Sunbeds installed in the bow of the Jean-Charles Tomas-designed Sanlorenzo yacht.
Photo: JEROME GALLAND
10 Must-Have Accessories for Every Dream Yacht
Whether you are planning a month-long vacation or a daytime outing, here are the summer essentials you need for your vessel
The Benetti Oasis 34 yacht customized by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture’s Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski. Photo: GIULIANO SARGENTINI
For those lucky enough to be in the know, the yachting experience is like no other. Just like in Below Deck, there is an entire crew awaiting you to see to your every need. Each day you are offered the choice of relaxation on board or adventure at sea. You can explore private beaches with a sumptuous lunch and lounge area set up for you by the staff or try the latest gadgets in water sports depending on what items you choose to outfit your boat with. Every meal is prepared for you by a private chef, and there are a multitude of tablescape themes to choose from for every occasion sourced by the chief steward or stewardess. (If you are a tableware collector, a yacht’s butler’s pantry is a sight to behold.)
And in terms of design, the sky is the limit, as the onboard technology and lavish options available continue to go up. Galerie recently featured a bespoke, art-filled gem designed by Irish designer Bryan O’Sullivan, who updated his client’s ten-year-old Feadship vessel with contemporary furnishings by the likes of Achille Salvagni and Pierre Augustin Rose mixed with luxurious wall coverings of gold-embroidered lambswool and custom de Gournay.
The SL 44 superyacht designed by Guillaume Rolland and Liaigre Studio. Photo: MARK SEELEN
Luxury hotels are also joining in on the boating game, offering a more exclusive option to cruises. Ritz-Carlton, for instance, recently launched the first of three custom-built yachts called Evrima, giving guests a more personalized experience with custom itineraries at every stop. The Four Seasons Hotels has followed suit announcing that they are building three superyachts designed by Architecture Firm Tillberg Design and Interior Designer Martin Brudnizki, with the first boat launching in 2025.
Depending on if you are a yachtsman, sailor, or even a motorboat enthusiast, Galerie has sourced some of our favorite accessories for your needs.
Deck blanket by McKinnon and Harris. Photo: Courtesy McKinnon and Harris
1. Deck Blanket by McKinnon and Harris
This chic outdoor throw made out of McKinnon and Harris’s vast array of Italian performance fabrics is sure to add a soft touch to your deck setting as well as keep you warm on cooler nights at sea. Its lapis blue hue and crisp white Polo stitching give an appropriate nautical feel.
Home pro cordless lantern by Zafferano. Photo: Courtesy ZAFFERANO
2. Home Pro Cordless Lantern by Zafferano
If you haven’t heard, cordless lighting is all the rage right now, and what better venue than aboard your boat? Zafferano’s latest Home Pro lanterns, which come in a variety of colors, can be used to light your way at night or to give your table more ambient lighting.
Blue Dragon picnic plates by Mottahedeh. Photo: Courtesy Mottahedeh
3. Blue Dragon Picnic Plates by Mottahedeh
Whether you’re having another themed meal or if you want fancier plates to take along for dining al fresco on a private beach, these tin plates by Mottahedeh will up your game and impress your guests.
Dolce Vita wine glass by Mario Luca Giusti. Photo: Courtesy Mario Luca Giusti
4. Dolce Vita Wine Glass by Mario Luca Giusti
If you don’t want to worry about your fine crystal on board, Mario Luca Giusti offers beautiful acrylic wine glasses recalling some of the industry’s best designs.
The latest edition of Deepsea by Rolex. Photo: Courtesy Rolex
5. Deepsea by Rolex
Presented in 18K yellow gold for the first time ever, the latest version of the Rolex Deepsea diver’s watch is unlike any other. With its blue ceramic dial and bezel, it is sure to make its wearer look good on and off ship.
Coral Spray placemat, napkin and Amalfi napkin ring by Kim Seybert. Photo: Courtesy Kim Seybert
6. Coral Spray Placemat, Napkin, and Amalfi Napkin Ring by Kim Seybert
Take your dinner party under the sea with Kim Seybert’s gorgeous beaded placemats and embroidered napkins in coral and turquoise, and complete the look with her Amalfi inspired coral napkin rings.
Lagon dinner plate by Pinto Paris. Photo: Courtesy Pinto Paris
7. Lagon Dinner Plate by Pinto Paris
If you’re looking to continue your “Under the Sea” dinner motif with china, the beautiful Lagon porcelain collection by Pinto Paris is an ultra-chic solution. The whimsical coral and fish patterns shown in a unique turquoise, blue and orange colorway will make your table setting one to remember.
On the Horizon Embroidered Pillow by Perennials. Photo: Courtesy Perennials
8. On the Horizon Embroidered Pillow by Perennials
Outdoor pillows are a must for accessorizing your furniture on deck, and Perennials offers some great options in their performance fabrics, such as this embroidered beauty.
The Hat of Summer by Monogram Mary. Photo: Courtesy Monogram Mary
9. The Hat of Summer by Monogram Mary
Outfit your party with personalized hats for beach days or lounging on the deck with these attractive straw hats by Monogram Mary, which can be monogrammed with your guests’ initials.
Quinta tray by JANUS et Cie. Photo: Courtesy Janus et Cie
10. Quinta Tray by JANUS et Cie
JANUS et Cie’s Quinta woven and teak tray will add an elegant touch to your ottoman or cocktail table—and as an added bonus, you don’t have to worry about your drinks ruining the wicker with condensation as the modern, weather-resistant design is made with JANUSfiber.
Cover: Sunbeds installed in the bow of the Jean-Charles Tomas-designed Sanlorenzo yacht.
Photo: JEROME GALLAND
