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.

128m motor yacht PRIVILEGE ONE under construction at Privilege yard

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian builder Privilege Yard is currently working on the 128m megayacht Privilege One. Due to be delivered in 2013, this impressive vessel provides its guests with the utmost in luxury, offering five swimming pools, a movie theatre, as well as two helicopters, and even a submarine! ... read full story

Piet Brouwer’s special LED lights in the 42m charter yacht SARISSA’s swimming platform

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury charter yacht Sarissa's swimming platform boasts special LED lights, installed by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology. Built by Vitters and designed by Bill Tripp, this splendid vessel can accommodate up to 10 charter guests, cruising the Mediterranean as well as the Caribbean islands. ... read full story

Piet Brouwer’s new power management system for the 42m charter yacht BERZINC

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Completely refitted in 2007, the 1978 luxury motor yacht Brezinc's main switchboard got a new power management system by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology. Available for charter in the beautiful Mediterranean, this spectacular vessel sleeps 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Successful Horizon EP148 superyacht HORIZON POLARIS

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon EP148 luxury yacht Horizon Polaris has been highly admired since her premiere at this year's Horizon Open House, held in June. This has been a good reason for the well known Taiwan-based manufacturer Horizon Yachts not to exhibit this beautiful vessel at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and rather keep it in Taiwan available for inspection by its European as well as Asian clients. ... read full story

Refit of the 61m motor yacht WHITE RABBIT ECHO by Integrated Marine Group at the half way stage

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Once completed, the refitted White Rabbit Echo superyacht will become the New Zealand's largest refit paint job. Measuring 61 meters in length, this exceptional vessel arrived at Integrated Marine Group in Auckland in early January 2012 to get the new exterior repaint and interiors refit. ... read full story

ETNZ’s first AC72 catamaran yacht New Zealand wing by Southern Spars completed

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Another successful result of an excellent collaboration between America's Cup and Southern Spars is a completion of the massive 40m carbon fibre wing for the freshly launched AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand, belonging to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ). ... read full story

27m motor yacht Azimut 88 by Azimut Yachts

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 27 meters in length over all, the luxury motor yacht Azimut 88 belongs to the latest jewels, developed by the well known Italian shipyard Azimut Yachts. Among special features of this wonderful vessel belong the glass windows in the deckhouse, as well as the double panoramic windows in the hull, along with a spacious flybridge. ... read full story

Video of the 24m motor yacht Majesty 77 by Majesty Yachts

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Belonging to the new Majesty Yachts generation, the splendid Majesty 77 superyacht follows a great success of the 2004 Majesty 75 yacht. This wonderful vessel can easily accommodate 8 guests and 2 crew. ... read full story

Newly launched Sunreef 82 DD superyacht HOUBARA to premiere at Cannes Boat Show

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Among spectacular vessels on display at this year's Cannes International Boat Show will be the newly launched Sunreef 82 Double Deck luxury yacht HOUBARA, making her World Debut. This wonderful catamaran sleeps 7 guests in comfort and style. ... read full story

Motor yacht Princess V72 by Princess Yachts to make her Australian debut at Sydney Boat Show

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected English builder Princess Yachts is proud to announce that they will be exhibiting the eagerly awaited Princess V72 yacht at the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show, making her Australian debut. The new V39 and Princess 60 yachts will also premiere at this popular event. ... read full story

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