Amber Lounge announces its star-studded lineup at the Monaco Grand Prix, including “Sugababes”

The hottest ticket for entertainment during the Monaco Grand Prix is normally the Amber Lounge, where the drivers mix with supermodels, celebs and champagne. This year should be no different, as the lineup is:

Friday night:
10 Formula One drivers modeling on the Amber Lounge Fashion catwalk

Saturday night:
Girl band Sugababes performing live

Sunday night:
World class DJ Pete Tong spinning the decks for the Formula 1 fraternity

As per our previous post, there are still some stunning yachts with guaranteed berths available for the Grand Prix. See more info about Monaco Grand Prix Charter here.

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Tom Virden — 1 Comment ↓

Monaco Grand Prix: We have great yachts with guaranteed berths still available!

Want to see the Monaco Grand Prix in style? There’s still time to experience the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix from the sweeping decks of a luxury yacht. Enjoy magnificent views, impeccable service, richly appointed accommodations and unsurpassed cuisine onboard one of our select yachts berthed in Monaco for this spectacular event held May 13-16.

Here are these great yachts with berths available

Indulgence of Poole, Mangusta 86 Flybridge

The main deck of this streamlined vessel features a convivial saloon with U-shaped couch and a separate dining room for formal or casual dining. Two double and two twin ensuite staterooms, with new mattresses, new linen and cushions, are configured to accommodate a total of eight guests. The spacious flybridge Jacuzzi is a magnate for sun worshippers, and perfect for observing all of the activities at the Monaco Grand Prix. Those preferring a bit of shade with their cocktails will enjoy the well-appointed lounge. With a cruising speed of 24 knots this elegant vessel is the perfect choice for those who believe that getting there is half the fun. Charter rate: €28,000 for five days.

Noon Tease, Alalunga 82′

Many thoughtful appointments onboard Noon Tease make chartering this yacht an unforgettable experience. Above the sumptuous bed in the full beam, ensuite master, a breathtaking view of the sky is revealed when the touch of a button opens the blinds. The salon cleverly extends to the master, offering the option of a voluminous master suite. Enjoy cocktails and conversation under cover of the shaded flybridge or soak up rays on sunbathing pads available forward and on the main deck. Whether the call is for quiet romance or a lively celebration, this thoroughly modern yacht perfectly suits any mood. Charter rate for five days: €24,000

Quid Pro Quo, Benetti Tradition 99′

Exterior elegance, interior sophistication and spacious open architecture characterize this stunning 2007 Benetti Tradition. French designer Michel Sagbini juxtaposition of pale fabric, paneling and upholstery against richly toned woods impart an airy modernism throughout. Relax with friends on the ample L-shaped couch in the main salon, delight your senses with a gourmet meal served on the bridge deck, or soak up the sun reclining on a top deck lounge. New to the charter market this year, Quid Pro Quo offers sumptuous accommodation for up to 10 guests in five cabins including full beam master suite, and a VIP double cabin with adjacent twin, a perfect solution for families with young children. And whether the mood is formal or playful, the highly skilled crew of six takes meticulous care of all guests, to insure a most memorable charter experience.
Charter rate: €54,165 for five days
Private berth for the Monaco Grand Prix, Riva jetty (by Stars and Bars): €35,000

Koko, Sunseeker 66′ Flybridge

This gorgeous yacht provides luxurious accommodation for six guests featuring a spacious master, VIP and twin cabins. While the roomy main salon beckons relaxation, the flybridge, equipped with a large rise and fall dining table, is the ideal spot for dining, socializing and enjoying the breathtaking Mediterranean views. Turn on the ultra high-tech entertainment system and launch any gathering into high gear.
4 day Minimum charter period €4,400/day + all expenses
Berth for the Monaco Grand Prix on pontoon between Stars ‘n’ Bars and the Monaco Yacht club

Click here for all the details if you’re interested in a Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charter – there’s still time to charter for this amazing event.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Tom Virden — 2 Comments ↓

Going to the French Riviera? Download the free iRiviera iPhone app!

If you’ll be headed to the French Riviera for a conference or charter, be sure to download our free iRiviera iPhone app! Boatbookings has joined forces with several companies who have the “pulse” of the Riviera, and will be providing constantly updated information about happenings in Cannes, St Tropez, Monaco, Antibes and all the other renowned areas of the French Riviera.

News, hot spots, parties, conference information, restaurant recommendations, videos, special offers, and of course our selection of great yachts for the Riviera are all featured in one iPhone app. It’s interactive, so you can add your comments and communicate with people who are in the Riviera as well. Check it out in the App Store, and let us know if there are types of information that you’d be looking for, and we’ll try to add them!

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tom Virden — 1 Comment ↓

Monaco Grand Prix Date Change Provides Opportunity to Better Experience the Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival

Traditionally, the Monaco Grand Prix overlapped with the final weekend of the Cannes Film Festival. So if you were interested in attending both, you were in a mad scramble up and down the Cote d’Azur coast to get to all the events you wanted, and invariably you’d miss several.

This year, however, the Monaco Grand Prix has been moved to the weekend before the end of the Film Festival 13 to 16 May 2010. The Cannes Film Festival will be held 12 – 23 May 2010 – so there will be plenty of premieres and parties to attend, but there won’t be a conflict on the final award night.

So, this year, you have a chance to really experience both events to their fullest – charter a yacht starting on the 13 to watch the warm ups and time trials and experience Monaco at its best, and then move over to anchor in Cannes to attend the movies and events, hob nob with the stars, and be there on the final night when the winners are announced! Throughout, you can use the wifi and business facilities aboard your yacht to keep up with the office, and plan some client entertainment events to fully profit from this festive atmosphere!

Read more about Chartering for the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix – we have extensive information about the events, yachts available and how to go about chartering for these events. And please contact us for a free proposal about how to enjoy these glamorous events!

If you can only make one of the events, the good news is that there should be a better selection of yachts for each event, because there will not be such a crush of demand for the one weekend.

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Tom Virden — 2 Comments ↓

Hot Yachts for the Monaco Show – TRIDENT- 65m Feadship

Designed by Donald Starkey, TRIDENT is another of our favourites this year! Beautiful woods and marbles, every exotic stone you’ve never heard of, customized mosaic in every bathroom to match the exquisite marble with fossilized shells. Beautiful details unite the overall theme of texture and grain, fabric and cut. The range of materials used was breathtaking: travertine, granite, sandstone, limestone from the Sahara and onyx, then Japanese ash, grey stained pine, chestnut, flamed mahogany, rosewood, flame cut whitewashed chestnut, lacquered Japanese sen and olive. Fabrics included silks, leather, batik and suede. Even the venetian blinds were made of hand-stitched leather!

There is also great use of light, with huge windows and sliding water paper screens in the cabins and dining room. Here the long table is set lengthways, exaggerating the feeling of space and luxury. Even the carpets are a cut above, with the packed solid pile of New Zealand wool that literally bounced under foot. It is an absolute feast for the senses, with beautiful artwork, paintings and sculptures throughout. The main salon has a huge circular white leather sofa in two halves, which slides on air, so can be configured to suit the occasion, including cinema viewing, when a large screen emerges from the ceiling where it normally remains hidden.

One final piece de resistance is the central elevator. It is built of book-cut , wire- brushed travertine, so as well as the sheer beauty of the stone, having chips of silver and gold in the amber mesh, a mirrored sill on the floor and ceiling creates the effect of a central column that continues into eternity above and below . If that’s not enough, there is also great deck space, a gym, a Jacuzzi, and all the water toys you could wish for!

Please click here for more information

Posted on December 3, 2009 by admin — No Comments ↓