Rebalance your mind and body whilst on a superyacht charter, without depriving oneself of the finer things in life. Having the luxury of time to focus on one’s own health and wellbeing is a rarely found gift but with many superyachts now offering indulgent spa setups, onboard gyms and the option of an additional fitness, massage or nutritional professional joining the crew, you can combine your charter relaxation with a little work on ‘you’.

Imagine taking your morning yoga practice on deck as the sun comes up over palm-tree-topped hillsides, running along white sand beaches, swimming in warm turquoise waters, climate-controlled weight lifting in the onboard gym, and then rejuvenating those tired muscles in the sauna and Jacuzzi.

Bring your health and wellbeing back into perfect balance with an itinerary that takes in the thermal spas of Italy. The Bay of Naples holds the islands of Ischia and Capri, renowned for their therapeutic thermal spas and on the aptly named volcanic island of Vulcano (just a stone’s throw from Lipari), you can bathe in the healing mud baths and enjoy the crater’s naturally-occurring hot springs, rich in sulphur.

Lying off the coast of Ibiza, Formentera is a beach lover’s paradise with pristine white sands and crystal clear waters. This blissful retreat is renowned for its healing properties and celebrities from Jimi Hendrix, to Madonna to Leonardo di Caprio, have all fallen under its magical spell. Follow their footsteps and take a mud bath in the hot spring on the small adjacent island of Espalmador.

The home of thai massage, Thailand and its off-lying islands are a great destination for a yacht charter with a focus on health and wellbeing. The larger and more extensively developed islands of Phuket and Koh Samui can boast several five-star luxury spas and the area is also famous for its detox centres and yoga programmes. The Kamalaya resort, overlooking the coast of southern Koh Samui, is an award-winning sanctuary and holistic spa nestled in the valley amongst a series of caves which were once used by monks for their meditation and spiritual retreats.

If you’re heading further east, then the gorgeous Como Shambala in Bali is well worth a detour from your cruising plans. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle this beautiful Balinese wellness retreat calms and nurtures with its holistic approach and excellent wellness programmes. Enjoy yoga, Pilates, tennis, cycling and hiking around the neighbouring mountains and rice fields, before treating yourself to an indulgent spa treatment.  

For a bespoke itinerary centered around health, wellbeing and spa therapies, speak to the experts at Camper & Nicholsons.