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.

Columbus 199 (61m) motor yacht

August 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Columbus 199′ yacht is a Luxury Yacht which length over all is 60.7 meters an her maximum beam is 10.2 meters. The hull is made of steel and superstructures of light alloy to shorten weight and granting high stability standards. The hull is round displacement type with bulge and transom stern. Propulsion power is... ... read full story

Musashi Yacht Feadship XL 88 is Launched

August 06, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Feadship flagship superyacht Musashi, a 87m Feadship XL has been launched on the 6th of July in the Netherlands by the Feadship De Vries Makkum shipyard. Yacht Musashi is the largest ever megayacht to be built and launched by Feadship and further photo images and information will become official in due coarse. ... read full story

Bilgin Yachts deliver 4 superyachts in 4 months.

August 06, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bilgin Yachts, from Turkey has launched and successfully delivered 4 brand new super yachts from 33.5m to 38m within a four month period from April to July 2010. The yachts include superyacht NOOR, motor yacht Madness, megayacht Indiana and motor yacht Tee-Dje. ... read full story

The Unique Lurssen 88 Meter Orchid Yacht Design

August 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Lurssen Yacht and yacht designer Luiz De Basto have come together to create an exciting new yacht concept called superyacht Orchid. In most cases, when a luxury yacht is designed as a concept independently from the construction, the design usually set about cramming in extra accommodation, as if feeling the need to maximize on the investment... ... read full story

Numarine 78′ MotorYacht Range at the 50th International Genoa Boat Show

August 03, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Numarine will exhibit their 78' motor yacht range at the 50th International Genoa Boat Show this year. The Numarine 78' range includes the Numarine 78'Fly Motor Yacht and the inspiring Numarine 78' HT motor yacht. ... read full story

New ACA Marine superyacht painting facility.

August 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ACA Marine has just launched an exciting new facility designed to provide an attractive alternative to the usual approach of painting removable parts during the refit of superyachts. ... read full story

G.L. Watson & Co. designed Super Yacht NAHLIN

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

G.L. Watson & Co. 1929 designed yacht Nahlin was first built in 1930 by John Brown & Co. and after her rediscovery and repatriation she was recently restored to her full beauty. ... read full story

Tilli Antonelli’s WIDER yacht challenge

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

WIDER yacht is the new challenge taken on by Tilli Antonelli and his team. The project is completely innovative, incorporating latest technology and design, but mostly taking new routes and following unique ideas. ... read full story

Blohm + Voss Super Yacht ORCA now christened Super Yacht Palladium

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The impressive, Michael Leach Design designed Super Yacht Orca has been renamed and is now called Super Yacht PALLADIUM. She is a 96 metre luxury yacht launched in March 2010 by Blohm + Voss shipyard. ... read full story

CBI Navi launches Super Yacht GATTOPARDO VI

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht GATTOPARDO VI has been successfully launched and delivered to her Owner by the Italian boatyard CBI Navi. ... read full story

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