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
2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 sets amazing course record
14 hours, 56 minutes and 16 seconds is the new record reached by the 100ft...
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45m Bilgin charter yacht TATIANA anchored in Cannes and available for inspection
Built by Bilgin Yachts and designed by Joachim Kinder, the 45m luxury charter yacht Tatiana...
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Recently delivered 47m Alloy luxury yacht LORETTA ANNE designed by Dubois
With the originally situated galley on the main deck, the timeless-looking 47m Alloy superyacht Loretta...
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Benetti Vision 145′ motor yacht CHECKMATE (hull BV018) successfully launched
Another jewel of the Benetti Vision 145' series, the 44m superyacht Checkmate (hull BV018) was...
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43m CMN motor yacht PARAMOUR refitted by PURE Superyacht Refit
Delivered six days ahead of the original schedule by the Palma de Mallorca's refit specialist...
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2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: The idea to put Russian sailing back on the map
The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg's Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, with Russian as well as Italian...
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2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: 170 yachts left St Tropez today
Today 13 June saw the departure of 170 yachts racing in this year's Giraglia Rolex...
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Esimit Europa teams up with BMW
Based on a long-term partnership, the Esimit Europa project will team up with the BMW...
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A huge success for Swan yachts at Giraglia Rolex Cup
Three days of inshore competition at this year's Giraglia Rolex Cup brought a great success...
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Additional images of the 40m luxury yacht M (Project M) by Bilgin Yachts
Launched last month, the Bilgin 132 superyacht M (Project M) is a modern vessel, featuring...
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2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: Three days of dramatic inshore competition concluded today
The 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy drew to a...
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The world’s Big Class yachts started the 2nd Westward Cup today
Day 1 of this year's Westward Cup in Cowes, UK saw the 42m superyacht Mariette...
