THAILAND – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has just secured a new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok Thailand. Responding to the need for more superyacht refit and repair facilities in the Asian Region from both owners of superyachts based in Asia but also those travelling from Europe, Yacht Solutions has found the perfect... ... read full story
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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.
5 sailing yachts by Dubois Naval Architects finalists at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards.
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Dubois Naval Architects are delighted to announce that superyacht Kokomo, sailing yacht Twizzle, yacht Zefira, S/Y Lady B and sailing yacht Imagine are finalists in the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The winners are to be announced on the 25th of October at an awards ceremony held at the Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm... ... read full story
2011 ShowBoats Design Award Finalists
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Having received more than 250 nominations for the second annual ShowBoats Design Awards, Boat International Media’s senior editors were faced with the challenge of reducing this impressive list of entries to a shortlist of outstanding finalists. With such quality and innovation of design found amongst the nominees, this was no easy task. After much consideration,... ... read full story
Motor Yacht Andreas L Ready for Mediterranean Summer Yacht Charter
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Motor Yacht Andreas L has just finished a ‘spruce up’ in readiness for the busy Europe Mediterranean summer yacht Charter season, which runs predominantly from June to September. En-route back from her cruising and chartering in the Caribbean, motor yacht Andreas L stopped off in Barcelona for a sprice up. The yacht has now emerged... ... read full story
80 metre Superyacht by Van Geest Design
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The latest Van Geest Yacht Design, by Pieter van Geest and team (VGD), is an 80 metre superyacht design which focuses on a pure, non-cluttered image and lifestyle. The luxury motor yacht design pursues the interior / exterior interactions on board, extending the living, lounging areas to the exterior decks. Sleek lines give this 80m... ... read full story
Motor yacht Ouranos – A 45m Nadara superyacht by Tecnomar in build
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Motor yacht Ouranos is a 45m Nadara yacht currently being built by the Italian superyacht builder Tecnomar. The yacht Ouranos is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2012. The yacht Ouranos is a Nadara 45 which is Tecnomar’s largest and fastest tri-deck planning yacht. The Nadara 45 yacht Ouranos is an elegant yacht that... ... read full story
Atollvic congratulate yacht EXUMA – the 2011 SuperYacht Award Winner
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Atollvic shipyard congratulate all involved in the realization of the stunning 2011 World Superyacht Award Winner, the 50-metre Vitruvius Series Motor Yacht EXUMA built by Perini Navi and designed by Philippe Briand. ... read full story
Superyacht SKY by Heesen Yachts
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Heesen Yachts fully customised motor yacht SKY is a 50 metre full displacement luxury vessel launched by the Dutch shipyard in Oss in March 2010 with accommodation for up to 12 guests in four guests cabins and one Owner's Suite. ... read full story
Adriel Design introduces yacht project Lumen for oceAnco
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Project 'Lumen' is the new 90m yacht concept designed by Adriel Design for the well known luxury yacht builder oceAnco. Oceanco's Motor Yacht Project Lumen is placed upon the shipyard's all new 90m+ PYC compliant platform which allows for more than 3,000 GT and up to 36 guests on board. ... read full story