Standout superyacht owner's decks

The owner’s cabin is an essential item, but for the ultimate in privacy what you really need is an entire deck to call your own. Here's our pick of the best superyacht owner’s decks on the water...

"I think we met the owner's wish for privacy," designer of 72 metre Tankoa superyacht Solo Francesco Paszkowski said. The owner's deck includes a helipad that doubles as a party deck and a huge apartment that includes two wardrobes, an office and a bathroom. From the bed, the owner can enjoy unrivalled panoramic views over a private spa pool and on to the sea.

Delivered in 2016 by Feadship, 66 metre Vanish's expansive owner's deck was the product of a serial yacht owner whose experiences had taught him that privacy and outdoor spaces are key to life on board. Located on the bridge deck, the full-beam suite offers direct access to the main saloon via an impressive superyacht staircase and bridge access via a secret door concealed within the suite's sitting room, which is separated from the bedroom via a sliding wall.

Featuring design inside and out by Harrison Eidsgaard, as well as a vast owner's terrace aft, another key highlight of the owner's deck is a private balcony on the port side that simply slides out of the bulwarks at the touch of a button meaning the owners can activate it at their whim without the need for crew assistance.

An aft-facing master suite with 270 degree views lets the owner enjoy an ideal nature spotting lookout on the 45 metre McMullen & Wing yacht Big Fish. Sliding glass doors mean easy access to the private deck.

One level down, guests can enjoy similarly impressive views through floor-to-ceiling windows in the main saloon and the dining area with its large glass doors leading to the side and aft decks.

In addition to the master suite with its own office, sitting room, private outdoor area and spa pool, the owner of this 61 metre Hakvoort yacht has a well-stocked cocktail bar. Transformed part-way through the build process after the original buyer pulled out, Just J’s was reconfigured to suit its new American owner’s desire to create the ultimate superyacht owner’s deck.

Double-height video monitors lining the walkway between the saloon and dining area of the owner’s deck are just one of the star features of the award-winning, 83.5 metre Feadship superyacht Savannah. The area also has a huge master suite with an enormous skylight, a separate dressing room and a spa-like bathroom, leading out to a large outdoor lounge, an office, a private saloon and dining area and a service pantry.

Talk about a room with a view. You can look out to sea or up to the magnificent chandelier from the massive king-size bed on the 85 metre Lürssen superyacht Solandge. The owner’s deck also boasts a private outdoor seating area, office, a casual sitting room with its own fireplace, and his and hers walk-in wardrobes.

The huge master suite on the revolutionary 72 metre VSY Stella Maris leads to a private outdoor deck — perfect for enjoying lazy breakfasts in the sun. Because of the large angled overhead eyebrows on each deck, the owners can enjoy complete privacy as well as an unblemished view of the horizon from the bed.