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.

Sanlorenzo to exhibit new superyachts at Monaco

July 13, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Sanlorenzo is to display its two latest superyachts over 30 metres at the Monaco Yacht Show, running from 28th September until 1st October. Both yachts were built on-site at Sanlorenzo’s new facility in La Spezi (Cantieri, San Marco) and boast an impressive array of water toys. Sanlorenzo 460EXP “X” (42 meters), the second yacht in... ... read full story

Motor yacht Gipsy launched by Otam

July 12, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Yacht building company Otam has launched 35m motor yacht GIPSY, a hull based on based on the OTAM SD35 range. Offering buyers the ability to customise the OTAM SD35 layout and appearance inside and, to an extent, the exterior also, the yacht combines versatility with space and style that reflects the owner’s personality. The following... ... read full story

Expedition yacht Global ready for charter

July 12, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Looking for something different this August? 67m/220ft expedition yacht GLOBAL (ex. ALLURE SHADOW) can offer sea, land and air transport wherever you want to travel. Built in 1982 by Shadow Marine and updated in 2008, luxury yacht GLOBAL offers the ultimate experience in travel around and beyond the shores of your chartered countries. Whether visiting... ... read full story

The 10 Luxury Charter Spots You Will Love

July 12, 2016

Written by Rebecca Pascoe

10 incredible, but sometimes unknown, yacht charter locations to love. ... read full story

Superyacht Axioma available in Mediterranean

July 11, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Built in 2013 by Dunya Yachts, 72m/236ft superyacht AXIOMA (ex. RED SQUARE) boasts exceptional entertainment facilities which take advantage of her sizeable hull. Sterling Scott was responsible for her exterior styling and her internal design came from the late, celebrated Alberto Pinto, both of whom ensured that luxury yacht AXIOMA became a finalist in the... ... read full story

Superyacht Azteca II available for Mexican charter

July 11, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

50m/163ft superyacht AZTECA II is ready for charter along the west coast of Mexico throughout this summer season. Charter luxury yacht AZTECA II to the wondrous red cliffs of the Sea of Cortez, where the quintessential desert landscape shimmers and merges with the surrounding seas. Dive with sea turtles or explore the ancient Mayan ruins... ... read full story

Award-winning Twizzle available for Mediterranean charter

July 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The multi-award-winning 2010 built luxury sailing yacht TWIZZLE is available for immediate charter in the Mediterranean and has availability for winter in the Caribbean. Built by Royal Huisman, 58m/189ft TWIZZLE features external design from Redman Whitely Dixon. Todhunter Earle designed her recent 2015 interior refit focusing on a clean, light contemporary appearance to emphasise TWIZZLE’S... ... read full story

Superyacht Okto available for Mediterranean charter

July 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The beautiful and award-winning 66m/217ft luxury yacht OKTO is available for charter in Mediterranean waters this summer, and in the Caribbean this winter. Built in 2012, superyacht OKTO was hailed as a game changing superyacht that would challenge the yacht building standards. Her engineering is top of the line, resulting in reduced noise and vibrations... ... read full story

Historical motor yacht Malahne open for charter

July 06, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

50m/164ft MALAHNE (ex.ADELE XII) is now available for charter to destinations across the Mediterranean. Built in 1937 and refitted in 2015, MALAHNE won the World Superyacht Awards 2016 ‘Refitted/Rebuilt/Converted Yachts’ category and the reasons why are clear: over a 30 month period, the elegance of her era has been preserved and meticulously restored for future... ... read full story

P/R: Cygnus Montanus delivered to owners

July 06, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Sailing yacht CYGNUS MONTANUS - Galley

New Zealand based hull builders Yachting Developments has delivered its latest launch, 33.8m CYGNUS MONTANUS, to her new owners. The carbon sloop is a beautiful example of modern engineering and interior design to create functional and spacious living areas aboard an ocean-going vessel. The following is a press release from Yachting Developments. Press Release Cygnus... ... read full story

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