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Doesn’t sound too shabby, right? A yacht with a pool is becoming more common among the top yachts for charter or purchase. We’re not talking about Olympic-size pools with a super high diving board, but then again, when you have the entire ocean at your beck and call, who needs one?

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Pool or Deck Jacuzzi

If all you really need is a quick dip or even a soothing hydro-massage, the on deck Jacuzzi typically acts as the pool on board. Water temperature can be regulated in most, so turning off the heat is an option if you need to cool down after an onboard workout. Either way, a yacht with a pool offers the ultimate in relaxation while you take in the vast views of the sea.

Exercise On A Yacht

If you’re a swimmer and enjoy challenges, a lap pool is not unheard of aboard some of the finest yachts. Equipped with an intense water jet stream, which is activated upon demand at different speeds, an artificial current disburses the resistance you crave for a full-body workout.

Yachts With Large Pools

Some onboard pools are large, and offer space for up to 12 people, so the whole charter party can socialize together, sipping custom cocktails and nibbling on tapas. The idea of a yacht with a pool starts to become more realistic when you picture yourself luxuriating with family and friends in the middle of the ocean.

Custom Yacht Pool

Almost anything seems possible when building a custom yacht with a pool. Some superyachts feature an infinity pool, making you feel at one with the ocean. A raised-deck pool broadens your views in all directions, unobstructed and expansive. Some yacht stylists can create intricate designs at the bottom and sides of a pool with mosaic tiles that can form some of the most elaborate patterns.

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The yachting experts at Merle Wood & Associates are well-versed in yacht sales, marketing, charters, and trends, which makes their clientele the most knowledgeable and prepared yacht owners and charterers in the market today. Many of our yacht specialists are former captains and crew themselves. Because of this, they know which mega yachts offer the best pools, some of which are not publicly for sale or charter – creating an experience uniquely tailored to exceed every expectation.

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11 Best Charter Yacht Swimming Pools

By David Lazarevic |   Last Updated 11 January 2023

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Swimming pools and superyachts are a match made in heaven, with an onboard pool richly enhancing the yacht charter experience. Whether it's to take a sunrise dip in oasis-like solitude, unwind on the aft deck with friends, champagne in hand, or make a thrilling splash with those dearest: a swimming pool is the ideal setting for defining moments in untold comfort.

Freshwater or saltwater, heated or ice-cold, interior or exterior: yacht swimming pool options are practically endless. Features are plentiful too: from counter-current jets to swim bars to glass bottoms, to underwater lights and even pools that transform into dancefloors at the click of a button. A magical onboard escape, here are our favorite charter yachts with swimming pools that give you a true taste of the superyacht lifestyle.

Superyacht FLYING FOX

Builder: Lurssen 

Delivered: 2019

The 136m (446ft) superyacht FLYING FOX  is the world's largest charter yacht to date, so it should come as no surprise that she also features one of the most impressive swimming pools: a sprawling 12m spectacular that stretches out across her main deck aft.

It enjoys an elevated position overlooking the swim platform — which is more than 22.5m wide no less. From here, charter guests can take advantage of incredible views and the convenient direct connection to the beach club below.  Glittering mosaic tiles contrast against cream sun pads flanking the space, and provide ample seating for guests to relax while soaking up the sun. A TV screen is positioned forward for guests to indulge in all-day entertainment. 

As the sun sets over the horizon light gently illuminates the pool: an idyllic backdrop for a waterside aperitif or an evening dip aglow. 

Motor Yacht O'PARI

Builder: Golden Yachts

Delivered: 2020

A masterclass in exterior design and interior styling, 95m (311ft) superyacht O'PARI  is the yacht of choice for those looking for limitless luxury. Her voluminous deck spaces are ideal for bronzing, lounging and entertaining and of course, they are spoilt for choice when it comes to relaxation. On the sundeck, guests can slip into the raised spa pool which is conveniently located right next to the lavish outdoor lounge, dining area and full wet bar.

There is also a large Jacuzzi pool which is surrounded by plush sunpads on the bridge deck aft, and an expansive beach club that opens up onto a huge bathing platform, allowing guests to kick back and rejuvenate in ultimate style. 

Superyacht KENSHO

Builder: Admiral Yachts

Built around the owner’s love of the ocean, the 75m (246ft) yacht KENSHO 's spacious decks and zen-calm Asian-inspired interiors with lofty ceilings and full-length windows have been meticulously designed to harmoniously connect to her surroundings. One of her most outstanding features is of course, her sweeping swim deck featuring a 6-meter glass-fronted swimming pool, with steps leading to a waterside beach club and swim platform for easy access to the sea and onto the yacht’s water toys, including the ever-popular electric foiling boards and a raft of inflatables.

Relaxation and entertainment opportunities continue up on her sundeck, featuring an additional glass-fronted pool, convenient island bar and shaded areas that can be closed off to the elements or left open for a welcome breeze.

Yacht TITANIA

Builder: Lurssen

Delivered: 2006 

71m (233ft)  superyacht TITANIA  is another  Lürssen -built superyacht of an immaculate pedigree with a majestic pool. She provides a premier cruising experience, especially for entertaining as the vessel features a 4.5m upper deck pool replete with a swim-up bar. This luxury yacht is an ideal charter pick for guests keen to have poolside celebrations — she's made for them.

Coupled with her sea-level beach club offering a sauna, bar, as well as a veritable flotilla of toys, superyacht TITANIA ensures a blissful vacation that is completely harmonious with the open waters.

Superyacht SAVANNAH

Builder: Feadship

Delivered: 2015

Award-winning 84m (274ft) superyacht SAVANNAH  (the world's first hybrid superyacht) is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and this includes her spectacular 9m long pool which extends along the main deck aft. Steps on both sides of the pool create a seamless transition to the swimming platform.

