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.

Wally Yachts launches the world’s largest sloop in carbon fiber – superyacht Better Place

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place by Wally Yachts has been recently launched in Ancona, Italy. Boasting the most advanced carbon fiber construction technology, this spendid vessel easily sleeps 10 guests and a crew of 9 professionals. ... read full story

Maxwell partners with Vitters on superyacht Inoui and the 46m Dubois hull 3067 yacht

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Maxwell is to collaborate with the well known Dutch shipyard Vitters on two spectacular vessels, currently in build: the 33m sailing yacht Inoui, for which Maxwell will develop a completely customized below deck, submarine type windlass system, as well as the 46m superyacht hull 3067, expected to boast Maxwell´s twin VWC6000 installation. ... read full story

The first Benetti Classic Supreme 132′ Yacht launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti Yachts launched their first motor yacht Classic Supreme 132' recently. The ceremony has taken place at their Viareggio shipyard in Italy. ... read full story

STP hoists super sloop Aglaia

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

STP hoisted the luxury super sloop AGLAIA this weekend, the biggest yacht ever lifted off the water in Mallorca. ... read full story

Exceptional RIVA 86′ Domino motor yacht RHINO luxury charter in the Western Mediterranean

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Chartering at a rate of €56,000.00 per week plus expenses, the luxury charter yacht RHINO is a Riva 86' Domino vessel, with beautiful and striking exterior lines and elegant, contemporary interior. This spectacular motor yacht will take you to the most amazing ports, beaches and islands of the ever so popular, historically rich and culturally diverse Western Mediterranean. ... read full story

A very successful Rio Boat Show for Princess Yachts with superyacht Fendi Casa Princess 85 on display

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known UK builder, Princess Yachts, has reported a great succes at this year´s Rio Boat Show, with the largest vessel on display, the luxury motor yacht Fendi Casa Princess 85, launched at the beginning of April at the Hotel do Frade & Golf Resort. ... read full story

RMK Marine luxury yacht KARIA and SARAFIN superyacht recognised at World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 45m RMK Marine motor yacht Karia and the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin, completed by RMK Marine last year, have been both awarded at this year´s World Superyacht Awards - a highly anticipated event held on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. ... read full story

72.64m Proteksan Turquoise superyacht Vicky (hull NB54) launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The renowned Turkish builder Proteksan Turquoise has successfully launched its 72.64m motor yacht Vicky (ex hull NB54). This wonderful vessel provides lovely accommodation for 12 guests in 6 comfortable cabins. ... read full story

Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Hull 10 with delivery in late 2013 or early 2014

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hull 10 superyacht from the successful Nordhavn 86 series is currently in build by the respected US shipyard, Nordhavn Yachts. Expected to be delivered in late 2013 or early 2014, this beautiful vessel is now available, waiting for its new Owner. ... read full story

Works on the Nordhavn 120 motor yacht Aurora well underway

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The construction of the Nordhavn 120 luxury motor yacht Aurora is proceeding as expected. In build at the South Coast Marine yard in Xiamen, China this splendid vessel is due to be launched at the end of 2012. ... read full story

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