Leo DiCaprio Living the High Life on TOPAZ at the World Cup

The Fifa World Cup 2014 in Brazil got going with a bang last night as Neymar’s 2 goals guided Brazil to victory over Croatia, providing the hosts nation with the perfect start to their much anticipated campaign to become champions of the world once more.

Once the final whistle was blown and the party really got started, Hollywood superstar Leo DiCaprio seemed to care little about dodgy referees and angry Croatians as he sauntered back to the 482-foot super yacht TOPAZ.

DiCaprio has been keeping a low profile when out and about in Brazil but will have no such issues aboard the stunning 147m Lurssen. Owned by Sheikh Mansour, himself a football fan and owner of Manchester City Football Club, TOPAZ is the quintessence of luxury.

New in 2012, TOPAZ offers everything that your heart could desire. The stunning vessel features a jacuzzi, 2 swimming pools, a cinema and even 2 helicopter pads. Rumoured to have cost $678 million, she will do doubt cater for all of the desires of DiCaprio and his 20 guests.

TOPAZ is unfortunately not available to charter but that shouldn’t stop you joining in the fun and living the Hollywood lifestyle at the World Cup. There is still availability on a large range of stunning yachts, including this beautiful Numarine 78.

To join in the carnival atmosphere in Brazil, contact the Boatbookings team today.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Thailand remains one of our top charter destinations. Find out why from our regional expert Kevin

Boatbookings.com expert in South East Asia, Kevin has given us an update on the situation in Thailand, read on to find out why Thailand is still a safe and breathtaking charter destination.

Kevin has lived in South East Asia for 12 years now, and has visited Thailand countless times over the years. Thailand is the country that he never tires of visiting. In particular the great scenery and food, happy, smiling people, nice beaches, good water sports are what makes it a special place. It really does have everything as a holiday destination, both sailing and non-sailing according to Kevin.

In light of recent events Kevin has spoken to many personal friends and Boatbookings suppliers and yacht owners over the last couple of weeks, to try to get a sense of what might happen going forward. Many of those people have lived in Thailand for many years, and have lived there through previous periods of instability.

Kevin points out that a coup or martial law in Thailand, is not the same as it would be in many other countries. It is more like a change of government, and most prople just get on with their daily lives. He notes that you can see a few soldiers on the streets of Bangkok, but in the tourist destinations you would not know anything out of the ordinary was going on.

From a tourist’s perspective, here are a few comments Kevin has received:

Tourism is rarely affected by these types of events. The exception to that was the airport closure in 2010, and no-one believes that will be allowed to happen again.

Government advisory announcements are always excessive. They have to be. Most government advisory notices over the last 6 months have said “don’t go to the protest sites”, rather than, “don’t go to Thailand”.

Airports, taxis, hotels, shopping malls, and tourism related services are all operating as normal.

The overnight curfew that was announced 2 weeks ago has been lifted in all sailing destinations, including Phuket, Koh Chang and Pattaya.

Yacht charter guests arriving as normal and sailing as normal.

In short, come and enjoy Thailand and enquire today!

For further reading:

You can see regular updates from the Tourism Authority of Thailand on their website:

https://www.tatnews.org

An open letter written by highly respected US born entrepreneur in Thailand:

https://phuketwan.com/tourism/open-letter-coup-nobody-wanted-thailand-needed-20444/

Posted on June 11, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Three Reasons to choose Ibiza for your next Yacht Charter!

Ben and Charles from the Boatbookings.com team have just returned from Ibiza after an unforgettable trip checking out the hottest boats and hottest places to be for this summer. They were bowled over not only by how much it lives up its reputation, but also by the unique offering Ibiza has in comparison with other charter destinations around the world. They’ve put together their top 3 reasons to head to the world capital of hedonism!

1. Incredible nightlife. The reason Ibiza has been and still is the top destination for party-goers worldwide. Famed nightclubs include Space, Amnesia, Privilege, Pacha, Sankeys and Es Paradis. Each club has a world-famous mega DJ as a resident on a nightly basis giving you massive goody bag of global superstars to choose from every evening! Whether you’re in the beautiful San Antonio bay or striking Ibiza town there’s a mix of charming old Spanish bars, chilled beach clubs and booming nightlife on every corner.

2. It will surprise you! Whilst Ibiza is famous for its booming towns and attracting the young, rich and famous to let their hair down, a vast area of the island is in fact protected National Parkland. This means in between enjoying the most hedonistic holiday of your lifetime you can really enjoy that ‘getting away from it all’ feeling. Ibiza boats many beautiful, secluded and almost deserted bays in which you can anchor and relax on an empty beach or if you’re lucky find a rare beach club and enjoy lunch with your feet in the water.

As well as this, just a short cruise along the coast you’ll find Formentera, also known as the “Pine Islands.” Beautiful white sandy beaches with turquoise, shallow and crystal clear waters await you in this quiet and tranquil paradise. Isolated anchorages provide the perfect place to enjoy the stunning backdrop of the golden sandy islands.

3. The coolest boats! With the stylish lifestyle comes the most stylish yachts. The VIP section of Marina Ibiza is a feast for the eyes, with the high specifications everywhere you look. Two of our favourites are SHALIMAR and ALVIUM! Perfect for day ,weekend or week-long charters they’re in prime positions near to the famous Lio’s restaurant and club and just a stone’s throw from Pacha. They’re gorgeously styled, super-quick and fit perfectly with the Ibiza lifestyle.

We loved Ibiza, and we think you will too! Contact us for more information on chartering in this incredible part of the Mediterranean.

Posted on June 9, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

SuperYacht PRIDE ready to charter in July and August on the French Riviera at a discounted rate!

At Boatbookings.com we’re very excited about PRIDE, a stunning new luxury crewed motor yacht and finalist from the SuperYacht Awards 2014, it’s easy to understand why she has won such acclaim from industry experts. PRIDE is a 45m design from Viudes Yachts and features 6 exquisite cabins accommodating up to 12 guests in unparalleled luxury. Her usual high season rate of €210,ooo per week has been slashed to €180,000 – virtually unheard of for new yachts in high season on the French Riviera!

All 3 decks and the swim platform on show!

The exterior of PRIDE features 3 huge decks and a large swim platform. These spacious decks make her perfect for entertaining friends and family and gives great flexibility to charter guests.

The fantastic exterior is complimented perfectly by an immaculate and elegant interior design combining classic decoration with the finest materials, and marbles. The master cabin is a show stopper and would be a true home from home for even the most discerning of charter guests.

PRIDE has an incredible selection of water toys that includes jet skis, water skis, sea bobs and wake boards, enough to keep even the most active charter guests happy! After a hard day of fun on the water PRIDE has a sauna for the ultimate relaxation of guests.

Not only is PRIDE offering a fantastic reduced rate for charters this summer, she also consumes just 250 litres an hour whilst cruising at 12 knots, very impressive for a yacht of her size. Who new chartering a Super Yacht could be so economical!

Get in touch with our expert team today and secure your luxury yacht charter vacation on the French Riviera.

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

A Touch of Tranquility on the French Riviera – Villa Mauresque

Searching for a retreat this summer on the buzzing hive that is the French Riviera? We have just the hotel for you! Villa Mauresque is situated on the edge of the Gulf of St Tropez, nestled away in beautiful gardens deceiving you as to just how much madness surrounds you in the neighbouring towns. This luxury boutique hotel on the French Riviera offers panoramic views which can be enjoyed as you dine on world class cuisine on the outside terrace.

Boatbookings.com Managing Director Capucine was lucky enough to sample the talent menu of the chef, which as you can see looks as good as it tasted! Capucine particularly noted the kind customer service, attention to detail and a discreet and private feel surrounding the hotel. The tranquil gardens were also highlighted as an amazing and rare offering of peace on the coast.

With St Tropez on your doorstep, Villa Mauresque the perfect location to use as a base for your day charter on the French Riviera, and Capucine highly recommends stopping at Villa Mauresque as lunch stop on your Cannes to St Tropez day charter itinerary.

Please contact the Boatbookings.com team for more information on French Riviera day charters.

Posted on June 4, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