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.

MYBA Charter Show 2014: Successful Chefs’ Competition

May 29, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Over the last two years, Chefs' Competition has become one of the highlights of the annual MYBA Charter Show. Out of a total of 54 participating yachts in this year’s Show, 24 yachts took part in the Chef’s Competition. ... read full story

Pendennis Cup 2014: Day 1

May 29, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Glorious sunshine and cobalt blue skies welcomed an impressive fleet of yachts on the first day of racing at this year's Pendennis Cup. The event is hosting such outstanding vessels as the 2011 Pendennis superyacht Christopher as well as mega yacht Adix. ... read full story

Sailing yacht TARA on new mission in the Mediterranean

May 29, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This month saw expedition yacht Tara set sail for a new mission in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destinations, called the 'Tara Mediterranean Expedition'. ... read full story

Beautiful New 51m Sailing Yacht DUNIA BARU Indonesia Yacht Charter Special

May 28, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Measuring 51 metres, the brand-new 2014 charter yacht DUNIA BARU is currently available for Indonesia yacht charter in South East Asia. This elegant and stylish traditional Indonesian vessel accommodates 14 charter guests in 7 luxurious staterooms. ... read full story

Hull and superstructure of Wim van der Valk’s 37M Trawler 37.00 Yacht joined together

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hull and superstructure of the new Wim van der Valk 37M Trawler 37.00 superyacht have been successfully joined together. Moreover, the yard has released the new interior renderings of this beautiful vessel, due to be delivered in spring 2015. ... read full story

New explorer motor yacht Z164 by Zeelander Yachts

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A new range of Luxury Explorers has been created by Zeelander Yachts from the Netherlands. This includes the 50-metre expedition yacht Z164, designed by Cor D. Rover, with naval architecture by Vripack. ... read full story

Zeelander Yachts Owner receives Voyager’s Award at World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sietse Koopmans, the CEO and Owner of Zeelander Yachts, has won the prestigious Voyager’s Award at this year's World Superyacht Awards ceremony in Amsterdam. He spent 3 years and 3 months circumnavigating the world on board JFA expedition yacht Zeepaard. ... read full story

Latest 90m Parkour Class motor yacht X-KID STUFF concept by Pastrovich

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Monaco-based Patrovich studio has proudly introduced their new 90-metre superyacht X-Kid Stuff concept, as part of 4 New Unconventional Vessel Classes: Backpacker, Dressage, Freeride and Parkour. ... read full story

Expansion and new buildings for Holland Jachtbouw

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As part of its expansion strategy, the prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Holland Jachtbouw, has started Phase One of the new buildings. This new space will provide for the new projects about to come to the company's halls in Zaandam later this year – a 46m Tripp-designed sailing superyacht and the 51m schooner Rainbow II (ex Hamburg), designed by Dijkstra. ... read full story

New Bahamas Superyacht Series by Rossinavi and Axis Group Yacht Design

May 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new Bahamas Series of superyachts is currently under development at Rossinavi, in partnership with Axis Group Yacht Design and Horacio Bozzo Design. It includes the 48m (158') superyacht Bahamas 158, as well as the 40m (130') motor yacht Bahamas 130 - both MCA LY3 and MLC compliant for luxury yacht charter. ... read full story

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