The best superyacht elevators

Delivered in 2019, the 63-metre Artisan (ex-Metis) features a contemporary interior design by industry heavyweight Bannenberg & Rowell. Award-winning and defined by her long vertical bow thanks to Giorgio M Cassetta, the yacht took a Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards 2020. To allow the 12 guests easy access to her five decks, including a gym and yoga deck, the sleek steel-and-glass elevator is located on the bridge deck. Also encircled by the monochromatic spiral staircase that offers a secondary option for ascension.

White Rabbit claims the title as the world's largest trimaran, standing at 84 metres. Delivered by Echo Yachts in 2018, she boasts not only an eye-catching staircase but also a snazzy elevator that runs from the lower deck to the sundeck with ease. The lift is glass-fronted and features the deep lilac Oliver Treutlein carpet seen throughout the yacht's living spaces, which becomes mottled with foot traffic and adds layers to the design.

This glass-encased elevator, flanked by spectacular artwork in the main foyer, provides access to all three decks of the 61 metre James Bond-inspired Benetti superyacht Diamonds Are Forever.  Launched in 2011 for serial yacht owner John Staluppi, her lavish interior was designed by Evan K. Marshall. Guests have plenty of options for relaxing on board, including a full beauty salon.

The entrance lobby on the 82-metre Blohm+Voss superyacht Graceful features a grand staircase, but the star of the show is a large glass-sided elevator that provides quick access to all decks. London-based studio H2 Yacht Design created the interiors for this steel and aluminium yacht, which was ten years in the making.

Another of the world's finest superyacht elevators can be found on board the 95 metre Lürssen superyacht Whisper (ex-Kismet), whose lift is a prominent feature of the interior design by Reymond Langton. The lift connects the yacht's five decks full of entertainment and wellness features, including her 12-metre swimming pool, observation deck, and two-storey art deco main saloon. It’s accessed via a lobby decorated in rich brown hues, setting the tone for the rest of the yacht and her dramatic interiors.

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Grace delivers a timeless example of superyacht elevator design, with her glass-sided lift providing access to all four decks. British designer Terence Disdale created the interior décor, which features ridged wall linings and calming beach club tones.

The centrepiece of Lürssen's 66-metre Elsyian (ex-Ester III) is the elevator running through all four decks. Delivered in 2014, she was one of the yard’s and Espen Oino’s more high-tech and original superyachts of her time. The foyer surrounding the lift features a grand staircase with a bronzed banister and a carved leather surround, courtesy of Silverlining, showing cranes in flight.

The flagship of the Perini Navi-Pichiotti fleet, the 73-metre Nautilus features a spectacular superyacht elevator that is decorated with gold thread and encased in glass panels - the interior work of Remi Tessier. The surface of this elevator shimmers under the subtle lighting that is built into the handrails of the surrounding spiral staircase. Using the lift, guests can rise up to one of her main highlights, the top deck, designed as a spa and wellness sundeck with an observation lounge, sun pads, and a plunge pool.