Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

See all the latest luxury yacht news and opinion

After 2015 refit, 112m Le Grand Bleu returns to the seas

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

A familiar sight in the Mediterranean and Caribbean for the past 16 years, Le Grand Bleu was and still is one of the most resilient and versatile luxury yachts chartering the world’s oceans. Built in 2000 at Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Germany, Le Grand Bleu returned home for an extensive refit and maintenance in the... ... read full story

50m superyacht Ipanema launched by Mondomarine

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Mondomarine has recently launched the Savona shipyard’s 64th project: 50m luxury yacht IPANEMA, designed by Hot Lab in Milan. Her intense and contemporary hull colour was chosen by her owner and coupled with her angular shape and sleek curves, IPANEMA will find herself in the spotlight at any marina. Built entirely from aluminium, IPANEMA is... ... read full story

P/R: Final leg of Clipper world yacht race commences

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The final leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race commenced on the 21st of June with 12 teams heading to their final destination at Derry Londonderry in Northern Ireland. See the race viewer for current positions and overall team rankings as the race unfolds. The following is a press release from Clipper Ventures.... ... read full story

P/R: Sunseeker to recruit over 200 skilled staff in UK

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Popular luxury yacht manufacturing company Sunseeker has announced plans to increase its staff at its UK headquarters and main assembly facility in Poole, Dorset.  Originally looking to recruit 100 new employees, that figure has more than doubled to ensure its future models for 2016 onwards to ensure timely delivery and outstanding quality. The following is... ... read full story

P/R: Boat Builder Awards from IBI METSTRADE welcoming nominations

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The 2016 IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards is now taking nominations until the beginning of August. The categories celebrate creativity and achievement within the boat construction and marketing industries and after nominations are cast, the results will be announced at the gala dinner on November the 16th at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The... ... read full story

Luxury yacht Light Holic ready for Mediterranean charter

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

60m/197ft superyacht LIGHT HOLIC is available for immediate charter in the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. A model example of contemporary style and functionality, LIGHT HOLIC from CRN lives up to her name both inside and out.   Making use of reflective surfaces and a pale colour palette, LIGHT HOLIC employs both natural and artificial light... ... read full story

Codecasa announces launch of Hull F76 from its Vintage Series

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The first Codecassa 43 Full Beam luxury yacht from the Vintage Series – Hull F76 – has been launched from the Codecasa manufacturing yard in Viareggio, Italy. The following is a press release from Codecasa. Press Release The Codecasa Shipyards are proud to announce that they have just launched their new CODECASA 43 Full Beam –... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Puritan available for charter for the first time in 25 years

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

For the first time in a quarter of a century, sailing yacht PURITAN is available for charter in the Mediterranean. Built by Electric Boat Company in 1931, 36m/118ft PURITAN is a model example of meticulous restoration work to maintain original appearance and features 85 years on from its first launch. Built in the early 20th... ... read full story

Silver Wind open for Mediterranean charter

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Built in 2014, 44m/143ft superyacht SILVER WIND from ISA was a finalist in 3 categories at the Showboats Design Awards 2015 and 1 category at the World Superyachts Awards 2015: Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT (SDA 2015) Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT (SDA 2015) Environmental Protection Award... ... read full story

Charter Seven Sins to Tahiti this autumn

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Take a charter to the unspoiled and intoxicating beauty of French Polynesia this September and October aboard 44m/144ft superyacht SEVEN SINS. Built in 2005 by Heesen and refitted in 2015, luxury yacht SEVEN SINS contains all the latest technology – including a home cinema and karaoke in the skylounge – for exceptional performance and entertainment.... ... read full story

Quick Enquiry

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter