Beijing Buys Out The Very Best of British Yachting

Sunseeker is Britain's largest and most recognised yacht builder, renowned for stunning aesthetics and build quality. Based in Dorset, Sunseeker produce the iconic Predator motor yacht series, as well as the classic Manhattan line and Portofino model.

The Snapper Luxury Sunseeker Motor Yacht

For a company whose success is heavily based upon tradition, a radical change to the management and culture of the company is naturally going to face some serious opposition. This comes with the news that Dalian Wanda, the Chinese property group are set to pay around £300 million for a 92% stake in Sunseeker International.
Sunseeker's are popular because of their spacious accommodation and deck areas, making them very popular with sporting icons, such as French footballer Marcel Desailly, as well as Formula 1 veterans Eddie Jordan and Nigel Mansell. This takeover follows the growing trend for Chinese companies acquiring top end British companies, in search of bringing western luxury to the country. Mr Wang of Dalian Wanda has been a lifelong fan of the Sunseeker brand, illustrated by the acquisition of a custom built Sunseeker Predator 108, which featured in James Bond, Casino Royale.

Brand New Eddie Jordan Sunseeker Yacht

The Snapper was Eddie Jordan's first Sunseeker motor yacht. This 37m fully crewed motor yacht features accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, as well as stunning decks throughout. However, Mr Jordan has recently commissioned Sunseeker for a larger yacht, which will blow The Snapper out of the water. The 155ft new build project will feature four decks, accommodating up to 12 guests. The Sky deck is likely to feature a Jacuzzi and a bar, which would be the perfect place to enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset.

If spending £25 million on a brand new Sunseeker motor yacht is out of your budget, try your hand as owner by chartering your very own luxury Sunseeker! We have a host of stunning Sunseeker motor yachts all over the world, but it is hard to find one that is better equipped or better placed than Natalie, a Sunseeker Predator 84, based in the Golfe of St Tropez. She has incredible deck spaces to both the bow and aft, perfect for soaking up the summer rays with your family. Accommodation is provided in 4 cabins, making her perfect for up to 8 guests in stylish surroundings! We look forward to receiving your enquiries and helping you to plan your summer vacation in St Tropez.

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 June 20, 2013 by admin

Three Fantastic Options for Luxury Day Charters in Cannes

With the summer fast approaching, and the weather in Cannes constantly improving, we highly recommend looking into chartering a luxury yacht for a day. In this blog, we outline just three of the many fantastic options that you can choose from. As always, if you have any questions about chartering, please do contact us.

Our first option for your day charter is the stunning AQUA BLUE, a Sunseeker Predator 74, accommodating for up to 6 guests overnight or 10 on a day charter. Her interior is both bright and airy, with a delightful blend of light wood and cream furnishings. On the aft deck, and on the front of the yacht, there is some beautiful deck space for all guests to enjoy. Her crew are extremely professional, and will ensure that your day charter is nothing less than unforgettable. She is available for charter at a rate of €5,000 per day plus expenses.

Our second choice for your day charter is DELHIA, a Mangusta 92, accommodating for up to 11 guests for day charters along the French Riviera. Charter Brokers Ben and Adam recently saw her and were both amazed by her crew and the food prepared on board. Ben said, about the food, “the preparation on DELHIA was second to none, I would highly recommend trying the chicken in soy and honey sauce!” She has a large open interior, and our favourite space on board was on the aft deck, DELHIA is available at a daily rate of €8,125 plus expenses.

Our third and final option is a new yacht to the charter market. The Sessa C48, a slightly smaller option, offers guests an extremely luxurious day out on board. The Captain is absolutely fantastic, and he will make sure that you have an extremely special day out, whether you're planning a day to Monaco, Saint Tropez, or just a trip to the stunning Iles de Lerins. She accommodates for up to 10 guests for day charters, and is available at a rate of €2,500 plus expenses. We currently have a fantastic offer on her too, giving clients a VIP package on board. Guests will receive a bottle of champagne, fresh fruit, soft drinks and beach towels, all complimentary.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by admin

Brand New 2013 Heesen Super Yacht: CRAZY ME

We are always excited when we hear about the release of a brand new super yacht, especially when it comes from the Heesen Shipyard. Founded in 1978, Heesen has become one of the leading yacht builders, synonymous with excellent build quality, elegance and impressive design features. The latest release from Heesen's Oss facility is the YN 16250, a 50m all-aluminium constructed semi-displacement super yacht, which has been christened Crazy Me.

Her new owner is a complete visionary, pushing the design boundaries and creativity of the Heesen team to create one of the most advanced super yachts yet. Gary Grant was responsable for the striking exterior lines, achieving his signature swoosh from bow to stern. Another impressive design feature sees the use of formed glass, which provides stunning aesthetics as well as fantastic sound insulation throughout the yacht.

Italian designer Christiano Gatto was appointed for the interior design, creating a linear and contemporary design, which seeks to enhance the space on board. One of our favourite design features is the glass bottomed pool, enhancing light to the aft deck below. In terms of performance, the maximum speed is 21 knots at half load. She will be able to accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, including one owner's suite, a VIP Cabin and four double cabins. She is due to be delivered in June 2013.

If you cannot wait to charter a stunning Heesen luxury crewed motor yacht, we have a host of impressive vessels that will provide you and your family with an unforgettable yacht charter holiday. One of our favourites this month is DALOLI, a Heesen 120, available for charter from Athens. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is the ideal choice for families looking to explore the Ionian Sea in style. We have a great sailing itinerary, which includes stops in Kefalonia, Lefkas and Zakynthos. If you are interested in water sports, DALOLI has a host of exciting toys to keep everyone entertained for hours!

Check out our website, www.boatbookings.com, and start searching for your luxury yacht charter in Greece 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.

Posted on June 14, 2013 by admin

A Day in the life of an Intern, Part IV

This blog continues the series describing one day, and in my case a rather special one, in the life of an intern at Boatbookings. On 7th May I was lucky enough to be invited, along with Charter Director, Mimi and Charter Broker Cordy, on a day’s viewing of 4 luxury sailing yachts.

The day starting at about 12 o’clock after being picked up from the new port in Cannes in a gorgeous tender. Although both Mimi and Cordy were dropped at ALPINA, a lovely 3 cabin Swan 82, I carried on, and was dropped off at WALLY ONE. WALLY ONE is the original WALLY, the very first to be built and an absolute gem. Constructed in 1991, she was designed well before her time and having been refitted in 2009 she can compete with the best around, as well as having that added class and style as the first in a line of celebrated yachts.

Once on deck she has far more space than it might seem from pictures. The smooth teak deck is perfect for relaxing, with an assortment of comfortable cushions and bean bags. As I was introduced to the Captain, Nounou, an energetic and smiling man who placed a drink in my hand, he promptly whisked me off for a tour of his yacht. Below deck, the dining room and salon with its nice blend of woods has space to relax, watch a film or entertain guests. Further on, the cabin arrangement also stands out; in 4 cabins, there are 11 berths which make WALLY ONE a fantastic yacht for a family holiday.

The early afternoon was spent getting to know the yacht and its Captain while tucking into the delicious meat and cheese platters, the salmon canapés and an assortment of salads, which all went well with a glass of rosé. They were so good in fact that we did not even realise that these would be followed by a main course, which consisted of a fantastic tortellini and feta dish. Soon after, along with the other yachts SHAMLOR, ALPINA and WORLDS END, we set off sailing around les Iles des Lérins for a magical finish to the day.

Boatbookings.com provide a truly unique Internship Program; there is no better place to learn about one of the world’s most luxurious sectors than in the south of France.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

Boatbookings.com now has greatly improved yacht images!

Today, the yachts on Boatbookings.com got a makeover! Head over to the website to see our new photo layout, which shows off the boats in all their glory. This layout makes it even easier to navigate the photographs and gets all the yachts at their best angle; we know it's the photos that you want to see, so the photos you shall get.

MOSAFA, Azimut 86S, in all her glory!

We think that RHINO, a Riva Domino 86, and MOFASA, Azimut 86S, both look particularly good in this new format, and it really shows off just how fantastic all these yachts we have to offer you are.

At Boatbookings.com we can help you! We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are all extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and yachts; they will leave no stone unturned in order to bring together your charter of a lifetime.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin