ocean experience that is as effortless as it is indulgent.
