Stairway to heaven: Standout superyacht staircases

Superyacht staircases are an ideal canvas for interior designers to weave their magic. We round up some of the best examples of stairways found on board...

Tatiana

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Tatiana's epicentre is undoubtedly her 110-square-metre beach club (and its spectacular swimming pool) – which is easily accessible from the main saloon via this dramatic, sweeping staircase. Crafted from Macassar wood and Carrara marble, the angular staircase features backlit panelling for a futuristic feel.


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Bilgin   80 m •   2021

Parillion

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The main hallway on board this 42-metre Rossiniavi superyacht offers an impressive welcome on account of the elaborate staircase. Designed by Enrico Gobbi, the space is dominated by a geometric glass chandelier made from thousands of Swarovski crystals, cascading through all three decks and projecting flashes of light into the surrounding area. The staircase's lighting also be changed dependent on mood.

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Rossinavi   48.2 m •   2014

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Amadea

With its plush red carpeting and handrail of varnished wood, the spiralling staircase on board the 106.1 metre Amadea looks like it could have been taken from inside a grand palace. Designed by François Zuretti, the gold finishes on the stairwell railings and the fleur-de-lis pattern underfoot add to the palatial feel of this Lürssen superyacht.

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Lurssen   106.1 m •   2017

Solandge

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A fantastical tree decorated with handmade coloured pieces of glass is the backbone of the main staircase rising at the heart of the 85-metre Lürssen superyacht Solandge. The California-made sculpture is 15 metres tall, contains 1,423 points of light and is anchored by a stainless steel and leather bannister. Her contemporary interior was designed by Eileen Rodriguez with a mix of rare materials, including 33 different exotic timbers.

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Lurssen   85.1 m •   2013

Stern

The copper-covered stairwell on board the 50 metre Wider superyacht Stern is part of a lustrous decorative scheme. Materials with lustre and texture are used throughout, from the copper of the staircase to the oak bathtub in the master.

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Wider   49.98 m •   2018

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Wider   49.98 m •  12 guests •  €25,500,000

Tango

The design approach on board the 30.48 metre Wally sailing superyacht Tango follows the theme of the cockpit-less deck, with staircase-less steps down to the saloon. Floating treads, their ends angled not unlike spoilers on a Formula One car or wavelets on an otherwise smooth sea, are suspended from the saloon’s aft bulkhead.

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Wally   24 m •   2006

Viatoris

The head-spinning wooden staircase on board the 40 metre Conrad flagship features a grand hanging crystal light fixture created by Masiero. It is a partner to three others found on board in the saloon, the dining room and the master bedroom.

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Conrad   40 m •   2018

Ocean Paradise

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A large mirror creates the illusion of a double staircase on the 55 metre Benetti superyacht Ocean Paradise, while her bonsai garden adds an unusual and calming backdrop as one of the world’s few superyacht gardens. Launched in 2013, she features interiors by Adrian Lee and Mauro Izzo.

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Benetti   55 m •   2013

My Sky

The main staircase on board the 51.1 metre Heesen is something to behold – curving Macassar with white steps glowing from within, and a sinuously carved handrail, built directly into the wall. “We had made a full mock-up [of the stairwell] to make it work,” says van der Zanden, Heesen’s general manager of design and development. The lacquered white handrail fits the hand perfectly, guiding you down or up the stairs.

Silver Angel

Two Lalique bas-reliefs decorate the white onyx and silver leaf-clad staircase on the 64.5 metre Benetti superyacht Silver Angel, which is dripping with art deco glamour. Argent Design was responsible for the décor on this 1,400GT yacht, which hit the water for the first time in 2009.

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Benetti   64.5 m •   2009

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