No longer content with just a humble hot tub, superyacht owners are demanding even bigger and more sophisticated swimming pools. As superyachts grow in size and volume so do stunning private pools, many of which are located on main decks as well as foredecks. At night these spectacular pools are lit up by underwater lighting providing a mesmerizing effect. From 5m long counter-flow sunken swimming pools to 12m custom infinity pools lined with mosaic tiles, surrounded by luxurious cushions and sun pads, there are different styles of pools for guests to enjoy. Some superyacht infinity pools have artificial counter-current and full dive stations which drop off directly into the ocean, awesome. Here are the top eight largest pools on superyachts.
1. J’Ade
Megayacht multi-purpose – J’Ade was designed by the Italian company CRN with luxury in mind. This spectacular vessel was nominated for best interior at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show. The 196 foot megayacht also features a gym, hammam room and an aquarium as well as four cabins for ten guests. As well as having one of the largest onboard swimming pools, the J’Ade also has amazing features like a helipad and the world’s first floating garage. When this luxury eight-metre speedboat is not being stored, the basin can also be used as an internal ocean pool, located just behind the lower deck terrace.
J’Ade megayacht
2. Octopus
She is owned by Microsoft co-owner Paul Allen. This 414 foot (126m) superyacht is one of the world’s largest and most recognizable vessels. The Octopus has a glass bottomed swimming pool located in one of its upper decks, ideal to relax in and have a refreshing swim. This beautiful vessel also has many other major features like a cinema, a music recording studio, a hangar for two helicopters and even a ten person submarine. There’s also an owner’s exclusive deck with a walk-in closet, study, outside bar and a whirlpool.
The Octopus
3. Serene
This fantastic superyacht is owned by the Russian vodka tycoon Yuri Scheffler. The Serene has an internal seawater swimming pool (length 15 metres), a hot and cold Jacuzzi plus a jet stream swimming pool on the sundeck, what a choice! In addition to these pools the vessel also has a helicopter hangar, two helipads and a submarine hangar. There’s even underwater viewing space for the 24 guests onboard who are well accommodated in the spectacular 12 luxurious state rooms.
The Serene
4. Lürssen TV
Launched in 2008 this 257-foot (78.3 metre) high volume luxury charter superyacht is owned by Mexican businessman Emilio Azcárraga Jean. Its sundeck area features a large, stunning spa pool with a capacity for 16 persons and a wonderful contra-flow swimming pool with a 20m water slide. There’s also a bar, barbecue and dining area on the vessel’s sundeck. The lower deck includes an amazing gymnasium, sauna, massage and beauty rooms, everything you need for a relaxing vacation.
Lurssen TV
5. Luna
Luna was formerly owned by Roman Abramovich and Farkhad Akhmedov. Few other superyachts have dedicated so much space to sun worshipping. Luna’s long, elegant, trail away deck offers a vast pool, one of the best found on a superyacht. There’s also a huge decking area for sitting and soaking up the sun, just what’s needed to recharge your batteries. Other features include 10 VIP guest cabins each of which is over 100 square metres, a 20 metre outdoor swimming pool, nine decks and a large outdoor entertaining area.
The Luna
6. Ester III
This spectacular superyacht has a huge swimming pool. Located on the aft deck it spans two levels with a shallow end and a swim-up seat. Surrounded by sun pads this is one of the best superyacht swimming pools around. It’s perfect for mom and dad to soak up the sun while keeping a watchful eye on the kids as they play and swim in the pool. The water forms a waterfall down the front of the transom, running into teak grates below. It’s no wonder the Ester III was a real eye-catcher at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show.
Ester III
7. Alfa Nero
This breathtaking yacht is owned by an Omani billionaire owns the fabulous 269-foot (82-metre) superyacht Oceanco. One of the vessel’s most striking features is the Alfa Nero’s aft deck with its unusually large swimming pool, complete with glass waterfall siding that converts to a helipad. The Oceanco boasts one of the world’s modern superyacht infinity pool innovations, 12 x 38 foot (3.7m x 11.6m). Through a hydraulic system this can be transformed into a dance floor or a helipad – wow!
Oceanco
8. Eclipse
Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman Abramovich owns the 1.5 billion pound megayacht the Eclipse. This 557 foot luxury yacht has two swimming pools one of which is a spectacular 15m swimming pool featuring a bottom that can be raised to create a paddling pool. After a day of swimming and frolicking in the pool, this innovative feature can be lifted to turn the area into a dance floor. The Eclipse also has a sauna, cinema, mini submarine, 30 luxurious cabins, two helicopter pads including plenty of high-tech gadgetry.
The Eclipse
