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.
CharterWorld News
CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack
An exclusive interview with one of Vripack's Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat...
Luxury Yachts
NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO
The first day's winner of this year's NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing...
Classic Yachts
Pendennis celebrating 25-year history of superyacht custom build and refit
The prestigious UK shipyard, Pendennis, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The first luxury...
Luxury Yachts
Ferretti Group attending Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with record number of 25 yachts on display
A record number of 25 luxury yachts are currently being displayed by the prominent Italian...
Interior Design
Vain Interiors’ interior scheme on board 77 m Hanseatic Yacht SMERALDA to compete for IY&A Award 2013
Vain Interiors has been nominated for the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Award 2013 for...
Expedition Yachts
77m WETA Yacht Project (Hull U77, Gin Tonic II) taken to Whangarei in New Zealand
The impressive and very secretive WETA Yacht Project (also known as hull U77 and Gin...
Luxury Trimarans
Francis Joyon to arrive in the Bahamas aboard his IDEC Yacht tomorrow
Thrusday lunchtime saw Francis Joyon and his luxury trimaran yacht IDEC face the last 280...
Luxury Yachts
Tripp designed 50 m Wally Yacht BETTER PLACE named as finalist in the 2013 World Superyacht Awards
Designed by acclaimed Bill Tripp, the breathtaking 50 m Wally superyacht Better Place has been...
Luxury Yacht Design
Royal Huisman Yacht BLUE PAPILLON by German Frers and Rhoades Young with launch in 2013
Set to be launched this year, the 143-foot superyacht Blue Papillon is currently under construction...
Luxury Yachts
Horizon P110 Tri Deck Yacht to be displayed at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2013
This year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will boast the all-new Horizon P110 Tri...
Classic Yachts
New sailing yacht W.100′ by W-Class Yachts and Front Street Shipyard
The dramatically beautiful W.100' superyacht concept is a modern classic sloop, currently in design for...
Classic Yachts
Hoek designed Truly Classic 108 sailing yacht SIMBA shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards 2013
Hoek designed Truly Classic 108 yacht Simba has been selected as a finalist for the...
