We know, we know… Spring has barely sprung and here we are talking about Christmas! However, there is good reason for this. The BVI is the perfect place catch some winter rays but with the Christmas / New Year week being so popular early booking is a must. With their protected waters, constant trade winds, line of sight navigation and endless secluded coves, the BVI is one of the best sailing destinations in the world for novices and the more experienced alike.
Category Archives: Lagoon
Antiparos Island: Hidden Beauty in the Middle of the Cyclades
Antiparos is a small holiday paradise — an unspoiled little island, set in the mid of the Aegean Sea. Separated from cosmopolitan Paros Island by a narrow strait of only 1,250m, Antiparos is steadily gaining committed fans who return every summer to enjoy the magnificent vistas, cheerful times, relaxed moods, friendly people and pure fun until the morning!
2014 BVI Charter Show Review and Restaurant Guide
Have you decided to take your family away to the British Virgin Islands but need inspiration on where to go while you’re there?
After inspecting more than 50 yachts during the 2014 BVI Charter Show, the only way to travel around the islands is in style aboard one of our top crewed catamarans. After extensive review, we are delighted to announce our Top 5 BVI charter yachts from this year’s show:
The Boatbookings Top 5 Crewed Catamarans
Off the Beaten track in Greece Onboard Luxury Crewed Catamaran NOVA
Let’s talk about Greece! Despite what you may have been led to believe, Greece is not all about Santorini or Mykonos. With one the largest coastlines amongst all the Mediterranean countries, Greece offers a surprisingly extended choice of destinations.
Lambros Tsolakis, one of the Boatbookings’ Brokers, just returned from a late season cruise to Monemvasia onboard NOVA, the only Lagoon 620 based in Greece and has nothing but superlative comments for the yacht as well as the destination. “Nova is a beauty: open, modern spaces inside and out. with a huge fly bridge and excellent sailing qualities; add to this a super crew and you get a remedy for a sure success… Captain Costas, hostess/mate/ubiquitus Dina, and NOVA’s professional chef offer 5 star luxury service to their lucky clients onboard!” Continue reading
Mexico Bareboat Charters: New Base Opening October 2014
Here at Boatbookings.com, the bareboat team are constantly on the search for new and exiting places to go sailing, so it is with great excitement that we learn of a new charter base opening in Mexico.
A small fleet of charter yachts comprising of monohulls and catamarans will be available from La Paz. Described by famed French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau as “the world’s aquarium” and “the Galapagos of North America”, this beautiful region combines stunning desert vistas with world-class sailing in the Sea of Cortez. La Paz may be the region’s commercial and political center but this city has retained its’ laid back coastal vibe. Meaning ‘peace’ in Spanish, La Paz is set amongst ancient laurel trees, coconut and date palms and is surrounded by the beautiful yellow desert.
Start your charter from the exclusive Costa Baja resort which offers a full service marina, dive shop, supermarket and various restaurants, before heading out to the Sea of Cortez which has been drawing sailors to the peaceful corner of Mexico for generations. Set sail on the sporty Dufour 455 or choose from a range of Lagoon catamarans or a power cat – the Sea of Cortez awaits!
Whet your appetite with our 7 day sailing itinerary in Mexico perfect for your bareboat charter. If you have any more questions about chartering in Mexico, contact Boatbookings today!