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.

2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Review Luxury Yachts
13 December 2010 by Chelsea Smith

2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Review

With high winds bringing the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta to a slightly premature end...

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LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 SUPERYACHT LAUNCHED Luxury Yachts
1 December 2010 by Mike Smith

LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 SUPERYACHT LAUNCHED

A proud moment as the Dutch shipbuilder launches the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 ahead...

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Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean Luxury Yachts
29 November 2010 by Mike Smith

Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean

Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m...

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Global Superyacht Forum 2010 Luxury Yachts
29 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Global Superyacht Forum 2010

Major players in the Superyacht Arena met in Amsterdam for three days of intense debate,...

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ATTESSA IV Yacht Launch in Canada – The Largest Ever in North America Luxury Yachts
29 November 2010 by Mike Smith

ATTESSA IV Yacht Launch in Canada – The Largest Ever in North America

The largest superyacht launched in North America - Motor Yacht Attessa

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Phuket Kings Cup 2010: Luxury sailing yachts to chase Premier honours Luxury Yachts
26 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Phuket Kings Cup 2010: Luxury sailing yachts to chase Premier honours

The Phuket Kings Cup Premier Class members, ranging in size from 15 metres to over...

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131′ World Traveller motor yacht by Benetti Sail Division Expedition Yachts
25 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

131′ World Traveller motor yacht by Benetti Sail Division

Benetti Sail Division in collaboration with P.B. Behage has designed a new explorer superyacht –...

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Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II Luxury Yachts
18 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II

Brian Benjamin’s new Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II, is just days away...

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Superyacht Safes by Dometic Marine Luxury Yachts
16 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Safes by Dometic Marine

Dometic Marine launch the proSafe MD361 P safe at this year's METS 2010. Specifically designed...

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Princess Yachts’ World Premier of 32m M Class at London International Boat Show Luxury Yachts
16 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts’ World Premier of 32m M Class at London International Boat Show

Princess Yachts are entering the superyacht sector with the launch of the first of their...

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Charter yacht Diamond A at Antigua Yacht Charter Meeting Luxury Yachts
15 November 2010 by Chelsea Smith

Charter yacht Diamond A at Antigua Yacht Charter Meeting

Superyacht Diamond A (ex-Ultima III) the 57,30m (187' 11"), motor yacht built by Abeking &...

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Numarine Turkey expands and takes on Patrik von Sydow as the new CEO Luxury Yachts
11 November 2010 by Mike Smith

Numarine Turkey expands and takes on Patrik von Sydow as the new CEO

Numarine’s Founder and Chairman, Ömer Malaz said: “as Numarine’s brand grows and we rapidly expand...

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