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.

On a cold winters day in Poland Conrad Shipyard christens 44m super yacht ACE

December 20, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

Super yacht ACE – 44.27m (145’3″) – represents the epitome of the custom yacht design experience with involvement from a host of distinguished European masters of the ship building craft as well as her proud Swiss owners. She was christened in a ceremony in Gdansk attended by representatives from Conrad Shipyard, her naval architects Diana... ... read full story

FIRST LOOK: Golden Yachts reveals the first renderings of 77m luxury yacht O’REA

December 19, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

Custom built 77m luxury yacht O’REA is currently in build at Golden Yachts shipyard in Greece. This week they gave us a first look at rendered images of her profile and aerial view and it is safe to say she is going to be stunning. Designed by long time Golden Yachts collaborator Giorigio Vifiadis from... ... read full story

118M YACHT LAUNCH: The largest Abeking & Rasmussen yacht hull 6507 hits water in Germany

December 19, 2022

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Very exciting news came from Germany this weekend, announcing the launch of the 118m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht hull 6507 with in-house naval architecture and engineering. Representing the largest ever mega yacht built by the shipyard with a beam of 16.8m (55’1″), she is one of the most spectacular vessels constructed by the yard with... ... read full story

YACHT LAUNCH: Southern Wind’s first electric-hybrid sailing yacht NYUMBA hits water

December 14, 2022

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The very first hybrid sailboat constructed at the renowned Southern Wind shipyard hits the water! The sailing yacht NYUMBA, penned by Farr Yacht Design with interior and exterior design by Nauta Design is the fourth unit of the SW96 series and boasts a GT deck configuration. She was built for an owner that was in... ... read full story

Interiors of 50m superyacht PROJECT ORION revealed by Heesen

December 14, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

This week luxury yacht builder Heesen has given a first glimpse of the stellar interior design for 50m superyacht PROJECT ORION (YN 20750) … an exciting time for her owners and design collaborators including Cristiano Gatto, Omega Architects and Van Oossanen. Like her NASA spacecraft inspiration, the interior of PROJECT ORION is the result of... ... read full story

JUST LAUNCHED: 30m motor yacht MINI K2 – a distinctive X99 Fast vessel

December 13, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

Keep an eye out for MINI K2 in the ocean around Miami in 2023. For a list of charter yachts available in Miami, the Caribbean or the Bahamas visit charterworld.com. ... read full story

Expertly curated collection of brand new charter yachts available in 2023

December 07, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

We are delighted to guide you through a collection of choice motor and sailing yachts beckoning travellers for last minute charter in winter 2022-23 and throughout summer 2023 ... read full story

Exclusive Leeward and Virgin Island charters available this winter season aboard the striking luxury yacht AVALON

December 05, 2022

Written by Rachel Kelly

Join luxury yacht AVALON this winter as she journeys through the crystal waters of the Caribbean's Leeward and Virgin Islands. ... read full story

Cruise through Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia on new-to-charter luxury yacht NAVIS ONE

December 05, 2022

Written by Eva Belanyiova

46.5m/152.7ft superyacht NAVIS ONE is new to charter in Southeast Asia, in popular destination including Malaysia and Thailand. ... read full story

Heesen to build 57m full-custom motor yacht Project Setteesettanta

December 05, 2022

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The renowned Dutch shipyard Heesen has announced an exciting new sale, that of the new 57m fully custom-made all-aluminium motor yacht PROJECT SETTEESETTANTA, or hull YN 20857. With 14 yachts currently under construction, ranging from 50 to 80 metres in length, the new superyacht will have an internal volume of 920 GT and is being... ... read full story

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