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 Catamarans
The Blue Coast 95 Custom Catamaran to be launched this summer.
The Blue Coast 95’ which will be the 4th largest catamaran in the world when...
Luxury Yachts
The 85.6 metre Derecktor Superyacht Project CAKEWALK enters the final phase before her launch in 2010
The 281ft (85.6m) Motor Yacht CAKEWALK, the largest yacht to be constructed in America in...
Luxury Yacht Design
Ken Freivokh Designed Motor Yacht Z to be launched in 2010 by Marco Yachts Chile
Marco Yachts has been designing and producing some of the world’s most beautiful yachts since...
Luxury Yacht Design
Megayacht Tatoosh for sale.
Superyacht TATOOSH, one of the most significant motor yachts built to date, is for sale...
Luxury Yacht Design
Luxury cruise ship Allure of the Seas to debut in December.
Luxury Cruise ship Allure of the Seas will be debut this December 2010. The brand...
Luxury Yacht Design
Motor yacht Noor launched by Bilgin Yacht delivered to owner.
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have delivered their latest 37m Superyacht called Noor to her new...
Luxury Yacht Design
Motor Yacht MAXIMUS: a 60 metre Superyacht by Gino Gandino & Aleph Design
Below decks on the lower level motor Yacht MAXIMUS hosts a water sport toy and...
Luxury Yachts
Yacht KATIE SUE II, the ‘best kept secret’ to be launched in 2010 by Lürssen Yachts
Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is Lürssen‘s latest ‘best kept secret’ with very little information...
Luxury Yacht Design
The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht
The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands...
Luxury Yacht Design
Oceanco Wins Again – Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSTY Awarded at Asia Boating Awards.
One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the...
Luxury Yachts
Superyacht Sea Eagle sold for “fire sale” price at Auction.
Megayacht Sea Eagle, a 112ft Hakvoort owned by a financier indicted for defrauding investors of...
Luxury Yachts
Final sea-trial and delivery of My Sisa, the fifteenth model of Benetti Vision 145’, the line created by Stefano Righini.
My Sisa, the fifteenth model of the line Benetti Vision, a semi-displacing yacht with a...
