Cannes Film Festival, Day 11 – Only Lovers Left Alive – Our Yacht Nominee: ALVIUM

Now that we're drawing to the end of the Cannes Film Festival, it is the time for our penultimate selection for our yacht to fit the film of the day.

Day 11 brings us Only Lovers Left Alive, written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, which stars big names such as Tilda Swinton and John Hurt. Only Lovers Left Alive is the story of two vampires who have been in love for centuries, but their love is interrupted, tried and tested by the changing human society and those around them.

So, in keeping with the dark but romantic theme, our yacht nominee for Only Lovers Left Alive is this sleek and sexy Sunseeker
Predator 84, ALVIUM. The design has a 'vampy' edge, with dark woods, rich reds and plush fabrics; she really gives off the theme of deep brooding love. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is available to charter from €41,000 per week in Ibiza. A powerful choice for your charter, she has sporty styling and is perfect to relax in luxury.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other subtle aspects that make your charter so special.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 10 – The Immigrant – Our Yacht Nominee: Prestige 46!

Day 10 of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of James Gray's 'The Immigrant.' James Gray will be bringing his fourth film to the Cannes Film Festival in the hope that he will recieve the highly coveted Palme d'Or trophy for his efforts. The film stars the truly talented Marion Cotillard, who plays a Polish immigrant in 1920's New York City. Marion swiftly falls under the spell of a small-time pimp played by Joaquin Phoenix, a regular in Gray's cinematic masterpieces. As the plot thickens, Marion seeks out the help of magician, Jeremy Renner, to rescue her from these dark times. 'The Immigrant' partially mirrors the story of James Gray's grandparents when they arrived in New York as immigrants from Eastern Europe. This hugely anticipated film premieres on Friday 24th at 8:30, 15:00 and 19:30, 2013.

In keeping with the Eastern European theme of James Gray's eagerly awaited Cannes Film Festival entry, why not charter this luxurious Jeanneau Prestige 46 Fly in Croatia.

She boasts 3 grand and well-designed cabins that can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. She is one of the finest in her class that is available to charter without a skipper on the beautiful Croatian coast. The interior of this Prestige 46 oozes style and elegance thanks to her cherry wood furnishings, sprawling leather sofas and spacious open plan.The adjoining 3 bathrooms provide ample room for the guests and are fully fitted with all the latest bathroom accessories.

She has a beautifully constructed flybridge that overlooks the crystal blue sea, an ideal spot to marvel at the rugged Croatian coastline. The performance of the 2 x 500 Cummins engines combined with the superb fiberglass hull shape provides an extremely smooth cruise. Charter this luxury Jeanneau Prestige 46 Fly in Croatia and you will not be disappointed.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 8 – Only God Forgives – Our Yacht Nominee: Azimut 43

Now that we have reached day 8 of the Cannes Film Festival, we are happy to announce that the sunshine is back and here to stay!

On Day 8, the film of the day is Only God Forgives, by Danish director, screenwriter and producer, Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows Julian, played by one of the most popular men of the moment, Ryan Gosling, who runs a boxing club in Bangkok. An American fugitive who uses his boxing business as a cover for his family's drug-smuggling business, Julian is well respected in the criminal underworld. Only God Forgives portrays the complications of his life when his mother, portrayed by Kristin Scott Thomas,
compels him to hunt down, and kill, his brother's murderer.

One of the themes within the film is the colour red. Reports say that there is often a reddish hue to the scenes in the film, and scenes set both inside and outside feature many red lanterns. The most obvious use of red is, of course, blood. Of which there is a lot!

So, our yacht nominee to go with Only God Forgives, is this Azimut 43. Based in Phuket, in keeping with the Thailand theme, this Azimut has an eye-catching splash of red on its hull, so keeping within the red theme of Only God Forgives. This crewed luxury motor yacht is available for both day and week charters. Accommodating up to 4
guests in one double and one twin cabin, you can spend a week exploring the Andaman sea, or she is fantastic for a group of 8 on a day towards Phang Nga Bay and Krabi or cruising around the Phi Phi Islands.

