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.
Luxury Yacht Design
New OCEA Commuter 230 Yacht Design
OCEA is delighted to introduce its latest and largest design of the Commuter range of...
Luxury Yachts
Oyster Regatta Grenada kicks off with passage race to Le Phare Bleu
Tuesday, April 9, saw the start of the 2013 Oyster Regatta Grenada. The race kicked...
CharterWorld News
Charter Yacht AXIA wins St Barths’ Bucket awards and is now ready for charter in New England
The beautiful 123' luxury yacht AXIA won two awards at the 2013 St Barth's Bucket...
Classic Yachts
St Barths Bucket 2013 Winner sailing yacht HANUMAN with mast supplied by Rondal
Rondal has supplied a winning mast for the majestic J-Class yacht Hanuman that has become...
Luxury Yacht Design
Latest 70m mega yacht ASCHERA concept by motion code: blue
The breath-taking 70-metre superyacht Aschera concept represents the latest design, introduced by the Austrian design...
Luxury Yachts
Technicold™ by Northern Lights custom HVAC systems for refit of Feadship 135 Yacht MISS ILOILO
Set to start her major refit this summer, the majestic 135-foot Feadship charter yacht Miss...
Luxury Yacht Design
Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht YN1391 – first yacht in build at new shipyard
The all-new Mulder 98 Flybridge superyacht YN1391 is currently under construction, being built as the...
Ecological Yachts
Video of Filippetti Yacht Navetta 26 crossing the Ocean to arrive in Australia
The Italian builder, Filippetti Yacht, has released an amazing video of its 26-metre superyacht Navetta...
Charity & Fund Raising
Crew of sailing yacht AGLAIA and Complete Marine Freight raise 10.000€ for Mallorca charity
STP Shipyard hosted a very successful Dock Party on April 5, organised by the crew...
Expedition Yachts
Singapore Yacht Show 2013 to feature huge choice of boats and yachts
To be hosted by the prestigious ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove from April 18...
Feature Superyachts
Nauta Yachts on the largest mega yacht in the world: the 180m AZZAM YACHT
Nauta Yacht Design comments on one of the most important and demanding projects of their...
Luxury Yachts
Sunseeker Predator 72′ Yacht AVRORA to be exhibited at Antibes Yacht Show 2013
The magnificent 2008 Predator 72' motor yacht Avrora by Sunseeker will be displayed at the...
