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.

120m Oceanco yacht PA122 with design by Nuvolari Lenard Design Feature Superyachts
17 December 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

120m Oceanco yacht PA122 with design by Nuvolari Lenard Design

The 120m Oceanco mega yacht PA122 is a spectacular luxury vessel designed to impress by...

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HMYA Launch Party Aboard Horizon Tri-Deck Motor Yacht P110 Luxury Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

HMYA Launch Party Aboard Horizon Tri-Deck Motor Yacht P110

In order to celebrate its membership in "The Luxury Network", Horizon Motor Yacht Australia (HMYA)...

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Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2012: Day 1 Classic Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2012: Day 1

Situated in a fascinating Asian yacht charter destination - Phuket in Thailand, Angsana Laguna hosted...

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Images of the Rupert 80 superyacht under construction at Rupert Marine Luxury Yacht Design
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Images of the Rupert 80 superyacht under construction at Rupert Marine

The Swedish builder, Rupert Marine, is presently working on its splenid Rupert 80 superyacht, boasting...

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Images of the new 19ft Rupert custom yacht tender for Wally Ace superyacht KANGA Luxury Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Images of the new 19ft Rupert custom yacht tender for Wally Ace superyacht KANGA

The splendid 19-foot Rupert custom yacht tender has been developed for the Wally Ace superyacht...

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New motor yacht 335 Sportfish concept by Bakewell-White Yacht Design Ltd. Expedition Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

New motor yacht 335 Sportfish concept by Bakewell-White Yacht Design Ltd.

One of the latest designs developed by the NZ design firm Bakewell-White Yacht Design Ltd....

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Rene van der Velden designed 39m Alloy superyacht CaryAli Expedition Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Rene van der Velden designed 39m Alloy superyacht CaryAli

Measuring 39 meters in LOA, CaryAli superyacht is a breathtaking expedition cruiser, launched by the...

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Hull and superstructure of the 50m Heesen motor yacht Project AZURO (YN 16650) joined together Luxury Yachts
17 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Hull and superstructure of the 50m Heesen motor yacht Project AZURO (YN 16650) joined together

The hull and superstructure of the 50m Heesen superyacht Project Azuro (YN 16650) have been...

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Yachtsman of the Year award for Igor Simcic Luxury Yachts
14 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Yachtsman of the Year award for Igor Simcic

The Yachtsman of the Year trophy went to Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa...

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Traditional winter cocktail for the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) members Luxury Yachts
14 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Traditional winter cocktail for the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) members

The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event,...

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Kusch Yacht Bau launches the hull of the 101m megayacht V853 project by Vega Yachts Luxury Yacht Design
14 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Kusch Yacht Bau launches the hull of the 101m megayacht V853 project by Vega Yachts

The German shipyard, Kusch Yachts, launched the hull of the 101m Vega Yachts V853 superyacht...

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Great success for the McConaghy built maxi yachts ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI and Esimit Europa Luxury Yachts
14 December 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Great success for the McConaghy built maxi yachts ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI and Esimit Europa

It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter...

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