Stateroom
A stateroom is a guest cabin on a superyacht with a private en-suite bathroom. On modern yachts the term denotes a finished, hotel-grade guest room (typically double, twin, convertible or VIP) and is reserved for guests rather than the owner. The owner's quarters are the Owner's Suite: a separate, multi-room apartment.
What is a stateroom on a yacht?
On a modern superyacht, a stateroom is a guest bedroom finished to hotel-grade specification, with a private en-suite bathroom, climate control, integrated AV and dedicated stowage. The industry has moved away from "cabin" for these rooms: brokers, builders and charter brochures now reserve "stateroom" for the en-suite guest rooms on yachts of roughly 30 metres and above.
Four stateroom formats dominate guest decks. A double stateroom is fitted with a queen or king bed for couples. A twin stateroom has two single beds, often with a Pullman berth folded into the bulkhead for a third occupant. A convertible stateroom uses sliding beds that join into a double or separate into twins. The VIP stateroom is the most senior guest room, usually larger and sometimes full-beam.
The full-beam stateroom is the premium layout. It spans the entire width of the hull, with port and starboard glazing or hull windows, an enlarged en-suite and a dressing area. Full-beam VIP staterooms are typically only found on yachts of around 50 metres and above.
Why it matters for yacht owners
Stateroom count drives almost every commercial metric on your yacht. Charter compliance under the REG Yacht Code caps guests at 12 at sea regardless of how many staterooms the yacht physically has.
On resale, layouts with separate en-suites for every stateroom, generous full-beam VIP accommodation and well-judged convertible cabins hold their value.
Key facts
- 40-50m motor yachts typically carry 4-5 guest staterooms plus the Owner's Suite.
- 50-70m motor yachts typically carry 5-7 guest staterooms plus the Owner's Suite.
- The VIP stateroom is the most senior guest room and is usually full-beam on 50m+ yachts.
- A double stateroom is fitted with a queen or king bed; a twin has two singles.
- A convertible stateroom can be arranged as a double or twin depending on the party.
- Pullman berths (fold-down bunks set into the bulkhead) are common in twin staterooms.
- Charter parties at sea are capped at 12 guests under the REG Yacht Code.
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What is the difference between a stateroom and a cabin?
A stateroom is a finished, hotel-grade guest room with a private en-suite bathroom, climate control and integrated AV. A cabin is the broader term, used historically for any sleeping space, and today applied mainly to crew accommodation or simpler guest rooms on smaller yachts.
What is a VIP stateroom?
A VIP stateroom is the most senior guest room on a superyacht, ranked immediately below the Owner's Suite. It is typically larger than the other staterooms, often full-beam on yachts of 50 metres and above.
How many staterooms does a typical superyacht have?
A 40-50 metre motor yacht typically carries four to five guest staterooms in addition to the Owner's Suite. A 50-70 metre yacht usually offers five to seven.
What is the difference between a double and twin stateroom?
A double stateroom is fitted with a single large bed; a twin has two single beds, often with a Pullman berth. A convertible stateroom can be joined into a double or separated into twins.
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