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 from launch of 105′ Jim Smith Sportfish Yacht MARLENA

May 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video from the launch of the splendid 32m Jim Smith Sportfish superyacht Marlena (hull no. 29). She is due to be delivered next month. ... read full story

Video of 92,5m Feadship Yacht Hull 1005 entering yard’s facility

May 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video released by Omrop Fryslân, showing the 92,5-metre Feadship mega yacht Hull 1005 entering the yard's facility in Makkum for completion. ... read full story

New 55m motor yacht LADY CANDY (hull FB260) launched by Benetti

May 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand-new 55-metre superyacht Lady Candy (hull FB260) was successfully launched at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy, earlier this week. ... read full story

PSP Southampton Boat Show 2013 to start in just 15 weeks

May 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to take place from September 13 to 22, the 2013 PSP Southampton Boat Show is to kick off in only 15 weeks, hosting such important luxury yacht builders as Oyster Marine, Princess Yachts, Sunseeker, Fairline, and many others. ... read full story

Sneak preview of motor yacht Storm 78 S with naval architecture by Van Oossanen

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

At the moment under construction at Storm Yachts in the Netherlands, the luxury motor yacht Storm 78 S was displayed to a selected audience for the first time on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Her hull is based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), developed by Van Oossanen. ... read full story

Successful sea trials for GALACTICA STAR Yacht with Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The breath-taking 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Plus successfully completed her sea trials in Mid-May, 2013. Fitted with the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) by Van Oossanen, she exceeded her contractual speed by 2 knots. ... read full story

New owner for 26m Lyman-Morse motor yacht ACADIA designed by Setzer Yacht Architects

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Recently sold to a new owner, the 26m Lyman-Morse superyacht Acadia is a classic vessel, providing accommodation to 6 guests. She is entirely designed by bespoke Setzer Yacht Architects. ... read full story

Setzer working on refit design for 40m Northern Marine motor yacht MAGIC

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The award-winning US design studio, Setzer Yacht Architects, is currently working on a refit design for the 40m charter yacht Magic. She was originally built by Northern Marine in 2005. ... read full story

Shipyard Cup XI, August 8 – 11, 2013

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 11th running of the annual Shipyard Cup in Maine will be held from August 8 to 11, hosting such spectacular vessels as the 180-foot Vitters superyacht Marie, as well as the last year's winner - Hodgdon luxury yacht Scheherazade. ... read full story

Sunseeker 115 Sport motor yacht ZOZO launched

May 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known UK builder, Sunseeker, has successfully launched its 115 Sport superyacht ZOZO earlier this week. Due to be delivered in June 2013, she features beautiful accommodation for a total number of 10 guests. ... read full story

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