Water baby: 17 of the best charter yachts for having a dip

Aquila

Boasting a beautiful glass-sided Jacuzzi on her forward sundeck, the 85.6 metre Derecktor superyacht Aquila offers an idyllic setting for those who don't want to be out of the water for too long. In addition to her spa pool, she boasts a stunning beach club, meaning guests can dive straight into the ocean while at anchor.

Aquila is managed for charter by Burgess, had has a low season weekly rate of €945,000 and a high season rate of €1,000,000.

Polaris I

Take a dip in the four metre swimming pool on board 48.3 metre Polaris I, which features a glass and titanium waterfall – it's the perfect spot for watching the sunset with a glass of bubbly. Also boasting a cosy sauna within the beach club and a generous swimming platform with a drop-down staircase for easy sea access, this 2014 RossiNavi superyacht is a great choice for those who wish to spend their entire vacation in the water.

Managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons, Polaris I has a weekly rate starting from €210,000.

Alfa Nero

The 82 metre Alfa Nero, delivered by Oceanco in 2007, boasts a seven metre infinity pool on the main deck aft that can be converted into a shallow paddling pool, helipad or dance floor. With two additional spa pools, a cooling mist system available on the outside decks and a plethora of toys, she's the ideal option for water lovers this winter.

Managed for charter by Royale Oceanic, Alfa Nero can accommodate up to 12 guests on board with a crew of 26.

Seven Sins

Seemingly designed with water babies in mind, the 52 metre Sanlorenzo 52 Steel yacht Seven Sins boasts a glass-bottomed swimming pool —complete with 12 tonnes of water, glass panel walls and sophisticated lighting for nighttime dips — above an expansive water-level beach club, with access to the sea from fold-out balconies on either side. Additionally, the centrefold of this superyacht beach club can be transformed into a float-in tender garage.

Managed for charter by YPI, Seven Sins can accommodate up to 10 guests in five cabins.

Pictures courtesy of Guillaume Plisson

Nirvana

Boasting both a 7.5 metre counterflow pool on the aft deck, the floor of which can be raised to add space to the deck, a 3 metre plunge pool surrounded by sunpads forward on the sundeck and a Jacuzzi over the bow, the 88.5 metre Nirvana is perfect for those happier in the water than out.

Delivered in 2012 by Oceanco, she can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins. Other highlights include a fully equipped gym, a games room complete with poker table, a cinema with tiered seating and a luxurious spa.

Managed for charter by Edmiston, she is available  in the Indian Ocean this winter.

Coral Ocean

Coral Ocean's large superyacht swimming pool is located at the centre of her spacious sundeck. It features a mosaic of the iconic Coral Ocean motif as well as an underwater porthole window through to the spa area. Alternatively, real water babies can luxuriate in the steam room, which also boasts beautiful mosaics, just a few steps from the sundeck.

Delivered by Lürssen in 1994, the 72.6 metre superyacht can sleep up to 12 guests in six rooms and is managed for charter by Burgess.

The Wellesley

The Wellesley’s beautifully designed Art Deco interior is perfectly complemented by her splash pool with a waterfall, located on the top deck. With space for up to eight guests and surrounded by sun pads it’s the social epicentre of the yacht. The top deck of the 56.2 metre yacht is also home to a bar and BBQ for further relaxation on board.

The Wellesley can host up to 12 guests and is managed for charter by Thompson, Westwood & White Yachts. 

Titania

A perfect yacht for relaxation and pampering Titania has a large Jacuzzi pool with swim-up bar on her top deck. It is the perfect place to relax after making the most of her dedicated spa room and on board massage therapist. If you are looking for some swimming action in the ocean a complete water park can also be deployed from the beach club to provide a safe splash zone, inflatable slide, trampoline and climbing frame.

Titania can accommodate 12 guests and is managed for charter by Burgess.

Kismet

As you would expect from one of the most expensive yachts for charter Kismet has multiple options if you want to swim while on board. Located on her upper foredeck is a beautiful mosaic tiled pool with an inset Jacuzzi while her spa area offers a further spa pool and cold plunge pool. Her swimming facilities also have green credentials as they use a “closed loop system” which allows for the water to be heated via her exhaust.

Kismet can accommodate 12 guests and is managed for charter by Moran Yacht & Ship.

Icon

Following an extensive refit Icon now boats a five metre infinity swimming pool. With glass elements to the front and stern above the transom, and a glass bottom that brings a flood light to the beach club below, Icon is one of the best charter yachts to swim on. With sun pads on either side, you can go from water to relaxation in seconds, venture down to the beach club area below, or to the Jacuzzi and sun lounging pads on her sun deck.

Icon accommodates 12 guests and is managed for charter by bluewater.

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