Luxury Yachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is a luxury yacht? Luxury Yachts as a term generally mean private boats of ...

Luxury Yachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

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.

Sailing yacht Philanderer: The largest sailing yacht legal to charter in Spain

January 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Philanderer (ex Mirabella II) is a luxurious 40,00m (131' 2") yacht built by Concorde yachts in 1992 with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design. S/Y Philanderer is sister ship to the famed ‘Mirabella’ sailing yachts, she has an impressive charter reputation and is now the largest sailing yacht legally able to charter in Spanish waters. ... read full story

90m Sailing yacht Athena – the largest superyacht to be refitted in New Zealand

January 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 90.00m (295' 3") Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena is due to arrive in New Zealand to receive a superyacht refit by Orams Marine Services. One of the world's largest private sailing yachts of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date, the three-masted schooner Athena is a remarkable super yacht. ... read full story

Visionary Superyacht Designer Michael William (Bill) Langan dies

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Michael William (Bill) Langan, age 55, died peacefully on December 31 at the Dana-Farber/Brigham & Women’s Cancer Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. ... read full story

Motor Yacht AIR an 81 m Feadship Superyacht

December 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 81 metre Feadship Air yacht is to be launched in the Netherlands in 2011 and will be available for select luxury superyacht charters in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2011

December 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will take place from March 16–20, 2011 in the beautiful setting of Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean. The Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous is open to motor and sailing yachts and superyachts of 80 feet in length and above. ... read full story

Saudi Arabia Marina berths to increase by 50% by 2012

December 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The total number of marina berths in Saudi Arabia is expected to increase by 50 per cent by 2012 as the Kingdom continues its rapid growth in the leisure marine industry. An average of around 10 units a week will be added over the next 2 years to accommodate the nation’s growing leisure fleet and attract overseas boating tourists. ... read full story

Super yachts Arrive in Phuket for Asia Superyacht Rendezvous

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Power and Sail Super yachts from around the world including megayacht Silver Zwei are streaming into Phuket, Thailand to attend the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 10-year anniversary celebration, December 16-18, 2010. ... read full story

2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Review

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With high winds bringing the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta to a slightly premature end participants were left toasting what has been one of the most competitive series of races in regatta history. ... read full story

LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 SUPERYACHT LAUNCHED

December 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A proud moment as the Dutch shipbuilder launches the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 ahead of schedule. Emerging into the light is the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 yacht, the largest yacht yet produced to the Dutch shipyard’s successful LIMITED EDITIONS formula. Managing director Rob Luijendijk says this latest launch provides further confirmation that customers... ... read full story

Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean

November 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m (256′ 11″) Lurssen built and Espen Oeimo  designed steel full displacement high volume luxury yacht which was launched in Germany in 2008. Some may know yacht TV from her former name Madsummer. Lurssen’s TV yacht represents a truly exceptional charter vacation... ... read full story

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