Luxury Yacht Charter for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2012

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is widely renowned as one of the most exciting and fascinating races in the World Tour. This year will be no different. Will Sebastian Vettel be able to knock Fernando Alonso off his top spot by the time this race comes around, or will the Abu Dhabi race at the Yas Marina circuit prove to be the most important race of the year, only time will tell.

The emirate of Abu Dhabi is much larger than the others, making up some 87% of the country’s total area. With oil said to be a resource which will run out by 2100, it is no surprise that the emirate is making the most of this priceless resource, creating what only can be described as a mecca for the most luxurious of lifestyles. Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi remains a distinctive Arab city, as well as being green and lush. There is also a lack of traffic jams compared to Dubai, making it a much more pleasant and appealing place to live. After closely watching Dubai’s phenomenal growth, Abu Dhabi has chosen its development projects wisely, and while the laid-back feel might eventually change, the local Emirate flavour of the capital appears certain to remain!

One of our favourite yachts available for charter during the Grand Prix is JAMILA, a beautiful Sunseeker 50, which has a great flybridge, perfect for watching the race from. Another yacht, which would be ideal for charter during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is SPIRIT OF ZEN, a Pershing 88. SPIRIT OF ZEN has a tremendous blend of warm cherry wood and cream leather interior, making for a homely yet contemporary feel. On board, there are four spacious cabins, all ensuite, with televisions installed and a top of the range entertainment system at your fingertips throughout.

Please see here for information about chartering a yacht during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. If you’re a fan of Formula One, why not take a look at our page dedicated to the Monaco Grand Prix, taking place on 26th May 2013.

If you’re interested in chartering a yacht, please email us at [email protected].

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings.com Luxury Yacht Charter onboard REHAB, Sunseeker Predator 68

Luxury Yacht Charter VIBE, a Sunseeker Predator 68.

September is a great month in the South of France. It is much quieter than July and August, as well as offering the same great weather as the high season summer months, making it the perfect time to charter a luxury yacht. Here at Boatbloggings.com, we recently experienced our very own day charter onboard REHAB.

She is a stunning Sunseeker Predator 68 with 2 crew, Michael and Emma. This combination has proved a real success, having had 37 days of charter this summer. Michael is an experienced Irish captain, who is very professional and insightful on the local area. Emma is the chief stewardess and fantastic at her job, making guests feel comfortable onboard as well as being very attentive to the needs of the charterers.

We started the day from Port Vauban, Antibes and were greeted with a lovely selection of breakfast pastries from a local patisserie. Once everyone had embarked, Emma delivered a safety demonstration, highlighting that safety onboard is paramount. I was very impressed by the teamwork between Captain and Stewardess, shown by the implementation of a new itinerary by 9 am, due to bad weather in Saint-Tropez.

The natural beauty of the French Riviera

We departed Antibes and went for a swim between the Lerins Islands, where the water can only be comparable to that of the Caribbean. It was truly breathtaking, as there were very few yachts in the water and it felt as if we had the place to ourselves. Once everyone had been in the water, we headed towards Cannes and the view of the Croisette from the water is spectacular. Michael then turned the yacht around and we started to head towards Beaulieu sur Mer and St Jean Cap Ferrat, where we would be dining at Paloma Beach. REHAB was the perfect companion for our day charter. She was sleek, spacious, elegant and most importantly comfortable. Once we had passed the airport, the views of the Riviera were picture postcard material.

We arrived in St Jean Cap Ferrat for our lunch reservation at Paloma Beach, a restaurant specialising in local seafood and Provencal cuisine. Guests enjoyed appetisers; a Seafood Trio of prawn, crab and salmon, along with a delicious Fritto Misto. Main courses of Steak Tartare, Sole Meunière and Grilled Sea Bream were enjoyed by all, along with a very nice House Rosé. The seaside setting of Paloma Beach, with view s along the Cap and the Riviera were the secret ingredients for what was a great lunch.

We all boarded REHAB and began our return to Antibes. She, in my opinion, is the perfect day charter yacht, due to her spacious bow and aft lounging areas. There were at least 6 of us who laid comfortably on her bow, soaking up the last rays of the day. Captain Michael took us to some of the most beautiful and secluded bays of Villefranche on our return and it was his knowledge, as well as Emma’s service, which provided us with a unique experience on the water. We returned to Antibes to see the sun set over Fort Carre, which was a fitting conclusion to what only can be described as the perfect day.

