It’s not too late to be in pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix 2014!

We at Boatbookings love the month of May when the South of France comes alive and summer officially begins! With the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix 2014 overlapping this year, it really is the time to see and be seen on the French Riviera!

Monaco comes alive in May to the sound of F1 engines and flying Champagne corks!

Due to cancellation, the ever popular state-of-the-art superyacht M OCEAN is available for static charter at the Monaco Grand Prix 2014 – this is a fantastic opportunity to be on board a great yacht in a prime berth for the whole weekend. With permission for up to 70 guests aboard, M OCEAN is perfect for a large group. Why not entertain your valued clients or reward the hard work of your employees with a weekend of glamour, excitement and Champagne?

M OCEAN – a yacht for the future, available now!

Monaco Grand Prix 2013 was truly an event to remember! Check out this video of some of the best highlights of last year’s event!

M OCEAN’s basic charter rate is €98,000 per week and the owner is keen for this cancellation to be filled – so bring your offers and enquire today!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Make every charter an event on DEVOCEAN, be it the Cannes Film Festival or just a Family Vacation!

Recently, Tom and Cordy from the Boatbookings team had the pleasure of visiting DEVOCEAN, a majestic 37m Sunseeker!

We were given a most friendly and warm welcome on board by Captain Ivan whose enthusiasm was great to see on a wet Tuesday morning in the South of France (it doesn’t rain that often!). After discussing Ivan’s illustrious career in yachting in the spacious, tasteful and homely main saloon over one of the best Espressos we’d ever had, it was time to take a look round DEVOCEAN’s interior spaces.

The master cabin is situated forward of the main saloon. Classically appointed with oak panelling and including a comfortable private seating area, this master is truly a home away from home for any discerning charter guest. The full beam bathroom with his and her sinks and whirlpool bath tub ensures total comfort. Below decks are four further guest cabins, each beautifully finished with predictable Sunseeker attention to detail and style. The twin cabin is laid out for 3 guests with a pullman bunk bed berth. This cabin can be converted into a double making DEVOCEAN flexible, perfect for families or friends.

As amazing as the interior is, it is only half of the story! Step outside and be amazed by the amount of deck space at your disposal. Choose from any one of the 3 decks and you won’t be disappointed! Enjoy casual aft-deck dining for lunch or breakfast before heading up to the top sun deck to spend the morning relaxing and sunbathing or wallowing in the jacuzzi. At lunch time, head downstairs to the large dining table and enjoy a fantastic freshly and expertly prepared lunch, or stay on the sun-deck for an informal barbecue before settling down for another indulgent afternoon on the water. For active and younger charter guests, there is a great selection of water toys; jet skis, sea bobs, fishing and diving equipment are sure to keep everyone entertained.

DEVOCEAN has also recently become available for event charters and would be perfect for hosting large groups of up to 50 people at dock. Based in Juan Les Pins, she is perfect for MIPIM, CANNES LIONS and the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. Her exceptional crew and huge deck spaces make her perfect for hosting larger groups. DEVOCEAN would certainly make any corporate or private charterer stand out on the glamorous French Riviera.

For any questions about DEVOCEAN or for Event Charters on the French Riviera, contact our team specialists!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Winner of the Cannes Film festival: La Vie d’Adele (Blue is the Warmest Colour). Our Yacht Winner – Black and White!

The winner of the 66th Cannes Film Festival is La Vie d’Adele (Blue is the Warmest Colour). The most coveted prize in film after the Oscars went to this three hour emotional tale of love and sexuality by Abdellatif Kechiche that centers on a 15 year old girl (Adele Exarchopoulos) and her lover (Lea Seydoux) and is the first time in the festivals history that the Palm d”Or has gone to a French film in two consecutive years. It is also notable that this steamy lesbian epic has won the highest award on the day when hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched in Paris on Sunday to protest France's recent legalization of same-sex marriage. (See more on this film here)

The other notable winners in the 66em Festival de Cannes were:

Grand Prix: Inside Llewyn Davis, Joel and Ethan Coen, U.S.

(See more here).
Prix du Jury: Like Father, Like Son, Hirokazu Koreeda, Japan.

(See more here).
Prix de la Mise en Scène (Best Director): Amat Escalante, Heli, Mexico
Prix du Scénario (Best Screenplay): Jia Zhangke, A Touch of Sin, China.
Prix d’interprétation masculine (Best Actor): Bruce Dern, Nebraska, U.S.
Prix d’interprétation feminine (Best Actress): Bérénice Bejo, The Past, France. (See more here).

However, it is obviously the yachts that are most important here. Our team here at Boatbookings choose a yacht for every film, yet what were our winners? Which yacht got our Palm d'Or?

After some intense debate, we narrowed the field down to just three yachts. WILD THYME, BLACK AND WHITE and CALLISTO. Chosen for their gorgeous lines, high performance and supreme luxury, they would provide any guests with a charter of a lifetime, yet which one would edge the other out to win Boatbookings Palm d'Or?

And the winner for Best Yacht in the Cannes Film Festival is…..

BLACK AND WHITE as it was ended up sweeping away the field and taking the prize as our favorite yacht from this series of

blogs marking each day of the Cannes Film festival. Her gorgeous lines, immaculate and luxurious interior, fantastic outdoor spaces for sunbathing or al fresco dining and superb crew propelled her to victory. (Click on here to find out why she was our favourite!)

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. 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 May 27, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 12 – Zulu – Our Yacht Nominee:CALLISTO!

The glamour and excitement of the Cannes Film Festival is such that the final day is already upon us! The most prestigious film festival in the world has passed in a whirlwind of celebrities, fast cars, and flashing sequins. Yet it is also never one to go out with a whisper. The final day of the 66^th Festival de Cannes will close with a screening of the thriller Zulu by Jerome Salle featuring acting heavy weights Orlando Bloom who we know from films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Ghost Dog).

It is an adaptation of the fantastic novel of the same name by Caryl Ferey which was awarded the Grand prix de litterature policiere in 2008. This powerful film sees cops, Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker team up in an attempt to bring the murderer of an 18 year old girl to justice in a South Africa still rife with racial and social tensions from the apartheid.

Taking inspiration from Orlando Blooms Pirates of the Caribbean, our yacht nominee for Zulu is CALLISTO! With William Turners affinity for sailing we thought that this stunning Nautors Swan 80 would be the perfect way to relax and unwind after two weeks of attending the hectic Cannes Film Festival.

Click here for more information and pictures on luxury sailing yacht CALLISTO!

She accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and is available to charter around Greece and the islands of Paros and Mykonos. Her gorgeous interior, hand-crafted in teak, leather upholstery and multiple award-winning chef would be fit for kings let alone pirates!

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other subtle aspects that make your charter so special.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 11 – Only Lovers Left Alive – Our Yacht Nominee: ALVIUM

Now that we're drawing to the end of the Cannes Film Festival, it is the time for our penultimate selection for our yacht to fit the film of the day.

Day 11 brings us Only Lovers Left Alive, written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, which stars big names such as Tilda Swinton and John Hurt. Only Lovers Left Alive is the story of two vampires who have been in love for centuries, but their love is interrupted, tried and tested by the changing human society and those around them.

So, in keeping with the dark but romantic theme, our yacht nominee for Only Lovers Left Alive is this sleek and sexy Sunseeker
Predator 84, ALVIUM. The design has a 'vampy' edge, with dark woods, rich reds and plush fabrics; she really gives off the theme of deep brooding love. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is available to charter from €41,000 per week in Ibiza. A powerful choice for your charter, she has sporty styling and is perfect to relax in luxury.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other subtle aspects that make your charter so special.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by admin