All-New Sunseeker 75 and James Corden Star at the London Boat Show!

It’s the 60th anniversary of the prestigious London Boat Show, but 75 was the number that everyone was talking about today. The all new Sunseeker 75 was the star of the show. With sprawling decks, sleek lines and new technology this yacht creates a sociable and light space for all to relax, entertain or unwind in a beautiful secluded bay.

And how better to celebrate this iconic British design than with a British icon? James Corden, king of comedy and Gavin & Stacy star was on hand to welcome guests and open the Sunseeker stand with this beautiful new luxury yacht. Corden said he was “thrilled” to be given the opportunity to open Sunseeker’s stand at the London Boat Show.

The Sunseeker 75 boasts three spacious cabins, 34 knots, wetbar to the aft, sun pads to the fore and aft and a vast flybridge. Some say you can’t have it all, Sunseeker would beg to differ!

Contact us for more information on chartering Sunseeker yachts!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Brand New Must-Have Eco-Friendly Yachts

Admiral Shipyards have announced yet another order for a construction of their new eco-friendly aluminium Impero range. Ranging from 40 metres up to a awe-inspiring 55 metres, the futuristic shipyard have orders for 4 super yachts in this range.

The latest order from this range is the 40 metre model, with eco-credentials to impress anyone green-inclined. She has a revolutionary Siemens hybrid engine, this allows the yacht to cruise completely silently at 10 knots. As well as this she will consume just 60 litres of fuel per hour, giving her enough range to cross the Atlantic Ocean twice! With combined engine power, she achieves the very respectable speed of 20 knots, doing so as efficiently and silently as possible.

Completion of Admiral’s range is expected towards the end of 2015, but if you can’t wait that long for your eco-yacht charter we have just the boat for you! M OCEAN is part of the new iconic Arcadia range, with a similar hybrid system allowing it to cruise silently at 8 knots, and solar panels on the roof to provide electricity when at anchor. Based in Golfe Juan on the French Riviera for the winter her charter rate is €98,000 per week, accommodating up to 12 guests comfortably.

Contact the Boatbookings team for more information on eco-friendly chartering!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Best in show – the Lagoon 39!

As we travel back to Cannes and reflect on what we saw and learnt from the Paris Boat Show, one yacht still stands out, the Lagoon 39. Lagoons have quickly become the most popular catamarans to charter and after being on board one of their latest models; it’s easy to understand why.

Lagoons are designed with the needs of families in mind. They’re designed to be spacious, practical, stable but luxurious, exactly what the majority of our clients are looking for.At over 6ft Charles from the Boatbookings.com team usually dreads being on board catamarans and sailing yachts for fear of continually banging his head on low ceilings and door frames, on the Lagoon 39 he didn’t have to bend down once!

The vertical saloon windows ensure that even tall charter guests like Charles can stand up straight and enjoy the view; the story is the same in the cabins and bathrooms. Full height showers, self-contained thanks to stylish sliding glass doors mean that the bathroom can be kept dry. This particular Lagoon was an owner’s version with a whole hull given over to the owner’s accommodation. A large cabin and double bed, small study area with desk and couch as well as a large bathroom mean mum and dad will have plenty of space and privacy. There are two further double guest cabins sharing a spacious shower room, great for kids or couples.

Outside there is a spacious aft deck dining area with seating for 6-8 comfortably, the open plan nature of the main saloon and galley mean that whoever is on cooking duty can still join in the fun and conversation with those outside.

We have a considerable fleet of Lagoon catamarans located all over the world. Catamaran charters are particularly popular in the Caribbean, but they are also a fantastic and relaxing way to see the Mediterranean, or Asia for that matter!

No sailing experience, no problem! We have many Lagoons and other catamarans available with skippers or full crews who will look after you and your guests and ensure you have the holiday of a lifetime.

Enquire with one of our experts today and we will get you on the best boat, that suits your needs at the best price for the best experience possible!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings Charter Broker Lambros at the BVI Yacht Show

Lambros, one of our specialist Caribbean charter brokers, attended the 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show from the 7th to the 10th of November this year! He was very impressed with the turnout at this year’s show as well as the quality of yachts present. Read on to see his comments and favorite yachts!

“As last year, the annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, organized by the BVI Charter Yacht Society, took place in Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI. The 2013 show has been the biggest show so far with a record number of 77 participating boats. In this year’s show, the foremost display was clearly of crewed catamarans which, in an area where crewed cats reign supreme, is definitely on the up… Overall, the level of boats was rather impressive with lots of new entries in the area including many modern boats with professional crews. Also, the existing boats were in pristine condition.“

Lambros was particularly keen on the brand new Fountaine Pajot range including ALETHEIA and ALEGRIA!

Luxury Crewed Catamaran ALEGRIA!

“Particularly interesting were the new Fountaine Pajot catamarans! These are 3rd generation design models, with an excellent use of space and so many amenities that it would take me forever to mention them all!

Some notable points are:

– They are super eco-friendly boats, incorporating powerful solar panels that render them power-sufficient (when no A/C is used of course!)

– They both feature 5 very spacious interior cabins

– They boast a very clever “tender garage” in the stern, with huge sunbathing areas on top”

Gorgeous Fountaine Pajot Catamaran ALETHEIA!

Contact Lambros directly for more information on anything Caribbean, or fill out our Boatbookings enquiry form to help us find the perfect luxury yacht charter for you!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Nieves at 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, 2013

Our specialist Caribbean charter broker Nieves, attended the 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, and was thoroughly impressed! Read here her positive report on this year’s show and see her fabulous choice of favorite yachts!

“The 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show took place for second consecutive year at Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola between 7th and 10th November. Both the number of participating boats and the attending brokers have been a great success. The BVI Yacht Charter Society organized various events such as the “Travel the Nations Yacht Hop” and the Croker (Crew/Broker) Beach Olympics, which was excellent for enhancing the interaction between Brokers and Crews. Also, the CYBA Annual General Meeting took place on 8th November with a satisfying number of attendees according to the organization.”

Nieves has also selected her favorite yachts featured in the 2013 show from all the amazing boats that were present.

Luxury crewed motor yacht SYRENE!

“(Christensen 1986 refit 2011) – SYRENE is a spacious and and comfortable charter yacht. Features two master cabins and 2 guests with ensuite private bathroom. Tasteful decoration – nice fabrics and carpets including Egyptian cotton linens. The crew is 4 with her chef. She is the perfect boat for family charters in the Caribbean aboard a motor yacht!”

Luxury crewed sailing yacht LORI B V!

“(Jeanneau 53 2013) – LORI B V is brand new with a distinctive blue hull. She offers speed, elegance and pleasure. Leather seats and sofas, three spacious cabins with private heads – the forward cabin can be converted into a stateroom with “his” and “her” bathroom. 2/3 double cabins. Captain Berth and Chef/Steward Emily will ensure safety, comfort and super tasty dishes. They love Spanish wines! – there was a bottle of Ramon Bilbao (Rioja wine) in the middle of the table of the boat! And the food they prepared for the Travel the Nations Yacht Hop was delicious, representing the US ’deep south’.”

*SPECIAL MENTION*

Luxury crewed sailing yacht ORION!

ORION, a 90 ft Catana catamaran, was a clear winner with our brokers attending the 2013 BVI Charter Yacht Show. The favorite boat on show of both Lambros and Nieves, she is a true luxury crewed catamaran now available for charter with Boatbookings.

Watch this space for a comprehensive run down on ORION and see for yourself what has amazed our brokers about her!

Contact Nieves directly for more information on anything Caribbean, or fill out our Boatbookings enquiry form to help us find the perfect luxury yacht charter for you!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