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.
Video of motor yacht Custom Line 108’
A video of luxury motor yacht Custom Line 108', unveiled by Custom Line, part of...
Luxury Yacht Design
Video: 37m Custom Line NAVETTA 37 Yacht
A video of the 37m superyacht Navetta 37 - the largest Navetta ever introduced by...
CharterWorld News
St Kitts Eco Tourism for Superyachts
Surrounded by pristine virginal rainforests, jewelled blue waters and pale stretches of sand, St Kitts...
Luxury Yachts
Photos of Mondomarine motor yacht M50 (Hull 22-04) under construction
Photos of the 50-metre Mondomarine super yacht M50 (Hull 22-04), currently in build in Savona,...
Luxury Yachts
Video from construction of 1988 Heesen motor yacht OCTOPUSSY
A video showing construction of the 44-metre Heesen super yacht Octopussy (ex Octopussy 007), originally...
Feature Superyachts
Video from launch of 125m Lurssen motor yacht GOLDEN ODYSSEY
A video from the launch of the 125m Lurssen motor yacht GOLDEN ODYSSEY (Project Tatiana,...
Luxury Yachts
New 44m motor yacht MOON SAND (hull 690) launched by Feadship
Yesterday afternoon, April 7, 2015 saw the launch of the 44,2-metre super yacht MOON SAND...
Luxury Yachts
Video of 56m Benetti motor yacht SURPINA (FB267)
A video showing the 56m Benetti super yacht SURPINA (FB267), while cruising the waters of...
Expedition Yachts
Superyacht Industry 2014 Review
SuperYacht Company has released information about 2014 superyacht deliveries, new superyacht projects, shipyards, and the...
Luxury Yachts
Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts nominated for IY&A Award 2015 with motor yacht THE NEXT EPISODE
The Continental III series line superyacht The Next Episode has been announced as one of...
Luxury Catamarans
Original design of Kingship motor yacht KingCAT 85 refined by ER Yacht Design
The original design of Kingship super yacht KingCAT 85 has been beautifully refined by ER...
Feature Superyachts
Video: 83m Feadship motor yacht SAVANNAH under sea trials
A video showing the new 83,5m super yacht Savannah (hull 686) by Feadship, while undergoing...
