Waterside workouts: Inside the 10 top superyacht gyms

One of the most iconic explorer yachts, Lürssen’s 126-metre Octopus, entered the charter market in 2019, but before that, a lot of her details were shrouded in secrecy. Built for adventure and exploration, the yacht caters to active guests with a state-of-the-art upper-deck gym featuring treadmills and rowing machines. Adjacent, a dedicated spa offers a sauna, steam room, massage suite, and hairdressing salon for a full wellness experience. Octopus has an equally impressive toy chest for active pursuits, including a personal submarine and diving equipment to explore the depths.

Benetti’s flagship Ije was designed with a focus on wellness and recreation, incorporating a wide range of amenities, including a dedicated gym fully equipped with Technogym machines. Ije’s sleek lines by British studio RWD also include details such as the hydraulic drop-down terrace opening aft starboard, transforming the fitness space into a multi-use workout area with views. Guests can take advantage of the cardio equipment inside, while the platform doubles as a space for yoga sessions or golf practice, creating a complete wellness experience complemented by the beach club, sauna, and beauty salon. As a mission-ready toy carrier, she also features large tender bays and an impressive toy garage that accommodates up to eight Jet Skis, along with an onboard refueling station.

Owned by Texan billionaire Tilman Fertitta, Feadship’s 78 metre Boardwalk also boasts a gym connected to the outside elements. The space is connected to her beach club and has a Peloton, workout mirror and other gym equipment. Alongside these sits a sauna for a post-workout steam, while a bar is found aft just to reset the balance.

The 55-metre Al Waab, from Alia Yachts and Vripack, takes its name from an Arabic word that translates as “a huge area that accommodates things.” On the list of luxury facilities is a gym, tucked away aft on the lower deck. Armed with a treadmill, exercise bike, full-length mirror, and weights section, the gym can also be transformed into the yacht’s seventh cabin. In 2025, the multi-award-winning yacht underwent technical servicing, exterior, and interior refurbishments.

The 37.5 metre sailing yacht Escapade was delivered in 2014 by New Zealand yard Fitzroy Yachts and features an all-British design, comprising an exterior by Dubois Naval Architects and Design Unlimited-interiors. The notable on-deck feature is the Peloton bike that rises up from below, allowing for a long-cycling session with wide-stretching views of the ocean.

Originally launched in 1994 by Dutch yard Frits de Voogt, the 56 metre Broadwater emerged from a refit courtesy of both Royal Huisman and Feadship in October 2020. Now propelled into the 21st century, the yacht’s fully-equipped al fresco gym is found on her aft deck. The space can be used as a full-service gym, or can be transformed into a relaxing wellness-area.

Skat's indoor gym continues the clean and crisp design which flows throughout her interiors. This secluded, ocean-facing spot offers a health-kick escape, while the top deck area provides an alternative space for outdoor workouts as well as a spa pool to unwind and relax in. 

Nuvolari-Lenard’s first project with Lürssen, the 86.1-metre Quattroelle, was before its time with her onboard gym specifications. Delivered in 2013, it is said that the exercise space was designed by star Olympic legend Usain Bolt. Sitting up top, the gym is amongst a sauna, steam room, and spa pool overlooking the bow.

When the owner of RH3 set about rebuilding this 40 metre RMK Marine explorer yacht, he paid particular attention to the location of the gym. Situated in the skylounge, the gym takes pride of place on RH3, with two large windows in front of the exercise bikes so guests can enjoy a great view of rolling seascapes as they work out. This comfortable and inviting space features warming woodwork that reinterprets the ribbed expression of rope cladding.

The 74.49 metre Blohm & Voss superyacht Zeus didn’t always have a superyacht gym. It was her second owner, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, who had this glass-sided workout space added to the main deck aft. Equipped with gear including a treadmill and exercise bike, fitness fanatics can enjoy Inspiring views while burning off the calories.