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.

Video of Jongert 3200P Yacht

August 26, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the all-new Jongert 3200P superyacht. Measuring 32 meters in LOA, she is entirely designed by Rhoades Young, with the hull lines drawn by Doug Peterson. ... read full story

Second round of sea trials for 180m Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM

August 26, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The largest superyacht in the world, the breath-taking 180m Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM has started the second round of her sea trials in the North Sea. She is expected to reach a top speed of up to 30 knots. ... read full story

Video of Viking 92 Convertible Yacht under construction at Viking Yachts

August 26, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the tooling process to construct the all-new Viking flagship - the 28-metre sportfish motor yacht Viking 92 Convertible. She is due to be launched in Summer 2014. ... read full story

Second Dashew Offshore FPB 78′ Yacht sold

August 26, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Dashew Offshore FPB 78' luxury yacht Hull no. 2 has been successfully sold to a UK buyer. She will be built by the NZ-based shipyard Circa Marine, just like her sistership, FPB 78' yacht Hull no. 1. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: IRC Final Results

August 24, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall winner of the IRC Racing division at this year's Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has become the Marcus Blackmore’s Sydney-based TP52 sailing yacht Hooligan. ... read full story

Winners of MDL Sail Training Awards 2013 enjoying trip aboard JOHN LAING Yacht

August 23, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Operated by the Ocean Youth Trust South, the 72-foot sailing yacht John Laing is currently hosting the winners of the 2013 MDL Sail Training Awards for a six-day trip at sea. ... read full story

The penultimate day of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

August 23, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Reichel/Pugh 66 luxury yacht Wild Oats X won on the water on the penultimate day of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013, but lost on the rope at the Audi Tug O’ War Sports Challenge. ... read full story

Benetti releases Official Update on FB261 Yacht damaged in fire

August 23, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

An official update on the 56-metre superyacht FB261, damaged in fire in Livorno on August 20, has been released by Benetti. The vessel will be taken out of the water and completed in a short time. ... read full story

Maiden voyage with Owners successfully completed by Horizon E73 motor yacht SWELL TIME

August 23, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The popular Australian yacht charter location - Hamilton Island has recently hosted the all-new Horizon E73 luxury yacht Swell Time and her new owners during her maiden voyage. ... read full story

New 78m mega yacht design by Impossible Productions Ink

August 22, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The latest 78-metre superyacht design has been proudly introduced by Impossible Productions Ink from New York. This breath-taking vessel offers deluxe accommodation in one owner's suite, three VIP suites, as well as two guest suites. ... read full story

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