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.

Construction of Castagnola 38 WJ motor yacht ANGRA TOO well underway

October 01, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Works on the all-new Castagnola 38 WJ superyacht Angra Too are in full swing at CNT - Castagnola shipyard facilities in Italy. After completion, she will be one of the biggest motor yachts ever constructed in wood. ... read full story

Danish Yachts Hosts Two Royal Visits in a Week

October 01, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Danish Yachts hosted two Royal visits within a week in August 2013: Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as well as Royal VIP guests to both the yard and its sister hotel 'Ruth's Hotel'. In addition, the impressive 125m mega yacht Katara was berthed outside the shipyard. ... read full story

Video of Heesen GALACTICA STAR superyacht

October 01, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Galactica Star is a spectacular 2013 launched vessel, built by Heesen Yachts with interior and exterior by Bannenberg and Rowell, representing a new revolutionary 65m fast displacement class. ... read full story

Conrad Shipyard celebrating its 10th anniversary this year

October 01, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the prominent Polish builder, Conrad Shipyard. The company has presented their latest and largest Conrad 115 superyacht Lunar at this month's Cannes Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Overall victory for Cambria, Leonore and Il Moro di Venezia Yachts at Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013 Mediterranean Circuit

October 01, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 35th edition of the Régates Royales de Cannes came to its close on Saturday, September 28. The overall winners of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013 Mediterranean Circuit have become sailing yacht Cambria in the Bog Boat class, Leonore yacht in the Vintage class and Il Moro di Venezia yacht in the Classic class. ... read full story

Heesen Yacht GALACTICA STAR receives 2013 MYS/Baccarat “Prix Du Design”

October 01, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's MYS/Baccarat "Prix Du Design" for the best superyacht interior went to the impressive 65m Heesen mega yacht Galactica Star. Her lovely interiors are by renowned Bannenberg & Rowell. ... read full story

Lantic to equip first Palmer Johnson 48m SuperSport series Yacht

September 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first Palmer Johnson 48m SuperSport series superyacht will feature a comprehensive system by Lantic Enterntainment Systems. ... read full story

NISI 1700 XPRESSO Yacht nominated for IY&A Awards 2014

September 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Designed by multi-award winning Setzer Yacht Architects, the lovely NISI 1700 XPRESSO has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. ... read full story

Benetti Yacht OCEAN PARADISE receives RINA GREEN PLUS prize

September 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The impressive Benetti mega yacht Ocean Paradise (FB263) was honoured with the RINA Green Plus prize, handed over by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on Saturday, September 28, at the final day of the Monaco Yacht Show 2013. ... read full story

New 41m motor yacht NAMELESS by Mondo Marine

September 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The magnificent 2013 superyacht Nameless (hull 18/8) is a 41-metre all-aluminium vessel, built by the prominent Italian shipyard, Mondo Marine. Her conceptual and exterior design is by Cor D. Rover, while her interior design is by Luca Dini. ... read full story

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