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.

The overall winner of the Rolex Volcano Race 2012: the 60ft Mini Maxi yacht Jethou

May 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall victory in the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race has gone to the 60ft yacht Jethou, followed by the 112ft luxury yacht Nilaya taking second place and the Wally 100 superyacht Y3K placing third. ... read full story

Benetti sells the 60m motor yacht Hull FB255 due to be delivered by May 2014

May 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following the popular Hainan Rendezvous, the 60m luxury motor yacht Hull FB255 has been recently sold to an Asian client. Due for completion as well as delivery by May 2014, this Benetti beauty easily sleeps 12 guests in 6 luxurious cabins. ... read full story

46m motor yacht VULCAN by Vicem Yachts to be launched next month

May 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known Turkish builder Vicem Yachts is supposed to launch the largest vessel from its Vision Line - the 46m (151ft) luxury motor yacht Vulcan - next month. This beautiful vessel offers 6 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts sell 47m motor yacht Project California

May 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen yacht sell the 47 metre luxury superyacht Project California, the ninth yacht in the successful 47m displacement series with exterior lines by Frank Laupman and interior by Bannenberg and Rowell. ... read full story

Cinque Terre and Cote D’Azure yacht charter special aboard open style sport yachts JR and SAMANA

May 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

With the European summer upon us, everyone is more energetic and looks forward to long summer days spent cruising on their preferred luxury yacht, sunbathing or swimming in the warm Mediterranean waters, followed by fresh seafood dinners and warm nights filled with entertainment and beach parties. To experience the charter holiday of your dreams, two... ... read full story

Heesen Yachts sells the first superyacht fitted with Hull Vane® – the 42m motor yacht YN 17042

May 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As the first vessel equipped with Hull Vane to achieve a much more comfortable motion in heavy waves, the 42m luxury motor yacht YN 17042 is a wonderful fast displacement vessel, recently sold by Heesen Yachts and providing beautiful accommodation to 12 guests. ... read full story

The 5th Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, June 4-9, 2012

May 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxurious vessels such as the 53.8m charter yacht Parsifal III or the 57.5m superyacht Twizzle and many others will meet once again to compete in this year's Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, running from June 4 to 6 and hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, situated in a fabulous yacht charter location - Porto Cervo in Sardinia. ... read full story

31m motor yacht Azimut Grande 105’ presented at the Beirut Boat and Superyacht Show 2012

May 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It was a huge success for the 31m luxury motor yacht Azimut Grande 105, presented for the very first time in Lebanon during this year's Beirut Boat and Superyacht Show, taking place from May 16 to 20 at La Marina Joseph Khoury. ... read full story

Rolex Volcano Race 2012: Line Honours Winner becomes the 112ft Superyacht Nilaya

May 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first vessel to finish the 300-nautical mile course of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race was the Filip Balcaen’s 112ft superyacht Nilaya, followed by the Claus-Peter Offen’s 100ft sailing yacht Wally Y3K taking second place and the Sir Peter Ogden’s 60ft Mini Maxi yacht Jethou placing third. ... read full story

Official christening of the new Azzurra TP52 yacht by Audi

May 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yesterday morning, the new Azzurra TP52 yacht by Audi was christened with the bottle of champagne by its godmother, HH Princess Zahra Aga Khan in the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. ... read full story

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