The mighty motor yacht Polar Star has announced that she will be available in the Mediterranean for yacht charters during the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix. ... read full story
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CharterWorld is about yacht charter. It’s what we do – organise custom luxury yacht charter holidays around the world. Below you can read the latest worldwide news and information relating to yacht charter and to luxury yachts for charter, both motor yachts and sailing yachts.
The main yacht charter areas include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, America, Florida & the Bahamas, Europe, or if you want to try something different, there is the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Asia/Indian Ocean. Below is a collection of the articles and news stories that concern luxury superyacht charters. Some of these charter boats are newly launched or newly available for charter and others are newsworthy because they are available to charter in interesting and exotic charter destinations.
If you want to peek at some of the available yachts for charter around the world, you can search here or browse here by length. There is also information about the yacht builders. There is also the charter tag here for general charter related news info.
Please contact the friendly CharterWorld team if you have any questions about any of the charter yachts below or about organising the trip of a lifetime on a luxury yacht charter.
Superyacht ALASKA is Ready for Mediterranean Luxury Yacht Charter Vacations
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Coming off a successful Cannes MIPIM yacht charter, with fabulous feedback, the 43 metre superyacht ALASKA is ready for a successful summer Mediterranean yacht charters. Some of motor yacht Alaska’s special features include a unique, elevated private area located off the master cabin forward on the main deck, with a hot tub and lounge area,... ... read full story
The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts
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In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the second successful yacht launch by the Turkish shipyard superyacht builder so far this year in 2011. The designer of the yacht was Jean Guy Verges, with input by the... ... read full story
Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched
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The 55 metre Heesen Yachts built, semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia, has been launched from the Dutch shipyard on the 11th of March, 2011. ... read full story
Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset
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Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story
Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand
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Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched – a 55m Heesen superyacht
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Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia - a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega. ... read full story
70 Sunreef Power Catamaran JAMBO breaks records in fuel economy
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The 70 ft Power catamaran JAMBO is a rare example of a luxury medium-sized power yacht (60-80 feet) with extremely high fuel efficiency, trans-Pacific range and top speeds reaching 20+ knots. This exceptional yacht was conceived by Sunreef Yachts with the help and advice from Laurent Bourgnon, a famous sailor with a wealth of experience... ... read full story
New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms
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The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board. ... read full story
2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Programme
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Nautor’s Swan is heralding the coming of Spring this year with the 8th annual edition of the highly popular cruising calendar event, ‘the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous’. With nearly 100 participations for 2011 there will be a strong cruising contingent from the Swan fraternity congregating in the British Virgin Islands from March 14 - 19. ... read full story