Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is Lürssen‘s latest ‘best kept secret’ with very little information provided to the general public. The information that we have been able to obtain so far is superyacht Katie Sue II‘s length, which is 60 metres (196.85ft) over all. She is due to be launched in the next few months in... ... 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.
Yacht KATIE SUE II, the ‘best kept secret’ to be launched in 2010 by Lürssen Yachts
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The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht
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The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands a sleek exterior styling and aggressive lines. In the luxury yacht world a new superyacht demand ultimate comfort, even if it is fast. Accordingly she will provide a sizeable aft sunbathing area along with equally generous interior living spaces. ... read full story
Oceanco Wins Again – Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSTY Awarded at Asia Boating Awards.
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One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the mid superstructure bow or strap. While looking impressive from a balancing point of view this feature allows light in a views out around the yachts foyers and stairways. ... read full story
Superyacht Sea Eagle sold for “fire sale” price at Auction.
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Megayacht Sea Eagle, a 112ft Hakvoort owned by a financier indicted for defrauding investors of more than 7 billion US dollars, sold at auction this week for $3.25 million in what his lawyers term a “fire sale” price. ... read full story
Final sea-trial and delivery of My Sisa, the fifteenth model of Benetti Vision 145’, the line created by Stefano Righini.
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My Sisa, the fifteenth model of the line Benetti Vision, a semi-displacing yacht with a length of 45 meters, produced in the shipyard of Viareggio, touched the water at the end of April. The final-sea-trial with the client was organised a week prior to the scheduled date, before delivery of the wonderful Vision 145′. The... ... read full story
The Futuristic Michael Leach Designed and Blohm + Voss built Superyacht ORCA
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Superyacht Palladium is a German made yacht, constructed at Blohm + Voss shipyard. A well known company that has been around since 1877 and has launched many, state of the art yacht of great designs and performance. The motor yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) measures 96 metres and was first launched in March 2010.... ... read full story
Superyacht SOLILOQUY Wins Condé Nast Traveller Award
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The super green Superyacht concept SOLILOQUY has won a Condé Nast Traveller Award at a presentation ceremony last night in London. The mega yacht SOLILOQUY was submitted for nomination by a panel of experts however it was the general public that gave her the final recognition. ... read full story
SWIFT141 Superyacht – Abu Dhabi MAR’s Frigate Transformation
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What is the most talked about aspect of ADMShipyards is not only their determination to become one of the top builders, but also their first project, the SWIFT141 superyacht, based on a sleek and modern design created by Pierrejean Design Studio in Paris. The first remarkable aspect (of many) of the newbuild is that the steel hull originally belonged to a Royal Netherlands Navy frigate, which was later purchased by the UAE Navy. The second is that when launched later this year the SWIFT141 will rank among the largest yachts in the world, and her long, narrow hull, with a top speed of 26 knots, will surely be among the fastest. Third, she will be topped by the largest composite-built yacht superstructure ever built, which includes more than 700 square metres of insulated glass. ... read full story
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 Sees Strong Yacht Fleet Including the Newcomer Sailing Yacht P2
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Demand is still strong for a place in the fleet of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the diversity exemplified by the substantial entry list of yachts is testament to the first class racing conditions of the Costa Smeralda and the popularity of this annual event. ... read full story
Lila-Lou’s Curvelle Catamaran Superyacht
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Curvelle was set up in 2004 to create a team of naval architects and specialist cat designers and exhibited at the Abu Dhabi World Energy Summit in 2009 with designs for a new part solar, part diesel powered superyacht. ... read full story