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.

Sunreef 74 Catamaran MAITA’I (ex Che) available for Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charter CharterWorld News
25 January 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef 74 Catamaran MAITA’I (ex Che) available for Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charter

Sunreef 74 catamaran MAITA'I is an excellent, 2011 refitted sailing yacht currently available for luxury...

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Heesen Yachts deliver SERENITY superyacht Luxury Yachts
25 January 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen Yachts deliver SERENITY superyacht

Superyacht Serenity is the latest and the largest displacement motor yacht built by the prestigious...

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70m Motor Yacht PRIONA by Scott Henderson Luxury Yacht Design
25 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

70m Motor Yacht PRIONA by Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson, an American product designer working in New York City presents his first super...

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New Heesen 65m Motor Yacht due to be launched in 2013 with the Seakeeper M21000 Gyros Luxury Yachts
25 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

New Heesen 65m Motor Yacht due to be launched in 2013 with the Seakeeper M21000 Gyros

New Heesen 65m motor yacht, the world´s first fast displacement yacht due to be launched...

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Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II by Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II by Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders

Gerard Dijkstra, Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders continue to work together on the Gerard...

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Motor Yacht TERRACED by the Italian designer Francesco Corda Luxury Yacht Design
24 January 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht TERRACED by the Italian designer Francesco Corda

Superyacht Terraced is the latest 50m vessel design by Francesco Corda with absolute innovation in...

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Additional Images of the 60m Super Yacht Darlings Danama by CRN Yachts Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Additional Images of the 60m Super Yacht Darlings Danama by CRN Yachts

The 60m luxury motor yacht Darlings Danama was launched by the Italian CRN shipyard in...

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Pure Superyacht Refit completes 2011 with a Success Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Pure Superyacht Refit completes 2011 with a Success

Pure Superyacht Refit has completed the 2011 on high note thanks to the successful completion...

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Extensive support for Superyachts in the UK in 2012 offered by Burgess Marine Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Extensive support for Superyachts in the UK in 2012 offered by Burgess Marine

The UK based ship repairer, Burgess Marine Ltd. offers its services, including both planned works...

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Overmarine Group at Dusseldorf Boat Show with Mangusta 92, Mangusta 130, Mangusta 165 and Mangusta 148 Oceano Yachts on display Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Overmarine Group at Dusseldorf Boat Show with Mangusta 92, Mangusta 130, Mangusta 165 and Mangusta 148 Oceano Yachts on display

For the first time in its history Overmarine Group is exhibiting in Düsseldorf in Hall...

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Popular charter Yacht VvS1 available in the Mediterranean after 5 years in the Pacific CharterWorld News
24 January 2012 by Eva Belanyiova

Popular charter Yacht VvS1 available in the Mediterranean after 5 years in the Pacific

The stunning and elegant charter yacht VvS1 is heading over to Europe after five very...

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Amels 212 Super Yacht IMAGINE proceeds with Yacht Carbon Offset Luxury Yachts
24 January 2012 by Zuzana Bednarova

Amels 212 Super Yacht IMAGINE proceeds with Yacht Carbon Offset

Amels 212 luxury yacht Imagine has decided to proceed with Yacht Carbon Offset to offset...

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