The Palme d’Or in the Port of Cannes – The Best at the Film Festival 2014

Cannes is alive and buzzing with anticipation for the famed Film Festival, beginning on 14th May. The iconic Carlton Hotel has been decorated to almost unrecognisable lengths promoting the latest Hollywood blockbusters such as the new Transformers movie and The Expendables 3. The beach clubs have been transformed into concert venues, party spaces and meeting areas and last but not least the prestigious old port of Cannes is filling up with the world’s finest super yachts ready to house the biggest names in film! We’re in Cannes looking at the most iconic yachts at this year’s Festival de Cannes…

In yachting size really does matter, and taking up the “Quai du Large” this year is MOGAMBO. An award-winning design from Nobiskrug, she has a simple yet truly effective exterior with mysterious grey hull and huge windows flooding the interior with light. The sleek exterior almost disguises the fact that MOGAMBO is of colossal size, weighing in at an impressive 73.55 metres. Comprising of three decks of contemporary opulence, this luxury super yacht offers everything from a beach club to a hair salon and meeting spaces to saunas. Impressed? MOGAMBO’s price tag is €600,000 per week, with a minimum charter period of 10 days.

In a world where tradition is everything, with white and blue being the norm, standing out is key. For Roberto Cavalli, standing out comes in the form of a beautifully painted pearlescent hull. From some angles the 40 metre Baglietto super yacht glows in a stunning teal, but see her in port and she’s a striking purple. Self-named RC isn’t on the charter market so we cannot confirm the interior but from the social media snaps of celebrities such as Made in Chelsea’s Mark-Francis Vandelli we see multiple animals prints and extravagant patterns. What else would you expect from such a famed designer?

For yachts charters for French Riviera events or holidays in and around Cannes contact our team of local experts today.

Posted on May 9, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings provides Yacht for ITV2 show Tom Daley Goes Global

Tom Daley Goes Global follows the travelling adventures of the diving sensation as he embarks on a whistle-stop backpacking trip.

Cameras follow Tom and his best friend Sophie as they kiss their families goodbye, pack their bags and head for the wilds of some of the most incredible countries on earth such as Thailand, Japan, Australia, Morocco and New Zealand. The trip is a life-changing experience that will see Tom as he’s never been seen before- roughing it in hostels, sleeping on night trains and making new friends – as he takes in everything typical of a student-backpacking trip in just six weeks.

Tom and Sophie’s yacht charter, provided by Boatbookings, included meeting up with Mollie King from The Saturdays in uber cool Cannes – a glamorous stop off away from the rigours of backpacking.

tom-daley — Tom, Molly and Sophie after a hard days yachting…

To experience the luxury lifestyle of a yacht charter in the South of France, be it for a week or just a day this summer enquire with Boatbookings.com today and one of our experts will be in touch to help you organise an amazing yacht charter experience!

Posted on May 8, 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 ↓

Don’t miss out on the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix!

The 2014 Formula 1 season has got off to a flying start with Mercedes dominance, new rules and exciting wheel to wheel racing being the main talking points so far, all indications are that Monaco 2014 is a race not to be missed!

Here’s some of what is still available, it’s not too late to secure a yacht!

LEILA LINA:

LEILA LINA is classic and elegant and is keen to secure a charter for the Monaco Grand Prix. She has expansive deck spaces for a yacht of her size and can host groups of up to 40 guests whilst in port. With a charter rate of €28,664 plus expenses she provides an excellent value opportunity to experience the glitz and glamour of the Grand Prix this May.

NAMELESS:

We’ve blogged about NAMELESS before, she is a stunning new 41m Mondomarine and has a confirmed berth for this year’s race! Cordy from the Boatbookings.com South of France team recently visited her and was full of praise for ever aspect of this ‘gleaming’ yacht, particularly the designer interior that features pieces from Luca Dini Design, Stefano Ricci and Fendi. Cordy also commented on the very large Jacuzzi and fantastic views that can be enjoyed from the all over the sun-deck! NAMELESS can accommodate up to 60 guests at dock and is available for €25,000 per day, plus expenses.

APACHE II:

APACHE II is a striking and sporty yacht that matches with the appeal of the Monaco Grand Prix perfectly. Her interior spaces are excellent, but it is her extraordinary 18m sun-deck and large aft deck that make her perfect for entertaining, watching the Grand Prix or simply admiring the whole spectacle in her zone 2 berth. APACHE II is available for €23,000 per day, plus expenses with a minimum 4 day booking.

Get in touch with us today and secure your places at the must see event on the French Riviera this summer!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Early Booking Offers throughout April in the Mediterranean!

Spring has arrived and it’s time to turn the clocks forward and your sights towards the summer, and of course the all-important summer holiday. Our welcoming owners love booking early, and as such they’re offering some fantastic offers for those looking to sort out their plans this month for charters in June. One of our favourite luxury crewed catamarans is currently offering up to 15% off the charter fee and free delivery to a port of your choice on the French Riviera or in Corsica. This offer is only valid throughout April so book MUSE early for your summer holidays!

Our Managing Director thoroughly enjoyed the fresh and healthy food onboard MUSE at the Antigua Yacht Show. She also loved the fresh and keen crew, and the luxurious interior which is perfect for large family groups!

MUSE has a huge beam so provides excellent inside and outside volume for everyone to find somewhere to relax and enjoy the beautiful sun or escape to the cool of the shade. For the more active family she’s well-equipped with water toys!

To take advantage of early booking incentives around the Mediterranean for this summer, contact our expert broker team today.

Posted on April 1, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