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.

Monk Design collaborates on the newly launched WallyCento sailing yacht HAMILTON Feature Superyachts
18 June 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Monk Design collaborates on the newly launched WallyCento sailing yacht HAMILTON

MonkDesign are proud to have collaborated on the newly launched WallyCento luxury sailing yacht Hamilton,...

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The first 100ft WallyCento class sailing yacht HAMILTON launched today Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

The first 100ft WallyCento class sailing yacht HAMILTON launched today

Today 18 June saw the successful launch of the first WallyCento class superyacht Hamilton at...

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TP52 class royal yacht Bribon to compete in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

TP52 class royal yacht Bribon to compete in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

Currently being brought to Australia in order to compete in this year's Audi Hamilton Island...

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The Giraglia Rolex Cup Record broken by 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Record broken by 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2

This year's Giraglia Rolex Cup saw the McConaghy built 100ft luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa...

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Palma Superyacht Cup to be filmed by Palma de Mallorca’s Nautical TV Europe (NTVE) Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Palma Superyacht Cup to be filmed by Palma de Mallorca’s Nautical TV Europe (NTVE)

The 16 best sailing yachts in the world competing in this year's Palma Superyacht Cup...

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90m mega yacht ‘Open & Close’ by Cruse Naval Design Luxury Yacht Design
18 June 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

90m mega yacht ‘Open & Close’ by Cruse Naval Design

Jens Cruse of Cruse Naval Design presents his latest project the 90m mega yacht, featuring...

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Sunrise 45 motor yacht Project Sunset (hull 182) due to be delivered in 2013 Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Sunrise 45 motor yacht Project Sunset (hull 182) due to be delivered in 2013

Project Sunset superyacht is a 45m Sunrise Yachts build luxury vessel, scheduled for delivery in...

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Lars Modin designed 26.3m motor yacht Delta 80 IPS by Delta Powerboats Luxury Yacht Design
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Lars Modin designed 26.3m motor yacht Delta 80 IPS by Delta Powerboats

The 26.3m luxury motor yacht Delta 80 IPS is the largest concept ever developed by...

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Intec Marine’s motor yacht Intec Marine 90 and Intec Marine 140 superyacht by Guido de Groot and Doug Sharp Luxury Yacht Design
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Intec Marine’s motor yacht Intec Marine 90 and Intec Marine 140 superyacht by Guido de Groot and Doug Sharp

The Dutch builder Intec Marine is currently working on the 27.5m luxury yacht Intec Marine...

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66m Delta motor yacht Project Invader (hull 211042) due to be delivered in spring 2013 Luxury Yachts
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

66m Delta motor yacht Project Invader (hull 211042) due to be delivered in spring 2013

Scheduled for delivery in spring 2013, the well known US shipyard Delta Marine is currently...

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Slender but powerful 21.45m motor yacht NED 70 by Ned Yacht and Vripack Luxury Yacht Design
18 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Slender but powerful 21.45m motor yacht NED 70 by Ned Yacht and Vripack

The latest concept of the well known Dutch design studio Vripack Naval Architects is the...

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The overall winner of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup – Franck Nöel’s TP52 yacht Near Miss Luxury Yachts
15 June 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall winner of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup – Franck Nöel’s TP52 yacht Near Miss

The overall victory in this year's Giraglia Rolex Cup, marked by the record smashed by...

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