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.

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) to deliver custom lightweight vertical retracting bow thruster to 78ft APC 78 Yacht Luxury Catamarans
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) to deliver custom lightweight vertical retracting bow thruster to 78ft APC 78 Yacht

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) has signed a contract with Green Marine, which will see the...

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VSY Yacht STELLA MARIS receives RINA Green Plus Platinum Certificate Luxury Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

VSY Yacht STELLA MARIS receives RINA Green Plus Platinum Certificate

The last month's Monaco Yacht Show saw the VSY mega yacht Stella Maris receive the...

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Videos from launch of Fifth Ocean 24 Yacht Expedition Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Videos from launch of Fifth Ocean 24 Yacht

These are three videos from the launch of the new 24m superyacht Fifth Ocean 24...

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Launch of 24m motor yacht Fifth Ocean 24 by Fifth Ocean Yachts Expedition Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Launch of 24m motor yacht Fifth Ocean 24 by Fifth Ocean Yachts

Fifth Ocean Yachts from Ukraine successfully launched its brand-new 24-metre superyacht Fifth Ocean 24 last...

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Luxury Motor Yacht HARMONY III at Benetti Shipyard in Livorno Feature Superyachts
9 October 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Motor Yacht HARMONY III at Benetti Shipyard in Livorno

Luxury superyacht HARMONY III photographed by yacht-spotter Roberto Malfatti at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno,...

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New 45m explorer motor yacht ICE CLASS concept presented by Fifth Ocean Yachts and Azure at MYS 2013 Expedition Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 45m explorer motor yacht ICE CLASS concept presented by Fifth Ocean Yachts and Azure at MYS 2013

The all-new 45m explorer yacht ICE CLASS concept has been proudly presented by Fifth Ocean...

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British Virgin Islands Yacht Charters CharterWorld News
9 October 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

British Virgin Islands Yacht Charters

A selection of 10 outstanding British Virgin Islands catamaran charter yachts will leave you with...

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Marimecs and Van Geest Design develop new 62m YSV62 Yacht Support Vessel in partnership with NMC Luxury Yacht Design
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Marimecs and Van Geest Design develop new 62m YSV62 Yacht Support Vessel in partnership with NMC

The all-new 62-metre YSV62 Yacht Support Vessel has been developed by Stolk Marimecs and Van...

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and RINA sign partnership agreement aboard Benetti motor yacht OCEAN PARADISE Luxury Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and RINA sign partnership agreement aboard Benetti motor yacht OCEAN PARADISE

The last month's Monaco Yacht Show saw the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and...

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Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli shortlisted for ISS Award 2013 Expedition Yachts
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli shortlisted for ISS Award 2013

The latest delivery of Alloy Yachts, the 39-metre superyacht CaryAli, has been listed as a...

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Launch of the first Sunreef 60 LOFT sailing yacht GRACE Luxury Catamarans
9 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Launch of the first Sunreef 60 LOFT sailing yacht GRACE

The first Sunreef 60 LOFT yacht GRACE has successfully hit the water at Sunreef Yachts...

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A great success of Swan yachts at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2013 Luxury Yachts
8 October 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

A great success of Swan yachts at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2013

The recently concluded Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2013 was marked by a huge success of Swan...

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