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.
Expedition Yachts
Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of new Explorer Yacht DARWIN CLASS 86′
The Italian shipyard, Cantiere delle Marche, is proud to announce the sale of the brand-new...
Luxury Yachts
A great success of Nauta-designed 84′ sailing yacht MY SONG at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013
Nauta-designed 84-foot luxury yacht My Song has triumphed at the recently concluded Loro Piana Superyacht...
Luxury Yacht Design
Sailing yacht REICHEL PUGH – NAUTA 155′ concept by Nauta Yachts and Reichel Pugh
The latest superyacht Reichel Pugh - Nauta 155' concept represents the largest sailing yacht ever...
Luxury Yachts
Gold for Stephens Waring’s flagship BEQUIA Yacht at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013
It was a huge success for the 91-foot luxury yacht Bequia at the recently concluded...
Ecological Yachts
New OceanClass motor yacht Project OceanClass 88
The new OceanClass flagship model represents the latest Project OceanClass 88 yacht. To be built...
Luxury Yachts
Latest motor yacht SD92 by Sanlorenzo to be launched next month
The latest SD92 yacht is expected to hit the water at Sanlorenzo in Italy next...
Luxury Trimarans
North Atlantic Record smashed by Francis Joyon aboard IDEC yacht by more than 16 hours
Francis Joyon aboard his 30-metre trimaran yacht IDEC has broken the North Atlantic Record, set...
Luxury Trimarans
North Atlantic Record: Francis Joyon aboard his IDEC yacht to reach The Lizard on Sunday, June 16, 2013
At the moment trying to beat the North Atlantic Record from New York to The...
Classic Yachts
Refit of Classic Motor Yacht FAIR LADY successfully completed by Pendennis Palma
Pendennis Palma has successfully completed a 6-month refit of the 1928 classic motor yacht Fair...
Luxury Trimarans
Shuttleworth designed ADASTRA Yacht – Finalist in four categories at ShowBoats Design Awards 2013
Shuttleworth-designed 42,5m superyacht ADASTRA has been chosen as a finalist in four categories at the...
Expedition Yachts
Moonen hosted HISWA Holland Yachting Group Press Tour
The recently concluded HISWA Holland Yachting Group press tour was hosted by the prestigious luxury...
Classic Yachts
Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2013, September 21 – 29
This year's Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai will be once again hosted by the beautiful...
