What is .yachts?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .yachts on May 22, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 9, 2014.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .baby and .beauty.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .yachts, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .yachts haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.yachts).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.yachts FAQ
What does .yachts mean?
.yachts is a generic top-level domain named for the word "yachts", and it's aimed at travel & hospitality. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .yachts used for?
.yachts is mostly used for travel & hospitality. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .yachts?
None. .yachts is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .yachts domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .yachts as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .yachts created?
.yachts was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 22, 2014.
Is .yachts a valid domain?
Yes. .yachts is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .yachts addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .yachts domain?
.yachts names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .yachts DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .yachts.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
