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.
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Superyacht ZENTRIC, the 9th 44m aluminium series Heesen motor yacht
Heesen Yachts introduce their 9th 44-metre aluminium series vessel, the ZENTRIC yacht scheduled for delivery...
Luxury Yacht Design
Azimut Grande 116 Motor yacht Cinque Finalist for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2011
Azimut Benetti Group is delighted to announce that Azimut Grande 116 motor yacht Cinque has...
Luxury Yacht Design
Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running
Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved...
Luxury Yachts
Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango
On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was...
Luxury Yachts
IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International...
Luxury Yachts
Mondo Marine launches 50m motor yacht ‘Alexander Again’
Mondo Marine launches its second yacht of the season - a 50-metre aluminium semi-displacement 'Alexander...
Luxury Yachts
Sanlorenzo launch 40m motor yacht Scorpion
Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that...
Luxury Yachts
Sanlorenzo launch 38m motor yacht Santa Anna
Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that...
Luxury Yachts
Sanlorenzo launch 46m motor yacht Rêve d’Or
Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that...
Luxury Yacht Design
CRN Classic 52m Yacht in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project
Return to the seventies and eighties style for the new mega yacht that combines informality,...
Luxury Yacht Design
100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid
British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his...
Luxury Yachts
56 m superyacht Fidelis delivered by Perini Navi
The Perini Navi Group has delivered the luxury superyacht Fidelis, a 56 metre aluminium ketch...
