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 87 m Explorer Yacht ‘Oceanic’ Conversion by Icon Yachts and Three Seas

April 29, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

At 87 metres the Icon Yachts and Three Seas ‘Oceanic’ yacht conversion is a large and very impressive project. The companies are converting the huge 87 metre “Oceanic” superyacht from a commercial tug boat which was originally built in Germany in 1969. This interesting luxury explorer yacht conversion project will make motor yacht ‘Oceanic’ one of the... ... read full story

Motor yacht Polar Star and Yacht TV refinished at Rybovich Superyacht Marina

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the most distinct members of the Lurssen superyacht fleet, the 63m Motor yacht Polar Star and the 78m megayacht TV (ex Mad Summer) have recently completed yacht refinishing projects at Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Fl. Both projects were executed simultaneously by the Rybovich Refinishing Team in custom climate controlled enclosures erected in the water. ... read full story

Sunreef’s Charter Yacht Ipharra

April 28, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef's luxury sailing catamaran IPHARRA is a stunning 102ft long vessel, with spacious living and entertainment areas on board, suitable for a wide range of charter guests, including families with children. ... read full story

40 metre Sunseeker yacht ‘Chiqui’

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sunseeker Yachts, the British luxury yacht builder has now finished building their latest 40 metre motor yacht ‘Chiqui’. Yacht CHIQUI is Sunseeker’s second hull in the new composite materials (GRP) 40 meter series which began with yacht Tanvas which was hull number one.  Tanvas is yacht Chiqui’s sister ship (as pictured) and the boat debuted... ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes: Multihull yachts in the heart of the Vieux Port

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With an in-water exhibition space that grows bigger from year to year, the Multihull Section of the 2011 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is a must-be-there event for all those who love cruising multihulls, both sail and motor. The largest shipyards in Europe and countries around the world are among the first to renew their participation and honour the event each year with a world preview of their new models. ... read full story

Sunreef Charter Yacht CHE Summer 2011 in the Mediterranean and Adriatic

April 27, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef 114 sailing yacht CHE will be available this summer in the West Mediterranean and the Adriatic for luxury yacht charter. ... read full story

Sunseeker UK Charter Yacht ‘High Energy’

April 26, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury motor yacht High Energy is a 26.88 m stunning, currently the most popular and the largest yacht available for charter in the UK. ... read full story

Take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

April 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Rowed boats and working boats and pleasure vessels of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, their crews and passengers turned out in their finest rigs. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine completes construction of private docks at Trinidad Village, Southern California

April 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinidad Village Docks, Inc. (TVDI) hired world renowned marina builder, Bellingham Marine, to move forward with a major renovation of their docks in 2008. Plans called for a complete overhaul including new docks and anchoring, upgraded utilities and a new layout. ... read full story

2011 MYBA Genoa Yacht Charter Show expands with extra dockage

April 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The MYBA Charter Boat Show which runs from 2 to 6 May 2011 has secured extra dockage at Marina Fiera in Genoa where the October sales show is held. The extra dockage was needed due to an increasing number of yacht registrations for the Charter Show which is one of the most important international exhibitions dedicated to charter professionals and superyachts. ... read full story

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