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.

The Shipyard Cup 27-29 August 2010.

March 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

March 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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.

March 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Sailing yacht RANGER – the “overall” winner of the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010.

March 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport

The Saint Barth’s Bucket Regatta 2010 winner was the J-Class sailing yacht RANGER. Second place belonged to the Perini Navi Andromeda la Dea, with the Perini Navi P2 in third place overall. ... read full story

The Blohm + Voss SuperYacht ORCA was launched last Friday

March 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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.

March 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

March 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Super yacht Leviathan designed by 2pixel studio

Super Yacht Leviathan is a 49 metre motor yacht designed by the Croatian studios 2pixel studio in cooperation with Navtec Marine. ... read full story

Superyacht Loaloat Al Behar Newly Available for Mediterranean Yacht Charters

March 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With such a large volume the charter yacht Loaloat Al Behar has seven full sized luxurious suites is able to accommodate 27 guests sleeping overnight. ... read full story

SUNRAYS (ex Y705) departs Oceanco for maiden Voyage

March 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco proudly delivered the 85.5m Y705 SUNRAYS, ahead of schedule on the 9th of March. After breaking the champagne bottle over the bow at her delivery party at the Oceanco shipyard, the 85.5m SUNRAYS took to the sea on her maiden voyage with great success. ... read full story

The Couach 5000 FLY Flybridge

March 25, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Couach group signed their first contract for the 50 metre flybridge yacht 5000 FLY in December 2006, since then this amazing yacht turned many heads. Her hull and superstructure are  fully built in Glass Kevlar, carbon reinforced with new generation engines: 2 x MTU 5300 HP mounted in free-standing, with transatlantic range of 4000... ... read full story

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