What is a luxury yacht? Luxury Yachts as a term generally mean private boats of more than 22m or 80 feet in length, built with the aim of providing their owners and guests with ultimate luxury and comfort during their entire stay on board. Sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, gullets, superyachts, mega yachts, giga yachts, classic yachts or modern yachts with state-of-the-art amenities, technology and design all fall under the category of ‘luxury yachts’. There are numerous luxury yacht builders, designers, naval architects, interior designers, lighting designers, various product suppliers and service supplies in the industry specialising in luxury yachts, offering the highest possible standard of their services and assistance to future owners and managers of these vessels. View more on yacht builders and designers here.
Some owners prefer to keep their privacy and use their yachts for private holidays with family, friends, business partners and colleagues. Others, offer their vessels for luxury yacht charter around various destinations in the world. Two of the most important destinations from yacht rental point of view are the Mediterranean (mainly in the summer) and the Caribbean (during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months). Other important luxury yacht charter destinations include the South Pacific, Asia, Northern Europe, with remote destinations such as Antarctica and Pacific North West being increasingly sought-after by adventure-seeking yacht charter clients.
Luxury yachts offer deluxe and luxurious accommodation in cabins, with en suite bathrooms, the finest in furnishing and linens, latest in technology, air-conditioning and various other comforts expected of these boats. There is usually one or more saloons available for entertainment, socialising and relaxation, as well as numerous dining options, including al fresco dining possibilities. Exterior deck areas tend to offer plenty of space for sunbathing, with larger yachts fitted with the very popular Jacuzzi spa or even a large swimming pool. All luxury yachts have a selection of various water toys at guests’ disposal for in-water entertainment and fun.
Below you will find the latest news and articles from the world of luxury yachts, and if you are interested in chartering one of these, don’t hesitate to contact our team of brokers here.
Cruise Ship
Bavaria Yachts presents new Cruiser yachts range at the 42nd US Sailboat Show
Bavaria Yachts shows a new superyacht Cruiser range at the 42nd US Sailboat Show in...
Luxury Yachts
Otam Millennium 100 motor yacht
Otam Yachts have produced a fast and sleek sports motor yacht design called the Millennium...
Classic Yachts
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez
It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than...
Classic Yachts
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes
Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les...
Classic Yachts
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is notable for the diverse fleet of boats and superyachts that...
Classic Yachts
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day
Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of...
Expedition Yachts
75m Motor yacht Arctic Whale by Kingship Marine
China’s Kingship Marine has just signed a new build superyacht project called Artic Whale. The...
Ecological Yachts
Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus
The Columbus 177 superyacht Prima has been awarded the RINA Green Star Plus, recognizing her...
Luxury Yacht Design
42.5m Kingship superyacht ESSENCE – Full details unveiled at the MYS last week
Kingship unveils further details about the beautiful new Axis Group Yacht Design designed 42.5 m...
Classic Yachts
49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials
The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the...
Luxury Yachts
Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011
At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there...
Luxury Yacht Design
46m Sailing Yacht 378 by Vitters and Dubois Naval Architects
Project 378 is a 46m Sloop designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a repeat client,...
