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.

Benetti superyacht FB265 with launch in 2014 Luxury Yachts
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Benetti superyacht FB265 with launch in 2014

The respected Italian builder, Benetti, is currently working on its impressive 65-metre superyacht FB265. Scheduled...

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Tall ship Christian Radich to visit St. Maarten in January 2013 Classic Yachts
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Tall ship Christian Radich to visit St. Maarten in January 2013

The St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies has agreed to welcome the A Class tall...

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Fourth quarter of Rodriguez Group’s financial year 2011/2012 marked by sale of Italyachts 50M superyacht AZUL Luxury Yachts
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Fourth quarter of Rodriguez Group’s financial year 2011/2012 marked by sale of Italyachts 50M superyacht AZUL

Rodriguez Group has recently published figures for 2011/12, announcing the sale of its latest 50m...

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Alu Marine catamaran yacht NOAH 88′ concept designed by Kenzo Takada nominated for IY&A Award 2013 Luxury Catamarans
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Alu Marine catamaran yacht NOAH 88′ concept designed by Kenzo Takada nominated for IY&A Award 2013

A joint venture of Alu Marine and Kenzo Takada, the splendid catamaran yacht Noah 88',...

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Alu Marine’s luxury catamaran yachts “NOAH” designed by Kenzo Takada Luxury Catamarans
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Alu Marine’s luxury catamaran yachts “NOAH” designed by Kenzo Takada

Alu Marine and Kenzo Takadu presented their new collaboration at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show....

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Trinity charter yacht MI SUENO – first superyacht hauled out by Rybovich on floating dry dock Luxury Yachts
20 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Trinity charter yacht MI SUENO – first superyacht hauled out by Rybovich on floating dry dock

Rybovich has recently demonstrated its ability to haul out Superyachts by utilizing its newest 3000...

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Video: Prince Shark 49 Yacht Hull FR028 tipped by cranes Luxury Yachts
19 November 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Video: Prince Shark 49 Yacht Hull FR028 tipped by cranes

This video shows the Prince Shark 49 Yacht - Hull FR028 being tipped at the...

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Sea trials for the 78m Feadship megayacht VENUS Luxury Yachts
19 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Sea trials for the 78m Feadship megayacht VENUS

The newly launched 78m Feadship superyacht Venus (hull n°684, Project Aqua) is currently undergoing a...

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Italyachts 50M motor yacht AZUL sold by Rodriguez Group Luxury Yacht Design
19 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Italyachts 50M motor yacht AZUL sold by Rodriguez Group

The splendid Italyachts 50M superyacht Azul has been recently sold by Rodriguez Group. Due to...

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First sailing catamaran yacht GUNBOAT 78 to be completed in the USA Luxury Catamarans
19 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

First sailing catamaran yacht GUNBOAT 78 to be completed in the USA

Currently being transported from Cape Town in South Africa to Baltimore in the USA, the...

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Christensen’s superyacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 receives AIM Marine Group Editor’s Choice Award as ‘Best Overall Boat of the Year’ Expedition Yachts
19 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Christensen’s superyacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 receives AIM Marine Group Editor’s Choice Award as ‘Best Overall Boat of the Year’

Winners of the 2012 AIM Marine Group Editor's Choice Awards were unveiled at the W...

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Newly launched CRN 125 motor yacht J’ADE – 7th 60m superyacht built by CRN Shipyard Luxury Yacht Design
19 November 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Newly launched CRN 125 motor yacht J’ADE – 7th 60m superyacht built by CRN Shipyard

CRN Shipyard successfully launched its newest 60m superyacht J'Ade on November 17. This magnificent CRN...

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