{"id":798,"date":"2013-06-12T23:37:21","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T23:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/?page_id=798"},"modified":"2014-01-16T20:06:27","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T20:06:27","slug":"definition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/superyachts\/help-wanted\/definition\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly is a Luxury Yacht?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The true luxury yacht is a wonder to behold. In addition to its sheer size, it usually often comes with a swimming pool, assortment of water "toys" such as scuba gear and jet skis, and it may accommodate as many as 30 or 40 guests and 60 crew members. These elegant beauties glide through the oceans of the world carrying the rich or famous people who own them. It’s easy for the rest of us to be amazed and impressed- the average luxury yacht costs millions of dollars to purchase and could cost another few million each year just to maintain. Their crew members are seafaring pros – being paid by the month to visit some of the most unique places on this earth. Not a bad way to earn a living.<\/p>\n

So what are mega yachts, luxury yachts, or superyachts? And what are they like, inside and out? Here are the details about what luxury yachts are, who builds them, how they typically operate, and the typical accoutrements that you can expect.<\/p>\n

The Definition <\/h2>\n

In general, yachts that are at least 80 feet in length or larger can be considered luxury yachts. To qualify as a superyacht or megayacht, many yachting professionals say the yacht must be at least 148 feet in length, and that can still be considered small. Another key quality of luxury yachts is, of course, the element of luxury. The ship must meet specific criteria and have spacious cabins, dining room, and state room, usually equipped with state of the art sound and media systems, complete well-equipped galley, and similar features.<\/p>\n

In short, the two factors that must be in place in order for a yacht to be classified as a luxury yacht are the right size, and the right amenities and interior features.<\/p>\n

Top Yacht Builders <\/h2>\n

When you’re considering a job on a luxury yacht, one sure way to know whether it is a quality yacht is to find out what company built it. If one of the top five builders in the world constructed it, you can be sure it is well built, meets all safety requirements, and will cruise smoothly and efficiently wherever it is required to go. The top five builders have been in business for many years and are well known in the yachting industry. Here is more information about the builders (in no specific order).<\/p>\n