It's certainly the focal point from dawn to dusk. By day, when the sun hits the water, the tiles shimmer in shades of deep blue, rich turquoise and soft cerulean, mimicking the ripple of the ocean. When night falls, it's the perfect setting for champagne soirées under a blanket of stars, when the pool is gloriously illuminated.

Motor yacht ALFA NERO

Builder : Oceanco

Delivered : 2007

Iconic 81m (167ft) superyacht ALFA NERO  has won many accolades for her novel approach to superyacht living, and she continues to turn heads on the open waters. She boasts a much-celebrated infinity pool with a glass aft complete with a convertible platform. This impressive feat of engineering means her pool has myriad functions: it can be raised slightly to offer safer swimming for children, become an open space for a dining area,  turn into a dazzling dancefloor or even act as a helicopter landing pad. 

Flanked by sunbeds capturing sunlight from every angle, a wet bar and capacious al-fresco dining areas, the sleek motor yacht ALFA NERO ticks all the boxes for glamorous gatherings.

Superyacht CHRISTINA O

Builder: Canadian Vickers

Delivered: 1943 (Refit: 2017)

Classic  99m (325ft) superyacht CHRISTINA O single-handedly crafted the superyacht playbook as a floating pleasure palace for her previous owners, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy.  Today, her exterior styling and timeless interiors act as a nostalgic vignette to the golden era of yachting.

The vessel is home to the world-famous Onassis swimming pool, engraved with a faithful copy of a mosaic mural depicting a Minoan bull that originally appeared at the ancient palace of Knossos in Greece. The pool can be raised flush to the deck to transform into a functional space or turn into a dance floor for guests to shimmy the night away.

Motor yacht LADY LENA

Builder: Sanlorenzo 

A triumph of dynamic design, the  52m (170ft) luxury yacht LADY LENA  aims to impress with spacious social areas, light-drenched interiors and precise attention to Art Nouveau styling. The finest embodiment of this is her large glass-bottomed pool (in typical Sanlorenzo fashion) that gently suffuses a beautiful turquoise light onto the beach club below. In tandem, there are also fold-down terraces at either side of the beam where sunpads, deck chairs, and tables can be placed to create a social seating space.

Superyacht ICON

Builder: Icon Yachts 

Delivered: 2009

68m (223ft) motor yacht ICON is a yacht that certainly lives up to her name with her gorgeous 5m infinity pool. A stunning architectural design feat, it provides a mirage of a seemingly unending link between pool and sea, as well as providing a mesmerizing spot to gaze at the ever-changing panoramas.

On the lower deck aft, the exceptional beach club offers a bar, sun loungers, gym, and luxury hammam with ample space on the swimming platform to doze off while listening to the sound of gently lapping waves. From early-morning dips to late-night cocktails, motor yacht ICON's pool is a sublime setting for every occasion.

Superyacht OKTO

Builder: ISA 

Delivered: 2014

What do we love about the  66m (217ft) superyacht OKTO ? She's a visually striking delight from bow to stern. Her aft deck infinity pool is a sight to behold: offering picture-perfect 360-degree views. It can be both a salt or freshwater pool, but whichever you choose, you can rest assured that you will be able to swim in the utmost comfort and in total tranquility.

Yacht LADY S

93m (305ft) superyacht LADY S is the epitome of modern minimalism, and this theme elegantly extends to her aft deck glass-bottom swimming pool. 

The pool's design has been optimized to ensure the entire charter party can enjoy the space to the fullest. She boasts separate shaded and sunning areas for those desiring bronzing opportunities and a social hub. And should they so wish, guests can try out the waterfall shower head floating above the center of the pool with various pressures and features. The pool area also provides an excellent connection to the beach club on the main deck below. Together, they fuse into one cohesive haven onboard, thanks to a pair of staircases that lead into the area below.

Superyacht MADSUMMER

95m (312ft) superyacht MADSUMMER 's 12m swimming pool appears built into the main deck aft like a carefully cut sapphire; a gem enclosed by sizeable and welcoming sun pads and high glass bulwarks offering privacy and protecting the area from harsh winds. It's an utterly charming spot where yacht charter guests can spend most, if not all, of their time blissfully swimming laps or sliding into the water for a soak.

Yacht AXIOMA

Builder: Dunya Yachts

Delivered: 2013

Upon stepping onto  the 72m (236ft) superyacht AXIOMA 's main deck aft, you will be immediately greeted with the vessel's crowning glory: her sprawling infinity swimming pool. It's an open-air delight that provides the perfect setting for guests to enjoy a cooling dip on a sunbaked afternoon, before retreating to the cloud-like sunbeds that flank the pool for unrivaled bronzing spots. 

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Solving the problem of adding pools in yachts

Unlike on the land, where creatives can create a suite of fountains to dance and sway on command, incorporating a even simple water features such as a small fountain or a waterfall aboard a yacht brings with it many challenges to consider.

Because a yacht is designed to move through water, the opportunity to easily defy the laws of physics is lost. 'The moment you start rocking the boat,' says designer Evan K. Marshall, 'everything is thrown off.'

Problems with pools

Historically, the biggest consideration was how to manage water on the boat.

The movement of the boat itself creates a wave momentum in on-board pools that can become difficult to contain, even in the calmest of cruising conditions.

For this reason, the easiest solution was to use the pool only when the yacht was docked or at anchor, with all guests ordered out so that the pool could be emptied or drained to half capacity before the yacht got underway. While this remains a common practice, most pools are now also designed with deep surrounding sumps that capture wayward water and return it via a circulator pump and/or a holding tank that stores the warm water between uses.

Today the issue is not only about the 'wow' factor, but about incorporating the amenities an owner might enjoy on land into his yacht.

'When a boat grows [in length], the owner wants a bigger pool,' says Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. 'The pool is never big enough, especially for swimmers. We would like to make a 10 metre pool, but most of the time you can only do one of seven to eight metres.'

