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.

The first SW 102 DS sailing yacht ALMAGORES II by Southern Wind launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first hull of the SW 102 series, the sailing yacht Almagores II was launched with a great success by the well known South African shipyard Southern Wind on Sunday May 6 in Cape Town. The yard is also currently working on the hull 2, the superyacht Atalante, due for launch in December 2012. ... read full story

Luxury charter yacht SuRi’s 11m extension – Video

May 07, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Video of the 50m luxury charter yacht SuRi becoming 63 metres in LOA after her 11m extension and additional refits. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Sailing yacht El Ocaso awarded The Lord Nelson Trophy

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Lord Nelson Trophy has gone to the sailing yacht El Ocaso for the best overall performance of any yacht during this year´s Antigua Sailing Week. ... read full story

New 28.5m motor yacht Vento 94 concept by Ira Petromanolaki of IP.YD

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The spacious and comfortable 28.5m motor yacht Vento 94 is the latest spectacular vessel, developed by Ira Petromanolaki from the Greek design studio IP.YD. ... read full story

Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place to be launched soon

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place at ISA Yachts Photo by Monica Palloni

Following the stepping of her 67.5m carbon mast by Hall Spars, the 50m superyacht Better Place by Wally Yachts is now expected to be launched in a few days in Ancona, Italy. ... read full story

Maldives – a world favorite for a superyacht cruising journey

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives offers Superyachts a unique opportunity to discover the fabulous islands of the magnificent Maldives Archipelago. Among APS superyacht clients belong such beautiful vessels as the luxury charter yacht Cloud 9 or the breathtaking charter yacht Red Dragon. ... read full story

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Winners of the 7th edition of the World Superyacht Awards were unveiled on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Motor Yacht of the Year has become the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango, while the Sailing Yacht of the Year award has been received by the 67.2m Alloy megayacht Vertigo. ... read full story

30m luxury yacht ANTARES III receives “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” award at the World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2011 luxury sailing yacht ANTARES III, built by Yachting Developments, has been awarded the “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. With naval architecture and exterior by Dixon Yacht Design as well as luxurious interior by Rhoades Young, this spectacular vessel provides a full beam Owners cabin, two large guest cabins as well as upper and lower saloon. She is managed by a crew of 4 professionals. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Final Day 5 – Winners

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The final day 5 of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 revealed its winners, with Geoff Hill's Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes winning in CSA 1A. Peter Harrison's Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana took the third place. ... read full story

Luxury Yacht Charter Vacations around the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Naples, Corsica and Ischia

May 04, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A selection of outstanding and spectacular charter vessels that are available for luxury charter rent around the beautiful Italian coast of Amalfi, Naples, Capri and Ischia as well as the rest of the Western Mediterranean during the summer season of 2012. ... read full story

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