The 2024 Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will showcase superyachts from some of the world’s top yacht brands and bring together maritime investors, experts and enthusiasts in a festival, which this year focusses on marine life sustainability through innovative technology. The yachts will line up at the sophisticated Dubai Marina – the emirate’s first dedicated... ... 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.
36m superyacht ROMEO FOXTROT II launched from Hargrave Yachts shipyard in Turkey
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Hargrave Yachts have announced the launch of 36.1m (118’4″ ) superyacht ROMEO FOXTROT II as the first F118 motor yacht. The yacht is the third Hargrave model commissioned by her new owner and features naval architecture by Jack Sarin Naval Architects and interiors from Yacht Interiors by Shelley. “As the lead designer on this project... ... read full story
Special charter offers on board 31m luxury yacht OVAL
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Fresh from a 2021 refit, 31.1m (102’1”) motor yacht OVAL is offering special discounts on charters in Greece including a fabulous 35% discount for May and October and a 10% discount for June. Up to ten guests can be accommodated in five luxury ensuite staterooms and will benefit from the attention of the six crew... ... read full story
Award winning superyachts: Boat International announces the winners of the International Design and Innovation Awards 2024
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The 2024 Superyacht Design Festival took place in Kutzbühel at the end of January where Boat International hosted the International Design and Innovation awards to celebrate the best superyacht designs in the world. The ceremony included a presentation giving a closer look at 47m superyacht ARTEXPLORER – an innovative blend of superyacht and art gallery.... ... read full story
Tankoa launch 45m motor yacht GO from their shipyard in Genoa
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The first unit in the Tankoa T450 series, 45m (148’) luxury yacht GO has been launched after its sale in late 2021. She has been customised for her US owner with exterior and interior design from Giorgio M Casetta. Built in steel and aluminium the project introduces bold vertical elements and sleek horizontal lines while... ... read full story
55m superyacht IRIS BLUE is delivered to her owners – the first deliver of 2024 for Heesen
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Fresh from her successful sea trials in the North Sea, 55m (180’5”) luxury yacht IRIS BLUE from Heesen has now been delivered to her new owners. Her exterior was designed by Omega Architects with interiors by Luca Dini Design & Architecture. The trials lasted for three days, and she met all the required specifications in challenging... ... read full story
Luxurious 83-meter superyacht EMIR (formerly O’Mega) offers unparalleled superyacht charters globally
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Luxury yacht EMIR from Golden Yachts is the ultimate superyacht and is currently available for charter in many of the premium charter destinations around the world. At 82.50 m (270′ 8″) and with 14 staterooms accommodating 28 guests, she can host large groups for social or corporate charters. EMIR is simply magnificent across every inch of... ... read full story
Charter 20m luxury sailing catamaran LIR with no deliver fees in the Western Mediterranean
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Luxury yacht LIR will be sailing around the Western Mediterranean – Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily and Naples/Amalfi – in the summer season of 2024 and can be chartered with no deliver fees for June, July and early August. At 20.44m (67’1”), catamaran LIR was specifically designed for private charters and has a great reputation on the... ... read full story
Ground-breaking 52m sportfisher motor yacht PROJECT 406 prepares for launch
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The sportfisher motor yacht PROJECT 406 from Royal Huisman is now in transit from the shipyard’s new build facility in Vollenhove, Holland on her way to the final stage of the construction process – her official launch. At 52m (171’) she is the ultimate expression of personal freedom with six towering decks, making her the... ... read full story
42m luxury explorer yacht KASIF showcases her Hot Lab designed interiors
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Bilgin superyacht KASIF presents as solid and strong on the outside and seductive and opulent on the inside and is a design collaboration between Unique Yacht Design, Hot Lab and the yacht’s highly experienced owners who have strong maritime shipping connections and are a captain and an architect between them. First displayed at the 2023... ... read full story