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.

70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to kick off this month

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It will be the 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race this year - a contest at sea that has inspired a nation and the world. The race will start at 13:00 AEDT on Friday 26 December. ... read full story

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014 to run this month

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This month's Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will be once again hosted by the beautiful Kata Rocks resort, nestled in the lovely Phuket yacht holiday location in Thailand. The event will showcase such breath-taking vessels as luxury charter yacht Titania. ... read full story

Yachting Developments announces new yard site

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yachting Developments has relocated to a new, larger yard site. This is currently hosting the 33,5m Frers-designed superyacht Hull 1012, due to be delivered in 2016. ... read full story

Sailing yacht WILD OATS XI to participate in SOLAS Big Boat challenge tomorrow

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tomorrow, December 9, 2014, will see supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI participate in the SOLAS Big Boat challenge - a scene-setter for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is expected to win its eighth line honours in this race. ... read full story

Video and photos of 47m motor yacht BEBE under construction at VOS Marine

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video and photos of the 47m motor yacht BEBE, currently nearing completion at VOS Marine in Turkey. The vessel is expected to hit the water in early 2015. ... read full story

Fincantieri announces delivery of 140m motor yacht OCEAN VICTORY

December 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Friday, December 5, 2014, saw the delivery of the outstanding 140-metre mega yacht OCEAN VICTORY by Fincantieri. The largest yacht ever built in Italy and one of the ten largest in the world, OCEAN VICTORY has been superbly penned by bespoke Espen Oeino. ... read full story

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 7

December 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 7 of currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 was marked by the battle for Line Honours and the IMA Trophy between Russian Southern Wind 94 sailing yacht Windfall and Jeremy Pilkington's RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London. Both yachts covered about 250 miles in the last 24 hours. ... read full story

RORC Transatlantic Race: Day 6

December 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

On Day 6 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014, the Line Honours duel deep into the Atlantic Ocean has continued. Jeremy Pilkington's RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London and Russian Southern Wind 94 superyacht Windfall are about 20 miles apart. ... read full story

New motor yacht M60 Motion Pulse concept by CentroStile unveiled at METS 2014

December 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The latest M60 Motion Pulse superyacht concept by CentroStile was presented with a 1:100 scale model during the 2014 METS. The vessel is a 60-metre maxi yacht, with extreme lines that mainly resembles a military boat. ... read full story

New 43m motor yacht wallyace design by Wally Yachts and Luca Bassani

December 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New 43m super yacht wallyace design by Wally Yachts and Luca Bassani has been unveiled, based on the proven characteristics of the smaller 26-metre luxury yacht wallyace. The vessel boasts a generous 140 sqm upper deck, entirely dedicated to the Owners. ... read full story

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