The typical solution is to create an infinity pool with a swim-against current feature.

Location is critical a large pool on an upper deck creates a weight issue that can interfere with the boat's stability and centre of gravity. For this reason most pools are placed on a lower deck near the stern. However, here you must consider the shape of the hull. While an owner might request a depth of around five feet, a fast semi-displacement hull, for example, would mandate that the depth stay in the three to four foot range.

The bigger the pool, the more water it will require, which adds weight to the vessel, and thus becomes a factor for the engines.

'We are careful with cutting-edge designs,' says Laupman, whose firm is currently working on a 73m boat for which a large pool is an important feature.

He agrees that there are more considerations than meet the eye. 'Most designers have to determine whether the pool should be located on the aft deck so that it is indoor/outdoor, or covered on the lower deck so guests can jump from the platform into the water. Then it becomes how to combine this design with saunas, gyms, seating areas, side hatches and whatever else might be required for the beach club.'

On the 73m project_ Omega, _the beach club floor was designed to be flush with the hatch that extends at the stern. The pool water is on the same level as the floor, which required some tricks with height due to the boat's shallow draft.

'You can only do this with a big boat, such as a Lürssen or CRN. Most of the time it is not possible; you need to climb three steps to reach the swim platform, which compromises the indoor/outdoor relationship. It's not really state-of-the-art work,' Laupman says, 'but you must do your homework.'

Interior water features

Designer Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design likes to make a water feature an interior focal point, combining water movement with carved stone art pieces or contemporary ornamental glass, coupled with dynamic lighting, reflective surfaces and textures.

'Not only do waterjets or waterfalls add entertainment,' she says, 'moving water can mask any unnatural sounds to maintain a sense of tranquillity.'

In each of their foyer waterfall projects aboard large yachts, Reymond Langton have carefully engineered their designs to ensure the water flows smoothly in the intended direction.

This is an important consideration, confirms Jonathan Quinn Barnett, who has designed several interior waterfalls unfortunately for use aboard yachts too private to be published.

'Water doesn't always behave the way you want it to,' he says. 'It can take on a life of its own.'

Barnett advises consulting with an engineering group early on if you envision a specific water feature to ensure that the desired effect can be achieved.

'[An interior waterfall] is hardly going to be like standing next to a natural waterfall,' he points out. 'If you don't get that effect, is it worth doing?'

In 1994, Barnett created a 7m waterfall aboard a 73m vessel that fell the length of three decks.

'I used Plexiglas shields and angled the water back to minimize the splashing. By adding subtle texture to the wall,' he details, 'you can put some life back into the water as it falls vertically because it's falling down an uneven surface. Adding light creates a greater visual effect.

'With an interior waterfall, it is critical that you pitch the surface ever so slightly at the vertical,' he advises.

When the water is angled back at two degrees, it will attach itself to the surface and stay there. The water falls to a catch basin and returns to the top via a circulator pump.

On a 91m yacht, Barnett designed a bathtub that filled from a waterfall eight feet above.

'I incorporated LED lights recessed into the marble that illuminated the water as it cascaded down the surface,' he says. 'The marble also needed to be heated the same system as under-floor heating so that the water did not get chilled as it travelled from the ceiling.'

Oceano pushing boundaries

No builder has been more forward thinking in its 60m+ design concepts than Oceanco, who has assembled a consultative set of designers around the globe to provide intriguing designs, most of which exhibit water features that elicit a 'wow'.

The 87.5m Waterfall concept does just that. Envisioned by Andy Moore of Moore Yacht Design, the design has two versions: one with a large pool and the second with a smaller pool to allow for more lounging areas. Central to the design are waterfalls intended to mimic the 'unadulterated power and splendour of natural waterfalls'. On the version with the larger pool, the waterfall appears to originate from within the main superstructure and fall into the forward end of the pool.

'Implementing the design so that the function supports the aesthetics is a complex matter,' says Moore. To keep the water off the deck, the main body is aimed into a large, deep drop-off. From there the volume is reduced as it cascades under a bridge and through the aft superstructure. Each water level is designed so that the cascades will not fall onto the deck, steps or transom when the yacht moves.

'One cubic metre of water weighs a ton, so there are certainly some important stability considerations to take into account at the planning stage of any significant water feature aboard a yacht,' notes Moore. 'For this design, I have worked closely with the naval architecture and design department at Oceanco, which currently have engineering studies underway.'

While the likes of Jon Bannenberg and Tim Heywood have successfully executed designs with water that flowed down between masts or pools that filled with waterfalls, some scepticism remains.

'When you're at sea,' says Barnett, 'playing with too much water on deck runs the risk of being gimmicky. You have to be extremely careful to ensure you achieve the desired effect especially for the cost, maintenance and logistics required to run water down, through or under decks.'

But exploration and development into the area of on-board water features remains strong.

'We are exploring a design where water originates at the top deck and falls to the stern and into the water,' says Stefan van Cleef of technology specialist van Berge Henegouwen. In this design, the water maintains its course even when there is movement.

'The higher it gets, the more different the route of the water droplets,' says van Cleef, 'but so far the biggest problem has been to curb the sound when such a feature is placed in the interior. We are exploring other areas and ways around it.'

Yacht design often takes its inspiration from other industries, and with water features it only makes sense that we explore what has been achieved in the cruise ship sector. The 360m Oasis of the Seas features a water-based theatrical space at the boat's stern with a deep pool and nozzles capable of shooting streams of water up to 20 metres into the air.

Designer Martin Francis acted as a consultant on the Oasis project and is well versed in both worlds of private yachts and cruise ships.

'Cruise ships don't move much relative to yachts, so incorporating a fountain can be pretty straightforward. It depends on how big the fountain is and, provided the wind direction, water can be pumped up.'

