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.
Luxury Yachts
Project Monarch Yacht to be completed by Delta Marine with Caterpillar
Combining the strengths of two long-standing American companies, Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation...
Luxury Yachts
Leopard Yachts Present Superyacht Leopard 43
Leopard Yachts have recently launched their latest superyacht model, the Leopard 43. With a cruising...
Luxury Yachts
Codecasa launches the 65 metre displacement Yacht LADY LAU
On Monday June 14th, 2010 Codecasa Shipyards launched the newest 65 metres displacement yacht Lady...
Luxury Yacht Design
Alloy Yachts launch Sailing yacht Imagine II
On Tuesday the 15th of June, Alloy Yachts christened the 44.2m sailing yacht Imagine. This...
Luxury Yachts
Motor yacht Bayou with Amphicar spotted at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.
Motor yacht BAYOU has pulled into Denis Conner’s North cove port in New York City...
Luxury Yacht Design
92-metre superyacht concept Sahodara by Jorge Jabor Pinheiro
Jorge Jabor Pinheiro has designed a 92m superyacht concept called Sahodara with a rotating owner’s...
Interior Design
Yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) a 96m Blohm & Voss superyacht
Luxury yacht Palladuim's almost sensual superstructure is very easy on the eye, but also it...
Luxury Yachts
The annual international 2010 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, Thailand.
Following a hugely successful 2009 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, organizers are charging forward with the December...
Luxury Yachts
Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE
The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest...
Luxury Yacht Design
Massimo iS: An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept
Mladen Milosevic, a Serbian industrial designer has revealed a new innovative 54.9m superyacht concept known...
Luxury Yachts
FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 starts today.
The most awaited soccer event, the Fifa World Cup 2010 will kick start in a...
Luxury Yachts
Lurssen Superyacht Phoenix Sold
The 61m (200 foot) luxury megayacht Phoenix has been sold, following the launch of the...
