Luxury Yachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

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.

Bavaria Yachts presents new Cruiser yachts range at the 42nd US Sailboat Show Cruise Ship
5 October 2011 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Otam Millennium 100 motor yacht Luxury Yachts
5 October 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Otam Millennium 100 motor yacht

Otam Yachts have produced a fast and sleek sports motor yacht design called the Millennium...

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez Classic Yachts
4 October 2011 by Chelsea Smith

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...

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes Classic Yachts
4 October 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes

Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les...

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold Classic Yachts
4 October 2011 by Chelsea Smith

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...

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day Classic Yachts
4 October 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day

Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of...

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75m Motor yacht Arctic Whale by Kingship Marine Expedition Yachts
29 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

75m Motor yacht Arctic Whale by Kingship Marine

China’s Kingship Marine has just signed a new build superyacht project called Artic Whale. The...

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Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus Ecological Yachts
28 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

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...

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42.5m Kingship superyacht ESSENCE – Full details unveiled at the MYS last week Luxury Yacht Design
28 September 2011 by Eva Belanyiova

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...

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49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials Classic Yachts
28 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

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...

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Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011 Luxury Yachts
27 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011

At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there...

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46m Sailing Yacht 378 by Vitters and Dubois Naval Architects Luxury Yacht Design
27 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

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,...

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