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.
Expedition Yachts
Mighty 107M Explorer Mega Yacht ULYSSES spotted in Bremerhaven, Germany
A video and photos of the voluminous 107M explorer superyacht ULYSSES (hull 366), built by...
Luxury Yachts
Prestigious ISS Design Awards 2015 Finalists
The finalists for the 25th Anniversary ISS Design Awards were unveiled, including such outstanding vessels...
Feature Superyachts
Mighty 63m Super Yacht IRIMARI by Sunrise Yachts
A great video showing the brand new 63m mega yacht IRIMARI (hull 632), delivered by...
Luxury Yacht Design
New Mangusta Oceano 55 and Mangusta GranSport 48 Yacht Projects unveiled by The Overmarine Group at MYS
The Overmarine Group has proudly revealed their all-new projects: Mangusta Oceano 55 yacht and Mangusta...
Feature Superyachts
Awe-inspiring BENETTI Mega Yacht CHOCOLAT (FB264) underway in Italy
A video and photos of the brand new 63,5m super yacht CHOCOLAT (FB264) by BENETTI...
Luxury Yachts
Luxury Yacht MAJESTY 155 – Gulf Craft’s Largest Superyacht Yet
An amazing video showing the largest superyacht ever unveiled by Gulf Craft - the 47m...
Luxury Yachts
A great success of Gulf Craft’s display of Majesty 135 Yacht JEWEL at MYS 2015
Gulf Craft's display of Majesty 135 yacht JEWEL at the last week's Monaco Yacht Show...
Classic Yachts
Eye-catching TC127 Super Yacht ATALANTE by Claasen Shipyards – One of the Stars of Monaco Yacht Show 2015
The largest Truly Classic launched to date, the brand new TC 127 super yacht ATALANTE...
Luxury Yachts
Prestigious Invictus Yachts Trophy for Luxury Yacht MCY 105 by Monte Carlo Yachts
The brand new flagship of Monte Carlo Yachts, luxury super yacht MCY 105 has been...
CharterWorld News
World Premiere for Impressive 60m Brodosplit Charter Yacht KATINA at Monaco Yacht Show
The currently running Monaco Yacht Show 2015 is hosting the all-new 60m Brodosplit charter yacht...
Luxury Trimarans
New 282’ Trimaran Mega Yacht KOMOREBI concept unveiled by VPLP at MYS
VPLP has proudly revealed their latest 282' Hybrid Trimaran KOMOREBI yacht, a Japanese concept that...
Luxury Yacht Design
New Motor Yacht PRINCESS 75 by Princess Yachts with fresh new style for Spring 2016
The all-new Princess 75 yacht has been proudly introduced by the well known UK builder,...
