Amsterdam-headquartered firm Dutch Design has designed what it’s calling “the world’s only wellness-first yacht.” Founder Scott Blum drew on his own experience as a seasoned yacht owner to create the concept of 42.5-meter Sea Rover. “I’ve seen first-hand the demand for a new lifestyle at sea—one that encourages activity and wellness,” he says. “Sea Rover is for the owner who likes to wake up and jump in the water, work out, go diving, and uses all the toys. It’s integrating travel with total well-being—something that has never been done before on a boat.”
Created in partnership with Dutch yacht designer Bernd Weel, Sea Rover features California-inspired minimalist interiors designed to evoke tranquillity through natural woods, stones, and earth-toned textiles. A state-of-the- art spa, gym, and sports courts (for pickleball, basketball, paddle tennis, and volleyball) are set on the bridge deck of the yacht, rather than tucked away below, meaning guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the sea as they exercise or relax with a spa treatment. A beach club with foldable wings and an expansive swim platform completes the wellness offering.
Many larger yachts, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, also feature medical clinics that are kitted out with all the latest technologies and staffed by experienced doctors and nurses who are on hand to offer medical care if needed.
The trend for wellness on yachts is being led by owners who are using their vessels as second homes rather than just for holidays. Of course, there will always be a time for Champagne-fueled parties and opulent dinners, but it seems that for the modern owner who knows that health equals wealth, a well-equipped spa can provide the right balance.
