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 Catamarans
Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes: Multihull yachts in the heart of the Vieux Port
With an in-water exhibition space that grows bigger from year to year, the Multihull Section...
Feature Superyachts
Sunreef Charter Yacht CHE Summer 2011 in the Mediterranean and Adriatic
Sunreef 114 sailing yacht CHE will be available this summer in the West Mediterranean and...
Feature Superyachts
Sunseeker UK Charter Yacht ‘High Energy’
Luxury motor yacht High Energy is a 26.88 m stunning, currently the most popular and...
Classic Yachts
Take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand...
Luxury Yachts
Bellingham Marine completes construction of private docks at Trinidad Village, Southern California
Trinidad Village Docks, Inc. (TVDI) hired world renowned marina builder, Bellingham Marine, to move forward...
Luxury Yachts
2011 MYBA Genoa Yacht Charter Show expands with extra dockage
The MYBA Charter Boat Show which runs from 2 to 6 May 2011 has secured...
Luxury Yachts
Peters & May reports significant growth in superyacht exports
Peters & May, a leading global superyacht transportation provider has reported a significant growth in...
Luxury Yachts
‘Huisfit’ Superyacht refit, repair and renewal launched by Royal Huisman
Royal Huisman has launched ‘Huisfit’ dedicated to Superyacht refit, repair and renewal. The Dutch yard...
Luxury Yacht Design
First ISA 140 motor yacht under construction at ISA Yachts
The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona....
Luxury Yacht Design
Motor Yacht MYSTIC wins design award at the Design Et Al International Yacht Awards 2011
The stunning and elegant superyacht Mystic wins an award in the 'Power Yacht Over 40...
Feature Superyachts
66 Metre Superyacht AGLAIA by Vitters & Dubois
Sailing yacht AGLAIA at 66 metres (216.5 ft) was launched earlier in March by Dutch...
Luxury Yachts
Summer Yacht Charters in July & August 2011 in the Mediterranean, Europe
The 2011 summer yacht charter season is gearing up to be a successful one in...
