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.

Alloy Yacht’s Superyacht KOKOMO 2010 Largest Sailing Yacht Built in New Zealand

April 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The superyacht is also certainly one of the most significant luxury sailing yachts in the world. The Dubois designed fly bridge luxury yacht Kokomo III reflects a wide range of initiatives and desires of her owners, says Tony Hambrook, Managing Director of Alloy Yachts. ... read full story

Superyacht ECLIPSE Preparing for Delivery to Owner in NORWAY

April 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

According to Norwegian newspaper FVN.no Yacht ECLIPSE, the largest private superyacht in the world at 162.5 plus meters, is to have sea trials in Norway Kristiansand on the 17th or 18th of May. Once the sea trials are completed motor yacht ECLIPSE will be handed over to her new owner, a well know yacht owner... ... read full story

Superyacht Ipharra launched by Sunreef

April 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef Yachts has announced yesterday the launch of their very first superyacht, the 102 Double Deck Ipharra. She was launched in the presents of her proud Sunreef team yesterday in Gdansk, Poland. At 11am a massive floating crane arrived to Sunreef docks, then the super yacht Ipharra was lifted and launched by the dock at... ... read full story

Baltic Yachts 34m luxury sailing yacht

April 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

This Baltic Yachts 34m luxury sailing yacht has elegant teak on her cockpit floors and her deck & coachroof blends with the modern lines of the deck geometry. ... read full story

35m superyacht Tamara RD launch & delivered by CNL Yachts

April 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Luxury superyacht Tamara RD is a CNL Admiral series of semi-custom fast planing motor yachts. At just under 35m in length overall she was designed by Luca Dini and she is ABS classed as well as MCA compliant. ... read full story

Lürssen motor yacht Phoenix 2 Info

April 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The exterior of luxury yacht Phoenix 2 was designed by Andrew Winch Designs and incorporates both elegant and streamlined lines that are complemented by more than 100 metres of polished stainless steel handrails uniquely shaped and installed. Her sundeck offers a generous swimming pool with separate Spa Pool and an exterior cinema. ... read full story

The biggest & Best Luxury Explorer or Expedition Yachts Available for Charter around the World

April 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury Explorer or expedition yachts make wonderful charter yachts because they are especially designed for luxurious comfort in exotic out of the way locations, whilst offering a large range of peripheral water toys and yacht amenities. CharterWorld has a range of explorer yachts available for luxury yacht charters – some of the biggest and best are listed below. If you are interested in chartering one of these unique yachts this summer, please contact the CharterWorld team. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launches SD92 motor yacht GENIE 2

April 15, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched the 11th SD92 navetta superyacht, GENIE 2. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launches SD92 motor yacht Lady Jane

April 15, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched the 10th SD92 navetta superyacht, LADY JANE. ... read full story

Superyacht Phoenix ² launched by Lurssen Yachts

April 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Lürssen Yachts, the manufacturer of highly sophisticated, master-built motoryachts up to 160 metres,  launched their Phoenix 2 superyacht. Phoenix 2 was launched on the April the 8th and was constructed under the project name J24. The first superyacht under the name Phoenix was launched in 2004 by Lurssen. Due to her success, her owner decided... ... read full story

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