Super Yacht of the Week: ICON

Returning to the charter market after a 5 metre extension, ICON is the Boatbookings super yacht of the week. With her extra 5 metres ICON now offers a pool on the main deck for cooling off in ultimate style, as well as a voluminous beach club enjoying light from the pool’s sparkling glass floor panels. It’s in the name that this yacht will always be iconic, but she truly shows what a massive difference a little space makes. Having been lucky enough to visit ICON at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2013, one of the most talked about yachts on display, we were wowed by the huge volumes, open spaces but sense of privacy available.  Icon yachts launched ICON in 2010, with the critics wowed at her ability to offer world-class volumes whilst maintaining a sleek exterior. Following her re-fit and extension she now offers the same beautifully clean lines and a new beautifully contemporary interior.

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The Yacht of the Future has already arrived!

At Boatbookings.com we love Palmer Johnson Yachts so we’re excited to see the first shots of the brand new SuperSport model being released from the yard. This 48m SuperYacht doesn’t disappoint, her exterior lines and hull design are breathtaking giving her the appearance more of a something from a Science Fiction movie rather than a yacht!

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The 48m SuperSport is the largest carbon composite SuperYacht ever built, her stunning gold hull and black Superstructure are a truly awesome combination.

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The revolutionary hull design gives this yacht a 32 knot top speed ? yet 50% more fuel efficient than any other yacht comparable yacht on the market!

Blue Ice!
Blue Ice!

To charter your own Palmer Johnson, such as BLUE ICE , get in touch with our team of experts today and start planning your dream yacht charter vacation!

HIGHLANDER – The Forbes Family Superyacht enters the Charter Market!

HIGHLANDER, built in 1986 for Malcolm Forbes, the editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine boasts entertaining celebrity guests such as Ronald Regan, Baroness Thatcher, Liz Taylor and Sir Paul McCartney. Previously based on the East Coast of the US, offering famous “money tours” with her money-green hull, HIGHLANDER is now available for charter on the French Riviera.

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Recently acquired by American financier Roberto di Guardiola, who has extensively re-fitted the yacht in a hugely sympathetic manner, she now feels like a yacht of the modern day but still boasts the prowess and tour de force of those who have walked her beautiful teak decks. Following Malcolm’s death in the 1990s, his son Scott recalled entertaining the late Baroness Thatcher and her husband Denis when he was seeking Republican Presidential candidate nomination in 2000.

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Admittedly it’s easy to see why heritage alone may tempt you into chartering HIGHLANDER but with a new offering of 162-feet of living space, a classic tender, expansive sundecks, gym facilities and an outstanding design including her freshly painted dark and dominating hull she sells herself even without reeling off her impressive CV of guests.

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For more information on this stunning super yacht like no other contact us today.

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!

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Cruising!

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!

Cool off in the Jacuzzi
Cool off in the 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 perfect lunch spot!
The perfect lunch spot!

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.

The beautiful Ile Saint-Marguerite
The beautiful Ile Saint-Marguerite

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

Boatbookings provides Yacht for ITV2 show Tom Daley Goes Global

Tom Daley Goes Global follows the travelling adventures of the diving sensation as he embarks on a whistle-stop backpacking trip.

Tom and Sophie on their travels!
Tom and Sophie on their travels!

Cameras follow Tom and his best friend Sophie as they kiss their families goodbye, pack their bags and head for the wilds of some of the most incredible countries on earth such as Thailand, Japan, Australia, Morocco and New Zealand. The trip is a life-changing experience that will see Tom as he’s never been seen before- roughing it in hostels, sleeping on night trains and making new friends – as he takes in everything typical of a student-backpacking trip in just six weeks.

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Setting off from the Martinez pier!

Tom and Sophie’s yacht charter, provided by Boatbookings, included meeting up with Mollie King from The Saturdays in uber cool Cannes – a glamorous stop off away from the rigours of backpacking.

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Tom, Molly and Sophie after a hard days yachting…

To experience the luxury lifestyle of a yacht charter in the South of France, be it for a week or just a day this summer enquire with Boatbookings.com today and one of our experts will be in touch to help you organise an amazing yacht charter experience!