Palm Beach International Boat Show 2014!

With more than $1 billion worth of yachts water toys on show, the 29th Palm Beach International Boat Show is the place to be for yacht enthusiasts this March. Allison, one of the newest members of the Boatbookings team and a senior charter broker, specialising in American charters, will certainly not be missing out. She is particularly excited about seeing some of her favourite yachts taking stage amongst the worlds’ finest example of yacht building.

VIVERE, a stunning Azimut 116 will certainly be turning heads. Designed in Italy, with beautiful lines and a striking blue hull, she really is wonderfully elegant.

From the first glance, you will find that her interior is similarly impressive. Indulgently furnished with rich mahogany and plush sofas, the salon is refined and luxurious. With natural light streaming in through large windows to create a light and airy atmosphere, this is a wonderfully relaxing space to relax and get away from it all.

Above deck you are spoilt for choice. With plenty of areas to relax and soak up some rays, as well as a jacuzzi and drinks bar, each of your guests can settle down in their favourite spot and enjoy an unforgettable charter off the coast of Florida.

Toys and water sports are of course a highlight on any charter and some of the newest and coolest technology is to be found in Florida this week. Not the least of these will be the Quadski. Featured just a couple of weeks ago in Top Gear when Jeremy Clarkson raced against Richard Hammond’s Alfa Romeo 4C, this revolutionary transforming quad bike / jet ski will be sure to draw a crowd.

Allison has also been impressed by the breath-taking KATYA. With such an embarrassment of luxury available on board, it’s no hard to understand why. Spread over 4 decks and lavishly finished throughout, once you step aboard you will never want to leave.

Feel like James Bond as you sip a martini in the classically cool sky lounge bar or enjoy a relaxing evening with a film in the supremely comfortable salon.

Above deck admire the beautiful Caribbean sea around the Bahamas while you dine al fresco in one of a number of spots or feel like a rock star while you sun yourself in the jacuzzi. The choices are endless and you would be doing well to discover all of KATYA‘s treasures in a week.

See it all for yourself this weekend at the boat show or if you miss out, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Boatbookings team here.

Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Download Boatbookings’s brand new iBook ‘Yacht Charter 101’ on iTunes for FREE!

Boatbookings is very pleased to announce the publication of our new iBook – Yacht Charter 101: Planning the Perfect Charter Vacation. Now you can read all about luxury yacht chartering from the comfort of your iPad.

The book has covers the basics of planning a yacht charter, provides extensive information on all of the key yacht charter regions, and discusses contracts, pricing and how to choose the right yacht for you. We are offering you the download of Yacht Charter 101 free as our way of helping give you the information you need to go on a yacht charter this year.

The Founder of Boatbookings.com has used his vast expertise of the yachting industry to create a concise yet comprehensive guide to chartering a luxury yacht anywhere in the world. The book is written for first-time charterers but also valuable for any experienced charters who are thinking about a new destination or type of boat.

The Chapters are: The Allure of a Yacht Charter, Types of Yacht Charters, Charter Destinations, How to Charter a Yacht, Next Steps and an Extensive Glossary

The Destinations chapter covers the key ports in the Caribbean (including the BVI, Grenadines, St Barths, St Martin, Bahamas, etc), Mediterranean (including the French Riviera, Corsica, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Spain), SouthEast Asia, Tahiti and more, with pictures of the charter areas and notes about things to do, the cuisine, climate and best times to charter. Download Yacht Charter 101 as a trusted source of yachting info.

Yacht Charter 101: Planning the Perfect Charter Vacation is available for free download on iTunes now!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Brand New Must-Have Eco-Friendly Yachts

Admiral Shipyards have announced yet another order for a construction of their new eco-friendly aluminium Impero range. Ranging from 40 metres up to a awe-inspiring 55 metres, the futuristic shipyard have orders for 4 super yachts in this range.

The latest order from this range is the 40 metre model, with eco-credentials to impress anyone green-inclined. She has a revolutionary Siemens hybrid engine, this allows the yacht to cruise completely silently at 10 knots. As well as this she will consume just 60 litres of fuel per hour, giving her enough range to cross the Atlantic Ocean twice! With combined engine power, she achieves the very respectable speed of 20 knots, doing so as efficiently and silently as possible.

Completion of Admiral’s range is expected towards the end of 2015, but if you can’t wait that long for your eco-yacht charter we have just the boat for you! M OCEAN is part of the new iconic Arcadia range, with a similar hybrid system allowing it to cruise silently at 8 knots, and solar panels on the roof to provide electricity when at anchor. Based in Golfe Juan on the French Riviera for the winter her charter rate is €98,000 per week, accommodating up to 12 guests comfortably.

Contact the Boatbookings team for more information on eco-friendly chartering!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

NEW DIAMOND – A new generation of eco-friendly luxury yachts!

Check out this awesome video of Avadesign’s luxury concept yacht NEW DIAMOND! She is an astounding 70m which, with her clean-cut exterior and uber high-tech interior, is destined to make her a remarkable vessel on the water. What impresses us here at Boatbookings most is that NEW DIAMOND is a green yacht! A hybrid propulsion system, two diesel engines and two electric engines coupled with gas turbines enables NEW DIAMOND to cruise with respectable energy usage and economic savings.

To find out about luxury yacht charters around the world, visit our Luxury Yacht Charter Guide or contact our broker team here to find the charter yacht of your dreams!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Two Boys in a Boat row the Atlantic

Are you looking to charter a rowing boat from La Gomera to Antigua this winter? Neither are we, but on the 2nd of December, two intrepid young men are doing exactly that.

In 37 days, British university students Jamie Sparks and Luke Birch are embarking on a journey of a lifetime; to row the mighty Atlantic. If successful, they will achieve the title of youngest people ever to do so. The moustache and mullet sporting duo are aiming to raise £100 000 for Breast Cancer Care and are currently almost half way through their target.

The Tallisker Whiskey Challenge is the world’s toughest rowing race; a gruelling journey lasting around 90 days that is to be completed in a custom rowing boat, totally exposed to the elements. On top of this, the boys will be doing it naked to reduce chafing!

Should you choose instead a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean and happen to bump into two naked, exhausted, bearded and mulleted boys in a boat, be sure to say ahoy! You can follow their amazing journey and donate to their charitable cause here.

Posted on October 25, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