If you would like additional information on how to charter this yacht or any others on our website, please do enquire via the yachts page or send us an email at [email protected]. We would be delighted to assist you with organising the experience of a lifetime.

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

The highlights of the Cannes Boat Show 2012!

KADIMO'S, a luxury Couach 37m Motor Yahct — KADIMO’S, a luxury Couach 37m Motor Yahct

The Cannes Boat Show 2012 came to a conclusion this weekend after another successful yachting exhibition. The Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto played host to over 500 luxury motor yachts, sailboats and catamarans. Here at Boatbookings.com, we spent all day on Friday at both ports to visit yachts from some of the most prestigious yachting brands, such as Sunreef, Sunseeker, CRN, Baglietto and Couach.

Two of our favourite contrasting yachts on show were KADIMO’S and AQUALIBRIUM. KADIMO’S is a luxurious 37 metre Couach Motor Yacht with 5 beautiful staterooms. On board, we enjoyed the combination of dark wood and cream furnishings, as it created a sense of luxury and comfort, whilst remaining light and airy. She has a great saloon, which would be a fantastic room for entertaining friends and family. The saloon includes large windows, which provide natural light all around the yacht. Our favourite part of KADIMO’S was her top deck, which provides great space and comfort, as well as a Jacuzzi. She has a great crew of individuals from all around the world. In particular, a lovely head stewardess from South Africa, as well as an Irish chef who provides some of the best gastronomy on the water. We would not be able to recommend her highly enough for a week long charter in the Mediterranean.

AQUALIBRIUM, contrastingly is an older yacht but equally as special. We would describe her as elegant, classy and somewhat regal. She has been kept in fantastic condition and we particularly enjoyed the touches of laurel green throughout. This CRN Ancona 40m luxury motor yacht enjoys great proportions and offers guests with the very best home comforts on the water. All of her staterooms are a great size and include the finest touches, such as luxurious linen and gold taps. She has great entertaining spaces, both internally and externally, making her a great choice for entertaining friends or family. AQUALIBRIUM has no permanent berth and is available from many ports along the French Riviera, including Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. We would love to help organise a charter of a lifetime on board AQUALIBRIUM!

The Cannes Boat Show 2012 was one of the best so far with many new products launched. For example, the Frauscher 1017 LIDO, a very elegant and modern day motorboat, which would not look out of place at the most prestigious ports on the Riviera. She can accommodate up to 10 guests and is surprisingly spacious for a 10m motor yacht. Frauscher now only produce hybrid boats, proving their innovative nature, especially providing the same performance as their petrol rivals. Her aesthetics, design, comfort and green credentials make her one to watch out for!

Another boat that caught our eye in the news was the Luxury MIG 675, a 22 foot vessel which runs solely on hydrogen, reaching speeds of up to 70 knots. She is constructed in Aluminium and only weighs 1300kg, despite including a bathroom and a leather/teak interior.

We now move onto the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the worlds most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. We are very excited about the products on offer so watch this space for the latest news and gossip!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

What are the favorite yachts of our Brokers?

Our Brokers inspect hundreds of luxury yachts yearly, but end up recommending a small percentage of those over and over again. Why? Because they know that the combination of Yacht quality, Captain, Crew and Value are sure to give you a fantastic charter. Every time.

So we’ve created pages for each of our Brokers, so that you can see immediately their favorite yachts. We’ll start with Mimi Andain’s favorites below. She focuses on luxury yacht charter ‘s in the Mediterranean. A few the yachts she loves to put clients on:

Vibe Luxury Charter Yacht VIBE – Sunseeker Predator 74 out of Antibes. Fantastic Captain, perfect yacht for cruising the French Riviera

REHAB – Sunseeker Predator 68. Great value, excellent crew, perfect for day charters and long weekends!

IRAKLIS L – Gulet/Motor Sailor – 6 Cabins. Probably the most luxurious motor sailer currently in the Greek market.

WILD THYME – 120ft Benetti – 5 Cabins. Beautifully Maintained, great crew. If you want to experience all that is classic Benetti, she’s the perfect choice.

CALLISTO – Swan 77 extended – 3 Cabins. A beautiful Swan sailing yacht for cruising the magical Greek Islands.

O MEGA – 83 meter mega yacht – 15 Cabins. Great yacht for Corporate/Entertainment yacht charter – many versatile areas with an attentive crew.

And more! You can see her entire list of favorite luxury yachts here.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