The 78.50 metre hull 806 by Feadship, named motor yacht Hampshire II, has been successfully launched by this prestigious shipyard. Superyacht Hampshire II was built for an experienced Feadship owner and offers and incredible amount of possibilities to actively relax aboard, including playing tennis, football, basketball and so on. ... read full story
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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.
82m Mitsubishi motor yacht O’MEGA for charter during Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix
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Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the 82m luxury charter superyacht O'MEGA is an excellent choice when it comes to charter rental for the next Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. O'Mega can host up to 250 guests when berthed and 60 guests seated inside. ... read full story
Nautor´s Swan exhibited at the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous
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Nautor´s Swan attended the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous with its current new builds from the SwanLine on display and exhibited its new projects such as the sailing yacht Swan 100 and the Swan 80 superyacht. Only in its third edition, the Hainan Rendez-Vous, including a yacht show, business jet exhibition as well as lifestyle showcase, has bought thousands of China’s top earners to Sanya’s fabulous shores. ... read full story
38m motor yacht ARCHIMEDEAN by Innovation Imperative
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Striking new motor yacht Archimedean is a 38 m contemporary vessel with an innovative design and elegant, minimalistic interior by architectural studio Innovation Imperative. ... read full story
Sunseeker´s Predator 130 superyacht NEVER SAY NEVER Among Finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2012
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Sunseeker´s Predator 130 luxury yacht NEVER SAY NEVER has been shortlisted as a finalist for World Superyacht Awards 2012 for Interior Design. The outstanding selection of yachts were scrutinised by the panel of judges at their meeting near Milan, held on 29th and 30th March. ... read full story
The ninth Edition of PalmaVela, April 18-22, 2012
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The ninth edition of PalmaVela, running from April 18 to 22, 2012 is the event chosen year after year, by many yacht owners or event organisers to present their new yacht or their new Racing circuits. Such is the case of the TP 52 fleet, now that the Med Cup circuit has been cancelled for this year, will be coordinated by the Class Manager, Rob Weiland in a new circuit. ... read full story
Newly launched superyacht ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats
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Described as “one of the world's most amazing Superyachts”, the Adastra superyacht launched earlier this week at the McConaghy Boats China facility, features stunning interior by Jepsen Design and exterior styling by Orion Shuttleworth Design. ... read full story
WALLY CLASS performance yachts confirm 2012 racing calendar
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The largest fleet of performance yachts over 24 metres - the Wally Class - has confirmed the final racing calendar for the 2012 season. In addition to this calendar, Wallys also competitively race in other renowned regattas against yachts of other types: a strong performance was seen in March in the British Virgin Islands, with the Wally 101 sailing yacht Indio winning the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda. ... read full story
The 6th MOD70 one-design trimaran yacht OMAN SAIL launched
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The 6th MOD70 one-design trimaran yacht OMAN SAIL was successfully launched yesterday. The team took ownership of its yacht yesterday, setting out on the first stage of learning and training process which over the coming weeks will lead to the inaugural event of the 2012 championship season, the KRYS OCEAN RACE, which starts in less than three months. ... read full story
New Codecasa 42 Vintage yacht hull F75 to be launched in spring 2013
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Superyacht Codecasa 42 Vintage - yacht hull F75, the 2nd in the beautiful 42m Vintage series, is scheduled to be launched in Spring 2013. ... read full story