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 OCEA Commuter 230 Yacht Design Luxury Yacht Design
11 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New OCEA Commuter 230 Yacht Design

OCEA is delighted to introduce its latest and largest design of the Commuter range of...

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Oyster Regatta Grenada kicks off with passage race to Le Phare Bleu Luxury Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Charter Yacht AXIA wins St Barths’ Bucket awards and is now ready for charter in New England CharterWorld News
10 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

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...

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St Barths Bucket 2013 Winner sailing yacht HANUMAN with mast supplied by Rondal Classic Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Latest 70m mega yacht ASCHERA concept by motion code: blue Luxury Yacht Design
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Technicold™ by Northern Lights custom HVAC systems for refit of Feadship 135 Yacht MISS ILOILO Luxury Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht YN1391 – first yacht in build at new shipyard Luxury Yacht Design
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Video of Filippetti Yacht Navetta 26 crossing the Ocean to arrive in Australia Ecological Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Crew of sailing yacht AGLAIA and Complete Marine Freight raise 10.000€ for Mallorca charity Charity & Fund Raising
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Singapore Yacht Show 2013 to feature huge choice of boats and yachts Expedition Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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Nauta Yachts on the largest mega yacht in the world: the 180m AZZAM YACHT Feature Superyachts
10 April 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

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...

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Sunseeker Predator 72′ Yacht AVRORA to be exhibited at Antibes Yacht Show 2013 Luxury Yachts
10 April 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

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...

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