Water logistics

California-based Fluidity Design Consultants were brought in to advise on this particular aspect of Oasis's water feature.

'With a ship's motion, there is no way to guarantee a level,' says Fluidity's vice president Tom Yankelitis, 'so this eliminated certain types of effects we could achieve. When you're pumping water through a nozzle, you're only relying on pressure so it doesn't matter what angle the boat is at because the water will perform at a relatively consistent manner in that device.'

Fluidity Design presented a range of nozzles that were more resistant to ship motion and wind that could turn on or off, shoot water up in the air and in an arc across the pool. Nozzles incorporated into a bridge above the pool allowed for a rain effect.

'Even with these particular nozzles, we still had to do things in the space to mitigate wind and the wave action in the pool,' says Yankelitis.

During the design process, engineers had to reconfigure a two- to three-metre wide lift down the centre of the pool to be strengthened for lateral motion to attenuate the wave action and lessen the lateral force.

Studies also determined that the space's location at the aft end of the ship would have wind blowing from the rear back in, so sails were devised to protect the water effects. In the end, the architects ended up conceding that the first four rows of spectators might be splashed upon.

Will we soon see choreographed fountains swaying on the stern?

'Anything is possible with money and a bulldozer,' says Barnett. Beware, however, as even aboard Oasis of the Seas one of the challenges was scaling down the power consumption required by the spray nozzles. 'A modest fountain with a dozen vertical nozzles spraying six feet high would require about four times the power of a 20 by 15 foot unheated swimming pool,' says Yankelitis.

If you can fit a pool big enough, Martin Francis has designed and pioneered a system of wave attenuation implemented aboard the 80m _Golden Odyssey _to combat that age-old issue.

'The system is designed to take the momentum out of the wave,' Francis explains. Based on the interring anti-heeling system of interconnecting water tanks used to stabilize ships, water flows from one tank to another in a controlled way designed to dampen roll. The wave is captured at the pool's edge in a holding tank and released back into the pool as the ship rolls. This takes the top off the wave and is 'very effective,' says Francis.

Incorporating a water feature isn't a complex problem, states Barnett. 'Once you work through the logistics of it, you can get some fantastic effects. There may be some compromises to be made, however.'

Eduard Gray of Gray Yacht Design is ready to push that envelope.

'As a designer I work with engineers who try to interpret my design into real-world solutions,' he says. 'This way, I am allowed a degree of freedom for innovative thinking before being brought back to earth with the constraints of regulations and physical limitations.'

His latest design, the 100m Sovereign, features an infinity pool with a glass-topped helicopter landing pad. Regulations aside, how do guests disembark from the aircraft with out having to swim? But that is what engineers are for.

Originally published: MegaYachts volume 14: Concept Design Construction (2013)

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Designed for relaxed swims in the open sea and leisurely enjoyment aboard your vessel, this pool guarantees a tranquil aquatic experience. Enjoy diving into the ocean without concern about encountering jellyfish, marine creatures, or debris, as its intricately woven PVC inner protection net ensures maximum safety. These are some of the advantages our Anti Jellyfish Pool presents.

• Lightest of the market . Crafted to be durable and reliable, our Yacht Pool is the lightest on the market. Our smallest pool is only 8kg.
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• Hi-Tech materials . Manufactured with top quality materials. Reinforced PVC.
• Easy to use by 1 user . One valve at the long side of the tube, easily managble and easily inflated. It is inflated and deflated in under 2 minutes.
• Protection against Jellyfish , Marine life and Debris. Enjoy of a carefree swim with your family and freinds. Relax and enjoy of the ocean with our Anti Jellyfish Pool.
• 4 sizes available. Depending on the size of your boat or on your needs, we have 4 different sizes. From 9 metres squared to up to 30 metres quared of protected area against Jellyfish and other Marine animals.
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• Playground area for children . The inflatable platform gives an excellent opoortunity for children to play around and enjoy of the ocean.
• More space for sunbathing . Enjoy of some extra space where to sunbath and enjoy of the breeze of the ocean.
• Lighter than competition . Designed to be easy to use and be a solution, our inflatable dock is the lightest on the market. Our smallest inflatable platform is only 14kg.
• Minimal storage space . Easy to fold and store.
• Quick inflation and deflation times . Inflate in less than 4 minutes and enjoy of the perfect extension to your boat.
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• 3 sizes available. Depending on the size of your boat, we recommened different sizes. The smallest is 6 metres quared meanwhile the biggest is 15 metres squared.
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Enhance your onboard experience with our Yacht Slide. Plunge into the crystal-clear waters with this innovative inflatable, the perfect addition for extended hours of fun with family and friends. The Yacht Slide stands as the lightest option in the market. Made with premium quality PVC, Ocean Yacht Pool slides are built to last and ensure reliability. Featuring four valves, inflation and deflation are quick and effortless, ready for immediate use.

• Top notch quality . Our Yacht Slide ensures longevity and durability, guaranteeing years of service.
• Safe design . Crafted for children use, safety chambers have been included to each side to assure safe use. Resistent and reinforced PVC for reliable and safe use. Handles included to each side and in center to easy climbing of slide.
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It all began in 1910 with RMS Olympic , the first ship to have an onboard heated swimming pool. Its famous sistership, RMS Titanic , followed a year later with a deep saltwater heated pool on the middle deck. Reserved for the exclusive use of first-class passengers, the pool formed part of the ocean liner’s Turkish bath complex. Male and female passengers were not allowed to bathe at the same time.

Fast forward 100 years and the appeal of an onboard swimming pool has not waned. In fact, it’s become a prerequisite for many yacht owners. In 2000, the 303-foot Tatoosh exploded the concept of swimming pools aboard yachts, thanks to a large contra-flow pool with a lifting floor. Then came Octopus three years later with its massive, glass-bottomed raised pool, followed by Alfa Nero ’ s aft deck infinity raised pool with a glass waterfall.

