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
Impressive 66m motor yacht INVICTUS by Delta Marine
Measuring 66 meters in length, the beautiful 2013 super yacht INVICTUS (Project Invader, hull 211042)...
Luxury Yacht Design
Launch of new Bilgin 147 motor yacht ELADA
The brand new 45m superyacht ELADA hit the water at Bilgin Yachts in Turkey last...
Luxury Yachts
New agent for Coast New Zealand in The Netherlands and Belgium
Gate PR has become a new agent for Coast New Zealand in the Netherlands and...
Luxury Catamarans
Second edition of Pomorskie Rendez – Vous hosted by Sunreef Yachts
June 6, 2014, in Poland's Gdansk, was marked by the second edition of the Pomorskie...
Luxury Yachts
A great success of GRANDE ORAZIO and CAPE ARROW Yachts at 12th SWS Trophy
The overall winner of this year's 12th edition of the SWS Trophy at Loro Piana...
Luxury Yacht Design
Video: 49m motor yacht SQUALO BIANCO concept by Ozgun Yacht Design
Video introducing the 49m superyacht Squalo Bianco concept, designed by Ozgun Yacht Design from Turkey....
Luxury Yachts
Launch of Tecnomar Nadara 40 motor yacht LOW PROFILE
The all-new Tecnomar Nadara 40 superyacht LOW PROFILE has recently hit the water at the...
Classic Yachts
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014 in Phuket, Thailand, December 16 – 18
From December 16 to 18, 2014, the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will once again return...
Luxury Yachts
Excellent performance of Oyster 885 super yacht KARIBU at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta
Taken place in the fantastic Sardinia yacht holiday destination - Porto Cervo in early June,...
Luxury Yacht Design
WIDER Superyacht Division chooses Videso
VISEDO, a Finnish company specializing in the production of electric drive trains for heavy mobile...
Luxury Yachts
Works on motor yacht WIDER 150′ superstructure
This month saw the Wider shipyard in Italy's Ancona start working on the superstructure of...
Luxury Catamarans
European Medal Award for Sunreef 80 Carbon Yacht Line
Introduced in 2013, the revolutionary Sunreef 80 Carbon Yacht Line won the European Medal Award....
