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.

Lurssen’s 85m motor yacht QUATTROELLE (Project Bellissimo) launched Luxury Yachts
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Lurssen’s 85m motor yacht QUATTROELLE (Project Bellissimo) launched

The prestigious German shipyard Lurssen has recently launched its splendid megayacht Quattroelle (Project Bellissimo). Designed...

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Bilgin 160 Classic luxury yacht M&M on the way to Cote d’Azur to attend the 2012 Cannes Boat Show Luxury Yachts
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Bilgin 160 Classic luxury yacht M&M on the way to Cote d’Azur to attend the 2012 Cannes Boat Show

At the moment on the way from Istanbul to Cote d'Azur to be showcased at...

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Laraki designed 127m superyacht PRIVILEGE ONE to be launched by Privilege Yard by the end of 2012 Luxury Yacht Design
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Laraki designed 127m superyacht PRIVILEGE ONE to be launched by Privilege Yard by the end of 2012

Due to be launched by the end of 2012, the 127m luxury megayacht Privilege One...

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Newport Bucket Regatta 2012 to start tomorrow Luxury Yachts
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Newport Bucket Regatta 2012 to start tomorrow

The Newport Shipyard is currently preparing for the 10th edition of the Newport Bucket Regatta,...

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Laraki Yacht Design’s New 163m motor yacht PRELUDE Luxury Yacht Design
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Laraki Yacht Design’s New 163m motor yacht PRELUDE

One of the latest concepts created by Laraki Yacht Design is the 163m megayacht Prelude....

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Additional images of the newly delivered Bilgin Classic 160′ superyacht M&M Luxury Yachts
23 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Additional images of the newly delivered Bilgin Classic 160′ superyacht M&M

Measuring 48,7m meters in length over all, the luxury superyacht M&M is a spectacular, Bilgin...

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Nautor’s Swan launch newly refitted Swan 90 sailing yacht Altair (ex Kora 5) Interior Design
22 August 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Nautor’s Swan launch newly refitted Swan 90 sailing yacht Altair (ex Kora 5)

Nautor's Swan have carried out a comprehensive refit on the Swan 90 sailing yacht ALTAIR...

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Luxury Yacht Charter Special in Croatia and Ionian Islands for charter yacht MY TOY (ex Maria Pia) CharterWorld News
22 August 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Yacht Charter Special in Croatia and Ionian Islands for charter yacht MY TOY (ex Maria Pia)

Charter Yacht MY TOY (ex Maria Pia) is currently running a special of €90,000 per...

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Classic sailing yacht Stavros S Niarchos on display at the upcoming PSP Southampton Boat Show Charity & Fund Raising
22 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Classic sailing yacht Stavros S Niarchos on display at the upcoming PSP Southampton Boat Show

Stavros S Niarchos superyacht of 200 feet will be available to view for visitors of...

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First high speed sea trials of the 50m Acico luxury yacht NASSIMA completed Luxury Yachts
22 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

First high speed sea trials of the 50m Acico luxury yacht NASSIMA completed

First high speed sea trials have been successfully completed by the 50m Acico superyacht Nassima....

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Monaco Marine completes refit of the 30m motor yacht SPREZZATURA Luxury Yachts
22 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Monaco Marine completes refit of the 30m motor yacht SPREZZATURA

Measuring 30 meters in length over all, the luxury motor yacht Sprezzatura has undergone a...

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Feadship to attend the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show with luxury yacht HAMPSHIRE II on display Luxury Yachts
22 August 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Feadship to attend the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show with luxury yacht HAMPSHIRE II on display

Successfully launched by Feadship this year, the 78,5m megayacht Hampshire II (hull 806) will be...

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