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.

SWS Trophy 2014: Glorious start for GRANDE ORAZIO Yacht

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first day of racing at the XII edition of the SWS Trophy was marked by an amazing victory of the SW82 superyacht Grande Orazio. She was followed by SW100 luxury yacht Cape Arrow and charter yacht Farewell, respectively. ... read full story

Renderings of the new 133m mega yacht PHOENICIA II concept by Igor Lobanov

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Renderings of the latest 133m superyacht Phoenicia II concept, released by Igor Lobanov. She is a bigger sister to the 100m luxury yacht Phoenicia design, unveiled in 2011. ... read full story

Video from launch of 73m CRN 132 motor yacht YALLA

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video from launch of the 73m CRN 132 mega yacht YALLA. She has been beautifully penned by Omega Architects, with interior design by Droulers Architecture. ... read full story

Genome scale sequencing laboratory hosted by 43m motor yacht COPASETIC

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Earlier this year, the 43-metre expedition yacht Copasetic hosted a Florida Biodiversity Institute (FBI) cutting-edge mobile genome sequencing laboratory, as part of the International SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet. ... read full story

Launch of new ‘Sunseeker 86 Yacht’ motor yacht Hull #1

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 26m 'Sunseeker 86 Yacht' superyacht Hull #1 has recently hit the water at Sunseeker International in the UK. She is expected to reach an impressive top speed of up to 31 knots. ... read full story

61m CRN 133 SARAMOUR yacht leaves CRN shipyard in Ancona

June 04, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Italian yacht builder, CRN has announced the delivery of the 61m CRN 133 superyacht SARAMOUR. Motor Yacht SARAMOUR is now on her way to cruise the wonderful Mediterranean this summer. ... read full story

Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes unveiled by Pastrovich

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes: Backpacker, Dressage, Freeride and Parkour, has been unveiled by Monaco-based design studio, Pastrovich. All of these represent a kind of Owner’s personality and are based on a key concept: Sport. ... read full story

Sailing yacht ATALANTE ready for re-launch after annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The lovely Claasen 2009 charter yacht Atalante is ready to hit the water, after her annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care. A sister ship to charter yacht Kealoha, she has been beautifully penned by Andre Hoek. ... read full story

Sicily and Naples Yacht Charters aboard Victoria 67 catamaran yacht LIR

June 04, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Launched in 2014, luxury catamaran LIR is a fantastic Victoria 67 sailing yacht available for Western Mediterranean yacht charter in summer and Caribbean charter holidays in winter. ... read full story

Videos: AMELS Limited Editions Yachts

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Videos with comments of AMELS CEO Rob Luijendijk and superyacht designer Tim Heywood on AMELS Limited Editions yachts, published by 'AMELS Holland'. ... read full story

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