Swimming-pool water features are now a standalone trend. When designer Igor Lobanov designed Jubilee (now named Kaos ) he used a waterfall as an architectural divider to separate the pool from the alfresco dining area. At night, the pool lights up, adding another dimension to the yacht’s evening ambience.

Today, with the advent of beach clubs and multiple spa features that create the ultimate Zen lifestyle, superyacht swimming pools are rapidly multiplying, says yacht designer Theodoros Fotiadis. “Owners want more than one pool on their yacht, as the convenience of swimming in a heated pool is more appealing than the reality of swimming lengths in the ocean,” he tells Robb Report . “Owners also want to be able to both socialize with guests and relax in private, all while never having to leave their yacht, so having more than one pool or hot tub makes a lot of sense.”

While the size of a pool is usually dictated by the length and volume of the yacht, it seems swimming pools are where owners are willing to sacrifice other features. From main deck pools that steal coveted real estate from interior lounges to sun-deck pools that require structural engineering, the growing desire to give more outdoor deck space to aquatic amenities shows how serious the pool game has become.

Here are nine of the most spectacular pools on the water right now.

‘Plvs Vltra’

When the owner of 243-foot Plvs Vltra submitted his design brief, he made sure a large swimming pool on the main deck aft was top of his list. The pool is big enough to entertain the entire family, has counter-current jets for lap swimming and is surrounded by oversized sunpads and a cocktail bar. It’s visible from the owner’s deck and leads down to the amidships spa that incorporates a second mosaiced spa pool with sea views, a massage area, a steam room, a bar, and a sauna. When the time comes for calmer water action, a Jacuzzi on the sun deck answers the call.

‘M’Brace’ (ex-Elandess)

The 246-foot M’Brace is defined by a “sea terrace” sun deck where the owners can spend the entire day. Its centerpiece is a pool measuring 8 by 26 feet, filled with 22 tons of fresh water warmed via waste-heat recovery. A glass wall at one end is where the adults view the grandchildren splashing about from a large seating area, dining table, or cocktail bar. The glass bottom doubles as a skylight that casts dappled sunlight on the circular central staircase. As simple as it sounds to install a pool on the top deck, Abeking & Rasmussen had to use hidden beams to distribute the weight of the pool to the outer edges of the yacht’s superstructure and down to the hull.

‘Kensho’

The first sight that greets guests when they step aboard 246-foot Kensho is a vast lower deck infinity pool, complete with a cutaway glass side. When looking out to sea, the edge of the pool appears to bleed into the ocean, producing stunning sea-level views. When viewed from the dock, the pool seems to continue deep into the yacht’s interior. The shape of the pool is styled after a manta ray, while the walls and stairs on the pool deck look as though they’ve been carved by the sea. The pool forms one part of the beach club and complements the yacht’s green-blue metallic exterior paint job, chosen to blend in with the aquatic surroundings.

‘Eva.4Eva’

Eva.4eva is one of only a handful of yachts to have a pool located forward, rather than aft, where guests can soak in peace. Typically reserved for storing tenders or adorned with sun lounges, the foredeck aboard the 141-foot Mangusta Oceano 43 converts into a quiet, private retreat with a glass-edged infinity pool and sunpads hidden from view. It leaves the boat’s exterior aft deck free for guests to make the most of the ocean views with glass balustrades, turquoise soft furnishings and a drop-down swim platform at the stern. When it’s time to step the pool party vibe up a notch, a built-in light system brings it to life at night.

‘Christina O’

The 325-foot classic motor yacht Christina O , famously once owned by Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, is often cited for its innovative design features, including a dining room that seats 42 people and a cocktail bar that entertained the likes of Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy. One of its most forward-thinking amenities is the swimming pool on the aft main deck that features a decorative mosaiced floor. Filled with saltwater and depicting a scene from Greek mythology, the floor can be raised and lowered at the push of a button, converting into an elaborate dancefloor for revelry that lingers long into the night.

‘Seasense’

Even the name of the 220-foot Benetti Seasense alludes to its owners love of all things water. Designed by Cor D. Rover, a 33-foot pool sits at the heart of the yacht. “It started with a pool that you can walk around and spend the day around rather than putting people in a lower-​deck beach club,” Rover tells Robb Report . The breadth of the pool area is emphasized by teak decking that runs athwartships and is complemented by teak louvers that provide shade along the sides of the aft deck. Large sliding doors divide the pool, dining and lounge areas into two or, if preferred, three spaces. When emptied, the pool converts into a basketball court using 22 panels stored in lower deck lockers.

‘Luna’

It’s only right that one of the world’s largest expedition yachts should have one of the biggest pools ever found on a superyacht. The 66-foot-long pool on the 377-foot Luna brings wow factor to a supersized open aft deck. Surrounded by large sunpads and partly shaded by the deck above, the pool dominates the stern area of the yacht creating a dedicated lido at sea. Dining areas and additional shaded seating areas are complemented by steps that lead down to the water’s edge, giving guests the choice between pool laps and sea swims.

‘Tatiana’

Spanning a total area of 1,184 square feet and considered one of the best superyacht beach clubs in the world, the 263-ft. Tatiana ’s multi-level recreational offering features two pools—one above the other—and is directly connected to the main salon via a dramatic underlit staircase. That means you can swim in the enclosed 30-foot-long freshwater pool or in the glass-bottomed second pool on the main deck. When the yacht is at anchor, fold-out terraces on both sides give access to the ultimate saltwater pool—the ocean.

Project X ’s glass-encased, hexagon-shaped swimming pool is one of the more dramatic on the water, with a practical side. Clad in silver Xs—the symbol that features prominently across the 288-footer by Golden Yachts—its glass sides were conceived to allow the adults to keep an eye on the children when playing, as well as bringing additional light into the beach club below. The bottom of the pool sits suspended in the center of the open-plan space, yet is accessed from the main deck aft. The pool also features a waterfall that adds drama to what is already a cool-looking water feature.

