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.

Motor Yacht NISI 2400 awarded ‘Best Design’ trophy at the 2011 World Yachts Trophies

September 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

NISI Yachts is pleased to announce its recently debuted NISI 2400 model has been awarded the 2011 World Yachts Trophy for "Best Design" among yachts under 80'/24 meters. ... read full story

Celebrity Cruises and Meyer Werft celebrate keel laying of Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Celebrity Cruises celebrated the keel-laying of the fifth in its stylish, five-ship Solstice Class series, Celebrity Reflection, at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The 500-ton block measuring 66-ft by 118-ft was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane, and commemoratively placed on a collection of coins, consistent with tradition. Doing the honors... ... read full story

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) launched by Royal Huisman

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman launch the stunning 49 metre superyacht Kamaxitha, previously known as sailing yacht Spirit of Tradition project. ... read full story

Oyster Group sets up Oyster Palma – Mediterranean Yacht Support Operation

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oyster Group is setting up an operation in Palma, Mallorca to expand the services it provides to its clients. ... read full story

Tecnomar signs 3 new build superyacht sales contacts

September 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tecnomar has announced they have confirmed 3 superyacht sales after finalising intensive negotiations that have taken place over the last two months. Tecnomar has finalized contracts for a new build Impero 45-metre yacht in steel & aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013, a new build Impero 40-metre in aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013 and... ... read full story

Overmarine premiere at the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show 2011

September 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Overmarine Group, the Italian Maxi Open Yacht Builder, celebrated their premiere at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show held last week. Last year, they have decided to change their market approach and after being represented by an exclusive dealer for many years, Overmarine Group have chosen to market their ‘jewels’ – Mangusta Yachts – directly. Overmarine... ... read full story

PA153 Oceanco 92M yacht design by Tony Castro

September 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The UK based design company Tony Castro Yacht Design unveil their impressive 92M TONY CASTRO superyacht concept PA153 for OCEANCO.  With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner, visitors will be able to visit Tony Castro Yacht Design and make further enquiries about this stunning PA153 OCEANCO 92M yacht by Tony Castro for Oceanco.... ... read full story

62m Motor yacht Midlandia by ICON Yachts on schedule to launch in 2012

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Icon Yachts are scheduled to complete their fourth superyacht, the 62m Midlandia motor yacht by Spring 2012. With a sleek steel hull and aluminium superstructure the motor yacht MIDLANDIA measures 62.00 metres (203.41 ft) in length.  Superyacht Midlandia featuers  Naval Architecture by  Jouke van der Baan exterior design by the Redman Whiteley Dixon Ltd and... ... read full story

Additional images of the Columbus 125′ Hybrid superyacht design by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Italian engineer Sergio Cutolo, the founder of the prestigious and well known naval engineering company Hydro Tec based in Varazze, is proud to unveil more of the renderings of his latest project: the Columbus 125′ Hybrid superyacht.  The stunning new motor yacht Columbus 125′ Hybrid was very recently sold to a Russian buyer by Palumbo... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Raja Laut available for charter in Indonesia and the South Pacific

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the “winter season” holidays the RAJA LAUT Schooner will be available for charter in the idyllic islands of Indonesia and the South Pacific – more specifically, Raja Ampat near West Papua, the “Spice Islands” of Indonesia, and the South Pacific archipelago of Palau. If there was a benchmark for pure, undiluted, eco-paradise cruising this... ... read full story

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