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.
Feature Superyachts
Southern Wind SW82 sailing yacht FEELIN’ GOOD to debut at MYS 2013
Luxury S/Y Feelin' Good is currently leaving for her maiden voyage from South Africa to...
Interior Design
72m Benetti-Nauta motor yacht EDGE for Benetti Design Innovation Project
The 2012 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show saw the respected Benetti shipyard, part of...
Luxury Yacht Design
Pannone Architetti designed 60m Mega Yacht GEMINI concept
Italian architect, Alessandro Pannone, talks about his latest project, the 60m Gemini yacht, boasting harmonious...
Luxury Catamarans
Sunreef 80 catamaran LEVANTE to debut in Cannes
Luxury sailing catamaran LEVANTE will see her world premiere at the upcoming Cannes International Boat...
Luxury Yacht Design
Additional renderings of the 70m Joachim Kinder superyacht concept
Joachim Kinder yacht design studio sent us three photorealistic renderings, showing the deck and interior...
CharterWorld News
Greece yacht charter – Reduced rates for superyacht PARIS A in September
Offering fantastic reduced rate for charters taking place in September, PARIS A superyacht is a...
Luxury Yacht Design
New Motor Yacht Sanlorenzo 62Steel
Sanlorenzo presents its latest flagship superyacht Sanlorenzo 62 Steel, created in collaboration with Officina Italiana...
Damrak II motoryacht available for viewing and sea trials in Bahrain
Luxury charter yacht Damrak II is currently available for viewing and sea trials in the...
Luxury Yacht Design
86m motor yacht ADAMANTINE – Ivan Erdevicki superyacht concept
Adamantine superyacht is a striking 86-metre mega yacht concept, created by Ivan Erdevicki Inc. boasting...
Luxury Yachts
M5 yacht’s record-breaking forestay unwrapped
Luxury superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) has recently broken another record when Carbo-link uncovered the...
Luxury Yachts
New Maxi Open Mangusta 132 yacht by Overmarine Group
The new motor yacht Mangusta 132, from the maxi open range, is a highly versatile...
Luxury Yachts
Marina Port Vell to host SHOOTING STAR yacht
Located in Spain, the elite Marina Port Vell in Barcelona is pleased to have invited...