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"...It comfortably - and quite glamorously - fit three adults, a one-year-old and a four-year-old all at once as we floated around the pool...." Read more

"... Absolutely beautiful and nostalgic to us 40 year olds and perfect for our daughter’s pool party when she “finally” got her cellphone...." Read more

"This is such a cute float !! I get many compliments on it, and it’s so fun and comfortable for two!" Read more

" Super cute and a large float!" Read more

Customers like the comfort of the water flotation device. They say it's big enough for two and comfortable to stretch out alone. Some mention that it doesn't flip.

"Perfect float for the bay, comfy to lay out on , large enough for 3 people to sit on comfortably, the shelf in the front is perfect to put a speaker,..." Read more

"...Could fit two people if needed so great and comfortable for one . She places her snacks and drinks in cooler and lays on belly eating right out of it...." Read more

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Customers are mixed about the quality of the water flotation device. Some mention it's stylish, very sturdy, and amazing, while others say it'd be better off buying a cheaper one.

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"... Super disappointed considering price point , not durable at all.Was very easy to inflate initially, super cute color, & comfortable...." Read more

"...Definitely worth the money ! I had a wireless electric usb pump I brought with me so it was blown up in a few minutes !..." Read more

"I’m so upset! These are so expensive and made poorly! 😭 My plane had a small hole right out of the package!..." Read more

"Awesome and worth every penny !!! The novelty is great but it’s also a great comfortable raft!!!" Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water flotation device. They mention that the plug doesn't seal properly, the raft loses air through loose ports, and that they could hear air seeping out from somewhere.

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Mike Lynch’s Body Is Found After Sicily Yacht Sinking, Official Says

The authorities have recovered the bodies of all but one of the six people missing after disaster struck a yacht carrying the British software tycoon.

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By Emma Bubola and Elisabetta Povoledo

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Elisabetta Povoledo from Pallanza, Italy.

The body of the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch was among those recovered by Italian divers, an official in the Sicilian capital, Palermo, said on Thursday, confirming that he was killed when a violent storm struck his yacht this week.

Of the 22 people on board the yacht, which had anchored off the Sicilian coast early Monday, when it sank, nine crew members and six passengers survived.

As of Thursday afternoon, Italian recovery teams had retrieved the bodies of the one remaining crew member and five passengers who had been on the yacht, which now lies in 165 feet of water near the port of Porticello, and were searching for one more passenger.

The death of Mr. Lynch was confirmed by Massimo Mariani, the prefect of Palermo, who said that the remaining missing person was the technology entrepreneur’s daughter Hannah.

The others victims were Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Christopher J. Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

“This is an unimaginable grief to shoulder,” the Bloomer family said in a statement. “Our parents were incredible people.”

The Morvillo family said it was “completely devastated by the passing of Chris and Neda,” and added, “Their passing is a tremendous loss.”

The yacht was caught in a sudden downpour. Weather experts said that strong winds and lightning had hit the area and that the yacht had most likely been struck by air generated within a thunderstorm descending rapidly or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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By Veronica Penney

Rescue teams involving deep sea divers with the Italian firefighters’ corps, coordinated by the coast guard, as well as helicopters and rescue ships, had worked to reach the hull of the ship, which had settled on its side on the sea floor.

Carlo Dall’Oppio, the national head of Italy’s firefighters, said on Thursday that the boat was tilted by 90 degrees on the sea bottom. He said the bodies had been found “in the cabins,” although it remained unclear if they were all found in the same one.

The rescue teams recovered four bodies on Wednesday and one on Thursday, bringing them ashore in body bags in front of a crowd of reporters and onlookers.

The priority remained “the recovery of the missing body,” said Mr. Mariani. Once that search is completed, the judicial authorities would decide the next steps, he said.

The bodies recovered so far were already at the disposal of prosecutors, he said, “and then there is the investigative phase,” which would include the recovery of the yacht.

The Italian prosecutors handling the case have attracted strong criticism from the local press association because of their reluctance to share any information with reporters.

As of Thursday, they had not held a news conference or released a statement on the investigation, generating what the Sicilian press association called “a black market of news” that made it hard to verify information.

Finally, on Thursday afternoon, Ambrogio Cartosio, the prosecutor handling the case, said that a news conference would be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the town of Termini Imerese, the location of his office.

Mr. Mariani said the operations to recover the bodies had gone quickly, taking into account that the divers had a limited amount of time — about 12 minutes — to operate before coming up.

“It was complicated and also potentially dangerous for the divers,” he said, because of the size of the yacht. “There are objective difficulties; thankfully, they are well trained and know what they are doing.”

Michael J. de la Merced contributed reporting from London.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and the culture of the region. She has been a journalist for 35 years. More about Elisabetta Povoledo

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After yacht sinks, experts say Mediterranean growing more dangerous

By Antonella Cinelli and Gavin Jones

ROME (Reuters) - The shipwreck of a luxury yacht moored off the coast of Sicily is the latest sign that the Mediterranean is becoming a more dangerous sea to sail in, climate experts and skippers say.

One man died and six people are still missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, after the Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-ft) sailboat, was hit by a ferocious storm on Monday, sinking in a matter of minutes.

Climatologists say global warming is making such violent and unexpected tempests more frequent in a sea used as a summer playground for millions of tourists, including a wealthy few sailing its waters on superyachts.

Luca Mercalli, president of Italy's meteorological society, said the sea surface temperature around Sicily in the days leading up to the shipwreck was about 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), almost three degrees more than normal.

"This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," he told Reuters.

The changes in "Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea), as the ancient Romans called the Mediterranean, are also being noticed by experienced skippers such as Massimo Aramu, who runs the Akua sailing school on the coast near the Italian capital.

