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.

Proteksan-Turquoise launch motor yacht Talisman C designed by H2

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Proteksan-Turquoise launches the 72m motor yacht Talisman C designed by renowned studio H2 Yacht Design. ... read full story

Amels sell the first Amels 199 yacht

March 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor yacht Amels 199 has been sold and is currently under build, as announced by the Dutch shipyard Amels today. The yacht is due to be delivered in spring 2013. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched

March 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 55 metre Heesen Yachts built, semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia, has been launched from the Dutch shipyard on the 11th of March, 2011. ... read full story

Hargrave Motor Yacht Dreamer

March 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hargrave Custom Yachts have pleasure to introduce the queen of their fleet, the 136' Tri-deck luxury motor yacht Dreamer. ... read full story

EDL and CMN Motor Yacht Panache launched

March 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Motor Yacht PANACHE, built by the renowned CMN shipyard with interior and exterior design by the London based Eidsgaard Design studio, has been launched on February the 2nd, 2011. ... read full story

Dubai International Boat Show Supercar Promenade

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The inaugural Supercar Promenade, the most exclusive automotive event in the Middle East took place alongside the hugely respected Dubai International Boat Show 2011 that ran from March 1st to 5th 2011. The event was a unique showcase beauty, speed, prestige and luxury with an exhilarating array of the world’s best supercars brought together to create an exclusive platform for the region’s VIPs. ... read full story

31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 2

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Racing sailors know it as Moving Day, the midpoint in a regatta when the time has come to make a move, either to solidify your place in the standings or, for boats that have not yet sailed to their potential, to elevate your position in the fleet. And on Day 2 in the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a pair of contests conducted for the CSA racing classes 1-6, the opportunity to move up—or down—was at hand. ... read full story

The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 Calendar Announced

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The classic yacht season kicks off again with a schedule that promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before: Officine Panerai presents the 2011 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international regatta circuit reserved for classic and vintage yachts, in which over 500 classic sailboats, including many of the most beautiful watercrafts in the world, will challenge each other in water courses that have made yachting history. ... read full story

The Largest Sailing Yacht in the World – 141 m Superyacht Dream Symphony

March 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The largest privately owned sailing yacht Dream Symphony is scheduled to start her construction this summer 2010. She is an amazing superyacht, born from collaboration between Dykstra & Partners, Ken Freivokh Design and the shipyard themselves. ... read full story

Vripack the Movie

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 1961 Vripack evolved itself into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. By introducing the new company promo movie, Vripack proudly shows you all the steps which take place behind the scenes guiding you through the evolution of a Vripack yacht! ... read full story

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