Late Summer Charters on the French Riviera – don’t miss out!

It may seem like Summer 2013 is drawing to a close but with unbelievable offers on the best boats and plenty of sunshine still around now is the time to charter on the French Riviera!

LULU has had a fantastic reviews all summer from all who’ve chartered her, the eye-catching purple hull, ultra-modern interior and cruising speed of 40 knots means she is guaranteed to satisfy on every level. Her can-do international crew come highly recommended with the stewardess having attended a leading British cookery school!

LULU is available now from just €33,000 per week! Contact the Boatbookings.com team today, we’ll help tailor your perfect charter. Don’t miss out bouncy castle on sale!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Gastronomic Excellence on your Caribbean Luxury Yacht Charter

Chartering a luxury yacht in the Caribbean is one of life’s most amazing experiences, giving you the opportunity to explore an incredible destination and find your own paradise. The natural beauty of the Caribbean provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable vacation, but what else do you need to make this holiday the best that it could possibly be? A professional crew is always a must, as they will provide you with local knowledge and service that you would not get if you were to charter the yacht yourself. However, we believe that the food served on your yacht is equally as important for your overall enjoyment. With the majority of families living extremely hectic lifestyles, many do not have the opportunity to be treated to a gastronomic feast in the luxury of their home frequently. So what can you expect to eat on your luxury crewed catamaran? This is one of our favourite sample menus from DORIS, a Lagoon 500 based in Belize:

Sample Breakfast Menu
– Selection of tropical fruits with rustic granola and fresh yogurt
– Fluffy banana rum pancakes
– Belizean rum and cinnamon french toast
– Eggs made to order with freshly baked breads

Sample Lunch Menu
– Caribbean shrimp pineapple salad with fresh basil & mint
– Tropical reef burger – guest rated 5 stars
– Lobster, cucumber, mint & ginger rice paper wraps with sweet chili sauce
– Belizean rum black bean soup with tropical salad and fresh baked garlic bread
– Deli sandwich platter with locally made chips and fresh salsa

Sample Dinner Menu
– BBQ Caribbean lobster with fried plantains and pineapple cilantro salsa
– Catch of the day – chef’s whimsical creation with the days catch
– Island shrimp and chaya linguine
– Belizean rum marinated BBQ pork tenderloin served with an exotic tamarind sauce
– Thai ginger coconut seafood curry

After sampling some of the best cuisine on a wide selection of yachts at the 2012 Antigua Yacht Show, we know the very best yachts to propose to you. The Caribbean may not be known for its gastronomic excellence, but you are certain to sample some of the best seafood, fish and fresh fruit in the world! Watch out for a series of blogs on our favourite yachts to sample brilliant gastronomy on the French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, the Greek Islands and the Far East.

At www.boatbookings.com,we organize luxury yacht charters all around the world with our highly qualified team that has intimate knowledge of the destinations and yachts that are available. We leave no stone unturned in matching not just the yacht and the destination to your requirements but also the crew, itineraries and all other subtle aspects that comes together to create a charter of a life time!

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Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Chartering a Luxury Azimut Yacht!

Azimut’s are some of the most eye catching and visually stunning yachts available to buy or charter. It would be incorrect however to think that an Azimut is just an aesthetically pleasing yacht, as the levels of technology, build quality, comfort and safety features would match any other leading yachting marque. The true brilliance of the Azimut motor yacht is its ability to never look old. The philosophy behind the brand is to produce the highest quality product possible, with the help of skilled tradesmen, technology and the very best core components.

One of the largest Azimut’s available for charter is the stunning SULTANS WAY 007, available for charter in the Maldives. This motor yacht accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 sumptuous cabins, which have been designed to provide the ultimate comfort and luxury on board. She does not have a minimum charter length, which is quite unusual for a yacht of this size, providing great flexibility for potential clients. She is the perfect yacht for exploring the natural beauty of the Maldives and includes all of the latest Jet Skis and water toys to keep the whole family entertained for days!

