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.
Classic Yachts
Lumotics delivers custom lighting and cabin control solutions to 1979 53m classic yacht ELISABETH F by Feadship
Originally launched by Feadship in 1979, the outstanding 53-metre classic superyacht Elisabeth F has recently...
Luxury Yachts
Newly delivered 73m mega yacht RED SQUARE by Dunya Yachts to be displayed at MYS 2013
The newly delivered 73m superyacht Red Square by Dunya Yachts will be displayed at the...
Expedition Yachts
Latest 60m mega yacht Project ADVENTURER by SVDesign
The French design firm, SVDesign, has unveiled their latest 60-metre expedition yacht Project Adventurer. It...
Luxury Yachts
World premiere for Southern Wind’s HEVEA and WINDFALL Yachts at MYS 2013
This month's Monaco Yacht Show will be marked by the world debut of two Southern...
CharterWorld News
South East Asia Yacht Charter – Luxury Yacht Aspiration
Sailing yacht Aspiration is a new addition to the fleet of yachts available for South...
Luxury Yacht Design
Moonen to build 24m motor yacht MALLORCA – first superyacht in new custom series by Nick Mezas
The leading Dutch shipyard, Moonen, will build the 24-metre superyacht Mallorca, representing the first luxury...
Luxury Yachts
Debut of 48m Arzana Navi sailing yacht NATIVA at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2013
This year's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by the debut of the 48m Arzana...
Luxury Yachts
Motor yacht MAGIC starts refit at Front Street Shipyard
This week, the Front Street Shipyard has started working on an extensive refit of the...
Luxury Yachts
New 76m mast for Perini Navi Yacht P3 (hull C.2218) completed by Future Fibres
This week saw the Future Fibres ship its all-new 76m carbon fibre mast the Perini...
Interior Design
Additional images of 42m Moonen Yacht SOFIA with interior design by Art Line
The superb 42-metre luxury yacht Sofia by Moonen boasts a beautiful and elegant interior design...
Luxury Yacht Design
New 100m mega yacht “1 HUNDRED” project unveiled by Andrew Winch Designs
Measuring 100 meters in length over all, the impressive “1 HUNDRED” superyacht project is the...
Luxury Yachts
Best Interior Design Award for 46m Vicem VULCAN Yacht at World Yacht Trophies 2013
The Best Interior Design Award 2013 for yachts between 24-50 meters at the World Yacht...
