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.

IY&A Awards 2014: Further Shortlist Success for Waterline-designed superyacht ZENITH

April 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Further shortlist success for Waterline-designed superyacht ZENITH in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 has been announced. In addition to the 'Power Yacht over 40m' Award, this superb catamaran has also been shortlisted for the 'Yacht Interior Design' Award. ... read full story

Works in progress on Oceanic 90′ motor yacht hull #1 and Oceanic 140′ superyacht hull #1 Dielec

April 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Works are well underway on the construction of the Oceanic 90' superyacht Hull #1 at Italy-based Canados, while the completion of the Oceanic 140' superyacht Hull #1 Dielec has been rescheduled for Spring 2015, due to some modifications of her interior design. ... read full story

Newly refitted superyacht MAGIC with passerelle by GMT Composites

April 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following her major refit, the 130ft Northern Marine charter yacht MAGIC has just departed Front Street Shipyard in Maine. She now boasts a new passerelle, designed and built by GMT Composites. ... read full story

St Barths Bucket 2014 attended by Oyster superyachts

April 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently concluded St Barths Bucket 2014 hosted two Oyster vessels: Oyster 885-01 superyacht Lush, claiming ninth overall, as well as Oyster 100 luxury yacht Sarafin, taking fourth place. ... read full story

New 90m mega yacht NOUVEAU concept by Andy Waugh

April 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year saw British designer Andy Waugh launch his own brand, along with the striking 90-metre superyacht NOUVEAU concept. This takes inspiration from the works of the classical exponents of the Art Nouveau style. ... read full story

Mondo Marine fiber glass yachts to be produced in China

April 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mondo Marine and Sease Yachting jointly announced their partnership to produce Mondo Marine fiber glass yachts in China at the occasion of Hainan Rendezvous, held in China's Hainan on Friday, March 28, 2014. ... read full story

Johnson Yachts to attend Indonesia Yacht Show 2014 with 108ft motor yacht DUCHESSA II on display

April 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to run from June 7 to 8, this year's Indonesia Yacht Show (IYS) will be once again attended by luxury yacht builder Johnson Yachts, displaying their 108-foot superyacht Duchessa II. ... read full story

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2014 attended by Princess Yachts South China

April 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently concluded Hainan Rendez-Vous was attended by Princess Yachts South China, presenting three beautiful designer collaborations aboard Princess 32M superyacht, superyacht Princess 98, as well as Princess 82 yacht. ... read full story

Waterline Yacht Design nominated for IY&A Award 2014 with ZENITH Yacht

April 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Superbly penned by Waterline Yacht Design in partnership with Incat Crowther, the 41-metre wave piercing 'z bow' catamaran super yacht ZENITH has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 in the 'Power Yacht over 40 metres' category. ... read full story

Ozgun Yacht Design among IY&A Awards 2014 Finalists with 49m motor yacht SQUALO BIANCO concept

April 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 49 meters in LOA, the striking superyacht 'Squalo Bianco' concept by Ozgun Yacht Design has been announced as one of the finalists for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 in the ‘Yacht Concept over 30 metres‘ category. ... read full story

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