Picture the scene: you’ve sailed your yacht out into calm waters. The waves are gently rocking the boat, and the skies are dark and glittering with stars. You’ve got a beautiful bottle of wine in the ice bucket, and it’s a perfect night for sitting up on the deck and taking in the atmosphere, safe in the knowledge that life is good. What could be better?

For many yacht owners, the answer to that question is to turn your yacht into a private cinema. Whether you want to relive the glory days of the silver screen out on the open ocean, or take in a romantic comedy or Hollywood blockbuster, it seems that multimedia entertainment systems are the new must-have accessory for every luxury sailor. However, because a simple TV screen would never be enough for those living the true luxury lifestyle, yacht owners have become pretty creative when it comes to taking in a movie during a trip upon the sea.

Here’s some of the coolest ways you can enjoy a cinematic experience on your yacht.

Use your sails as projector screens

If you’re looking for a real cinema-like experience on your yacht, then yachts like The Maltese Falcon have the answer: project your movies onto the mainsail. So long as you have a calm night, this is an absolutely stunning way to enjoy your movies, creating an unforgettable effect that is perfect for those romantic nights under the stars.

Turn your sun deck into a cinema

Most yacht’s sun decks have plenty of free space in which to install a massive plasma screen and sound system. Watching movies outdoors in the open air with a drink always feels better somehow – it reminds us of the drive-in theatres from those old American films. What could be finer than catching the rays, enjoying a cocktail or two, and keeping yourself entertained with your favourite film or tv show?

The latest extravagance

There’s been a craze in recent years of installing waterfalls onto superyachts. This dramatic addition is a beautiful way to bring the ocean onto the ship, and the effect can be absolutely gorgeous, as well as providing a cool way to cool off in the hot summer sunshine. Some yacht owners have taken their waterfalls a step further, and have opted for the ultimate in opulence: using the cascading water as a screen on which to project a range of colours and shapes, as well as movies. How amazing is that!