Experience the Splendour of the Monaco Yacht Show 2013 (Part I)

The Monaco Yacht Show is around the corner and whether you are interested in buying, renting or simply seeing some magnificent boats, there is no better place to do all three. Featuring 100 super and mega yachts with an average size of 46 m, the Monaco Yacht Show is the epitome of style, class and luxury.

MYS is the world`s leading showcase for super yachts – every year, the yachting industry’s top manufacturers, designers and brokers show off their latest and greatest in the glamourous principality. Yachts ranging from 30 to 90 metres dominate Port Hercules, which makes for a truly incredible display.

Monaco is famed for its high-end hospitality and leisure activities, and from the 25th to the 28th of September this year, it manifests this with no holds barred.

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Last year, 33 000 people flocked from all corners of the planet to view la crème de la crème of the yachting world – and even more are expected this year. It is the show’s 23rd anniversary, and with 80 events organised by exhibitors in the palaces of Monte Carlo or onboard the yachts themselves, it promises to continue its history of high-class sophistication.  There are a plethora of non-boat related attractions to sink your teeth into also. You can watch an opera at the exquisite Salle Garnier, gamble at the world famous Monte Carlo Casino, watch Monaco FC field their record signing Falcao, or simply wander around and immerse yourself in Monte Carlo’s incredible scenery and architecture.

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Here are a few of the yachts that are on show as well as their locations, stay tuned for part two of this blog which will feature a list of our favourites competing at this year`s event.

Yacht / Tender

Location

Zone

VANTAGE

T16

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

GIORGIA

N21

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

KARIA

N11

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

LADY GULYA

N14

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

ULYSSES

N12

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

CLOUD 9

N13

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

PLATINUM

N16

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

MYSTIC

E10

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

BURKUT

E06

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

PARSIFAL IV

T37

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

FAMILY DAY

T42

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

ROSEHEARTY

T43

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

ISSANA

T10

T CENTRAL

INSPIRATION

J01

QUAI JARLAN

LADY THURAYA

C07

QUAI CHICANE

ETERNITY

J04

QUAI JARLAN

TWILIGHT

E16

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

PERLA NERO

N03

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

BALAJU

N04

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

SAI RAM

N06

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

NARA

N08

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

SHENANDOAH

N07

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

ANASTASIA

T39

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

QM OF LONDON

N05

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

VVS1

T24

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

ALUMERCIA

E15

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

 ILERIA

E07

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

MORNING STAR

E17

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

KOKOMO

E03

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

ANEDIGMI

E08

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

PARAFFIN

E02

QUAI DES ETATS-UNIS

FIROUZEH

N22

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

DREAM

T13

T CENTRAL

CARPE DIEM

T09

T CENTRAL

AUSPICIOUS

C11

QUAI CHICANE

GANESHA I

T21

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR

T01

T CENTRAL

MAIDELLE

T36

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

NORTHERN STAR

T40

T CENTRAL

MAD SUMMER

T18

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

FELICITA WEST

N09

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

MAR

T12

T CENTRAL

OLAH

T34

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

ENGELBERG

T11

T CENTRAL

100 EXPLORER

T25

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

NAMASTE

T19

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

SERENITY

J03

QUAI JARLAN

SUN LOVER

N02

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

NEVER SAY NEVER

N01

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

WHITE CLOUD

T41

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

NENA I

N23

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

SKAZKA

N24

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

LATITUDE

N18

QUAI DE L’HIRONDELLE

YII

T29

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

RAINBOW

T30

PONTONS FLOTTANTS

A Day in the Life of an Intern, Part VI

Following A Day in the Life of an Intern Part V, Part VI will give you an account of what the interns have been getting up to this summer, including a taste of the charterer life with a day on board REHAB, one of our favourite boats on the French Riviera. After a buzzing summer here at Boatbookings.com we took a day out to get a feel of what our clients get when they charter with us for a day.

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We began in Antibes with a delicious continental breakfast prepared for our arrival by wonderful hostess, Kirsten. We headed west towards Cannes and the famous Îles de Lérins, a popular destination for motor and sailboats alike. With crystal blue waters and panoramic views of the coast they are the perfect spot to stop for a refreshing swim, in our case a race and lots of splashing!

