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.

In video: Benetti’s spectacular luxury yacht Formosa Luxury Yachts
10 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

In video: Benetti’s spectacular luxury yacht Formosa

Benetti has released a new video for their lavish 60m/196ft superyacht FORMOSA, which was launched...

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New Luxury Crewed Yachts Available for Charter Luxury Yachts
9 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

New Luxury Crewed Yachts Available for Charter

View the list of the latest new yachts recently added to the charter world.

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Reduced rates offered by 42m motor yacht IRA in the South of France Luxury Yachts
9 May 2018 by Sally Gardner-Cochran

Reduced rates offered by 42m motor yacht IRA in the South of France

Reduced rates for the lovely IRA superyacht in the Western Mediterranean this summer if booked...

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50m Amels superyacht MARLA charter special in Greece Luxury Yachts
9 May 2018 by Sally Gardner-Cochran

50m Amels superyacht MARLA charter special in Greece

Luxury motor yacht MARLA is currently offering discounted rates for charter vacations in Greece.

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Heesen delivers 51m luxury yacht IRISHA Feature Superyachts
8 May 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen delivers 51m luxury yacht IRISHA

Heesen has announced the delivery of 51m/167ft superyacht IRISHA (YN 18151) following her sea trials in...

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Video: 50m Superyacht White on sea trials Luxury Yachts
7 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

Video: 50m Superyacht White on sea trials

Luxury yacht WHITE, recently launched by Heesen, was undergoing her sea trials in the North...

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Lurssen builds the 109m mega yacht Project Icecap Expedition Yachts
7 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

Lurssen builds the 109m mega yacht Project Icecap

The 110-metre luxury explorer yacht Project Icecap will be built by bespoke Lurssen and launched...

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51m Superyacht Irisha Undergoing Sea Trials Luxury Yachts
7 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

51m Superyacht Irisha Undergoing Sea Trials

Motor yacht Irisha, launched just recently by Heesen, is now undergoing sea trial in the...

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Superyachts to Zap Drones Out of the Sky Luxury Yachts
6 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

Superyachts to Zap Drones Out of the Sky

As drones become increasingly more affordable to professionals and amateurs, the threat of drone incursions...

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50m Heesen Yacht WHITE Delivered Luxury Yachts
4 May 2018 by Eva Belanyiova

50m Heesen Yacht WHITE Delivered

HEESEN has announced the delivery of the 50m motor yacht WHITE following extensive sea trials...

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The 116m Mega Yacht Ulysses undergoing sea trials Expedition Yachts
4 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

The 116m Mega Yacht Ulysses undergoing sea trials

The magnificent 116m superyacht Ulysses is now undergoing her sea trials, after the final outfit...

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MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition 2018 announces winners Luxury Yachts
4 May 2018 by Maria Korotaeva

MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition 2018 announces winners

The MYBA has announced the winners of the annual Superyacht Chefs' Competition for 2018, as...

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