It's undeniable that part of the joy of the yachting experience is indulging in the chef's culinary creations. To complement the work of these galley gourmets, the right wine pairings are essential.
Uncork and unwind, as BOAT rounds up a sampling of the best onboard wine and spirit cellars around – because, wine not?
The ruggedly handsome 107-metre Andromeda might be known as the toughest toybox on the water but her explorer yacht exterior belies an interior packed with creature comforts. This includes the wow-factor of a wine cellar. It's not simply a space for storing wine away, but also where guests can be invited for intimate wine tastings.
The wine wall on board Tankoa’s 69-metre superyacht Suerte, launched in 2015, is as much a work of art as the installation hanging from the ceiling above it. This decorative modern wine storage solution stands out in the yacht's art-filled dining room, which is one of the best interior design features of Suerte.
Chic glass and chrome panels show off perfectly organised wine bottles (and a humidor) onboard the 49.9-metre Overmarine Mangusta yacht Apricity. This fast planing yacht can host up to 10 guests for wine tasting on board - proof that a high-performance Mangusta yacht can carry a complement of wine safely and stylishly while cruising at speeds of 35 knots.
Feadship's 60-metre Paraffin boasts space on board for up to 400 bottles of the best vintage wines - 200 of which are stored in a beautiful display case overlooking the formal dining area. The myriad of wine bottles serve as a perfect complement to the stately and serene dining saloon, well in place amongst the classically styled interior by Lisa Kittredge.
Juneluck (ex Broadwalk) was first delivered by Feadship in 1994 but underwent an extensive conversion project at Royal Huisman from 2019 to 2020. The interior refresh of the 56-metre classic motor yacht included the addition of a central, ceiling-height wine cabinet in the dining room, alongside an amoeba-shaped dining table and organic pebble hardware inspired by the works of sculptor Alexander Calder.
Launched in 1986, the famed 49.5-metre Feadship motor yacht Highlander might be known for her boxy exterior design by Jon Bannenberg, but she also hides some intriguing interior features, such as an ample wine cellar. Once the ultimate floating salon of the 1980s power elite – with guests from Warhol to the Reagans – Highlander (previously The Highlander) was Malcolm Forbes’ personal playground and business tool. Used extensively for entertaining, it's no surprise that she boasts a few hundred bottles of the finest vintage wines and bruts.
Read More/Inside The Highlander: Malcolm Forbes' iconic party yacht is now available for charterGimballed storage spheres on the 47-metre A2 are not just an artistic touch: they help protect the wine from cracks and bumps at sea. The clever and good-looking spherical wine storage on the rebuilt Feadship is just one of the classic yacht's many new and modern charms; she also features a rare Peter Marino interior characterised by a stylish mix of teak and bronze.