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.

Seakeeper’s M26000 gyro installed in new Hatteras 77 Convertible Yacht Luxury Yachts
1 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper’s M26000 gyro installed in new Hatteras 77 Convertible Yacht

Due to be launched in August 2013, the all-new Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht has been...

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Seakeeper’s largest equipped yacht to date – 65 m Heesen motor yacht Project OMNIA Luxury Yacht Design
1 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper’s largest equipped yacht to date – 65 m Heesen motor yacht Project OMNIA

Scheduled to be launched in June 2013, the 65 m Fast Displacement (FDHF) mega yacht...

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Seakeeper’s M21000 gyros for the 43 m Trinity Sportfish motor yacht MARLENA Luxury Yachts
1 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper’s M21000 gyros for the 43 m Trinity Sportfish motor yacht MARLENA

Compositeworks has installed three Seakeeper M21000 gyros in the world's largest sport fish vessel, the...

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Changes to Hargrave’s starting yacht line-up at Miami Boat Show Luxury Yachts
1 February 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Changes to Hargrave’s starting yacht line-up at Miami Boat Show

This year's Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show will feature 9 luxury vessels, built by Hargrave...

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36m motor yacht Grande 120SL by Benetti wins the Hurun Best of the Best 2013 award Luxury Yachts
31 January 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

36m motor yacht Grande 120SL by Benetti wins the Hurun Best of the Best 2013 award

As announced by the renowned Italian Azimut Benetti Group, the 36 m luxury superyacht Grande...

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RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: US Entries Luxury Yachts
31 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: US Entries

Set to start on February 18th, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 5th edition of CARIBBEAN...

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H2 designed superyacht VICKY – latest yacht to reach shortlist of IY&A Awards 2013 Luxury Yachts
31 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

H2 designed superyacht VICKY – latest yacht to reach shortlist of IY&A Awards 2013

The stylish 72 m Proteksan Turquoise mega yacht Vicky is the latest yacht that has...

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Luxury expedition charter yacht HANSE EXPLORER featuring Yacht Carbon Offset Expedition Yachts
31 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury expedition charter yacht HANSE EXPLORER featuring Yacht Carbon Offset

The magnificent 48-metre expedition yacht Hanse Explorer has recently introduced Yacht Carbon Offset. The vessel's...

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A very successful Submarine Charter Service by Triton Expedition Yachts
31 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

A very successful Submarine Charter Service by Triton

Recently launched service of Triton Submarines, Triton Submarine Charters (TSC), has been a great success...

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H2 designed 72 m Proteksan Turquoise Yacht VICKY named as finalist in IY&A Awards 2013 Luxury Yachts
31 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

H2 designed 72 m Proteksan Turquoise Yacht VICKY named as finalist in IY&A Awards 2013

Delivered by Proteksan Turquoise last year, the voluminous 72 m mega yacht Vicky has been...

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New HOOKAH Yacht series by Setzer Yacht Architects for NISI Yachts Luxury Yacht Design
30 January 2013 by Eva Belanyiova

New HOOKAH Yacht series by Setzer Yacht Architects for NISI Yachts

Bespoke luxury yacht design and naval architecture studio, Setzer Yacht Architects is proud to introduce...

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Pendennis refitted luxury yacht A2 shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards 2013 Luxury Yachts
30 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

Pendennis refitted luxury yacht A2 shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards 2013

One of Pendennis' most complex refits to date, the luxury motor yacht A2 has been...

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