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.

A very successful Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show for Viking Yachts

November 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Viking Yachts attended the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show with an impressive fleet of 15 yachts on display. These included their flagship 92 Enclosed Bridge Convertible superyacht Scooter, as well as the just launched motor yacht Viking 75. ... read full story

British superyacht design dominates at the 2014 ISS Design Awards

November 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's ISS Design Awards have been a great success for the British design. Superyacht UK member, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD), has won the ‘Best Power’ in the 40-65m category and the ‘Best Interior’ across all categories for the luxury yacht Como. ... read full story

Gulf Craft to attend Qatar Boat Show with motor yacht Majesty 101 as the biggest superyacht on display

November 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The premier Middle Eastern builder, Gulf Craft, will attend the 2014 Qatar International Boat Show, running at Lusail Marina from November 11 to 15. Luxury yacht Majesty 101 will be the biggest superyacht on display during the event. ... read full story

Alloy Yachts launch 44,1m motor yacht HEY JUDE (AY54)

November 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new 44,1m super yacht HEY JUDE (AY54) has successfully hit the water at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand. Due to be delivered next month, she has been beautifully penned by Sam Sorgiovanni, with interior design by Redmany Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

Launch of 101m motor yacht V853 at Kusch Yachts

November 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rendering of Vega Yachts V853 super yacht Dynasty launched at Kusch Yachts

German builder, Kusch Yachts, successfully launched the 101m Vega Yachts super yacht V853 last week. She will comfortably sleep an impressive number of 22 guests. ... read full story

50m (164’) charter Yacht VICTORIA DEL MAR available for Caribbean and Bahamas yacht holidays

November 07, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Charter Yacht VICTORIA DEL MAR (ex HAPPY DAYS) is a beautiful and elegant vessel built by Delta Marine in 2006, with newly refitted interior and system upgrade from 2013. She is available for Bahamas and Caribbean yacht charter holidays in winter and Mediterranean charter vacations in summer. ... read full story

Successful Monaco Yacht Show 2014 for Claydon Reeves

November 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a very successful Monaco Yacht Show 2014 for the prominent UK design firm of Claydon Reeves. The models of their superyacht Project Chuan as well as mega yacht Project Caspian were displayed during the event. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 to host an impressive line-up of 119 yachts

November 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 70th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will host its largest line-up of yachts in a decade. A total number of 119 vessels will attend the race, including the all-new 100ft superyacht Comanche. ... read full story

Video: 60m Feadship motor yacht ROCK.IT under sea trials

November 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the outstanding 2014 super yacht ROCK.IT (hull 687) under sea trials. This breath-taking vessel was built by Feadship to a design by Sinot Yacht Design. ... read full story

New Filippetti Navetta 30 motor yacht GATSBY

November 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Launched by the Italian shipyard Filippetti Yacht in June 2014, super yacht GATSBY is the first Navetta 30 vessel. Offering deluxe accommodation in 6 lovely cabins, she made her premiere at the 2014 Cannes Yachting Festival. ... read full story

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