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.

First Superyacht Regatta for newly launched Oyster 885 sailing yacht KARIBU

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently launched Oyster 885 yacht Karibu is set to make her Superyacht Regatta debut at the upcoming Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. The event will be also attended by the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin. ... read full story

Dubois Cup 2013: Day 3, Race 2

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The last day of this year's Dubois Cup was marked by the perfect superyacht racing weather. The Cup went to the 37m Alloy sailing yacht Genevieve. ... read full story

Mulder launches new motor yacht Mulder 75 Wheelhouse

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand-new Mulder 75 Wheelhouse yacht has been successfully launched by Mulder Yachts at its new facility. Due to be delivered in the middle of June 2013, she provides lovely accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. ... read full story

Yacht Secret – a Superyacht of 82M by Abeking & Rasmussen

June 05, 2013

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Secret is a 2013 motor yacht as built by Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard of Germany with exterior design by Sam Sorgiovanni of Australia. ... read full story

Fife Regatta 2013, June 28 to July 5

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fife Regatta 2013 - Preview

So far, twenty classic sailing yachts, designed by William Fife, have registered for the upcoming Fife Regatta. The event will kick off on June 28, 2013. ... read full story

Vitters to deliver 33m sailing yacht INOUI soon

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 33m superyacht Inoui was seen at the Vitters facility in Harlingen, the Netherlands, last week, going through the final preparations for her hand-over. ... read full story

Final tank test completed by all-new Horizon RP102 RPH Yacht

June 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Horizon RP102 Raised Pilothouse yacht has recently gone through her final tank test, completed with a great success. Her low-resistance hull exhibited 25% more efficiency than a conventional planing hull at the same speed. ... read full story

Amels sell second Limited Editions Amels 199 yacht

June 04, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The well known Dutch shipyard, Amels, is pleased to announce the sale of the second Limited Editions Amels 199 superyacht. The news came just a few weeks following the christening of the first Amels 199, charter yacht EVENT. ... read full story

62m Feadship SEA OWL yacht leaves shed for sea trials

June 04, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Feadship's 62-metre luxury mega yacht SEA OWL, designed by Andrew Winch, begins her sea trials, in preparation for her official launch scheduled for July. ... read full story

Fam-trip aboard exceptional Mediterranean charter yacht JO

June 04, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

This year, one of our charter brokers was invited on board the fabulous 50m Benetti charter yacht JO for a fam-trip. Familiarisation cruises are a great way to experience the yacht, the crew as well as gain additional knowledge of the cruising destinations, in order to provide our clients with an unbiased advise and choose the best vessel to their needs. ... read full story

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