The Largest Catamaran in the World – HEMISPHERE!

For anyone that appreciates the beauty, luxury and elegance of the yachts that abound the Mediterranean and Caribbean, you will simply not be able to resist drooling over HEMISPHERE. She is the largest Catamaran in the world currently and is truly a thing of beauty!

Launched in 2011, this stunning 44.2m Superyacht – HEMISPHERE was designed and built by renowned naval architects and multihull specialists Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost. It is capable of accommodating up to 12 guests in 5 luxurious cabins and comes with a crew of 8 to tend to your every need.

HEMISPHERE combines luxury and performance like very few yachts today. Her enormous size means that the 12 guests are afforded huge amounts of space and privacy and the ultimate in extravagance. Just to give you an idea of the luxury on board, HEMISPHERE has fifteen types of stone, 18 different leathers, and a range of finishes from walnut soles, brushed oak and wengé that adorn the interior!

Not only is she like a palace on the inside but she also comes complete with a jet wave rider, full scuba diving facilities for 12 guests, wake boards, kayaks and seabobs – the list goes on. She even has her very own 16.4m F&S custom sport fishing boat for game fishing, diving and guest excursions.

As a Catamaran she is also very stable at sea and her relatively low draft also means that she can enter much shallower waters than her mono hulled equivalents. When the Boatbookings team went to the Antigua Yacht show to preview the yachts on display our charter directors came back with nothing but glowing praise for this stunning yacht. Mimi – our charter director here in Cannes, described it as ‘an extraordinary yacht with luxury and first class in every detail including the crew’.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect 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.

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Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

And They Keep on Coming – More Water Toys for Your Luxury Yacht Charter!

With more and more new water toys available for luxury yacht charters, they are increasingly more important as a deciding factor in the choices that people will make for their charter. Loved by all ages, they are plenty of fun for everyone! This time around, the water toys seem to be more about getting across the water, rather than in to it!

The Flying Fish Marlin II Platinum Black hovercraft was released at this year’s London Boat Show. Aimed at the superyacht tender market, it surely is an innovative way to get from your luxury yacht and on to the land! The build is ultra lightweight, constructed with Kevlar and carbon fibre, and with a shimmering faded black hull, the sparkle will catch anybody’s eye! With blue lighting and chrome and teak deck fittings, this is a hovercraft with style. With a 50bhp ‘Rampage’ engine, be prepared to reach speeds up to 50mph as you fly from land to water.

If you’re looking for a more compact form of transport, the MiniCat is for you! This ultra light, inflatable catamaran is small enough to fit in
your car – so you will have no problem storing it on board a yacht. Even if you’re out on a super yacht, there are plenty who still want to try their hand at sailing, and the MiniCat is a fun and exhilarating means to give it a go! It can pack down in to just one bag for storage, and can be easily built and ready to use in just 30 minutes – perfect!

Are you interested in a fun-filled charter? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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

Take a Trip to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, For Your Next Luxury Yacht Charter!

Tortola, the largest and most populated island in the BVI archipelago, is the capital of the British Virgin Islands. It is a mountainous, volcanic island, 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Tortola was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who gave the island its name; Land of the Turtle Dove, as there were so many of these birds flying around the island when Columbus first came ashore. Tortola has world renowned sailing conditions, and is the main focus for many people who choose to visit the Caribbean for yachting. With sandy white beaches and aqua blue seas, Tortola is an island of natural beauty.

If you want to charter in Tortola, we suggest FLOW, a fantastic build from Fountaine Pajot. Accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, she charters from $18850 a week.
FLOW is very popular with the Boatbookings team, given she is in an immaculate condition, with all-around high standards. The space and layout is well designed, so whether you want to sunbathe on deck or indulge in a spot of al fresco dining, there is plenty of room for you and your guests. The crew are fantastic, they will welcome you on board and make sure you are well looked after!

Are you looking to charter? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

A Guide to Chartering a Luxury Yacht on the French Riviera Part IV

Saint-Raphaël.

This is another town on the Côte d’Azur to have been visited by Napoleon Bonaparte. The harbour marks the spot where he returned victorious from Egypt, but also left 15 years later when exiled to Elba. The port was used to support the fishing industry and ship goods, yet the town has grown to become popular with tourists, who both want to visit the beautiful town and start their sailing holiday here.

If you want a catamaran for your vacation on the French Riviera, St Raphaël is the place to start. Take a look at this Nautitech 542. Available from the end of April, from 7,000 € per week, she accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. Your skipper will take you for an unforgettable week around the French coast.

Saint-Tropez.

The name says it all. St Tropez is one of the most talked about places along the French St-tropez Riviera, for all the right reasons. This summer hotspot is a playground for celebrities and jetsetters. A prime destination for those seeking sun, with a great choice of beach clubs for either lunch or late-night partying!

We can offer you a Wally Tender 45, fantastic for day charters around the Golfe of St Tropez. She is a sleek and sporty ride that is sure to get you noticed. There is plenty of deck space, perfect to get your very own St Tropez tan from lounging around on the sun cushions.

Are you interested in chartering on the French Riviera? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter a Luxury Yacht with Amazing Cupcakes!

With our Managing Director, Capucine de Vallée and Charter Director, Mimi Andain at the 2012 Antigua yacht show, inspecting the finest boats in the market, they told us about LADY ALLIAURA, a Privilege 75 Catamaran which they ranked as one of their top 3 favourite catamarans from Day 1 of the show. They were very complimentary about the food that they were served on board, made by LADY ALLIAURA’s Italian chef; this included home-made bread and cupcakes, and the latter made us start thinking creatively…Boating Baking!

Cupcakes are fast becoming a great power in the culinary world; it makes sense that the luxury yachts are going to start serving them on board. If you’re looking to charter a yacht as part of a celebration, whether a birthday, anniversary or wedding, being able to serve mini celebration cakes on board is fantastic! So, to get the process started,
we have had a look around for nautical and yacht themed baking treats.

So, if you’re looking to charter a luxury yacht with us and want something to get you excited, here is a simple recipe to make cupcakes:

100g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter
100g self raising flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C, line a cupcake tray with cases
Cream the caster sugar and butter, until light and fluffy.
Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, then add gradually to sugar and butter, making sure they are mixed in well
Fold in the flour
Divide between the cupcake cases.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until they are springy to the touch

For the buttercream icing:

250g icing sugar
80g unsalted butter at room temperature
25ml milk
A few drops of vanilla essence

Mix together the icing sugar and butter (carefully!)
Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla essence, here you can add food colouring if you want (preferably blue to match the nautical theme!)
Ice your cakes!

If you would like to receive more information with regards to booking your luxury 2013 charter yacht, please enquire through our website, www.boatbookings.com, where one of our Charter Specialists will be happy to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and one of the team will get back to you shortly with some proposals.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by admin