Currently sailing around Greece, Aramu said he did not like navigating Italy's Tyrrhenian coast around Sicily or the Spanish Balearic islands because there are "often critical situations with little warning".

Last week, a storm similar to the one that sank the Bayesian hit the Balearic archipelago, which includes the islands of Ibiza and Mallorca, leaving several yachts washed up ashore.

Giuliano Gallo, a former skipper who crossed the Atlantic and has written several books on sailing, said the Mediterranean was becoming more like the Caribbean, which has areas that many boats steer clear of at certain times of the year.

"But things are less predictable in the Mediterranean," he said.

Another sign of the more erratic weather in the Mediterranean was seen a year ago when thousands of people were killed in Libya by flash floods triggered by a so-called medicane - a supercharged Mediterranean storm fuelled by warmer seas.

Karsten Borner, the captain of a boat that was moored alongside the Bayesian but escaped harm, said Monday's storm had been "very violent, very intense, a lot of water and I think a turning system like a tornado".

He also blamed more frequent episodes of intense heat during the summer months for playing a role in causing such storms.

"The water is ... way too hot for the Mediterranean and this causes for sure heavy storms, like we had one week ago on the Balearics, like we had two years ago in Corsica and so on," he said.

(Additional reporting by Gavin Jones and Giselda Vagnoni; Writing by Gavin Jones; Editing by Crispian Balmer and Helen Popper)

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Man transforms canal boat in his back garden into fabulous swimming pool

Stephen Cuddy, 59, spent six months and £30,000 building the amazing canal and lock system in the grounds of a hotel he owns in Warwickshire

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A man has forked out a whopping £30,000 to construct his personal canal in his backyard complete with a fully working lock system and a narrowboat converted into a pool.

Stephen Cuddy, 59, snapped up a 35ft vintage barge from eBay for a mere £5,000 and went on to create an accurate replica of a Victorian canal lock around it.

The self-taught architect embarked on his ambitious project by removing some 30-40 tonnes of soil from a small slice of land at the hotel he owns in Coleshill, Warwickshire .

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Over a period of six months, Stephen invested a further £25,000 into building a bona fide, operational canal lock, equipped with a lock gate and a water pumping system to manage its water level.

Moreover, he crafted a quaint redbrick lockkeeper's cottage, put together an outdoor patio set against a charming tunnel alcove feature and installed a 29ft swimming pool within the boat's hull.

This unique hotel proprietor is confident he now possesses the planet's tiniest canal, with his vessel able to traverse just 24 inches.

His extraordinary endeavour caught the attention and featured on Channel 4s George Clarkes Amazing Spaces, where the presenter proclaimed it as "awe-inspiring" and "off the scale brilliant."

Clarke further marvelled: "Stephen has delivered one of the most unbelievable Amazing Spaces builds ever."

From Coleshill himself, Stephen said: "It started when I told my ex-partner, who I am also in business with, I'm thinking of buying a narrowboat."

He revealed: "She said that would never happen so I got one."

"But then I needed somewhere to put it as I knew she wouldn't be too happy when it turned up."

"The idea was to have it as a bit of an escape pod for myself but I wanted to do it up so everyone could use it - from hotel staff to my friends."

"I had to sort of hide it away from guests and I then I thought why not build a whole canal lock to disguise it."

"I thought it could actually work. I asked my friends if it they agreed and they just said 'you're weird anyway'."

"Even George Clarke had that look on his face that he didn't think it was possible and I just thought I'm going to do this anyway and prove people wrong."

Stephen confessed he had embarked on a 'ridiculous project' but set about constructing the incredible canal lock system using 7,500 bricks and railway sleepers.

And the irony of filling a five-tonne boat entirely with water isn't lost on the eccentric entrepreneur who runs Grimscote Manor Hotel.

Stephen added: "The thinking was also that I didn't want people turning up at the hotel to find a canal stuck in the garden."

"I thought I needed a way to make it look more presentable."

"The boat cost me £5,000, it was an empty shell. I wanted to put the swimming pool in it."

"When you buy a boat, you think to yourself, what's the last thing you need in a boat. The last thing you need is water."

"I thought if I fill a boat with water, it's effectively sinking constantly, I needed something with a bit of a twist to it."

"I wanted something different, and it looks really good."

"It works really well as a pool and it wasn't that expensive. The lining cost £1,000 and some other bits, it was probably about £1,500 all in."

"It's 4ft deep and 6ft wide and 29ft long. It's a good size, I've swam in it and it's beautiful. People expect it to be dodgy but it's really good."

"With the project itself, my objective was to make it beautiful. Canal's are quite intimidating places, they were built for a purpose."

"They're quite ugly at times, but what I've built is quite beautiful. And it was all done using quite primitive methods. Very much like an Egyptian would have built it."

"The compliments from guests and people have been nonstop. All that doubt and worry has lifted off me. I'm very proud."

"I did all the work myself, the lock works and mechanically lifts the boat. I only travel 24 inches."

"I can live on a canal boat on my own land and have it as a little holiday while travelling 24 inches every day."

"I'm going for the worlds shortest lock. I think it must qualify. I can't see why it wouldn't."

"I did a lot of research and put a lot of thought into it. It's all self-taught, I didn't really have an education. I taught myself to read and write."

"I was born in Small Heath, in Birmingham, so obviously renowned for lots of canals. I spent a lot of times walking up canals and quite a few times falling in."

"So I've essentially built a therapy room to get over my phobia of canals."

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Boats vs. Swimming Pools: Which Is a Better Investment for My Family?

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Should I invest in a boat or a swimming pool? Such a question I've heard over and over again from customers over these past 9 years of owning a swimming pool company in a part of the world (Virginia) where boats, in many ways, are a major part of the life and culture.

