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.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: First yachts finish

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a great success for the Mike Slade's luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard, taking Line Honours at the popular RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race for the second time. ... read full story

RORC Caribbean 600: Monohull Line Honours for Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP LEOPARD

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Monohull Line Honours for the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race went to the Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP Leopard. ... read full story

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 3

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 63 feet in LOA, the luxury trimaran yacht Paradox completed the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race in less than two days. She will be followed by charter yacht ICAP Leopard that will claim Monohull Line Honours. ... read full story

Trimaran yacht PARADOX completes RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The cruising trimaran yacht Paradox completed this year's RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race on 20 Feb 03:22:52, in an elapsed time of 40:22:52. ... read full story

International Accolades for Princess Yachts Continue

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury vessels built by Princess Yachts celebrate a great success in the Far East. The Princess 32M superyacht has won the Hurun Report’s annual Best of the Best Awards for ‘Best Production Motor Yacht 30m Class’ in China, while The flagship Princess 40M yacht Imperial Princess has been announced as a finalist for the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. ... read full story

A very successful Dusseldorf Boat Show for Princess Yachts

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been another great success for the well known UK shipyard, Princess Yachts, at this year's Dusseldorf Boat Show. Luxury motor yacht Princess 98 was the biggest vessel displayed at this popular event. ... read full story

Southern Spars powered superyachts competing in the NZ Millennium Cup 2013

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

All of the luxury superyachts participating in the recently concluded NZ Millennium Cup were powered by Southern Spars’ rigs. This year's overall winner has become the 30-metre sailing yacht Zefiro. ... read full story

Dubois designed SILVERTIP Yacht takes 2nd place at the NZ Millennium Cup

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Three luxury vessels designed by the prominent UK studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have participated in the recently concluded NZ Millennium Cup. These include the last year's winner, Silvertip yacht, that took second place this year. ... read full story

Vripack designed NED 70 Yacht and Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender named winners of Nautique Dutch Glory Awards

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The bespoke Dutch design studio, Vripack, is proud to announce that two of its luxury vessels, motor yacht NED 70 as well as Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender, have won the first Nautique Dutch Glory Award. The Awards will be presented during the upcoming Amsterdam Boat Show. ... read full story

New 35m motor yacht by Rayburn Yachts and Ron Holland

February 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Introduced earlier this month, the latest 35-metre Rayburn superyacht boasts beautiful exterior styling by renowned Ron Holland. She is currently under construction. ... read full story

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