Superyacht: Difference between revisions

A '''superyacht''' or '''megayacht''' is a large and luxurious pleasure vessel. These are sailing or motorized yachts<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luxury Yacht Market Size and Share {{!}} Statistics – 2030 |url=https://www.nextmsc.com/report/luxury-yacht-market |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=www.nextmsc.com}}</ref> with professionally crewed motors, available for charter as well as private purposes; designed to impart immense luxurious experience and high standard comfort to the consumers. These pleasure vehicles are loaded with luxurious amenities, lavish swimming pools, as well as a variety of gaming, dining, entertainment, and various leisure options. There are no official or agreed upon definitions for such [[yacht]]s, but these terms are regularly used to describe professionally crewed motor or [[sailing yacht]]s, ranging from {{convert|40|m|ft}} to more than {{convert|180|m|ft}} in length, and sometimes include yachts as small as {{convert|24|m|ft}}.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/mega-yachts-explained--27357|title=Megayachts explained|last=Nineham|first=Laura|date=August 22, 2016|website=Boat International|language=en|access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref>

Superyachts are often available for charter with a staff that caters to guests at a high standard of comfort. They may be designed to emphasize comfort, speed, or expedition capability. Depending on the season, superyachts may be most frequently found in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] or the [[Caribbean Sea|Caribbean]]. Many are available for charter at prices that exceed {{euro|link=yes}}100,000 per week. Larger examples may have more than one swimming pool; they may carry a variety of water toys, other boats, and some a helicopter.