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After that it was time to experience the joys of water toys! We headed east, past Antibes to the stunning and historic village of Èze where we stopped, unloaded everything REHAB has to offer such as the speedy hydrojet tender, water skis, wakeboard and donuts. Competitive spirit soon emerged in order to discover who’d be the best water skier and who would stay in the donut the longest, Micheal epitomises the phrase ‘can-do captain’ and ensured everyone had the best time and got to experience the thrills that water toys have to offer!

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Lunch was at Paloma Beach Club, which we cannot recommend highly enough! The views of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat are incredible with the dramatic imposing sheer cliff faces and array of super yachts keep you entertained whilst you await the delicious food. We dined on light and refreshing fresh fish dishes that left everyone more than satisfied, the service was impeccable and they have a fantastic range of French wines for every palate.

Heading back along choppy waters we all enjoyed a drink and the wind in our hair as we flew along the coast towards Villefranche, another yachting hotspot where the coast is dotted with the beautiful homes of the rich and famous. We returned to Antibes a group of well and truly satisfied customers.

After experiencing a day on REHAB it’s very clear why she’s one of the most popular yachts on the French Riviera this summer. We cannot praise the crew enough, they are friendly, attentive and guarantee that you’ll have the best time. The boat is comfortable and spacious even with 12 people on board and her performance provides a truly exhilarating experience. With dates still available this September, she’s a brilliant value opportunity not to be missed. Enquire now!

Late Summer Charters on the French Riviera – don’t miss out!

It may seem like Summer 2013 is drawing to a close but with unbelievable offers on the best boats and plenty of sunshine still around now is the time to charter on the French Riviera!

LULU1LULU has had a fantastic reviews all summer from all who’ve chartered her, the eye-catching purple hull, ultra-modern interior and cruising speed of 40 knots means she is guaranteed to satisfy on every level. Her can-do international crew come highly recommended with the stewardess having attended a leading British cookery school!

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LULU is available now from just €33,000 per week!  Contact the Boatbookings.com team today, we’ll help tailor your perfect charter. Don’t miss out bouncy castle on sale!

Speed and Luxury on the French Riviera: MOSAFA

Looking for a sleek and sexy boat for a last minute charter for a day or longer in the south of France? MOSAFA is a very beautiful Azimut 86 currently keen for charters from Antibes and around the south coast, and with reduced rates from just €30,000 per week she’s perfect for your last minute holidays exploring the Riviera.

Her keen crew even includes a fantastic chef, who along with the rest of the team will ensure you have an unforgettable charter from start to finish. Bring your offers for MOSAFA now, the Boatbookings team will organise your perfect charter no matter how last minute!

MOSAFA

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Sleek, sexy, stylish and lively. MOSAFA’s array of performance enhancing engineering means she looks stunning whilst cruising even at speeds of up to 32 knots.

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Say goodbye to the end of summer blues and book your last minute charter today!

Charter Luxury Yacht WILD THYME for a Vacation to Remember on a classic Benetti

big_wild-thyme---12-main610If you are looking for a WILD THYME then this is the yacht for you! There is a fantastic opportunity to charter her this Friday 23rd August for one week only, in what is a gap in her booking that could provide potential clients with a charter of a lifetime!

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Why not charter this magnificent yacht from the South of France on 23rd August to Bonafacio in a one way charter that showcases the very best the Mediterranean has to offer? WILD THYME is a stunning Benetti 120ft accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 beautifully appointed en-suite cabins (3 doubles and 2 twins) and would be a perfect way to celebrate a friend or love ones birthday or anniversary in supreme luxury.

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Depart from Cannes and cruise past the Illes de Lerins towards Saint-Florent in the northern tip of Corsica where you can use the extensive water toys off Saleccia, one of the most beautiful beaches around. From there you have the rest of the week to cruise past other jewels of the Mediterranean such as Calvi, Girolata, Propiano and even perhaps La Maddelana and Porto Cervo in Sardinia before returning to Bonafacio on 30th August.

Charter Broker Cordelia here at Boatbookings said “it is a rare and fantastic opportunity to do a one way charter to Bonafacio, to see the whole of the west cost of Corsica that one of the most spectacular and picturesque coast lines in the Mediterranean.”

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WILD THYME combines elegance and performance with practicality to create a unique yacht available to charter in the Mediterranean. On deck she provides large amounts of deck space on which to soak up the sun or have cocktails under the stars, she is perfect for entertaining guests or celebrating with friends and family alike. Inside, she is sumptuously appointed and what with the attentions of the diligent and dynamic crew, you will be sure to have a superb charter!