The Very Best of European Gastronomy on a Luxury Yacht

Chartering a crewed yacht is synonymous with luxury, lavishness and the very highest levels of customer service. Whether you are in the stunning British Virgin Islands, French Riviera or the Asia Pacific region, charter guests expect a professional crew who can perform every duty asked of them. In the 21st Century, food is a pertinent factor in the overall enjoyment of a holiday, whether it is on the water, at a restaurant or in a hotel. People are increasingly becoming ‘foodies’ and looking for spectacular gastronomic experiences. Thus, the food provided on charters has to live up to the very best restaurants, and often delivers much more!

Two of our brokers were recently invited for lunch on board crewed motor yacht QUANTUM, a stunning Peri Yachts 29m custom build, which can accommodate up to 8 guests in 2 VIP and 2 Twin cabins. She provides lavish accommodation and design features throughout, giving her a contemporary, yet elegant and sophisticated feel.

She has a brilliant Flybridge, which will accommodate your whole charter group, whether they want to socialise, sunbathe or simply take in the incredible vistas of the French Riviera. Based in Marina Baie des Anges, she is ideally located for week long charters to Corsica or west towards St Tropez and the magical Porquerolles Islands. Her crew of 4 are extremely professional, knowledgeable and attentive to their guests need. They have recently welcomed a new chef on board, who was chosen from over 70 applicants.

Our Menu:

* Canapés – served with Moët and Chandon Rose Champagne

* Smoked Aubergine Caviar with Marinated Mozzarella and Melba Toast

* Roast Belly of Pork with Crackling, Potato and Black Pudding Dauphinoise, Pomme Purée, Grilled Asparagus and a Red Wine Reduction

* Vanilla Cheesecake, Served with Tempered Chocolate, Sugarwork and Seasonal Fruits

We had very high expectations of the chef, especially after we had heard that he was picked from 70 applicants. The food was delicious and each course was perfectly matched with a local wine. The French Riviera has so much choice when it comes to restaurants, but with food like this on your own luxury yacht charter, you will not want to go anywhere else!

QUANTUM is new to the charter market and given her performance, accommodation and excellent crew, we expect that she will be a very popular choice this summer for charters in the South of France. We recommend booking soon to avoid disappointment. If you have already booked your villa for this year, do not despair, as she is available for luxury day charters. Combine the very best of land and sea and experience the French Riviera like never before.

Check out our website, www.boatbookings.com, and start searching for your luxury yacht charter on the French Riviera for this summer. 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.

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Posted on May 26, 2013 by admin

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