Performed by Palma Refit, a magnificent 46m Palmer Johnson superyacht now boasts four Seakeeper M21000a gyros. She represents the Seakeeper's largest gyro refit to date. ... read full story
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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.
Largest gyro refit to date for Seakeeper – 46m Palmer Johnson superyacht
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Feadship superyacht HELIX becomes first large foreign registered yacht that has cruised the Pearl River in China
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The award-winning 45m superyacht Helix by Feadship has become the first large foreign registered yacht that has cruised the Pearl River in China. Providing beautiful accommodation in 5 well appointed cabins, this spectacular vessel participated in this year's Nansha International Boat Show and will also attend the Xiamen Boat Show. ... read full story
Alu Marine’s New Catamaran Yacht PANAMA 62′ selected for the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013
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The latest catamaran yacht Panama 62' by Alu Marine has been nominated for the "International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013" in the "Concept Design up to 30 metres" category. She represents an ideal family cruiser or a charter yacht, thanks to her numerous possibilities of interior layouts. ... read full story
VSY receives a prominent award at the Genoa Boat Show 2012
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One of the Owners/Directors of VSY, Cristiana Longarini, was honoured with the Yacht Capital Marina Yachting Award 2012 at this year's Genoa Boat Show. The yard's 72m megayacht Stella Maris was a real star of the show. ... read full story
Malcolm McKeon leaves Dubois Naval Architects
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The respected UK design firm, Dubois Naval Architects, has announced departure of Malcolm McKeon. The company was established in 1976. The first luxury vessel designed by Dubois is sailing yacht Philkade (ex Aquel II, Vainqueur). ... read full story
Motor yacht D85 by Dauntless Yachts
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In addition to luxury yacht D75 with delivery in January 2013, the Turkish shipyard, Dauntless Yachts, has developed the magnificent D85 superyacht. She provides beautiful and comfortable accommodation in a full-beam master stateroom and three lovely guest staterooms. ... read full story
Motor yacht SARP 46 m – first superyacht in build at Sarp Yacht
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The splendid motor yacht Sarp 46 m is the first superyacht presently under construction at the Turkish builder Sarp Yacht. Due to be delivered in July 2014, she is able to comfortably sleep up to 12 guests. ... read full story
Feadship superyacht Musashi wins ‘Best motor yacht over 65m’ and ‘Best Interior’
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The impressive 87,78 metre Feadship megayacht Musashi has won the ‘Best Motoryacht over 65m’ and the International Superyacht Society awards. Yacht Musashi also took home the prize for ‘Best Interior’, at a glittering awards gala in Fort Lauderdale, capping an excellent year for one of the largest and most impressive Feadships built to date. The... ... read full story
Ron Holland visits Cheoy Lee motor yacht DOROTHEA III during the FLIBS 2012
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This year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show gave an opportunity to Ron Holland to see the 45m Cheoy Lee superyacht Dorothea III (a Marco Polo Series yacht). She is a sistership to the luxury yacht Mazu, which made her premiere during the event. ... read full story