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.

100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects Expedition Yachts
27 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects

Dubois Naval Architects have designed a spectacular 100m sloop with a design number 380.  The...

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63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects Luxury Yacht Design
27 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects

Dubois Naval Architects have designed an impressive 63m sailing yacht for a repeat client. The...

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Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois Feature Superyachts
27 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois

The 55.4m Turquoise motor yacht is one of the most spectacular launches of 2011. The...

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First images of the new Wally motor yacht tender Wally//One Luxury Yachts
23 September 2011 by Eva Belanyiova

First images of the new Wally motor yacht tender Wally//One

Wally has released the first official pictures of its new luxury day boat, Wally//One, coinciding...

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New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design Feature Superyachts
23 September 2011 by Eva Belanyiova

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the...

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Construction of 33m power catamaran Quaranta well underway with Curvelle Luxury Catamarans
22 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Construction of 33m power catamaran Quaranta well underway with Curvelle

Curvelle is pleased to announce completion of the hull of the catamaran yacht Quaranta, in...

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Expedition Charter Yacht E & E (ex Jasmin II) – Comments from Art-Line Interior Design Expedition Yachts
22 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Expedition Charter Yacht E & E (ex Jasmin II) – Comments from Art-Line Interior Design

The Expedition Superyacht E &E (ex Jasmin II) is a 42 m explorer yacht delivered...

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181ft Charter Yacht Harbour Island – Newcastle Marines largest superyacht features Palladium Technologies Luxury Yachts
21 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

181ft Charter Yacht Harbour Island – Newcastle Marines largest superyacht features Palladium Technologies

Newcastle Marine launched Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND last month and she will make her world debut...

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Superyacht Cup Double for 2012 Olympic Year – Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK Classic Yachts
21 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Cup Double for 2012 Olympic Year – Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas are pleased to confirm dates for two editions of...

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The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht Ecological Yachts
20 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht

The 66mEmax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is being described as...

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Inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland a success – Superyacht Captains enjoy Pacific tour Luxury Yachts
19 September 2011 by Chelsea Smith

Inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland a success – Superyacht Captains enjoy Pacific tour

The inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland, New Zealand from 14 to 16 September achieved...

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Royal Huisman 46m sailing yacht project 392 by Andre Hoek Luxury Yacht Design
19 September 2011 by Eva Belanyiova

Royal Huisman 46m sailing yacht project 392 by Andre Hoek

Royal Huisman announces two new projects in collaboration with Andrew Hoek. This 46 metre hull...

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