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.

Motor yacht Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge on her maiden voyage Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Motor yacht Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge on her maiden voyage

The all-new 28m superyacht Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge by Viking Yachts embarked on her maiden...

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Video from launch of motor yacht Viking 75 Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Video from launch of motor yacht Viking 75

A video from the launch of the brand new Viking 75 yacht, published by Viking...

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JFA Yachts working on 135’ Motor Yacht designed by Overing Yacht Design Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

JFA Yachts working on 135’ Motor Yacht designed by Overing Yacht Design

JFA Yachts is currently working on the completion of a 135-foot motor yacht, beautifully penned...

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Perini Navi completes mast stepping of 60m sailing yacht PERSEUS³ Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Perini Navi completes mast stepping of 60m sailing yacht PERSEUS³

Italian shipyard, Perini Navi, has recently completed the mast stepping operation of the recently launched...

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Nordhavn 120#1 motor yacht Aurora nominated for 2014 ISS Design Award Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Nordhavn 120#1 motor yacht Aurora nominated for 2014 ISS Design Award

Following her nominations for the 2014 World Superyacht Award and the 2014 International Yacht &...

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New motor yacht Nordhavn 96 scheduled for completion in September 2015 Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New motor yacht Nordhavn 96 scheduled for completion in September 2015

The brand new superyacht Nordhavn 96 has been added to the Nordhavn line by the...

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Princess Yachts to attend GTIM Luxury Lifestyle Display Luxury Yachts
29 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Princess Yachts to attend GTIM Luxury Lifestyle Display

Set to run at Sydney's Rose Bay Marina from July 31 to August 4, 2014,...

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New Cantiere delle Marche Exclusive Dealer for Range of Explorer Yachts in the USA Expedition Yachts
28 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New Cantiere delle Marche Exclusive Dealer for Range of Explorer Yachts in the USA

Cantiere delle Marche has announced the appointment of Denison Yacht Sales as new dealer for...

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Video from launch of 54m ISA motor yacht FOREVER ONE Luxury Yachts
28 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Video from launch of 54m ISA motor yacht FOREVER ONE

A video showing the recent launch of the brand new 54m super yacht Forever One...

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Video: 46m Trinity motor yacht CLAIRE cruising into Fort Lauderdale, Florida Luxury Yachts
28 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Video: 46m Trinity motor yacht CLAIRE cruising into Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A video showing the 46m Trinity charter yacht Claire (ex Iris) while cruising into the...

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Photos from construction of Nautor’s Swan sailing yacht Swan 115-001 S Hull Luxury Yachts
28 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos from construction of Nautor’s Swan sailing yacht Swan 115-001 S Hull

Photos from the construction of the hull of Nautor's Swan superyacht Swan 115-001 S (semi-raised...

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Newly launched Veloce 140 motor yacht by Benetti to make her debut at FLIBS 2014 Luxury Yachts
28 July 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Newly launched Veloce 140 motor yacht by Benetti to make her debut at FLIBS 2014

The newly launched super yacht Veloce 140' by Benetti is expected to make her world...

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