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 60m expedition yacht concept by Bury Design Expedition Yachts
2 January 2013 by Zuzana Bednarova

New 60m expedition yacht concept by Bury Design

The latest 60m Bury expedition yacht concept represents an all-aluminium submarine support vessel, providing excellent...

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Significance of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Luxury Yachts
31 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Significance of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The recently concluded 68th edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, won by...

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World Yachts Trophy 2012 for Alpha 76 Express yacht by Cheoy Lee Luxury Yachts
31 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

World Yachts Trophy 2012 for Alpha 76 Express yacht by Cheoy Lee

Presented during the 2012 Cannes International Boat Show, the prestigious World Yachts Trophy 2012 went...

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Registrations For The Rendezvous in Monaco 2013 Open Luxury Yachts
31 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Registrations For The Rendezvous in Monaco 2013 Open

Sail and motor yachts measuring over 24m in LOA can now register for The Rendezvous...

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Oyster signs contract for the 4th sailing yacht Oyster 885 Luxury Yacht Design
31 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Oyster signs contract for the 4th sailing yacht Oyster 885

It has been a very successful year for the prominent UK builder Oyster Marine, marked...

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Aid-loaded Mega Yacht BIG FISH on her way to cyclone-struck Fiji Charity & Fund Raising
27 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Aid-loaded Mega Yacht BIG FISH on her way to cyclone-struck Fiji

Luxury expedition charter yacht Big Fish is currently on her way to assist those affected...

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Heesen signs contract for 50m motor yacht YN 17350 Luxury Yachts
21 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen signs contract for 50m motor yacht YN 17350

Luxury yacht builder Heesen will celebrate yet another year with a new contract under the...

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26m Continental III yacht by Wim van der Valk under construction Luxury Yachts
21 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

26m Continental III yacht by Wim van der Valk under construction

Wim van der Valk are currently building their first 26m motor yacht Continental III, created...

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Miss Tor Yacht 80 by Orucoglu Shipyard Luxury Yachts
21 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Miss Tor Yacht 80 by Orucoglu Shipyard

Miss Tor Yacht 80 is one of the latest Miss Tor series superyachts, currently under...

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Sunseeker to unveil new yachts at the London Boat Show Luxury Yachts
21 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Sunseeker to unveil new yachts at the London Boat Show

Sunseeker Yachts is preparing to attend the upcoming London Boat Show with such spectacular vessels...

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Luxury yachts NISI and ADASTRA and the booming superyacht industry in Asia Luxury Trimarans
21 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yachts NISI and ADASTRA and the booming superyacht industry in Asia

Asia is increasingly becoming one of the most important builders of luxury yachts, marked by...

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Scorpion Serket 88 yacht tender – chase boat to the Benetti Classic 120′ charter yacht Giorgia Luxury Yachts
20 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Scorpion Serket 88 yacht tender – chase boat to the Benetti Classic 120′ charter yacht Giorgia

The splendid Scorpion Serket 88 yacht tender has been developed as a chase boat to...

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