Hot off the press, the SWATH Electra Limosine Tender!

This year’s Electric & hybrid Marine World Expo saw the launch of the SWATH Electra Glide Limousine Tender. This revolutionary vessel is the world’s first Carbon Neutral Solar Hybrid SuperYacht Tender that combines both the environmental benefits of solar electric sustainability with the no sea sickness comfort of an anti-roll SWATH vessel.

This boat, built by Nedship, is not short on power and is powered by twin 300hp Regen Electric outboards the Tender’s maximum speed a very impressive 45 knots. Her 20kw a day solar panels produce up to 7Mws annually, which at a speed of 16 knots is enough energy to travel more than 1,000 carbon neutral nautical miles, pretty impressive!

This tender is not just for getting from A to B. This luxurious vessel features a galley and and bar which means she is perfect for day expeditions and for exploring remote and hard to reach beaches and coves on your luxury yacht charter. Other mod-cons include hot and cold air conditioning, surround sound entertainment, two flat screen TVs and opening gull wing windows on each side of the craft.

Richard Sauter Head of design noted “The SWATH Electra Glide Tender takes us to an era of Responsible Luxury Yachting, where zero carbon solar power is a standard requirement and anti-roll, full standing spaciousness is taken for granted.”

For expert guidance and advice on booking your next yachting vacation contact the Boatbookings.com team, here!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Naples and the Amalfi Coast – one of our favourite spots for 2014!

Looking for the perfect destination for your summer vacations? Look no further than Naples and the Amalfi Coast, with beautifully dramatic coastline, charming towns and of course the famed isle of Capri there’s interest in every direction. With Italian VAT at the reduced rate you can enjoy your charter with the knowledge that you’ve got the best boat for your money. Ideally situated on the passage between Croatia and the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast will be populated by the best yachts in June, July and late August.

Having travelled extensively in the area, our Charter Broker Charles offers his highlights. “The Amalfi Coast is a great all-round destination. Naples International Airport gives you great travel links from anywhere in the world. The hotels are among the best in the world whether you’re staying on Capri or in the hills of Sorrento. I adore the town of Positano, the dramatic history of Pompeii and of course the best pizza and ice cream on the planet! For the most memorable mixture of land-based attractions and beautiful waters, the Amalfi Coast is for you.” The Boatbookings.com team have chosen two of their favourite yachts in this area for the summer season.

AUSTRALIS is offering incredible discounts this June! Heading to Croatia for July charters, she’s perfect for your last-minute summer getaway on the Amalfi Coast. The discount weekly rate is €140,000 per week, a fantastic reduction on the low season rate of €168,000. She offers huge volumes of outside space, along with a new inventory of water toys and a re-design and re-fit completed in 2013!

XKE offers excellent value for June charters! Looking to fill her calendar, she comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins. At €25,500 per week XKE is perfect for getting families together to enjoy the sights of this beautiful Italian coastline. Between October and May, XKE will also offer the excellent rate of €19,500 per week!

Contact the Boatbookings team today for expert advice on chartering on the Amalfi Coast this summer!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Antibes Yacht Show 2014 – Riva Steals the Show

The Antibes Yacht Show kicked off yesterday on the very sunny French Riviera. The show this year sees the attendance of some our favourites – from DEVOCEAN to AVELLA and more! The highlight of our show was finally getting to see the very exciting and highly reputable Riva Domino 86 RHINO. We saw RHINO around the French Riviera last summer, ever-popular on charter she regularly frequented the hottest spots of Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez.

Spanish sundowners last night provided excellent refreshment on a beautiful evening in Port Vauban, Antibes. The boat itself feels large beyond its size with huge outside space at the rear, flybridge and dining on the bow. She’s highly specced with beautiful tan leather upholsteries outside, sumptuous tweed soft furnishings in the cabins and a full-beam master suite which offers space otherwise never found on yachts of this size.

RHINO is the most stylish yacht around. Her calendar for this season is starting to fill so we highly recommend ceasing this opportunity to charter this one-of-a-kind yacht! Contact our team in Cannes today for more information.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Best Ways to See the Amalfi Coast!

With towering mountains and picturesque villages tucked away in calm valleys, the Amalfi Coast features some of Europe’s most stunning scenery. Even the most well-travelled will be blown away by what this stretch of Mediterranean coast has to offer. Whether you are bobbing around in little wooden boats in the breath-taking Grotta Azzurra, admiring the stunning architecture of the Duomo di Sant’ Andrea in Amalfi town or simply enjoying the glamour of Capri, you can’t fail to be impressed by what is on offer.

The best way to fully appreciate the region’s majesty and stunning scenery is undoubtedly from the sea. Here at Boatbookings we have no shortage of options for luxury yacht charter on the Amalfi Coast. Whether you are looking for a day charter or to spend a week or more enjoying the Italian coast, we have plenty to offer you.

RIO BLU is a fantastic example of a day charter boat. Superbly embracing Capri’s ‘see and be seen’ culture, her lines are stunning and she is sure to turn heads. Her outdoor spaces really set her apart from the competition. She can accommodate up to 10 guests, whether they be sitting back with a cocktail in the stern or showing off their sexy tans on the bow. With a skipper to ensure that you don’t miss any of the coast’s highlights, tThere are few better ways to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and the wonderful maritime scenery.

For longer charters, TOBY is one of the most popular yachts in the region and it is very easy to see why. At first glance she is sleak, elegant, and sporty.

Her interior showcases the kind of luxury which is found on but the very finest super yachts. Contemporary and stylish, the main salon is the perfect place to relax with a film and the ultra modern cabins are comfortable and inviting.

It is above deck that TOBY comes into her own however. Dine al fresco on the shady aft deck while you enjoy the sea breeze, let lazy afternoons melt away while you sun yourself on the flybridge or put your feet up in the round with friends and family on the unique forward deck. The choice is your’s and we guarantee that you will be far from disappointed.

Posted on April 4, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Italian Style in Naples this July onboard GIORGIA!

Here at Boatbookings.com, we love the fantastic space Benetti Classic yachts provide. Their three deck layout provides expansive dining, sunbathing and just bathing space in their private fly-deck jacuzzis. GIORGIA is no exception, and on a recent visit Charles and Cordy from the Boatbookings team in the South of France were bowled over by the yacht and her crew. Her home berth is in Antibes but this July we can offer you the chance to charter GIORGIA in Naples, gateway to the gorgeous Amalfi Coast and the gorgeously stylish emerald green island of Capri.

GIORGIA is available in the Naples area between 8th July 2014 to 17th July 2014 and keen to secure bookings. Her classic, elegant and clean interior lends itself to large groups with large open saloon and beautifully executed sky lounge with bar. She has 5 outstanding cabins, accommodating up to 10 guest comfortably with 2 pullmans for young children if required.

Outside, as expected, there is plenty of dining space for up to 12 people as well as a vast array of water toys to keep everyone entertained. GIORGIA is also an RYA registered jet-ski training centre, meaning the crew can issue licences for the guests to use the jetskis during the charter.

Contact us today and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for luxury yacht charter in the Mediterranean.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