If you are looking for something a little smaller but still has lots of deck space and luxurious accommodation, crewed motor yacht WILJIM is definitely a great choice for you! This Azimut motor yacht accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, available for charters from the St Tropez area. She would be the ideal choice for slow cruises along the Riviera and maximising your suntan, as she has a spacious Flybridge, as well as multiple sunpads! Why not start your charter in St Tropez and head down to the world famous beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach? Book your charters early to avoid disappointment!

Our final suggestion for an Azimut charter would be the gorgeous BIG BABA, available for charter from Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Accommodating up to 4 guests in 2 cabins, BIG BABA is the ideal choice for shorter charters, especially multiple days around the beautiful Maddalena National Park. She is a wonderful choice for those who want a visually stunning yacht, which provides elegance, practicality and comfort!

Have you never chartered before? 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 December 19, 2012 by admin

Sleek and Sexy – The Joys of Chartering a Luxury Sunseeker Yacht

Sunseeker is one of the world’s pre-eminent yacht builders and one of the truly global brands in the yacht business over the past 40 years. This luxury yachting marque employs the most talented team of designers and craftsmen and this really shows in the product. Sunseeker state that owning one of their products has “become an aspiration for many” and that “owning a Sunseeker is the ultimate lifestyle statement.” You know that the British company are doing something right when they are the yacht of choice for the ultimate British hero, James Bond! The range of Predators, Manhattans and Super Yachts have become iconic symbols in the yachting world and can be found in the majority of the worlds most prestigious ports!

REHAB, a luxurious Sunseeker Predator 68 is the perfect day charter yacht, available from Antibes in the South of France. This yacht is a Boatbookings favourite, thanks to her incredible can-do crew of Michael who has great knowledge of the local area and Emma, who knows exactly how to make sure that her clients have the very best time possible on board. She would be the ultimate Christmas present for your partner and we look forward to your enquiries in the New Year.

The Sunseeker Predator 84 luxury motor yacht ALVIUM is one of the most iconic yachts that is available for charter in Ibiza. She has 4 modern and visually gorgeous cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests. Her styling is bold and striking, yet elegant. Make sure to make the most of her water toys, which will keep the ‘big kids’ and children entertained for hours. Her decks incorporate sun pads, large tables, a wet bar and a BBQ, perfect for those long summer days in the sun!

JEEL II is one of our favourite luxury charter yachts on the French Riviera, accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 stunning cabins. Her decks are incredible and include a spacious Flybridge which provides the ultimate sunbathing space for your closest friends and families. She has a great can-do crew who will attend to your every need to ensure that you have the very best experience possible on board.

Have you never chartered before? At 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 December 18, 2012 by admin

Luxury Lürssen Super Yacht OCTOPUS comes to the rescue, again!

Lürssen 126.2m OCTOPUS has come to the rescue yet again for a second time in 2012, with its crew helping a stricken sailor who had come into danger after damaging its sails. They came across the 11.6m sailing yacht, Sequel, whose crew had activated a 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) 645 miles south-west of San Diego, California. Octopus’ crew had earlier in the year conducted a search for a missing plane, whilst cruising in the Pacific Ocean. Lürssen yachts are normally associated with cutting edge design, luxury and elegance and not sea rescue!

S/Y Sequel was on its way to Catalina when its sails were damaged, rendering it helpless and prompting the US Coast Guard to request Octopus to assist the damaged yacht, as an Amver participating vessel. Amver is a US Coast Guard-sponsored ship reporting system for the assistance of vessels in distress. According to the Amver blog, Octopus arrived on the scene within three hours. The blog continued:

‘Octopus’ embarked a 37 year old passenger from the sailboat and transferred 80 litres of fuel, food, and water to the skipper of the ‘Sequel’ who was refusing to abandon his sailboat. The sailboat was only making four knots but the skipper insisted he could make the voyage to California.??The passenger embarked on 'Octopus' was complaining of stomach pains and was treated by nursing staff on-board the megayacht. ‘Octopus' disembarked the survivor in Honolulu.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin