Yacht Owners Prioritize Health in New Vessel Designs

Wellness-centered Luxury Yacht Cruises: A Trend in the Making

On your next yacht adventure, you could be deciding between easy, medium, or hard running routes while sipping your morning coffee. This is made possible thanks to Sean Joyce, a former deckhand turned wellness coach, and now project manager at Cookson Adventures. He ensures your voyages are more than just lounging around by incorporating a holistic approach to health.

Heesen’s 214-foot Project Ananda features plunge pools, a snow shower, a hyperbaric chamber, and a treatment room. A true example of a waterborne spa.
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From Relaxation to Wellness: The Evolving Yachting Scene

In his six years aboard various superyachts, Joyce observed a shift from relaxing beach clubs to wellness-focused gyms and even helipads turned pickleball courts. Now, as the personal trainer on a prestigious sailing superyacht and its support vessel, he witnesses guests prioritizing their health and wellness. As a result, crew members are upskilling themselves as yoga instructors, massage therapists, and nutrition-focused chefs in response to this growing trend.

Overhead view of Project Ananda.
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Advanced Wellness Features: The New Luxe Norm

The biggest vessels are now designed with advanced fitness equipment and medical-grade treatment spaces. Take, for instance, the 400-foot Lürssen Kismet that features a Balinese-inspired spa complete with a cryotherapy chamber, ice-shaving station, chromotherapy bath, alongside a sauna, plunge pool, and treatment room.

Profile view of Sea Rover by Dutch Design.
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Wellness for Extended Cruising: An Enlightened Approach

The 377-foot Ahpo, designed by Venetian designer Nuvolari Lenard, is constructed around wellness for extended cruising. It pushes the boundaries of healthy living onboard with its sky-deck gym and vast Zen center. “Longevity is becoming a new expression of luxury,” he adds.


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