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.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

March 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash

March 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers. ... read full story

Motor Yacht HORHOR – a concept by Emre Yildirim of Nod Design

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

HORHOR motor yacht is a 82m concept by the Turkish design studio Nod Design, designed by Emre Yildirim. ... read full story

96m Motor Yacht GARDINIA concept by Emre Yildirim of NOD Design

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yacht Gardinia is a new 96 metre concept by Emre Yildirim of NOD design, featuring beautiful flowing lines and an elegant profile. Accommodation is is designed to be offered in 7 suites to 14 guests. ... read full story

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Something Old, Something New, Something Refit, Something Blue — J Class yachts

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

J Class Yachts have a special place in yachting lore, which still resonates today thanks to the efforts both some dedicated yacht owners and the J Class Association which since 2000 has worked tirelessly to bring these floating legends back to life. ... read full story

88.5m megayacht NIRVANA (ex project Y707) by Oceanco

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oceanco´s project Y707 has been given a name NIRVANA. The 88.5m luxury motor yacht Nirvana is scheduled to be delivered next month and will offer comfortable accommodation in 6 luxurious and spacious cabins. ... read full story

Sea trials for the 67.27m superyacht Drizzle by Feadship

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

67.27m superyacht Drizzle, built by the prominent Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2011 is undergoing sea trials. This amazing vessel, inspired by the 2005 Feadship luxury yacht Twizzle, offers comfortable accommodation to 10 guests. ... read full story

36m sailing yacht Glorious successfully completed by Esen Yacht

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Turkish builder Esen Yacht has successfully completed its 36m sailing yacht Glorious, offering comfortable and spacious accommodation to 8 guests in 4 beautiful cabins. ... read full story

Pendennis Plus completes the refit of the 62.23m motor yacht Virginian by Feadship

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pendennis Plus has this week successfully completed the refit of the 62m motor yacht Virginian by Feadship. She was one of the first refits undertaken by Devonport Yachts in their Plymouth facility. ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan 100 charter yacht VIRAGO – Winner of the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nautor's Swan 100 charter yacht VIRAGO is the winner of the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. On the third and final day of competition, the wind gods truly unleashed their power. And the result was one of the more stirring, sensational days of racing in the grand and storied legacy of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. ... read full story

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