Some other questions that homeowners are confronted with:

• What would be more fun?
• Which would get used more?
• Which holds its value better?

Personally speaking, I have owned both a swimming pool and a boat. Both are certainly fun and exciting but in this article I wanted to relate to the readers my experiences and thoughts relating to the pros and cons of boat ownership.

My Experience

I owned a smaller 15 ft tri hull with a walk through bough and a 75 horsepower Evenrude motor. Needless to say this boat could move and served several purposes - fishing, skiing, tubing, hydro sliding and just plain relaxing on the water. Because I live within a quarter mile of the Rappahannock River and in a community that has a boat launch and boat slips, I had the best of two worlds. I could put my boat in a slip when I was done or I could pull it out and bring it home.

I used the boat quite a bit; I was single and had the spare time to go out on the river on the weekends. I was doing construction at the time and I had a job on the river so I would take the boat to the job on some days. I was making good money and a single dad with two kids, so spending a hundred dollars on the weekend pulling skiers and such was not that big a deal.

Boat Maintenance

Owning a boat does come with maintenance issues like any expensive toy. The maintenance issue I found to be the most cumbersome was the need to clean the bottom constantly. I did not paint the bottom because you lose around 5 mph when you paint a boat bottom. The reason I had to clean the bottom was because in salt water if you leave the boat in the water for any length of time you will get a buildup of slime and barnacles.

I tended to leave my boat in the water because it was easier than pulling it out after each use. Of course, that was until the automatic bilge pump did not work during a big storm and I received a call saying my boat was almost underwater. Bailing a boat out in a huge storm is no fun, and then I had to pull it out and take it home. It was then I decided it was not worth keeping in the boat slip, so I would bring the boat home each time I would use it. Such was a pain but it came with the territory.

Times Change

The kids liked the boat, but my son learned that being on the river in the fall can be very cold and decided fishing was not worth the cold. They enjoyed the skiing and tubing parts of the boat, not the lazy days on the river or fishing. So, sometimes they went and others they didn't. Although it was not a large boat, it seated six people comfortably. I then got married to a young lady that had four children living at home with her.

My new wife and family moved in and the boat seemed to stay parked in the yard. I also started a new business which was a pool business, and guess what went in the back yard? Yep, you're right, a swimming pool. The boat did not make one trip out after the pool went in. So I gave the boat to my son in law. I could have sold it and taken a huge loss, so I decided that my son in law would enjoy it and it would be nice for him and his family. They used it a couple of times but then it sat in his yard. That boat with a perfectly good engine sat and went to waste because it was less fun to take care of than it was to use.

The Difference of Pool Ownership

Now for my experience with the pool. On the first day the pool was being used by my son and his friends, my wife was looking out the kitchen window and said "it doesn't get any better than this - the kids using the pool and I can watch them right here from the kitchen window."  I also thought it was great because I didn't have to haul the pool to the water for the kids to use it and I did not even have to be there. We could have friends, family, and neighbors all swimming at once and have a blast. The work was minimum - around a half hour a week and the cost of operating a pool for season is less than the cost of operating a boat for a couple of weekends.

Now, please understand, this is in my case, and not everyone's experience is the same with a boat. For example, it is certainly less expensive if you just fish or anchor and relax. But I had kids, and fishing and relaxing will only go so far as they wanted skiing and action, which gets expensive.

The Joys of Children

What I enjoyed about our swimming pool was that when I was mowing the grass and doing yard work all I had to do to cool off was jump in. I also enjoyed coming home in the evening and just climbing into a float and relaxing (at times too much because I would fall asleep). One of my biggest enjoyments was watching the grandchildren call out ‘PePe, PePe watch me!', and they would jump into the pool without any swimmies. (Those are the floats that go around their arms to help them learn to swim.)

It is amazing how fast children learn to swim when you have a pool. At the public pool, my step son was terrified of letting go of the wall and was not interested in wearing swimmies, but when we had our pool he quickly adapted and wanted to jump in and swim. The pool would bring our children back home with the grandchildren, so they could swim and that was always a pleasure. My wife could use it with or without me, so could the kids, so could the grandkids, and none of that was possible with a boat.

When it comes down to it, the pool was all about low maintenance, low operating cost, and high fun. And oh yeah, the people who bought my house bought it because of the swimming pool. So pools do add value to the home - do not let the real estate company fool you. I did not plan the day the people showed up at my house to look at it, but it could have appeared that I did. My step daughter showed up with the van full of my grandchildren and their friends who all jumped out yelling and carrying on while they ran for the pool. House Sold. I never missed the boat at all, and that is why they say it is better to know someone who owns a boat than to own one yourself . In my opinion swimming pools win hands down.

  A Final Review

• Boats depending on use can be as much as $50 dollars a day to operate; this does not include gas to get the boat to the launch site.
• Fiberglass Swimming Pools cost $1 a day to operate; this includes chemicals and electricity.
• Boats are limited as to when you can use them due to time restrictions.
• Swimming Pools are unlimited with use; they are there when you are ready to jump in.
• Boats are limited on how many can go out at any given time.
• Swimming Pools - the whole family and friends can enjoy together.
• Boats have high maintenance; cleaning boat each time it is used, taking to launch site, pulling boat out of water can be as much as one hour if you live within one mile of the water.
• Fiberglass Swimming Pools are less than one hour a week.
• Boats lose value very quickly.
• Fiberglass Swimming Pools increase the value of your home.
• Boats are very costly on long term maintenance, the motor and the interior components of the boat like the fabric on the seats and electronics. Over a 5 year period over $2,000 that is why they say it is a hole in the water you throw money into.
• Fiberglass Swimming Pools very low cost of long term maintenance, the pump and electronics. Over a twenty year period maybe $2,000.
• Boats will last you between 5 and 10 years.
• Fiberglass Swimming Pools will last you a lifetime.

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