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.

Motor Yacht RM ELEGANT – ‘THE PARTY BOAT’ available for Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter

April 05, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Party Boat - luxury superyacht RM ELEGANT is perhaps the best choice when it comes to large corporate events, anniversaries, charity events, birthdays or any luxury happening for large groups. Accommodating 30 people in 15 beautiful and luxuriously outfitted staterooms, mega yacht RM ELEGANT is currently available for charter during the upcoming Film Festival in Cannes as well as GP in Monaco. ... read full story

90ft McConaughy superyacht Genuine Risk leads the way at Rolex China Sea Race 2012

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

90ft McConaughy Dubois 90 sailing yacht Genuine Risk leads the way at Rolex China Sea Race 2012, trying to break the race record of 47h 43m 7s, with 366 nautical miles left (as of 6:00 AEST). ... read full story

Gulf Craft makes its debut at Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 with the Majesty 70 yacht on display

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Gulf Craft will make its premiere at this year´s Hainan Rendezvous, exhibiting its new motor yacht Majesty 70. Understanding of local tastes and technical requirements coupled with strong delivery track record gives Gulf Craft an edge in the keenly contested Chinese market. ... read full story

First Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht to be launched this spring

April 05, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Two beautiful gentlemen's motor yachts Bilgin 160 Classic are currently under construction at the Bilgin Yachts shipyard in Turkey. Both yachts are currently for sale with the first one due to be launched this spring. ... read full story

Peter Craig Appointed as Principle Race Officer for the Pendennis Cup

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pendennis has appointed for the first time this year a professional race officer to take charge of the Pedennis Cup. Esteemed yachtsman Peter Craig from Marblehead, USA, has a wide range of experience with many of the premiere international regattas. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Great Success for Hoek Design Superyachts

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s St Barths Bucket Regatta was a huge success for the four Hoek Design superyachts, including the charter yacht This Is Us, the superyacht Firefly, the sailing yacht Marie as well as the Athos megayacht. ... read full story

First interior renderings of the superyacht Sunreef 82 DD due to be launched in July 2012

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunreef 82 Double Decker superyacht, currently in build by the Polish yard Sunreef Yachts is scheduled to be launched in July 2012 at this year´s Cannes Boat Show. This magnificent vessel comfortably accommodates 7 guests in one beam-wide owner suite, one VIP queen cabin and one guest twin cabin convertible to a double cabin with an additional Pullman bed, attended by two crew to assist the owner, a sailor himself. ... read full story

Rolex China Sea Race 2012: Day 2 – 1700hrs

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Several yachts were sailing well south of the rhumb line, with Jelik V throwing in an early tack to get back above, while Hi Fi and Freefire both waited until around early afternoon and the Genuine Risk superyacht a further hour before changing their direction in the search for boatspeed. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012: Tight at the top

April 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

There was a better breeze today at the Les Voiles de St. Barth yacht race, with a layday for competitors tomorrow and a full day of activities planned at Nikki Beach. Racing continues on Friday, with two races planned and a first start at 11:00am. ... read full story

Cockwells’ 9.5m tender for the new Perini Navi 73m Vitruvius Superyacht

April 04, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New 9.5 metre Owner's yacht tender created by Cockwells for the 73m Perini Navi Vitruvius superyacht currently under construction at the prestigious Italian yard. ... read full story

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