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.

New sailing yacht DONA FRANCISCA launched by Astillero Buquebus Classic Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New sailing yacht DONA FRANCISCA launched by Astillero Buquebus

The brand new 52,5m superyacht Dona Francisca has hit the water at Astillero Buquebus in...

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Three ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 announced by MCM Expedition Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Three ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 announced by MCM

Two luxury vessels for which MCM acted as owner’s construction manager have been honoured with...

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New website dedicated to Azimut Yachts’ Grande Collection Luxury Yacht Design
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New website dedicated to Azimut Yachts’ Grande Collection

The website dedicated to Azimut Yachts' Grande Collection has recently undergone a makeover. The company...

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ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for Perini Navi Yacht SEAHAWK Luxury Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for Perini Navi Yacht SEAHAWK

The first yacht in the Perini Navi 60 m series, mega yacht Seahawk has won...

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STP working on refit of 74m Amels mega yacht ILONA Luxury Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

STP working on refit of 74m Amels mega yacht ILONA

The breath-taking 74m Amels superyacht Ilona is currently undertaking a refit at STP shipyard in...

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ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Winners Expedition Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Winners

The winners of this year's ShowBoats Design Awards were announced during the Awards ceremony, which...

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A great start for 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race Luxury Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

A great start for 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

The highly anticipated 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 regatta started yesterday, attended by an amazing fleet...

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SW 100 sailing yacht CAPE ARROW competing in 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 Luxury Yachts
25 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

SW 100 sailing yacht CAPE ARROW competing in 2014 RORC Caribbean 600

The superb SW 100 superyacht Cape Arrow by Southern Wind has kicked off her Caribbean...

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New 80ft motor yacht R80 by Rapsody Yachts Luxury Yacht Design
24 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 80ft motor yacht R80 by Rapsody Yachts

Measuring 80 feet in LOA, superyacht R80 is a new flagship of the Dutch company,...

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New 46m sailing yacht GANESHA (hull 3067) by Vitters Luxury Yachts
24 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 46m sailing yacht GANESHA (hull 3067) by Vitters

Measuring 46 meters in length over all, luxury superyacht Ganesha (hull 3067) was delivered by...

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Five Vitters superyachts to participate in St Barths Bucket 2014 Classic Yachts
24 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Five Vitters superyachts to participate in St Barths Bucket 2014

Five luxury vessels built by the prominent Dutch manufacturer Vitters will attend this year's St...

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Eddie Jordan inspects his Sunseeker 155 Yacht BLUSH Luxury Yachts
24 February 2014 by Zuzana Bednarova

Eddie Jordan inspects his Sunseeker 155 Yacht BLUSH

Eddie Jordan inspected his Sunseeker 155 superyacht BLUSH for the first time since she hit...

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