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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.
54m Mariotti Yacht RAHIL Nearing Launch
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The 2nd 54 metre Mariotti Yacht series motor yacht Rahil is expected to be launched in 2011 from the prestigious Italian shipyard in Genoa. Rahil superyacht is a sistership to the already well known and striking Admiral 54 yacht Sea Force One. ... read full story
Quarterdeck Marina at Bitter End Yacht Club being refitted
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Work began on the new and improved state of the art Quarterdeck Marina at Bitter End Yacht Club shortly after Easter. The new facility is scheduled to be completed for a July 4th Grand Re-Opening, and replaces what was already one of the most popular boutique-style destination marinas in the Caribbean. ... read full story
The Royal Huisman 43m sloop Blue Papillon yacht
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Royal Huisman is working on building a modern 43 metre High Performance ‘beach deck’ sloop called sailing yacht Blue Papillon – a modern yet ageless yacht design from Germán Frers, with Rhoades Young being responsible for the interior. For superyacht Blue Papillon the concept “less is more” has been important in her conceptualisation. The focus... ... read full story
Trinity Yachts deliver the 191′ Motor Yacht CARPE DIEM
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Trinity’s latest superyacht, the 191’ (58.23m) tri-deck motor yacht Carpe Diem, has been delivered to her owner, a repeat Trinity client. Featuring a 33’ (10m) beam—the second hull in the new series—Carpe Diem yacht's striking exterior styling represents a new design for the acclaimed builder, one which keeps the promise Trinity delivers to all clients: to build a yacht as specified by her owner. ... read full story
Cantiere delle Marche launches motor yacht VITADIMARE 3
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Cantiere delle Marche launch their first masterpiece, the Darwin Class 86 motoryacht Vitadimare 3 from their Ancona shipyard in Italy. ... read full story
Picchiotti Yacht EXUMA wins the Motor Yacht of the Year 2011 award
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Perini Navi group are very happy to announced that their 50 metre stunning Picchiotti Vitruvius Series Yacht EXUMA has won the "Motor Yacht of the Year 2011" and the "Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500 gt" award at the 2011 World Superyacht Awards. ... read full story
The Nobiskrug Sycara V Yacht wins Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m
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The Nobiskrug Sycara V Yacht wins Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m. Nobiskrug are very proud to announce that the Sycara V yacht has won the World Superyacht Award in the category “Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m”. Superyacht Sycara V is the successful result of a team effort combining the... ... read full story
The Vitters Lady B yacht wins World Superyacht Award
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The 44,7 m / 147 ft Vitters sailing yacht Lady B has been awarded with a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards Gala in Londen last weekend. The Dubois desiged Vitters built Lady B yacht has a spectacular interior from Rhoades Young and was one of the winners in the category “best sailing yachts... ... read full story
Ninth annual American Superyacht Forum
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The biggest event in the American superyacht industry’s calendar, the American Superyacht Forum, is now just two weeks away. The three-day forum, which will be held at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale, runs from 16 to 18 May. ... read full story