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.

Magnificent start to the 34th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, Friday, March 7, saw an amazing start to this year's 34th edition of the annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, marked by sweet easterly tradewinds hovering in the 14-18 knot range, with gusts in the low 20s. ... read full story

Dubai International Boat Show 2014 to close tomorrow

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious 2014 Dubai International Boat Show will close its doors tomorrow, on March 8. The event is hosting more than 430 boats and over 750 exhibiting companies and brands. ... read full story

Motor yacht Princess 32M – ‘Official Yacht’ of GREAT Nations Cup 2014

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury motor yacht Princess 32M by Princess Yachts has been announced as 'Official Yacht' of the GREAT Nations' Cup 2014, which will take place in Hong Kong on Saturday, March 8. ... read full story

Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride 2014 to be once again sponsored by Sunseeker Yachts

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to take place on Sunday, July 6, 2014, the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride will be once again sponsored by Sunseeker International. This year's campaign was launched aboard the all-new Sunseeker 155 superyacht Blush. ... read full story

First shots of Sunseeker 155 superyacht BLUSH at sea

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunseeker has proudly released the first images of their flagship Sunseeker 155 Yacht BLUSH at sea. She continues to be put through her paces, before she is officially delivered to her new owner Eddie Jordan and The Jordan Family Trust. ... read full story

Stephens Waring Yacht Design: Design, Life and Jazz

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

US-based luxury yacht design firm, Stephens Waring, has served the yachting community for over 20 years, having created such loely vessels as their flagship 91-foot superyacht Bequia. Their studio is located in a gorgeous 1885 brick building in downtown Belfast, Maine. ... read full story

Dubai Boat Show 2014: Swift yacht sales within hours of the show opening

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Dubai Boat Show has been marked by swift yacht sales, with Sunseeker Middle East reporting the 48m superyacht SS 155 sale worth more than AED 153 million on day one and Bilgin Yachts Shipyard reporting the sale of the 50m superyacht Bilgin 164 worth AED 114 million on day three. ... read full story

Cantiere delle Marche signs new contract for sale of explorer yacht Darwin Class 86′

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Cantiere delle Marche has proudly announced the sale of the new superyacht Darwin Class 86'. It is the third sale in the last 4 months. ... read full story

Video from construction of Hatteras GT70 Yacht

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the all-new GT70 yacht, currently under construction at Hatteras Yachts in the USA. She is expected to be launched at this year's Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story

A very successful 2014 Miami Boat Show for Hatteras Yachts

March 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a very successful 2014 Miami Boat Show for Hatteras Yachts. The company sold two new 100 Raised Pilot House yachts during the event. ... read full story

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