NEW BEGINNINGS at the Monaco Grand Prix

It’s all go on the French Riviera. The Cannes Film Festival is still going strong but, as the festivities come to a close, the stars, the rich and famous and the paparazzi make a short trip down the coast. Yes, the highlight of the Formula 1 calendar is upon us. The Monaco Grand Prix is a race like no other. This weekend Lewis Hamilton will continue his duel with Nico Rosberg as Mercedes aim to continue their dominance over the rest of the pack. With narrow straights, fast corners and unforgiving barriers, surprises and drama are never far away at the most coveted Grand Prix.

If you thought it was too late to get involved, you would be wrong. You won’t even have to turn up days in advance and stand on tip toes to catch a glimpse, rather enjoy all the action in luxurious comfort aboard NEW BEGINNINGS OF LONDON. This beautiful 75 foot Sunseeker is still available to charter for the Grand Prix weekend.

With masses of outdoor space, NEW BEGINNINGS OF LONDON is a great yacht for those looking to enjoy the South of France sun. The flybridge is stunning with room in both sun and shade to lie back and work on your tan or sit back with a cocktail. A further sun pad on the forward deck will keep all of your sun-seeking guests happy and, when the shade beckons, cool off on the aft deck as you eat al fresco.

The interior is no less impressive. 4 spacious and inviting cabins are complimented by a large salon. With enough space for a dining table as well as a large lounging area, this is the perfect space to enjoy an evening meal of to curl up and watch a film. All of this is magnificently lit by large windows on all sides light which, in turn, offer stunning panoramic views.

If you are interested in chartering NEW BEGINNINGS OF LONDON for the Grand Prix weekend or for your summer holiday in the South of France, don’t hesitate to contact Charles, Cordy, Tom or the rest of the Boatbookings team.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Join the Stars at the Cannes Film Festival!

The stars have arrived, champagne corks are popping and fireworks light the night sky. The Cannes Film Festival 2014 is very much underway. The latest news from the red carpet is that, amongst the star studded line-up of Nicole Kidman, in town promoting the centre-piece of the festival “Grace of Monaco”, Cate Blanchett and the notorious lothario, Dan Bilzerian, Blake Lively is stealing the show, embodying Bardot, South of France sex appeal in Chanel Coutour.

Widely regarded as the start of the season, with the festival in full flow, Cannes is absolutely buzzing. With the lion’s share of the wild parties taking place in the Old Port, there is no better way to experience there is no better way to experience the Film Festival than on a yacht. There is still availability on some amazing yachts, including CLARA ONE, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Boatbookings team and get yourself down to Cannes.

The stunning 31 metre, Arno Leopard, ALEON is similarly available for charter immediately. Stunning, sporty lines make her really stand out from the crowd while her top speed of 43 knots leaves a day out in St Tropez or a night out in Monaco just a short cruise away.

The open aft deck is superb. The huge sunpad is the best place to show off your sexy tan either while cruising or while at anchor. Further seating provides the opportunity to dine al fresco or just sit back, relax and let lazy afternoons melt away. With a further sunpad located on the forward deck, there is enough space for all of your guests to find their favourite spot, spread out and relax.

Her interior is refined, elegant and contemporary and, with a permanent berth amongst some of the French Riviera‘s most stunning yachts in Cannes‘ Port Canto, she is a great choice for a charter this summer. With the Boatbookings team based in Cannes, there is nobody better placed to get you the best deal onyour dream charter in the South of France.

Posted on May 16, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Thinking of Chartering in Greece this Summer? See our new Greek Island Destination Guides to the key Islands

On a recent charter to the Cyclades and Saronic Islands in Greece (see our charter itinerary), we realized that there is very little information about many of the key islands that is geared for someone visiting by boat.

We’ve begun to change that, by creating our Greek Island Visitors Guide Series, with the first 9 already researched, edited and released.

So next time you’re in the beautiful Greek Islands and want to know the key ports, what to see, best beaches, etc, then click on one of these guides to help you plan your time. We have even included maps with all the key points marked (it’s amazing how many guides describe great beaches, but give you no way to figure out where there are!)

The guides so far are:

We hope you find these guides helpful, and please don’t hesitate to let us know if we’ve missed an amazing cove to anchor in, a splendid sandy beach, or a spot that can’t be missed. We’ll be happy to add it to the map.

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

Award-Winning Design and Back on the Charter Market – QUARANTA!

Here at Boatbookings we like to think we have an eye for the most beautifully designed yachts on the charter market, whether they’re weird and wonderful or beautifully traditional. Our favourite interior so far has been on SEALYON, for more information see our blog article. Today we’re focusing on clever and practical, which brings us to the fantastic luxury crewed power catamaran QUARANTA. Built by the Curvelle shipyard in 2013, her exterior lines ooze modernity and a certain futuristic style rarely seen on the sea. She won the Best Catamaran award at The World Superyacht Awards 2014.

From the aft, QUARANTA resembles the classic tri-deck monohull motor yacht style, offering voluminous shaded deck spaces for dining and relaxing. Her flybridge offers all the dining, sunbathing and jacuzzi amenities found on a 50 metre motor yacht. The first difference you notice is her Limousine tender suspended on a hydraulic platform, an excellent idea for keeping dry and dropping smoothly and stylishly into the water. This platform doubles up as a sunbathing “beach club” area as well as providing a “bubbles and waterfalls spa effect” when partially submerged.

As well as all this outside, QUARANTA also has 6 cabins, comfortably accommodating 12 guests. All very standard you might think, but she actually has over 20 possibilities for cabin layouts due to her cabins being convertible from twin, to double and even to triple for kids. All the cabins have large windows, bringing in floods of natural light and making all the spaces feel bright, positive and sociable.

QUARANTA provides all of the above as well as an excellent crew led by Captain Paul Fraser and a vast selection of water toys. She does all this, and manages to provide space of a 40 metre plus yacht in just 34 metres! This clever and efficient design is available this summer in the East Mediterranean with prices ranging from just €125,000 per week to €145,000 per week high season.

Contact us today to find your beautifully designed luxury yacht to charter in the Mediterranean.

Posted on May 14, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

INDULGE yourself this summer with a luxury yacht charter – VAT included!

In the South of France VAT of 20% usually applies to all crewed charters, so Boatbookings.com are delighted to be able to offer exclusive VAT included and all- inclusive rates on one of our favourite South of France crewed motor yachts this summer!

INDULGENCE OF POOLE is a Mangusta 86 that has been constantly updated and maintained to ensure that she is in pristine condition and with a fantastic, positive crew. For a yacht of her size, INDULGENCE has unrivalled levels of space. Her large flybridge features plenty of comfortable seating, as well as a jacuzzi!

A large and elegant dining table can be found on the aft deck providing the perfect spot for Al-fresco dining and relaxing breakfasts in the sun!

The package rates are outlined below:

PACKAGE RATES (inc VAT):

Day Charter for up to 8 guests €7,250 (inc VAT)
To include: Meals, a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks along with fuel and berth costs for a trip out to Iles de Lerins for the day.

Two Day Charter for up to 8 guests €14,500 (inc VAT)
To include: Meals, a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks along with fuel and berth costs for two days out as prescribed by the Captain.

Three Day Charter in and around Cannes for up to 8 guests €21,750 (inc VAT)
To include: Meals, a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks along with fuel and berth costs for a prescribed itinerary as agreed by the Captain.

Get in touch today with our expert South of France team about chartering INDULGENCE OF POOLE, or another fantastic yacht anywhere in the world!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