The best superyacht fireplaces

There are as many as five ethanol-fuelled and real-wood fireplaces on board 136 metre superyacht Flying Fox, plus an additional two firepits on the outdoor decks for cooler evenings. These fireplaces help create a cosy, home-away-from-home feel throughout the interiors of the world's most expensive superyacht for charter, which were designed by Mark Berryman. Project manager at builder Lürssen, Florian Preuss, explains that they work “like a normal fireplace at home” with the exception that insulated ducts force smoke up through the mast so that the fireplaces meet marine safety regulations. Preuss adds: “the glass pane in front needs to be closed all the time and there is a shut-off mechanism.”

Named after a legendary Viking warrior, explorer yacht Ragnar has been designed for cruising through the cool waters of nordic countries, and her wood-panelled and tartan-patterned RWD interiors are suitably cosy for such destinations. “The owner is fond of British-style pubs,” says designer Charlie Baker, so it's hardly surprising that a traditional-looking steam fireplace built from wood and grey stone would add adornment to the upper saloon. Fireplaces have also been installed in the cabins for a homely feel throughout 68 metre superyacht.

After lying unused for the best part of a century, Avocette III underwent a transformation under the supervision of Bill Morong of Yachting Solutions. While preserving the classic, Gatsby-esque 1930s exterior design from period drawings, the interior was totally refurbished. The pièce de résistance is a working, stainless-steel fireplace that the owner himself dug up in a small London shop. The fireplace is the centrepiece of the yacht’s convertible saloon/master at amidships.

Designed by Francois Zuretti, the interiors on board the 106 metre Lürssen superyacht Amadea have a classic and regal feel. This is most aptly seen in the main saloon, which features a white marble stone fireplace finished with gold details. When the fire is roaring, this element adds warmth and a cosy ambience to the yacht's central room. A further firepit and comfy sofa area can be found on the huge aft deck - perfect for keeping warm outside on a chilly night.

When the 60 metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Spirit of The C's underwent a refit from 2014-2016, a fireplace was one of the new design elements added on board. Rome-based architect Michela Reverberi, who was in charge of the interior transformation, left greater open spaces in the main saloon but decided to add a long, thin gas fireplace as an accent piece, which contributes very little visual weight with its sleek design.