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.
Luxury Yachts
Benetti Americas: New agents and sale of Benetti Vision 145′ motor yacht Hull BV019
Benetti Americas has announced two new agency agreements for Central America, as well as sale...
Luxury Yachts
RORC Caribbean 600 to kick off today
The eagerly awaited RORC Caribben 600 will kick off from Antigua today, on Monday, February...
Classic Yachts
Video of Feadship Yacht OLYMPIA’s last voyage as ‘Olympia’
This is a video of the 25,8m classic Feadship superyacht Olympia's last voyage as 'Olympia'....
Classic Yachts
Royal Huisman announces launch of 48m classic sailing yacht WISP (hull 393)
Measuring 48 meters in length over all, the beautiful classic superyacht WISP (hull 393) has...
CharterWorld News
Striking luxury yacht OCEAN EMERALD and superyacht OCEAN SAPPHIRE available for MONACO GRAND PRIX yacht charter
Luxury charter yachts OCEAN EMERALD and OCEAN SAPPHIRE are currently available for the upcoming Monaco...
Luxury Trimarans
Three-day trip of Heirlooms to Dubai Boat Show 2014
Heirlooms will make a three-day visit to the 2014 Dubai International Boat Show. Gulf Craft...
Luxury Yachts
Yacht ULYSSES – now Motor Yacht Grand Rusalina refitted by Monaco Marine
Monaco Marine has recently completed an unexpected repair of the 59m Trinity superyacht Grand Rusalina...
Luxury Yacht Design
Heesen Yachts announces sale of 50m superyacht Project AZURO (YN 16650)
The sale of the 50m luxury motor yacht Project AZURO (YN 16650) has been officially...
Luxury Yacht Design
68m Sunrise mega yacht Project SKYFALL (N681) with naval architecture by Mulder Design
Mulder Design has proudly announced that they have been chosen as the naval architect of...
Luxury Yachts
Swanwick Marina to once again host British Motor Yacht Show
The British Motor Yacht Show, a unique collaboration between Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker, will be...
Classic Yachts
New Panerai navigation instruments inspired by 1936 sailing yacht Eilean
Inspired by 1936 sailing yacht Eilean, the new Panerai navigation instruments include the Barometer, Hygrometer,...
Luxury Yacht Design
New 50m fast sailing yacht concept by Van Geest and Rob Doyle
Van Geest Design and Rob Doyle Design have collaborated on a new 50m fast superyacht...
