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.

Sea Trial Video of Nordhavn 120 luxury yacht AURORA

July 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video of the first Nordhavn 120 superyacht Aurora, undergoing sea trial in and outside of Xiamen harbor in China. ... read full story

Graafship working on sailing yacht Wolfhound

July 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be completed in the middle of next year, the hull of the magnificent superyacht Wolfhound is currently under construction at the Dutch shipyard, Graafship. This schooner represents a John G Alden's design 327, which Alden penned for himself in 1927, but has never been constructed. ... read full story

Video of 65m Heesen Yacht GALACTICA STAR from construction and sea trials

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video from construction and sea trials of the all-new 65m Heesen mega yacht Galactica Star (YN 16465, Project Omnia). ... read full story

Multihull growth at Future Fibres continues

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Valencia-based composites specialist, Future Fibres, has announced the signing of the contract for the latest APC78 yacht, designed by Nigel Irens. This beautiful catamaran is currently under construction at Green Marine in the UK. ... read full story

Busy Spring 2013 for Derecktor New York

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Derecktor New York has been hard at work in Spring 2013. The yard is currently working on a Christensen 150 superyacht, which has arrived to undergo emergency repairs. ... read full story

Derecktor Florida starts refit of classic 150′ Feadship Yacht THE HIGHLANDER

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Florida-based shipyard Derecktor has started working on an extensive refit of the iconic 150-foot Feadship superyacht The Highlander, built for the legendary Malcolm Forbes of Forbes Magazine. ... read full story

Derecktor completes five year survey on classic 164′ Feadship Yacht Aurora B

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The magnificent 1992 164-foot Feadship superyacht Aurora B has undergone a full five-year survey at the Derecktor Florida yard. ... read full story

Photos of newly launched Solaris 72 Classic Yacht KARMA in the Adriatic

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Penned by Soto Acebal, the recently launched Solaris 72 Classic luxury yacht Karma has enjoyed the waters of the beautiful yacht charter location - the Adriatic. ... read full story

New Solaris 72 Classic sailing yacht KARMA by Soto Acebal launched

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Designed by Soto Acebal, the brand-new Solaris 72 Classic luxury yacht Karma has been recently launched. She will make her worldwide premiere at the 2013 Cannes Boat Show in September. ... read full story

Successful yacht projects completed by Derecktor in first half of 2013

July 12, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first half of 2013 was very busy for the Derector Florida, having completed such significant projects as the 170' Feadship yacht Battered Bull or the 178' Benetti charter yacht Starfire. ... read full story

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