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.

Largest Hakvoort SuperYacht to be – 63m SCOUT hits water in the Netherlands Luxury Yachts
3 December 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

Largest Hakvoort SuperYacht to be – 63m SCOUT hits water in the Netherlands

Hakvoort shipyard has launched it's largest yacht to be upon delivery, the 63.72-metre superyacht SCOUT,...

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12 Months 12 Superyachts – Favourite luxury charter yacht launches in 2018 Expedition Yachts
3 December 2018 by Rachael Steele

12 Months 12 Superyachts – Favourite luxury charter yacht launches in 2018

Discover some of the best launches from 2018 that have gone on to become superb...

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63m Luxury Yacht METIS hits water at Benetti in Italy Luxury Yachts
30 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

63m Luxury Yacht METIS hits water at Benetti in Italy

The 63m luxury yacht METIS (FB276) has hit the water for the first time at...

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45m ANCALLIA offering reduced rates for Greece yacht charter vacations Luxury Yachts
30 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

45m ANCALLIA offering reduced rates for Greece yacht charter vacations

Built by Feadship, the luxurious motor yacht ANCALLIA is available for charters in the Eastern...

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28m Benetti ZEHAVA renamed motor yacht GALA Luxury Yachts
30 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

28m Benetti ZEHAVA renamed motor yacht GALA

Luxury motor yacht ZEHAVA was renamed GALA and is now ready to cruise the beautiful...

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Superyacht CLARITY offering reduced charter rate in the Bahamas Classic Yachts
29 November 2018 by Sally Gardner-Cochran

Superyacht CLARITY offering reduced charter rate in the Bahamas

Motor yacht CLARITY is offering a last-minute charter special in the Bahamas which includes Christamas...

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30m motor yacht ZABAVA under refit at ICON Yachts Luxury Yachts
29 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

30m motor yacht ZABAVA under refit at ICON Yachts

Built by Heesen in 2000, the 30m motor yacht ZABAVA will receive a complete refit...

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34m charter yacht RELENTLESS now available in New Zealand and South Pacific Expedition Yachts
28 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

34m charter yacht RELENTLESS now available in New Zealand and South Pacific

The successful 34-metre luxury charter yacht RELENTLESS has announced its renewed availability in New Zealand...

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Luxurious Sunreef 80 luxury catamaran GAYA delivered Luxury Catamarans
28 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

Luxurious Sunreef 80 luxury catamaran GAYA delivered

The Polish luxury yacht builder Sunreef Yachts has announced that it has delivered its latest...

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55m AMELS superyacht DRIFTWOOD new to charter market Feature Superyachts
27 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

55m AMELS superyacht DRIFTWOOD new to charter market

A 55m superyacht, with exceptional service, amenities and amazing choice of water toys to entertain...

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26m sailing yacht Polina Star IV delivered by Contest Yachts Luxury Yachts
26 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

26m sailing yacht Polina Star IV delivered by Contest Yachts

The first Contest 85CS sailing yacht POLINA STAR IV has been delivered as announced by...

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AMELS 180 Limited Editions superyacht with delivery in 2019 sold Luxury Yachts
26 November 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

AMELS 180 Limited Editions superyacht with delivery in 2019 sold

To be delivered in summer 2019, the 55m AMELS 180 Limited Editions superyacht represents yet...

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