Heesen have announced the delivery of 50m (164ft) superyacht CINDERELLA NOEL IV – previously known as YN20150 – following her christening in December last year and subsequent successful sea trials in the North Sea. The yacht is the result of close collaboration between Heesen’s engineers and the Luca Dini Design and Architecture team, enabling the... ... 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.
42m sailing yacht LEGATO (NB108) launched by Mengi Yay
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42m sailing yacht LEGATO has been launched by Mengi Yay Yachts from the Tuzla shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously known as NB108, the shipyard collaborated with exterior designer Ginton Naval Architects and the interior design team from Wetzels Brown Partners, while keeping her naval architecture in house. Entertainment and relaxation were the focus for her... ... read full story
74m Superyacht NOME – an Amels 242 Limited Editions – is now on sea trials
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Launched back in November 2023, 74m (242’7”) superyacht NOME, has now been spotted on sea trials close to Vlissingen, the Netherlands. As the eighth semi-custom Amels Limited Editions 242, she made history as one of two yachts launched on the same day from the Damen Yachting headquarters in Vlissingen City. Her eye-catching Flag blue hull... ... read full story
Spotlight on 44m superyacht CROSSED SABRE: a perfect blend of classic elegance, superior comfort and premium amenities
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Image a morning coffee with views over the shimmering Caribbean Sea or starting the day with an energetic workout, before a well-earning dip in a jacuzzi or simply daydreaming of lunch on a secluded, white beach. All of this and more can become a reality on a luxury charter on board 43.89m (144′) superyacht CROSSED... ... read full story
Reduced charter rates offered by the beautiful 42m Baglietto superyacht TIMBUKTU in Greece
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Get in early on the 42m Baglietto motor yacht TIMBUKTU and enjoy 10% off all May weeks in Greece. Launched in 2009 and refitted in 2021, she accommodates 11 guests over 5 cabins and has a crew of 9. The yacht’s interiors are by Bannenberg & Rowell, while her Naval Architecture is the work of... ... read full story
The 30m luxury motor yacht ANNABEL II offering special rates in Croatia this summer
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With summer just a short time away, 30.5m motor yacht ANNABEL II is now offering her July and August weeks at the mid-season rate and her mid-season weeks, at the low season rate, when confirmed by April 30th 2024. Built in 2009 and refitted in 2022, she was launched by Horizon Yachts and accommodates up to... ... read full story
Feadship launches 92m superyacht PROJECT 1012
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Feadship have launched their 91.5m (300’) superyacht PROJECT 1012 who we first saw leaving the shed in May 2022. She has been at the Makkum facility in the Netherlands ever since before her launch this week. Not much has been revealed about PROJECT 1012 but she has been constructed with a steel hull and aluminium... ... read full story
Sailing yacht nominees for the 2024 World Superyacht Awards
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The World Superyacht Awards are only two weeks away, and our final list of nominees are in the sailing yacht categories. A yacht in full sail is a thing of beauty and the yachts nominated are from world renowned shipyards specialising in the design and construction of high-performance sailing yachts. Sailing Yachts 40m+ S/Y ARTEXPLORER... ... read full story
Planing yachts nominees line up for the World Superyacht Awards
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Planing yachts are generally faster and more agile than displacement yachts because they have less volume touching the water and have a v-shaped hull which creates lift. They are usually better suited to shorter voyages but use less power, increasing fuel efficiency. The judges will cast their eye over every inch of the yachts in... ... read full story
40m superyacht COSMICO is launched by Benetti as the latest model in their Oasis Deck® line
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Benetti have launched the latest in their Oasis Deck® line, the 40.8 m (133’8″ ) superyacht COSMICO from their facility in Italy before delivery in May 2024. The owner has worked closely with the team to customise the layout and design. With exterior design from RWD and interiors by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, she is characterised by her Oasis Deck® – an... ... read full story