The official opening of the first Maritimo Adelaide Dealership in the Marina Adelaide precinct at Largs North was a success with Champagne flowing at the Casino Royale themed night. “We’ve been to a lot of corporate and business events around the world, and we rate Maritimo Adelaide’s launch party among the very best,” says boating enthusiast Grant Forsyth. ... 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.
Perini Navi to launch Sailing Yacht FIDELIS
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Perini Navi announced the launch of the Sailing Yacht FIDELIS, which will take place on the 16th of April 2011. The launch will be strictly private and will be held at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio. ... read full story
Motor Yacht AIR – the Largest Feadship Charter Yacht to date
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The 81m motor Yacht AIR is the largest (to date) Feadship luxury vessel, available for limited exclusive yacht charter. ... read full story
Benetti Supreme BS001 semi-displacement motor yacht by Benetti Yachts
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The Benetti Supreme semi-displacement motor yacht by Benetti Yachts is a new model currently in build at the Italian superyacht shipyard. The hull BS001 motor yacht is under construction at the yard, at the fitting out stage. The Benetti Supreme motor yacht is a semi displacement yacht measuring 132 feet (40m) in length with a draft around 2.2m. ... read full story
Luxury Charter Yacht Roxane
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Luxury charter yacht Roxane is a stunning 46.8 metre sailing vessel constructed at the Turkish Su Marine shipyard to a naval architecture by Taka Yachts. Sailing Yacht Roxane offers accommodation to nine guest in luxuriously appointed cabins. ... read full story
The ISA Yachts 630 Motor Yacht Kolaha
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Superyacht Kolaha, an ISA 630 and the flagship of the Ancona shipyard (ISA), stands out immediately for her extremely clean and streamlined presence, despite her healthy 63 metre length. (Article courtesy of ISA Yachts Italy, Images copyright ISA, translated from Italian). The yacht build project involved the technical department at ISA, led by Anthony Lombards, and... ... read full story
The 37m motor yacht project DAS by Verhaaren Naval Architects
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Verhaaren Naval Architects of France have revealed their 37 metre motor yacht project DAS. Motor yacht Project DAS is a lightweight composite superyacht concept that was designed specifically for day trips in the Arabian Gulf area, enabling the yachts owners and guests to visit the many islands and enjoy sport fishing in the area. ... read full story
Prout International starts construction of second Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran
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Prout International has started the construction of their second Prout PT-138 catamaran. Measuring 42.06m, the Prout 138’is the world largest sailing trimaran and the first sailing trimaran super yacht intended for luxury global cruising. The Prout PT-138-02 was infused in early March and construction on both of the world largest sailing trimaran yachts continues. ... read full story
Motor yacht Shooting Star launched – A 38 m AeroCruiser by Danish Yachts
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Fresh from sea trials, Project 116, the first AeroCruiser 38 II, was launched, christened and named motor yacht Shooting Star at Danish Yachts’ superyacht shipyard in Skagen on the 26th of March 2011. ... read full story
46m Long Range Motor Yacht – the Neo Classic Series by MCC Yachts
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“Back to the Future”: MCC introduces its new 46-meter Long Range Motor Yacht at the 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show. MCC moves forward toward the future, and at the same time, turns back in time. At this week’s 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show, March 24-27th, MCC is introducing their new design for a 46-meter Long Range Motor Yacht—the Neo Classic Series. ... read full story