Luxury Yachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is a luxury yacht? Luxury Yachts as a term generally mean private boats of ...

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.

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2012: 107 luxury yachts registered so far

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The organisers of the 2012 Antigua Charter Yacht Show have announced that 107 magnificent vessels have confirmed their presence at the event so far. Among these the Nautor's Swan 112 charter yacht Highland Breeze and many others. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2012 hosted luxury yachts equipped with Incidences Sails

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Incidences Sails have equipped nearly 30 spectacular vessels, competing in this year's Les Voiles de St Tropez. These include the luxury charter yacht Moonbeam IV or the Wally sailing yacht Genie. ... read full story

44m luxury sloop ENCORE (Project AY45) by Alloy Yachts designed by Dubois

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently under construction, the 44-metre superyacht Encore (AY45) is a splendid sloop, to be launched by the NZ shipyard Alloy Yachts in the next few months. Designed by Dubois, Encore offers 4 comfortable and lovely cabins. ... read full story

PlanetSolar getting ready for her solar campaign 2013

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Preparing for her 2013 solar campaign, the La Ciotat shipyard is currently hosting the M/S Turanor PlanetSolar for annual maintenance, following her successful Mediterranean promotional summer tour. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on 26 December, 2012

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will start on December 26. The last year's event was marked by an exciting battle between sailing yacht Wild Oats XI and superyacht Investec Loyal. ... read full story

A video of the Darwin Class 86 luxury yacht PERCHERON by CdM Yachts

October 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Successfully launched this year, the spectacular Percheron superyacht is a Darwin Class 86 expedition vessel, built by CdM Yachts. Percheron comfortably sleeps her guests in 4 lovely staterooms. ... read full story

Images of the 50m ISA Yachts PAPI DU PAPI superyacht with interior by Francesco Paszkowski

October 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Papi Du Papi Yacht is a 50-metre luxury vessel built by ISA Yachts in Ancona, Italy, with naval architecture by Andrea Vallicelli and ISA and elegant interior by Francesco Paszkowski Studio and Margherita Casprini. ... read full story

Bravo 88′ superyacht and Alpha 76′ Flybridge Express yacht by Cheoy Lee loaded and delivered to Palm Beach

October 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The two splendid vessels by Cheoy Lee, including Bravo 88' superyacht (hull 5018) as well as Alpha 76' Flybridge Express yacht (hull 5033), have been successfully transported from Hong Kong to the Port of Palm Beach in order to participate at the next Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, starting later on this month. ... read full story

Charter yacht LEGEND – the first Marshall Island registered yacht obtains MLC certification

October 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The splendid charter yacht Legend (ex Jamaica Bay) received the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 certification as the first commercial vessel registered in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ... read full story

Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open

October 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly. ... read full story

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