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.

Resemblance of New US Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt DDG 1000 to Iconic Motor Yacht A Feature Superyachts
10 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Resemblance of New US Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt DDG 1000 to Iconic Motor Yacht A

The futuristic 119m Motor Yacht A, launched by Blohm + Voss in 2008, bears a...

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Updates to striking Mega Yacht DART 80 concept by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch Luxury Yacht Design
10 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Updates to striking Mega Yacht DART 80 concept by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch

Updates to the 80-metre Andrew Winch-designed DART80 concept have been revealed by Royal Huisman. The...

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Dynamic and elegant 65M Mega Yacht MY 215 concept by Alex Pirard Design Studio Luxury Yacht Design
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Dynamic and elegant 65M Mega Yacht MY 215 concept by Alex Pirard Design Studio

Alex Pirard Design Studio from Spain has revealed their latest creation: the imposing 65m superyacht...

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Monohull Line Honours for Finot Conq 100 Sailing Superyacht NOMAD IV at RORC Transatlantic Race Luxury Yachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Monohull Line Honours for Finot Conq 100 Sailing Superyacht NOMAD IV at RORC Transatlantic Race

This year’s RORC Transatlantic Race saw Jean-Paul Riviere's French Finot Conq 100 yacht Nomad IV...

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Azimut Benetti Group at this year’s Hainan Rendez Vous Luxury Yachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut Benetti Group at this year’s Hainan Rendez Vous

From November 27 to 30, the Azimut Benetti Group attended the Hainan Rendez Vous 2015....

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Super-Fast 84M Expedition Mega Yacht GALENE concept by Mehmet Kamer Sarpkaya Expedition Yachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Super-Fast 84M Expedition Mega Yacht GALENE concept by Mehmet Kamer Sarpkaya

Young and talented Mehmet Kamer Sarpkaya has shared with us the details of his 84m...

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Voluminous 101M Mega Yacht SYMPHONY – The Largest FEADSHIP to date Feature Superyachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Voluminous 101M Mega Yacht SYMPHONY – The Largest FEADSHIP to date

Photos of the largest Feadship ever built - the 101,5m (333') superyacht SYMPHONY (hull 808),...

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Outstanding 1939 Sailing Yacht IDUNA by FEADSHIP Classic Yachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Outstanding 1939 Sailing Yacht IDUNA by FEADSHIP

Photos of the beautiful IDUNA, representing one of the most dedicated great yacht rebuilds of...

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World Premiere for NEW Motor Yacht Princess 75 at London Boat Show 2016 Luxury Yacht Design
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

World Premiere for NEW Motor Yacht Princess 75 at London Boat Show 2016

The exciting new Princess 75 will be proudly unveiled by Princess Yachts at the upcoming...

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Beautiful Westport 130 Superyacht VISION cruising into Fort Lauderdale Luxury Yachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautiful Westport 130 Superyacht VISION cruising into Fort Lauderdale

The outstanding 2003 Westport 130 motor yacht VISION (ex Vango, Miss Sydney, Yeratel G, Gusto)...

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Sleek and stylish Sunseeker 131 Yacht to turn heads at London International Boat Show 2016 Luxury Yacht Design
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Sleek and stylish Sunseeker 131 Yacht to turn heads at London International Boat Show 2016

The exciting new Sunseeker 131 Yacht is set to steal the London International Boat Show...

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Latest video of NEW 156m Mega Yacht DILBAR (Project OMAR) by LURSSEN Feature Superyachts
9 December 2015 by Zuzana Bednarova

Latest video of NEW 156m Mega Yacht DILBAR (Project OMAR) by LURSSEN

The all-new video of the voluminous 156m superyacht DILBAR, previously known as 'Project OMAR', launched...

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