The winning bid price to sell superyacht APOISE came in below the estimated worth of APOISE, which is around $87,000,000. There is some comment that a yacht broker could have achieved a higher price for the seller. ... 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.
Lurssen Yacht APOISE Sold for $46 million at Caymans Superyacht Auction Sale
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Nobiskrug launches 74 m Superyacht Mogambo
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During yacht Mogambo's launching ceremony and old tradition was followed. This consisted of the serving of a hearty soup in the shipbuilding hall for all employees and subcontractors. Nobiskrug's Managing Directors and the Project Manager, Mr Mark Velthaus, as well as the Owner’s Representative expressed their thanks for the trustful and successful cooperation in the building of the yacht. ... read full story
Megayacht Bel Abri launched by Amels.
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Luxury motor yacht BEL ABRI is a 52m (171ft) Superyacht built by Amels recently launched and currently undergoing her first sea-trials. ... read full story
The Shipyard Cup 27-29 August 2010.
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The 2010 Shipyard Cup will be held from the 27th to the 29th of August 2010 in Maine. The founding sponsors The Hodgdon Group and Boothbay Region Boatyard have announced that "Big Boat Racing" is back in Maine. ... read full story
SuperYacht ‘GO’ launched by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouwyacht shipyard
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The luxury motor yacht GO, built by the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouwyacht builder, was built under the project name SL39 mk3. She left the shipyard for the final fit-out and sea trial yesterday and is due to be delivered in April. The 39 metre GO is being powered by 1,055 hp MTU 12V 2000... ... read full story
New floating Jetty at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji.
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In February, Port Denarau Marina, on Fiji’s West Coast completed a NZD $2 million floating jetty comprising of 46 berths. The project was a joint effort between Bellingham Marine New Zealand and the Skeggs Group of New Zealand. ... read full story
The Blohm + Voss SuperYacht ORCA was launched last Friday
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The 96 metre Michael Leach designed and Blohm + Voss made superyacht Orca was launched last Friday from the shipyard in Hamburg in Germany. This futuristic superyacht named Orca has been designed by the British design studio Michael Leach Design Ltd. The Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its... ... read full story
Vitters Shipyard launches sailing yacht LADY B.
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Vitters Shipyard has launched sailing yacht LADY B. The Super yacht LADY B (Vitter’s hull number 3062) was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior styling by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
49 metre Leviathan SuperYacht design unveiled by 2pixel studio
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Super Yacht Leviathan is a 49 metre motor yacht designed by the Croatian studios 2pixel studio in cooperation with Navtec Marine. ... read full story