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.

Lurssen delivers 85 m QUATTROELLE Yacht Luxury Yachts
21 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Lurssen delivers 85 m QUATTROELLE Yacht

Measuring 85 meters in length over all, the impressive Lurssen mega yacht Quattroelle (Project Bellissimo)...

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RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: First yachts finish Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: First yachts finish

It has been a great success for the Mike Slade's luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard,...

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RORC Caribbean 600: Monohull Line Honours for Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP LEOPARD Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

RORC Caribbean 600: Monohull Line Honours for Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP LEOPARD

Monohull Line Honours for the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race went to the Farr...

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RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 3 Luxury Trimarans
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 3

Measuring 63 feet in LOA, the luxury trimaran yacht Paradox completed the RORC Caribbean 600...

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Trimaran yacht PARADOX completes RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race Luxury Trimarans
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Trimaran yacht PARADOX completes RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

The cruising trimaran yacht Paradox completed this year's RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race on 20...

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International Accolades for Princess Yachts Continue Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

International Accolades for Princess Yachts Continue

Luxury vessels built by Princess Yachts celebrate a great success in the Far East. The...

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A very successful Dusseldorf Boat Show for Princess Yachts Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

A very successful Dusseldorf Boat Show for Princess Yachts

It has been another great success for the well known UK shipyard, Princess Yachts, at...

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Southern Spars powered superyachts competing in the NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Southern Spars powered superyachts competing in the NZ Millennium Cup 2013

All of the luxury superyachts participating in the recently concluded NZ Millennium Cup were powered...

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Dubois designed SILVERTIP Yacht takes 2nd place at the NZ Millennium Cup Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Dubois designed SILVERTIP Yacht takes 2nd place at the NZ Millennium Cup

Three luxury vessels designed by the prominent UK studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have participated in...

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Vripack designed NED 70 Yacht and Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender named winners of Nautique Dutch Glory Awards Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Vripack designed NED 70 Yacht and Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender named winners of Nautique Dutch Glory Awards

The bespoke Dutch design studio, Vripack, is proud to announce that two of its luxury...

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New 35m motor yacht by Rayburn Yachts and Ron Holland Luxury Yacht Design
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 35m motor yacht by Rayburn Yachts and Ron Holland

Introduced earlier this month, the latest 35-metre Rayburn superyacht boasts beautiful exterior styling by renowned...

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The countdown to the 21st Dubai International Boat Show is almost over Luxury Yachts
20 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

The countdown to the 21st Dubai International Boat Show is almost over

This year's prestigious Dubai International Boat Show will start on March 5. The event will...

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