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.

100ft maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2 starts the new season with ambitious goals

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It will be quite a busy season for the 100ft sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2, preparing to compete in five yacht regattas including Giraglia Rolex Cup, Palermo – Monte Carlo, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Bernetti Lombardini Cup as well as Barcolana. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2012: Heesen Yachts Receive Two Neptune Trophies

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two exceptional Heesen vessels have been given the honour to receive the Neptune Trophies at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 50m luxury yacht Satori and the 37m motor yacht Aurelia. ... read full story

Feadship´s Superyachts receive four major awards

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It is a very successful period for the prestigious Dutch builder Feadship, winning four prominent awards, three of which at the World Superyacht Awards 2012 for the 77.7m motor yacht Tango as well as the 45m superyacht Helix and one prize the Asian Boating Awards 2012 for the 87.78m megayacht Musashi. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2012: Judges´ Special Award for megayacht Hetairos

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Having become the main reference in superyacht design and construction, the exceptional 66.7m megayacht Hetairos has been given an honour to receive the Judges’ Special Award in the 40m+ size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012. ... read full story

New 72m motor yacht concepts by Cantieri Navali Codecasa

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Besides two wonderful vessels currently in build by Cantieri Navali Codecasa, including the open superyacht Codecasa 50s as well as the luxury motor yacht hull F.75 from Codecasa 42 Vintage series, this prestigious Italian shipyard is also working on a few new 72m motor yacht concepts. ... read full story

40th birthday for the 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze with a ‘makeover’ by Pendennis and Wetzels Brown

May 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze, originally built by Feadship has been successfully refitted by Pendennis, with focus on interior restyling by Wetzels Brown. She is now due to embark on her charter season in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Feadship Superyacht HAMPSHIRE II leaves the construction shed

May 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The spectacular 78.50 metre luxury yacht Hampshire II hit the water at the prestigious Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands, following her christening, which took place in April. Superyacht Hampshire II accommodates 14 guests in 6 staterooms. ... read full story

73m Perini Navi motor yacht Vitruvius (hull C.2189) has arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, Italy

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be delivered in 2013, the luxurious five-deck megayacht Vitruvius (hull C.2189) by Perini Navi has successfully arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, Italy to start outfitting. ... read full story

New Horizon RP97 motor yacht Summer Wind to be delivered soon to Australia

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Just completed her sea trial in Kaohsiung harbor in April, the RP97 superyacht Summer Wind, built by the respected Taiwan-based shipyard Horizon Yachts, is ready for delivery to Australia. This wonderful vessel provides comfortable and spacious accommodation in 3 en-suite staterooms. ... read full story

Dubois-designed superyachts performing exceptionally well at this year´s yacht regattas

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxurious vessels designed by renowned UK-based studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have performed very well at this year´s regattas, including the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip, followed by the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous as well as St. Barths Bucket. Four Dubois designs are expected to compete in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the Palma Superyacht Cup this summer. ... read full story

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