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.
Luxury Yachts
Moonen 83 motor yacht RUSALINA (ex Xanadu) returns to Moonen for major refit
An extensive, 4-month refit is waiting for the Moonen 83 superyacht Rusalina (ex Xanadu) at...
Luxury Yacht Design
Franck Darnet signs a new contract for the 45m superyacht SUNSET by Sunrise Yachts
Due to be launched in summer 2013, the well known French design studio, Franck Darnet...
Luxury Yacht Design
New motor yacht Alpha 87 Express Sport by Cheoy Lee
The building process of the newest Alpha 87 Express Sport by Cheoy Lee is in...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 30 yachts competed in the 16-mile Coastal Race
As part of preparation for the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race, kicking off this Saturday,...
Classic Yachts
Dream Ship Victory to launch the 65m sailing yacht MIKHAIL S. VORONTSOV at the end of 2012
The dramatically beautiful, classic sailing yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov by Dream Ship Victory is due...
Luxury Yachts
Dream Ship Victory and Duratek team up on the 141m sailing yacht DREAM SYMPHONY
Duratek Epoxy and Polyurethane Systems have been supplied for the construction of the largest wooden...
Classic Yachts
The largest Truly Classic sailing yacht TC126 by Hoek Design to start construction in January
The largest Truly Classic vessel designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects - luxury yacht TC126...
Luxury Yacht Design
Feadship takes Relativity yacht concept to FLIBS
Feadship is taking it's successful 2012 Future Concept, motor yacht RELATIVITY, to the 2012 Fort...
Luxury Catamarans
ORACLE TEAM USA capsizes its catamaran yacht AC72 on San Francisco Bay
The 8th day of the ORACLE TEAM USA training session was marked by a capsize...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 kicks off today with a coastal race
A coastal race kicks off at this year's Rolex Middle Sea Race today as preparation...
Luxury Yacht Design
Setzer Yacht Architects designed 27m motor yacht LOGOS SD with delivery in Summer 2014
The Turkish builder, Logos Marine, has partnered with the prominent design studio, Setzer Yacht Architects,...
Luxury Yachts
South Florida to welcome precious cargo of Luxury Yachts transported by Dockwise Yacht Tranport (DYT)
This year, two Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) ships, including the 686-foot (209-meter) Yacht Express and...
