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.
Classic Yachts
Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 2
The second day of racing at the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014 saw...
CharterWorld News
Photos of motor yacht GLAROS, available for Greece yacht vacation
Robert van der Most, a Dutch photographer living in the fabulous Greek yacht charter destination,...
Classic Yachts
Video from maiden voyage of Claasen sailing yacht LIONHEART
Video from the maiden voyage of the J Class super yacht Lionheart. This beautiful 43-metre...
Luxury Yachts
Baltic Yachts completes refit of Wally 105 sailing yacht NARIIDA
Baltic Yachts has successfully re-launched the Wally 105 superyacht Nariida, after an extensive 9-month refit....
Luxury Yacht Design
Contract for new motor yacht Heysea 50M signed by Heysea Yachts
Due to be delivered by the end of 2016, the impressive 50-metre superyacht Heysea 50M...
Classic Yachts
Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 1
Being hosted by Cowes in the UK, this year's Panerai British Classic Week has successfully...
Luxury Yachts
Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI to be tested at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014
Bob Oatley’s 30-metre supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI will be attending the next month's Audi...
Expedition Yachts
New 44m motor yacht POSEIDON concept unveiled by Rossinavi
Italian shipyard, Rossinavi, has proudly revealed their new 44m explorer yacht Poseidon concept, beautifully designed...
Luxury Yachts
All-new Mangusta 165 motor yacht PUMPKIN launched and delivered
The new Mangusta 165 super yacht PUMPKIN (Hull #9) has been launched and handed over...
Classic Yachts
Photos of Dykstra-refitted sailing yacht Shamrock V at Argentario Sailing Week 2014
Photos of the beautiful J Class charter yacht Shamrock V from her participation in the...
Expedition Yachts
Additional images of luxury yacht Gulf 75 Exp by Gulf Craft
Gulf Craft has released the additional images of the luxury expedition yacht Gulf 75 Exp,...
Classic Yachts
Sailing yacht Amadour becomes overall winner of 2014 Trophée Bailli de Suffren
Classic sailing yacht Amadour has won this year's Trophée Bailli de Suffren, as well as...
