The aft party: The best superyacht beach clubs in the world

The 65.8-metre JAS by Italian brand Admiral offers a refined, water-level beach club designed to bring guests as close to the sea as possible. Flanked by folding balconies that sit just 60 centimetres above the waterline, the space is centred around a curvaceous 3.2-metre pool that adds a sculptural focal point. Skylights in the deck above filter natural light into the room, enhancing the serene atmosphere. The concept draws inspiration from the owner’s previous yacht, the 65-metre Life Saga II, and delivers a beach club experience that feels elegant, modern and unmistakably connected to the ocean.

The owner of the 112-metre Freire yacht Renaissance had a long list of non-negotiables. To name but a few: an outdoor commercial pizza oven, waterproof wristbands that open the cabin doors (and have a call button for service) and a business centre. Amongst them was a "very large beach club", which certainly won't disappoint charter guests. The perfect place for on-the-water dining, the beach club benefits from lateral-opening terraces both port and starboard and includes a beach club with a bar, sea terrace and dining area.

And, relax: Amels' 74-metre New Dream (ex New Secret) is one for the wellness lovers. Guests can move between the pool and sauna, massage room and gym, steam room and juice bar – the perfect mix of activity and wellbeing. The wellness area opens directly to the sea via a side opening platform like a teak beach, but it can be protected from wind by sliding glass doors. For those who need more time in the water, there's an external stairway that connects the beach platform to the main deck aft pool.

Look up! The beach club on the 96.6-metre Feadship yacht Sophia is a noteworthy mention. Bathing in dappled light from the large swimming pool above – which itself has an upper deck waterfall as its centrepiece – the beach club almost doubles in size when the transom and side terraces are open. Guests can expect sun loungers, a nautical-themed lounging space and a bar for tipples by the water's edge. Doors in the hull further forward allow the crew to discreetly launch the tenders and toys. 

The 250-square-metre beach club on board Benetti’s 107.6-metre Luminosity is a masterclass in immersive design. Zoned into distinct areas, it features a mirror-polished stainless steel swimming pool that reflects the seascape, a 4°C plunge pool clad in acrylic "ice cubes", and an ice sculpture to match. Port and starboard shell doors open the space to the ocean, while a cinema screen and intimate lounge offer indoor relaxation. At the aft end, a dining nook with a real skylight and illuminated anti-slip glass flooring sits just steps from the water. With a sauna, Turkish bath and expansive gym nearby, the beach club is both a sanctuary and a showpiece.

Delivered in 2023, Bilgin's 80-metre Leona boasts a beach club designed for drama. Inspired by Ancient Greece, the space features frescoed walls with a geometric Greek key motif, marble floors, and sculpted reproductions of Aphrodite of Milos and other mythological figures. At its heart is an 8.7-metre by three-metre pool, set beneath a starry Barrisol ceiling. A central staircase sweeps up to the formal dining space and saloon, while guests can also head aft to the glass-sided infinity pool on the main deck or descend to the sea via the vast swim platform.

The teak-finished beach club on board the 85.6-metre Abeking and Rasmussen yacht HBC is the result of a redesign as part of her 2019 aft extension. A glass-bottomed swimming pool serves as a ceiling that creates an atmospheric rippling effect down below, while fold-down terraces on either side create an instant connection with the sea. Accessed via direct steps from the swim platform, the beach club is outfitted with comfortable lounge chairs, a drinks bar and a flatscreen TV so you can relax while drying off from watersports.

Baglietto's 40.6-metre Attitude, part of the DOM 133 series, features a standout two-level beach club designed for year-round usability. The main deck aft is tiered like a grand staircase cascading into the sea, with an infinity pool at the centre that boasts a height-adjustable floor for added flexibility. Below, a dedicated bathing platform connects guests directly with the water. Designed by Italian studio Stefano Vafiadis, the space is intended to enhance the experience of the sea – whether at anchor or in port – with open-air lounging and seamless flow between levels, creating an expansive, immersive atmosphere.

The toy garage was moved forward in the design of 115 metre Apho in order to make extra space for an exceptional beach club on board the Lürssen superyacht delivered in 2021. The vast indoor-outdoor area designed by Nuvolari Lenard features a generous swimming platform which leads into a shaded lounge, allowing guests to escape from the heat while enjoying the offerings of a waterside cocktail bar, enormous flatscreen TV and swimming pool. The beach club is also home to Apho’s spa, a nature-inspired space comprising a colourful mosaic Turkish Hammam, a massage room and a beauty salon finished in bamboo décor. The president of Moran Yacht and Ship, who was heavily involved in the creation of Apho, describes the beach club as having “the most amazing spa I’ve ever seen on a yacht.”

The 76.5-metre Boardwalk was delivered by Feadship in 2021 and penned by Studio De Voogt. The beach club was styled with synthetic walnut decking by interior designer Amy Halffman, and features an indoor space with a cocktail bar and Swarovski crystal light fixture. The sauna, dive and watersports locker and a fully-equipped fitness club complete with a Peloton machine and a workout mirror are not to be missed either. A small set of stairs lead up to an extended swim platform with an additional lounge area even closer to the waterline.