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.
Feature Superyachts
Guide to the biggest 101 luxury yachts in the world
Today, on December 11, 2014, the definitive guide to the world's biggest superyachts will go...
Classic Yachts
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous to celebrate its 14th anniversary this month
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will celebrate its 14th anniversary this month. The prominent event will once...
Luxury Yachts
Motor yacht DOUBLE TROUBLE Interior Refresh by Wild Group International
This month saw the 50m super yacht Double Trouble (ex Turquoise, La Naturalle Dee) undergo...
Luxury Yachts
Motor yacht XOne receives hull transformation by Wild Group International
Commissioned by Monaco Marine, the 30m super yacht XOne received the hull transformation by Wild...
Luxury Yachts
ISA motor yacht HAPPY HOUR receives galley transformation by Wild Group International
Built by ISA Yachts to a design by Andrea Vallicelli in 2005, the 36,45m super...
Luxury Yachts
Port Louis Marina ready to welcome first yachts participating in RORC Transatlantic Race 2014
Port Louis Marina, a lovely Grenada yacht holiday destination, is ready to welcome the first...
Luxury Yachts
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 11
Day 11 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw a lead of over...
Luxury Yachts
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 10
Day 10 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw Russian Southern Wind 94...
Luxury Yachts
68m motor yacht AVIVA – The largest yacht to be wrapped in new high tech Färben marine foils and films by Wild Group International
The impressive 68m Abeking & Rasmussen super yacht AVIVA (ex Aviva III) is currently in...
Luxury Yachts
Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI heading into Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014
Yesterday, December 9, 2014, saw Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI claim top honours...
Luxury Yacht Design
New 75ft sailing yacht LA NINA under construction at Metur Yachts
Turkish shipyard, Metur Yachts, is currently working on the construction of the 75-foot sailing yacht...
Feature Superyachts
Video: Heesen Yachts at the 55th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
A video showing the prestigious Dutch manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International...
