The best superyacht fireplaces

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.

Owner Jan Verkerk was instrumental to this ice-breaking explorer yacht's rebirth at Icon Yachts and his antarctic cruising plans necessitated plenty of cosy spaces to warm up after a day out in the cold. The elaborate main deck fireplace is the most notable example on board 77.4 metre Legend, with ornate fish sculptures and dark woodwork contrasting with the plush white armchairs, but there are also several steam-powered Opti-myst fires on board this remarkable and rugged globetrotter.

The spacious skylounge on board 40.52 metre Serenity was designed in a gentleman's club style, complete with a fully stocked bar and humidor. However, it is the superyacht fireplace that steals the show, as its shimmering electric glow catches the eye from all angles. Launched in 2016 by IAG Yachts, Serenity was styled inside and out by Evan K Marshall.

At the forward end of the dining room on Serene is a magnificent glass-enclosed gas fire pit. This 133.9 metre Fincantieri had her interiors styled by Reymond Langton Design and boasts 4,500 square metres of interior space. Other amenities throughout her seven decks include a hangar and two helicopter landing pads, a large salt water swimming pool which can accommodate service craft and a submarine with a diving depth of up to 100 metres.

Ramp up the romance and snuggle up next to this marble-finished 19th century English fireplace in the forward dining saloon of 100 metre superyacht Attessa IV. Originally built in 1999 by Hayashikane, Attessa IV was masterfully rebuilt by her loving owner Dennis Washington, for whom redoing yachts is his passion, pleasure and relaxation. The puzzle he worked on was how to keep such a large vessel intimate, both inside and out. To control the vastness of the space, he envisioned Attessa IV as having a waist at the area of the central ventilation and exhaust trunks amidships, and flares to widen the side decks fore and aft.

Sit back and ignite the feeling of relaxation in the large seating area forward of the dining table on Solandge, complete with an imposing marble-clad fireplace. This superyacht was launched in 2013 and can accommodate 12 guests in eight cabins, including a dedicated owner's deck. The contemporary interior of this 85 metre Lürssen, designed by Aileen Rodriguez, has classical touches and a mix of rare materials including 49 stone selections and 33 exotic woods. Solandge is also notable for having two standout cinemas on board.

Interior designer Reymond Langton made sure Elysian resembled an intimate home — including the snug fireplace in the main saloon. Designed by Espen Øino, this 65.8 metre Lürssen is one of the smaller yachts to be launched by Lürssen but is high-tech and highly original, having been built strictly for family use.