Ft. Lauderdale, sometimes known as the Venice of America for its extensive system of canals, is a sailing mecca and a superb destination for a bareboat catamaran charter. Seminole Indians may have been the region’s first inhabitants but it is Major William Lauderdale that the city is named after. During the Second Seminole War he led a group of Tennessee Volunteers into the area and built the New River Fort, the location of the city we know today.
Are you unsure what you want to charter? We can help you! Here at Boatbookings we are familiar with the pros and cons of all types of vessels; and if we have to advise for the most suitable boat for a 10-30k budget family charter, crewed catamaran charters are most definitely in the forefront of our proposal and this is why!
Now we’re in May, yacht parties in Cannes are very popular! With the Cannes Film Festival 2015 starting on the 13th May, it is no surprise that everyone is flocking to the Riviera to soak up the party atmosphere and join in the fun. Along with the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix taking over the streets of Monte Carlo over the last weekend of the film festival, celebrities, film stars and tourists alike are there to be part of the action.
Try something different this year with the high-performance luxury sailing catamaran ALLURES. At 36 metres with a massive beam of nearly 14 metres, she rivals yachts more than double her length. Built by Composite Works in France, this catamaran offers second-to-none safety features without compromising on performance, stability and comfort. ALLURES is available this year in the Balearics, the South of France, Italy or even further east by special request.
Greece is definitely on the yachting hot-spot again this summer – when isn’t it? When choosing your summer yacht charter Greece is the place to be! With literally thousands of islands and a coastline stretching to more than 13,600 miles, Greece constitutes the ideal cruising ground in the East Mediterranean.
There are 5 distinct Greek Island groups; the Cyclades Islands, with Mykonos and Santorini prominent among them: sun-bleached white houses, magnificent beaches and sparse vegetation are the main characteristics of the Cyclades.
A view of Koufonissia, right in the mid of the Cyclades and one of the best-kept secrets of Greece