Looking for your Thailand boat rental? At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other subtle aspects that make your charter so special.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 7 – Behind the Candelabra – Our Yacht Nominee: WILD THYME !

Day 7 of the Cannes Film Festival features the highly anticipated standalone drama, Behind the Candelabra, by Steven Soderbergh, an Academy Award–winning film director, best known for directing critically acclaimed Hollywood films such as Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich and Traffic. It is based on Liberace’s autobiographical novel recounting the tempestuous 6-year homosexual relationship between him and his young lover, Scott Thorson. Liberace is masterfully played by the Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas, who paints a stark picture of celebrity loneliness in this dark comedy. Together with Matt Damon, who plays the young lover Scott Thorson, they are magnificent in portraying this beautiful but toxic relationship that moves from the highs of their first years together to miserable loneliness and Liberace’s death in 1987.

In keeping with the flamboyance and theme of this film, our yacht nominee is WILD THYME. It would be the perfect luxury yacht charter for Michael Douglas as Liberace. WILD THYME accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 beautifully appointed en-suite cabins that are replete with exquisitely designed soft furnishings and marble bathrooms. What’s more the owner’s cabin and bathroom offer magnificent opulence, with gorgeous soft silks in ivory and gold and a stunning view from the panoramic bow window – just the sort of luxury that Liberace would expect and would without doubt give any charter the time of their lives.

This opulence continues on the exterior of the yacht with al fresco dining, a deck jacuzzi and a fantastic array of water toys for those looking to be active! The crew of 7 lead by experienced Captain Peter van Houweninge will look to your every need and ensure you have the very best possible charter.

WILD THYME, is a fantastic yacht to charter for events such as the Cannes Film Festival or the Cannes Lion Festival and is a perfect opportunity to host clients, impress friends, seal deals and enjoy the rewards of a hard years work.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 6 – Shield of Straw – Our Yacht Nominee: Ferretti 680!

Day 6 of the world famous Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of Takashi Miike’s ‘Wara No Tate,’ ‘Shield of Straw.’ The film is set in Tokyo and evidently lives up to Takashi Miike’s dark and sadistic nature with plenty of violence and gore throughout. It begins with a convicted child rapist and murderer who has recently been released from prison committing a cruel murder of an innocent young girl. Consequently the girl’s wealthy and powerful grandfather, Tsutomu Yamazaki seeks immediate revenge by offering a sum of 1 billion Yen to anyone who manages to kill the prime suspect. Realising he is a dead man walking, the child killer, Kunihide Kiyomaru turns himself in to the police. As the plot thickens, five elite cops are assigned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to escort Kiyomaru back to Tokyo for his trial. A dilemma unfolds; whom can they trust, can they trust themselves? Will human nature take its course and who will reap the reward? This film by Takashi Miike pushes varying boundaries of physical and mental emotions. Many questions are asked and as the body count of the innocent rises, it becomes more and more difficult to justify the suspects’ protection. This highly anticipated film will be showcased on Monday 20th at 8:30 and 22:30, 2013.

In keeping with the authentic oriental theme, why not charter the luxurious and elegant Ferretti 680 with 6 berths and an impressive 24 cruising capacity for day charters. Her design is faultless and her interior is seductive, she is a true jewel of the Andaman Sea.

This Ferretti 680 is a top of the range luxury motor yacht that boasts enormous power and maneuverability. The 3 cabins are comprised of a VIP double cabin, 1 double cabin and 1 cabin with 2 single beds. The cabins are spacious and beautifully decorated with finely polished oak furniture and silk upholstery placed neatly around the room.

The adjoining bathrooms are classic, tasteful and kept immaculately clean. Enter the main salon to be greeted by the sprawling leather couches and plasma screen TV’s. Everything on board this Ferretti luxury charter yacht is conceived to make your sailing vacation in Phuket extremely enjoyable. Charter this Ferretti 680 today!

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin