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.

2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 3 – The overall winner becomes Velsheda superyacht

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall winner of this year's J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively. ... read full story

Oceanco launch the 85.6m motor yacht Y708

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 85.6 meters in length over all, the splendid superyacht Y708 by Oceanco has been recently launched. Scheduled for delivery before the end of the year, she can accommodate 14 guests in comfort. ... read full story

Palma Refit completes refit of the 46m motor yacht Hokulani

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

In order to be ready for the 2012 summer season, the Palma Refit in Mallorca has successfully finished an extensive 8-month refit of a 48m superyacht. The vessel got the largest retro-fit installation to date of four Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer units. ... read full story

2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 2 – Luxury yacht Velsheda takes the leading position

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta saw a very close racing of the J Class yachts. In the end, the overall winner has become superyacht Velsheda, winning by just 5 seconds, followed by Lionheart, Rainbow and Ranger, respectively. ... read full story

90m Motor Yacht Concept by Abdulbaki Senol

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 90m mega yacht concept is the latest project of the Turkish designer Abdulbaki Senol. This spectacular vessel provides its guest with the utmost in luxury and comfort, offering beautiful and stylish cabins. ... read full story

20% off Eastern Mediterranean charter aboard motor yacht TATIANA PER SEMPRE

July 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury open style sports yacht Tatiana Per Sempre by Baglietto and Francesco Paszkowski is currently running a charter special of 20% off all charter availabilities remaining in this season. ... read full story

33m Explorer motor yacht Vripack 110 by RMK Marine and Vripack Design

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

After a huge success of three luxury yachts by RMK Marine and Vripack, including luxury yacht Caressa K, charter yacht Jasmin as well as charter yacht Private Lives, the respected Turkish builder and the renowned Dutch design studio continue their co-operation, presenting the new 33m Vripack 110 superyacht. This splendid explorer is a go anywhere vessel, offering comfortable accommodation to 8 guests in 4 beautiful cabins. ... read full story

New Zero Emissions Yacht and Shuttle designs by NEDSHIP Group and STR Europe of France

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

In partnership with STR Europe of France, the Ned Ship Group reveals its latest Zero Emissions Yacht and Shuttle designs, belonging to the STR EUROPE series, comprising two design options: a 20m catamaran yacht in both yacht as well as shuttle version, along with a 40m trimaran superyacht option. ... read full story

Palumbo launches a 30m tug converted in the motor yacht VERVECE

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyard Palumbo has recently launched its 30m superyacht Vervece. Converted into a luxury vessel from a 30m tug, this splendid vessel is now Charter Class as well as MCA compliant. ... read full story

New 61m Hakvoort motor yacht hull YN248

July 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

At the moment under construction at the Dutch shipyard Hakvoort, the 61m megayacht hull YN248 is a spectacular twin screw ocean going vessel, providing 12 guests with comfortable and stylish accommodation. Scheduled for completion in 2015, hull YN248 will be the largest superyacht ever constructed by this builder. ... read full story

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