What Makes a Superyacht a Superyacht in Australia?
Superyachts are exclusive, one-of-a-kind charter vessels that embody the highest levels of innovation, skill, opulence, and prestige. While there are no hard and fast rules, the largest, most expensive, and most luxurious yachts in the world are typically considered superyachts.
According to Wikipedia, a superyacht is a large, professionally crewed motor or sailing yacht that is at least 24 meters (79 ft) in length but can be more than 180 meters (590 ft) long. Superyachts offer a high standard of comfort and amenities, often available for charter with staff that cater to guests at a high level of luxury.
But what really sets superyachts apart from other common yachts is their opulence, luxury amenities, and high level of service. For example, many superyachts are equipped with a wide range of “toys” that include everything from jet skis and speedboats to personal submarines. They may also have features such as swimming pools, basketball courts, IMAX theatres, and helipads.
Australia has seen many superyachts that meet these criteria. For example, the Benneti built motor yacht, Northern Escape, measures 41 meters in length and has a stunning interior designed by Bonetti Kozerski Architecture. It features an extensive beach club terrace, infinity pool, wellness room, private exterior lounge on uppper deck.
Another superyacht or mega-yacht visitor to the Great Barrier Reef and Cairns is Octopus. At 126 meters she was originally built for Paul Allen from Microsoft and now owned by a Swedish pharma billionaire Roger Samuelsson.
As an example of Australian superyacht ingenuity Bold the 85-meter explorer superyacht was the largest ever superyacht built in Perth Western Australia.
Superyachts are Not Large Enough so Mega-Yachts & Giga-Yachts are the new Trend for Billionaires
Finally, there are the “giga yachts,” such as the Benetti-built 107-meter Luminosity, which features a helipad, swimming pool, gym, and spa. And then there is the largest yacht in the world, the Azzam, which measures a staggering 180 meters in length and was built by Lürssen for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. It is estimated to have cost over $600 million and can reach speeds of up to 30 knots.
In conclusion, superyachts in Australia and the rest of the world are defined by their opulence, luxury amenities, and high level of service, making them truly unique.
With mega yachts and giga yachts pushing the boundaries of luxury even further, the world of superyachts is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
On the YOTSPACE website, you can explore a range of superyachts in all sizes available for charter on the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas and the Whitsundays, and the Kimberley in Western Australia.
If you’re planning a superyacht charter holiday in Australia, contact the YOTSPACE charter crew at +61 (0) 7 4059 5959 or WhatsApp +61 427 074 745.
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