The 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Review

The day that you have all been waiting for has finally arrived! FLIBS 2014 was a complete success, combining innovation and technology with some of the most stunning yachts in the world. After extensively critiquing the very best crewed motor yachts available for charter in the world, the Boatbookings Brokerage team bring you some of their highlights from this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Whether it was helping raise awareness for breast cancer, taking refuge from the rain and meeting the outstanding crew on WATERSHED II, or being blown away by the incredible SWAN, the Boatbookings Team are even more inspired to help you plan your next charter!

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Charter a Luxury Yacht for the Cannes Film Festival 2015

Do you want to be at one of the biggest events on the Riviera next year? In it’s 68th year, the Cannes Film Festival will once again be an occasion not to be missed here on the French Riviera.  From 13th – 24th May 2015, stars from around the globe will descend upon the Festival’s world famous red carpet for this legendary event.  Moor your yacht next to the Palais des Festivals in the old port of Cannes to be in the heart of the action for star spotting and partying. One of our favourite yachts still available for the Cannes Film Festival is the stunning SILVER ANGEL:

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The ultra trendy 64.5m Benetti SILVER ANGEL has a chic monochrome decor giving a truly modern and elegant feel. She can accommodate up to 90 guests for cocktail parties at the dock, with a magnificent bridge deck which offers a generous lounging area along with a fully stocked bar. Her highly professional crew of 19 will attend to your every guest’s every need whilst on board.

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Moving up to the impressive sundeck, you will find a stunning jacuzzi and dining area, perfect for relaxing and star spotting under the Mediterranean sun. Where better to chill out away from prying eyes?

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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.

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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

Super Yacht of the Week: GRACE E

Given a brief to create a state-of-the-art, world class and spacious super yacht you can only imagine how delighted the Picchiotti shipyard were to build the truly gorgeous 73-metre GRACE E. Part of the esteemed Perini Navi Group, Picchiotti are one of very few yards that could offer both the reputation a build of this prestige required as well as a forward-thinking vision to create a super yacht to reset the world-class benchmark. GRACE E offers technological advancement never seen before as well as beautifully elegant space planning, relaxing interior, wellness deck, state-of-the-art tenders and toys and even an exercise pool. She is the pinnacle of what a super yacht can offer in terms of your vacation experience.

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