Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are ...

Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?

This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.

CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.

If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com

110 m Yacht Design SHY: a Game Changer by Lobanov Design

September 11, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

An innovative exterior yacht design by Lobanov transcends mainstream large motor yacht design and brings an otherworldly quality. ... read full story

COMMANDER A The 42.5 M Explorer Yacht

September 09, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Swiss headquartered Floating Life and Carrara-based CCN-Cerri Cantieri Navali have recently joined their large expertise in shipbuilding, yacht design and management to work on a brand-new 42.50 m vessel. Project has been unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival 2016. This steel yacht, strengthened to fit the “Light Ice class” and featuring an aluminium superstructure, has been... ... read full story

THE NEW 28 m ICON YACHT ISLANDER

September 07, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht Islander is the epitome of a pocket super yacht in every way. Built by the world renowned Dutch mega yacht manufacturer ICON Yachts, the designer Ken Freivokh, who is better known for creations such as Maltese Falcon & IV. Islander is perhaps the only yacht in her size range to ever boast such... ... read full story

The 66m Explorer Yacht TIME

September 06, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

The greatest luxury on earth? We believe the best way to spend it is on board Time itself… Designed by Henry Ward Design, in collaboration with BMT Nigel Gee, Time presents an insight into the future, a 66m explorer yacht which expands upon current innovation and takes a fresh look at the boundaries that can... ... read full story

Faster Superyachts: New Hulls for Van Oossanen

September 05, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

The Dutch Naval Architecture firm Van Oossanen has created radical new superyacht hull designs which mean fantastic gains in speed, performance and length for very fastest of large motor yachts. Release: The Dutch Naval Architecture firm Van Oossanen develops yachts that excel in performance, in terms  of comfort, efficiency and safety, in a close collaboration... ... read full story

Yacht Ascendance at Monaco Yacht Show

September 02, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht concept Ascendance was designed by Andy Waugh as a ready-to-build project which will be officially unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. Andy Waugh is an British based yacht designer who previously worked with H2 Yacht Design. He has completed a new superyacht concept call Ascendance which was developed in conjunction with the German large... ... read full story

The 91m Atlas Yacht Concept by Ferrari Franchi Design

September 01, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

The Atlas Yacht design by Ferrari Franchi Design has it’s origin as a concept envisioned and created by Marco Ferrari. It offers a modern and elegant design with expansive outside areas to enable superior entertainment. The yacht’s main deck features a saloon with lounge area, providing guests with a sea view directly from the dining... ... read full story

Hareide 108 m hybrid Mega Yacht Concept

September 01, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Here’s a look at the Hareide Design luxury yacht concept. This 108 m hybrid mega yacht concept was designed by Hareide to shift the focus from extrovert admiration, to creating a platform for actively experiencing the beauty of nature and the changing elements. Offering some fresh ideas often seen in contemporary architecture, the design is... ... read full story

Motor Yacht GLEAM a 165m Utopian Masterpiece

August 28, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Nauta Yacht Design has developed a magnificent 165 metre mega yacht design following on from the success of their massive yacht Azzam. GLEAM is similarly based on the company’s core design theme which they have coined ‘light’. Essentially ‘light’ encompasses contemporary design’s pursuit of the seamless connection between inside and outside. To blur the boundaries... ... read full story

Top 10 Best Aft Decks on Luxury Yachts

August 24, 2016

Written by Rebecca Pascoe

Aft decks are a critical component on yacht design. They are the interface between yacht and ocean lifestyle, but what exactly makes for a great aft deck on a superyacht? ... read full story

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