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.

New Mulder Shipyard facility now fully operational Luxury Yachts
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New Mulder Shipyard facility now fully operational

Works on several luxury yachts at the new Mulder Shipyard facility in the Netherlands are...

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Racing at Antigua Sailing Week 2013 to start this Sunday Luxury Yachts
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Racing at Antigua Sailing Week 2013 to start this Sunday

April 28 will be marked by the official start of racing at the highly anticipated...

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Caribbean leg of Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013 attended by 65 yachts Classic Yachts
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Caribbean leg of Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013 attended by 65 yachts

Part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013, the 26th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht...

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Latest 78′ HTS Yacht Project by Numarine Luxury Yacht Design
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Latest 78′ HTS Yacht Project by Numarine

The Turkish builder, Numarine, has presented its all-new 78' HTS yacht project. This beautiful vessel...

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New 50m motor yacht SUMMER concept – Superyacht conversion project by Jim Robert Sluijter Expedition Yachts
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 50m motor yacht SUMMER concept – Superyacht conversion project by Jim Robert Sluijter

The breathtaking 50m motor yacht Summer concept represents a new superyacht conversion project, introduced by...

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Holland Jachtbouw signs contract for new 46m sailing yacht designed by Tripp Design Luxury Yacht Design
26 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Holland Jachtbouw signs contract for new 46m sailing yacht designed by Tripp Design

Due to be delivered in autumn 2015, the new 46m Tripp Design yacht will be...

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Classic charter yacht Elena enters Throphée Bailli de Suffren Classic Yachts
25 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

Classic charter yacht Elena enters Throphée Bailli de Suffren

Classic charter yacht Elena enters the 2013 Camper & Nicholsons Throphée Bailli de Suffren and...

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Green Marine accepts IY&A award for Hamilton yacht Luxury Yachts
25 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

Green Marine accepts IY&A award for Hamilton yacht

Green Marine have proudly collected the prestigious IY&A award for the spectacular WallyCento superyacht Hamilton...

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Pearl 75 yacht with interior by Kelly Hoppen wins IY&A Award Luxury Yachts
24 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

Pearl 75 yacht with interior by Kelly Hoppen wins IY&A Award

Another proud winner of the IY&A award is the outstanding Pearl 75 motor yacht built...

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ISA launch 41m luxury yacht AZIZA Luxury Yachts
24 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

ISA launch 41m luxury yacht AZIZA

Luxury yacht builder ISA is proud to announce the launch of the 41-metre superyacht AZIZA...

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New 85 Sunreef Power Yacht Becomes 90 Sunreef Power Yacht Luxury Catamarans
24 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 85 Sunreef Power Yacht Becomes 90 Sunreef Power Yacht

New 85 Sunreef Power yacht has become the 90 Sunreef Power superyacht, following the clients’...

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Azimut Grande 100 Yacht to make her debut at Rio Boat Show 2013 Luxury Yachts
24 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut Grande 100 Yacht to make her debut at Rio Boat Show 2013

The Azimut Benetti Group will be attending the next Rio Boat Show, displaying the largest...

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