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
Diana Yacht Design announces nomination of motor yacht HELIAD II for ShowBoats Design Award 2014
Launched in May 2013, the 33-metre superyacht Heliad II has been shortlisted to participate in...
Ecological Yachts
Motor yacht Su-36 concept by MUB / Mahjoub El mahmoudi
MUB Design Studio from France has proudly introduced their new 36-metre superyacht Su-36 concept. This...
Luxury Yachts
Photos of Sunseeker 75 Yacht on display at London Boat Show 2014
These are the images of the brand new Sunseeker 75 Yacht, currently on display at...
Luxury Yachts
Princess 98 Yacht to be displayed at boot Dusseldorf 2014
To run from January 18 to 26, this year's boot Dusseldorf will feature 9 luxury...
Luxury Yacht Design
88m motor yacht Z10 concept by Oceanco and Michael Leach Design
The striking 88-metre superyacht Z10 concept has been developed by Oceanco and Michael Leach Design....
Luxury Yachts
Another record edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race attended by 94 yachts
The year 2013 saw another record edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race,...
Luxury Yachts
Russian-bound Princess 40m Yacht fitted with twin Eberspacher Hydronic 30kW heating units
In order to provide optimum heating performance, the Russian owned Princess 40m yacht has been...
Luxury Yachts
boot Dusseldorf 2014 to start next week
Set to run from January 18 to 26, this year's boot Dusseldorf will kick off...
Luxury Yachts
Video from launch of Sunseeker 75 Yacht on the opening day of London Boat Show 2014
This is a video showing the official launch of the brand-new Sunseeker 75 Yachts, held...
Luxury Yachts
London Boat Show 2014 now open
Saturday, January 4, 2014, saw the official opening of the highly anticipated London Boat Show...
Expedition Yachts
Darwin Class 96′ motor yacht STELLA DI MARE among Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2014 Finalists
Built by Cantiere delle Marche in 2013, the new Darwin Class 96' expedition yacht Stella...
Luxury Yachts
New 85m sailing mega yacht Hull Y711/Hull 3069 by Oceanco and Vitters
Known as hull Y711 at Oceanco, and as hull 3069 at Vitters, the all-new 85m...
