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.
Charity & Fund Raising
MDL Marinas to host fundraising events for OYT South throughout 2013
Ocean Youth Trust South, operating the 72-foot sailing yacht John Laing, has become the official...
Expedition Yachts
Video of 2013 New Horizon Yachts
This video shows the latest magnificent yachts, presented by the prestigious Taiwan-based manufacturer, Horizon Yachts,...
Luxury Yachts
Video of life on board Hargrave Yacht ADVENTURE US
The video 'Grey Area' by Stephen Leek is the first video in the series called...
Luxury Yachts
Green Marine’s Yacht RAN IV wins Gaastra 52 World Championship
Constructed by Green Marine to a design by judel/vrolijk, the 2011 luxury sailing yacht Ran...
Luxury Yachts
Reymond Langton designed luxury yachts MOGAMBO and EXCELLENCE V nominated for ShowBoats Design Awards 2013
Luxury yacht Mogambo and charter yacht Excellence V have been shortlisted to participate in the...
Luxury Yachts
Luxury yacht Esimit Europa and Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg present new initiative
Thanks to the new initiative, developed by Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa project,...
Luxury Yachts
STELLA MARIS Yacht: Finalist in World Superyacht Awards and ShowBoat Design Awards 2013
The voluminous 72m mega yacht Stella Maris by VSY has been shortlisted for both the...
Luxury Yachts
Perini Navi to sponsor 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and St Barths Bucket
The prominent Italian builder, Perini Navi Group, will once again sponsor the major Caribbean regattas:...
Classic Yachts
Royal Huisman’s luxury yachts KAMAXITHA and PUMULA: 2013 Awards Finalists
Two luxury vessels by Royal Huisman, the 49m superyacht Kamaxitha (Project Spirit of Tradition) as...
Luxury Yachts
Royal Huisman to attend Hainan Rendez-Vous and Singapore Yacht Show
Two prestigious Asia Pacific events, Hainan Rendez-Vous and Singapore Yacht Show, will be attended by...
Luxury Catamarans
IY&A Awards 2013 Finalists: Alu Marine’s luxury yacht PANAMA 62′ and superyacht NOAH 88′ concepts
Two luxury catamaran yacht concepts by Alu Marine have been nominated for the highly anticipated...
Luxury Yachts
Superyacht 2LADIES by Rossinavi and Mulder Design nominated for ShowBoats Design Awards 2013
Constructed by Rossinavi to a design by Mulder Design, the magnificent 46-metre yacht 2Ladies has...
