Superyacht owner's decks that make a statement

The owner’s deck on board 74-metre Plvs Vltra continues the yacht’s highly decorative design scheme by Winch Design, inspired by the colours of the Côte d’Azur and classical furnishings of French luxury hotels. The full-beam master suite is furnished with Tai Ping carpets, Rubelli curtains and a spectacular silk wall covering featuring a hand-painted scene of a blossom tree. The area leads out to a private foredeck, while another deck space aft of the owner’s private lounge offers a cocktail bar and al fresco dining. A limited-edition piano and a concealed cinema screen complete this intimate relaxation space. To top it off, a private office with lacquered woods, oxblood furnishings and an ebonised timber desk sets the tone for business on board this Amels superyacht.

Surprisingly, for her more compact size, Rio boasts an owner’s deck complete with direct access to a private open-air lounge and spa pool on a 120-square-metre foredeck. According to David Westwood of TWW Yachts, who has a long-standing relationship with the owner, a full owner’s deck is “quite unusual” on a 62-metre. The owner’s suite is a standout design feature on board with views out to the bow, hand-stitched blue leather furnishings, and a spectacular bathroom and dressing room offering port-side views from the marbled shower. A private lobby completes the space, decorated with a hand-painted panel depicting Amazonian animals, including toucans, butterflies and jaguars.

The intimate details of the late Paul Allen’s legendary Octopus were kept tightly under wraps for 19 years following her launch in 2003, but in 2022, the Lürssen explorer joined the charter market and revealed her interiors to the public for the first time. Primary guests who chose to charter the 126.2-metre Espen Øino-designed titan will enjoy a suite that spans most of the owner’s deck and is accessed by a private lift for utmost privacy. The secluded area offers its own terrace with a drinks bar and spa pool, as well as direct access to an observation lounge and library.

The interiors of Nobiskrug’s eco-focused Artefact are just as unique as her cutting-edge geometric exterior wrapped in 750 square metres of glass. Styled by Reymond Langton Design, the private owner’s deck on board this 80-metre superyacht comprises a master suite with constellation-inspired décor, a spacious office with panoramic views and a fully equipped crafts room. The area leads out aft to a deck space with a spa pool, entered via a unique room specifically designed for the owners to practice Tai Chi, with ceilings stretching high enough to accommodate an adult holding a sword overhead.

Lemon Tree was the first model from Sanlorenzo’s 62Steel series to hit the water, and her interiors were designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design in collaboration with Margherita Casprini for owners planning to spend as much as six months a year on board. In order to make it the ultimate “home from home”, a spacious owner’s deck was paramount. The whole of her upper deck has been dedicated to the owner’s exclusive use and spans 210 square metres. The apartment-style deck can be accessed via an elevator and offers a study, a skylounge for family movie nights, and a cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views over the private terrace, complete with a swimming pool and sunbathing area.

Delivered by Freire in 2023, the 112-metre Renaissance features a contemporary take on the owner’s deck, as requested within the “long list of negotiables” for the owner. A forward-facing suite commands panoramic ocean views while a private saloon, office and media room create a residential feel. Occupying the aft section is a Jacuzzi and a lounging zone. In addition to the owner’s foresight, they also appreciated how charterers might want to use the yacht and included amenities throughout, such as a vast spa and gym area, entertainment spaces, a jazz bar, an outdoor pizza oven and sushi bar, and indoor and outdoor cinemas.

The Sam Sorgiovanni-designed interiors of 88.5-metre Nirvana span six decks, all of them connected by a central stairwell that wraps around a glass elevator decorated with a striking stainless-steel art piece. An entire deck of this Oceanco superyacht has been reserved for the owner’s private use and is dominated by a 150-square-metre master suite with separate his-and-hers bathrooms and dressing rooms. The cabin is complemented by a private lounge, an office and access to a forward terrace with sunbathing areas and a whirlpool tub, while aft of the suite follows a weather-protected al fresco dining area for 18 guests and a saloon that can double as a cinema or games room.

Spanning six decks, the award-winning 122-metre Lürssen Kismet, penned by Nuvolari Lenard, is home to a two-storey dedicated owner’s area. The Reymond Langton interiors include a soaring skylight, sculptural fireplace and his-and-hers dressing rooms, while a dedicated beauty salon ups the indulgence factor. And the entertainment lounge features an impressive red-and-black carbon Boganyi piano. On deck, a private Jacuzzi and sunbathing area are connected by a staircase leading up to the owner’s office, where a conference table and pantry are found. The office area also doubles up as an extra guest cabin for flexibility.

Designed for owners planning to stay on board for longer periods of time, Benetti's 107.6-metre Luminosity boasts an impressive owner’s deck spread over 500 square metres. The apartment-style space – which is accessed through a corridor finished in 10 different types of marble – features a master cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows for taking in views from bed, together with an enormous dressing room, a massage room and access to a private terrace that is even larger than the main aft deck. Michele Bechelli, project manager at Benetti, explains that the 2.5-metre-wide campionways of this outdoor space mean that “if you want to jog around the owner’s deck, you have a loop of more than 200 metres".

The 61-metre Samadhi takes wellness seriously, with its owner’s deck that is more like a private spa than a traditional suite. Her six-month refit by Luxury Projects introduced a sauna directly into the owner’s cabin - an unusual luxury - and a striking steel-grey ice bath chilled to near-freezing for a polar plunge. Thoughtfully designed to combine relaxation and invigoration, the deck balances indulgence and wellbeing. The cabin itself saw aesthetic, modern and eclectic updates, such as a watercolour-effect carpet from Oliver Treutlein and custom fish-shaped bedside lamps. In the owner’s corridor, the resin-based artwork created by an Ancona resin artisan adds to the space's various textures and bespoke touches, highlighting nature throughout.