ARTISA

Bannenberg & Rowell transformed ARTISA's lower deck into an expansive beach club that opens directly to the sea through fold-down platforms on both sides. Heesen's 2017 delivery creates an almost amphitheater-like space where guests can dive straight into crystalline waters or lounge on the teak platforms that extend like wings from the yacht's hull. The beach club's glass walls slide away completely, erasing the boundary between the climate-controlled interior and the ocean beyond. Soft linen daybeds line the space, while a dedicated bar ensures cold champagne flows as easily as the salt breeze. When the platforms lower, they reveal underwater lights that illuminate the sea in ethereal blues and greens, turning evening swims into something magical. The 47-meter yacht's beam of 8.83 meters provides generous width for the club, allowing groups to spread out naturally whether they're toweling off after snorkeling adventures or simply watching the sunset paint the water in gold. With nine crew members attending to every detail, the transition from yacht to ocean feels effortless, making ARTISA less a vessel to observe the sea from than a floating extension of it.