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.

Chef Bertrand Sechet of luxury charter catamaran ALLURES wins the 2013 Chef Competition

May 16, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Charter catamaran ALLURES is one of the very best catamarans available for charter in the Mediterranean and an excellent, spacious vessel to spend your holiday on. Allures offers accommodation to 8 charter guests and has an outstanding crew of 5. ... read full story

Princess Yachts International welcome Richard Lambert as new member of the Board

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Richard Lambert has recently joined the prestigious UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts, as new member of the Board, being appointed as M Class Director. ... read full story

A very successful 5th ADRIATIC BOAT SHOW attended by Crewed Charter Yachts and Agents

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 5th edition of the Adriatic Boat Show was a great success. Taken place in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter location - Sibenik in Croatia, the event hosted 23 magnificent crewed charter yachts. The biggest of them was the 42m charter yacht Penny Mae. ... read full story

Omega Architects designed LADY PETRA Yacht wins World Superyacht Award 2013

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Omega Architects designed 47m Heesen superyacht Lady Petra Yacht was honored with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the category 'Displacement Motoryacht of below 500 GT (approximately 30m – 49m)'. ... read full story

Bloemsma Van Breemen to launch its 44m motor yacht Project BVB44M in June 2013

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bloemsma Van Breemen in the Netherlands is close to completing its brand-new 44m superyacht Project BVB44M. Due to be launched next month, she is designed by bespoke Pieter Beeldsnijder, with naval architecture by award-winning Vripack. ... read full story

World Superyacht Award 2013 for refitted motor yacht FAITH with naval architecture by Azure

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Originally built by Feadship in 2000, the majestic 62-metre mega yacht Faith has been beautifully refitted by Compositeworks last year. With naval architecture by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, she was honored with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the 'Best Refitted Motor Yacht 2013' category. ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2013, June 14 – 22

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The popular Mediterranean yacht race, Giraglia Rolex Cup, will return from June 14 to 22, 2013. This year's weeklong event will not be attended by superyacht Esimit Europa 2, leaving an open field for the battle to such lovely vessels as the 72ft yacht Bella Mente. ... read full story

New 128ft Motor Yacht by Tansu Yachts and Diana Yacht Design with delivery in 2015

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Scheduled for delivery in 2015, the all-new 39m Tansu motor yacht will feature naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. The vessel will provide comfortable accommodation in 5 well appointed cabins. ... read full story

Seakeeper completes installation of four M26000 gyros on expedition yacht LARS

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Lars

In order to offer the owners, guests, as well as crew maximum comfort while on long adventures in polar waters, the 36m charter yacht Lars (ex Zeemeeuw) has been equipped with four Seakeeper M26000 gyros. ... read full story

First sailing yacht Sunreef 80 to be launched in July 2013

May 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be launched at the beginning of July 2013, the brand-new sailing yacht Sunreef 80 is currently under constuction at Sunreef Yachts in Poland. She will make her debut at this year's Cannes International Boat Show. ... read full story

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