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 Yachts
Photos of newly refitted 31m motor yacht BLACK PEARL at Oceania Marine
Photos of the newly refitted 31,50m super yacht Black Pearl, while being rolled out for...
Feature Superyachts
Photos of 99m Feadship motor yacht MADAME GU from her 2013 launch
Photos from the 2013 launch of the 99m super yacht MADAME GU (Project Dream, hull...
Luxury Yachts
Luxury Yacht Line-up to be displayed by Horizon at 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show
Taiwan-based shipyard, Horizon Yachts, will be attending this month's 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show,...
Feature Superyachts
Live Underwater Tour of Musashi Battleship Wreckage found by Paul Allen’s 126m motor yacht OCTOPUS
Philanthropist and entrepreneur, Paul G. Allen, will offer live underwater tour of the Musashi battleship...
Expedition Yachts
New 49m Classic Explorer Motor Yacht Concept by Rhoades Young
Rhoades Young Design have proudly introduced their all-new 49m Classic Explorer yacht concept, taking inspiration...
Luxury Yachts
New MCP 106’ Limited Edition motor yacht Hull #2 under construction
The second 106 Limited Edition superyacht is currently under construction at MCP Yachts in Brazil....
Interior Design
SAARANHA&VASCONCELOS nominated for IY&A Award 2015 with Baglietto 43 motor yacht WHY WORRY
SAARANHA&VASCONCELOS have been shortlisted to participate in the 2015 International Yacht & Aviation Awards with...
Luxury Yachts
Video of Heesen motor yacht OCTOPUSSY from 1988
A video showing the 44-metre super yacht Octopussy (ex Octopussy 007), originally launched as the...
Feature Superyachts
Interiors aboard 141m Motor Yacht YAS completed by Greenline Yacht Interiors
Greenline Yacht Interiors (GLYI) have successfully completed the interior outfitting for the breath-taking 141-metre super...
Luxury Yachts
Motor yacht CORONA (ex Jetaime Too) under refit at KRM Yacht
Originally launched by Bilgin Yachts in 2008, the 32-metre super yacht Corona (ex Jetaime Too)...
Luxury Yachts
Princess Yachts to attend London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show with three yachts on display
Next month's London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show will be attended by Princess Yachts,...
Luxury Yachts
Seventh Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ motor yacht Hull BS007 sold
Benetti has proudly announced the sale of the seventh Classic Supreme 132' yacht, superbly penned...
