63 Hours Aboard the Alo Yacht in St. Tropez

      A little over a week ago, I received a phone call from Alo. It was Thursday, and the team inquired if I would be interested in flying to St. Tropez on Monday afternoon to join them on a 240-foot yacht sailing around the South of France to celebrate the fitness brand's summer Atelier collection. Of course, I accepted the invitation. Four days later, I was checked in at LAX. By Tuesday morning Central European Time, I boarded a tender at Capitanerie de St Tropez and then climbed aboard Alo Voyage, where private reformer classes, EMS training, a cold plunge, a sauna, and a treatment room for lymphatic drainage massages and advanced bodywork awaited me. For the next 63 hours, Alo provided a wellness journey unlike any I've experienced—given that I’m the daughter of a Pilates instructor who taught us how to make homemade almond milk with a nutmilk bag in middle school, I'm no stranger to wellness. Between meals crafted from fresh, local ingredients—where the chef’s sourdough starter is humorously named Bradley Cooper—and morning swims in perfectly chilly, salty seawater, I enjoyed private Pilates sessions with Alo Wellness Club instructor Bianca Wise, a deep-tissue massage accented by a sound bath, and even found time for my best Beyoncé impression, jumping off the yacht. There were private beach clubs and lively public ones, tranquil mornings on the back deck sipping coffee and catching up on emails, along with an endless supply of matcha soft serve gelato available around the clock. Read on for a detailed account of every moment.

      **June 9, 2026, 3:56 P.M.**

      After a lengthy flight, an almost missed connection, and a two-hour drive from Nice to St. Tropez, I finally reached the Capitanerie de St Tropez, where an Alo-branded tender was set to take me to the yacht, about 15 minutes offshore. Two men dressed in Alo trousers and matching sneakers assisted with my luggage and helped me on board—both work on the Silver Fox, the name of the yacht when not chartered by Alo—and soon after, they pointed out my temporary home for the next 63 hours, which hardly needed an introduction due to the three letters emblazoned on its side. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I agreed to spend a few nights on a yacht in the South of France. Let's just say the boat was vastly larger and more luxurious than anything I had envisioned.

      **June 9, 2026, 4:11 P.M.**

      Upon being welcomed by the team, who were lounging on the back deck enjoying the ideal weather, I received a tour of the yacht. It turns out quite a lot can fit on a 240-foot yacht, including a spa featuring a cold plunge, steam room, and sauna, as well as a treatment room for massages and facials. Adjacent to it was the fitness room, which opens onto a deck designed for a Pilates reformer, allowing for stretches and toning just steps away from the Mediterranean. Naturally, I intended to utilize all these amenities.

      **June 9, 2026, 4:23 P.M.**

      I quickly dropped off my luggage in my room and changed into my swimsuit, only to find my quarters resembled an Alo store. The closet was filled with a mix of Alo Atelier items and workout essentials, such as leggings, running shoes, and sweatsuits. There were also two handbags, an abundance of beauty products—from Alo’s renowned Head-to-Toe Glow oil to Digest & Debloat supplements—and numerous miscellaneous items, including Therabody’s Theraface Depuffing Wand, which I used each morning to alleviate jet lag-related puffiness.

      **June 9, 2026, 5:30 P.M.**

      Before diving into any wellness activities, I had some work to finish that I had hoped to complete during the flight, but unreliable WiFi hindered that plan. I can assure you that working on a yacht is significantly more enjoyable than working in a dim airplane cabin. I’d take that exchange any day.

      **June 9, 2026, 6:07 P.M.**

      Once I had my story scheduled and responded to some emails, another Alo guest and I eagerly joined Bianca for a private ab workout, where she quickly got us into shape. My abs were on fire within the first minute and stayed that way throughout the entire 30-minute session. Bianca has video classes on the Alo Wellness Club app, so I need to download it and get started. I always try to do some movement after long flights to prevent muscle stiffness and combat jet lag. This workout was just what I needed, allowing me to power through dinner with hardly any sleep.

      **June 9, 2026, 8:40 P.M.**

      After the workout, I decided