PALM B: Stunning Luxury Yacht, Perfect for Your Summer Vacation!

If you’re looking to explore the French Riviera this summer, look no further than PALM B, a fabulous build by Akdeniz. Available to charter from 65,000 € per week, you can board PALM B in Nice, and work your way along the French Riviera, whether you want to explore Monaco or head down to St Tropez.

PALM B is sleek and stylish both inside and out. Accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, the furnishings are modern yet simplistic. The cabins are spacious and bright – the master cabin comes with king size bed and its own private lounge. The salon has cream furnishings, with plenty of sofas for relaxing, and a there is a separate area for formal dining. There is also plenty of opportunity to indulge in some al fresco dining, with seating areas on both the main deck and flybridge. There is also a sunbed at the front, and sun loungers on the flybridge, which will welcome any sun-worshippers on board! The jacuzzi on the flybridge is also great for chilling out with your friends. PALM B has a crew of six, who will ensure that from the moment you step on board, you are embarking on one of the most memorable vacations you will have ever had!

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Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter a Luxury Bareboat Catamaran Out Of St Raphael!

St Raphael is in prime position on the French Riviera, where you can sail to St Tropez within an hour, and easily within sailing distance of the glamour of Cannes, and even Monaco. The port is exceptional, with plenty of yachts of all shapes and sizes to see. Along the quay, there are numerous restaurants to visit before and after your charter, and nearby there is a great supermarket for all of your provisioning needs. For more information about a yacht charter on the French Riviera, please see here.

This morning, we visited some of the newest and hottest catamarans for bareboat charters, including the fantastic Lagoon 380 and brand new Lagoon 450! The catamarans shown in the photo above are Lagoon 410 S2 (left) and Lagoon 380 (right). We were extremely impressed with all of the yachts available, especially the Lagoon 400, 380 and 450.

The interior of the Lagoon 450 reminded us of larger luxury yachts, with a Bose sound system, a beautiful flybridge, and an extremely spacious interior. For a list of yachts available in St Raphael, please click here.

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 7, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Your perfect day trip in the French Riviera – Part 2

Although the word ‘yacht‘ has now come to be synonymous with the beautiful catamarans, sail boats and luxury motor boats we see cruising the French Riviera. Its original name came from the dutch word ‘Jacht‘, meaning hunt and used to define the sleek and fast sailing vessels used by the dutch navy to pursue pirates in the shallow waters of the Low Countries. Later to become used to mean a vessel to transport important people, we’re sure you’ll feel in complete luxury on board FUNTIME – Sunseeker Predator 72 and MY DREAM PRINCESS – Princess 62 which best combine the elements of this ancient heritage.

FUNTIME, the Sunseeker Predator 72 accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. Her sleek lines and breathtaking top speed convey the indulgent luxury you would expect from a yacht on the French Coast. With a flick of a switch you can also open the hard top transforming the boat and enabling you to truly appreciate the beauty of the French Riviera. There is no better way to explore the coast of France than on one of the many on board toys such as the jet ski!

MY DREAM PRINCESS, the Princess 62 – accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and provides the perfect setting to entertain and host your guests with three separate setting areas, sunbeds, a barbeque and plenty of toys. Both of these yachts would make any trip along the French Riviera a pleasure and provides guests with the perfect yacht for a day trip.

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter CALYPSO for your perfect day trip in the French Riviera! – Part 1

The French Riviera is one of the most popular yachting destinations in the world for a reason; simply it is among the most beautiful. Why not take CALYPSO, a brand new 2013 Princess 60 luxury motor yacht from Antibes to St Tropez for the day and best appreciate the beauty of the Le Cote d’Azur in both style and luxury! Start from Port Vauban in Antibes, home to Chateau Grimaldi – once a stronghold of the Monaco royalty – and to Pablo Picasso. From there, cruise past the beautiful Iles des Lerins and long white beaches to St Tropez where you could dine at Club 55 – one of the most well known sea side restaurants in the area.

There is no better way to appreciate the South of France than in the elegance and luxury of CALYPSO. Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 spacious cabins that combine both classic and contemporary elements, there is no better way to relax or entertain guests in complete comfort than here on CALYPSO, whose crew of two are always on hand to help ensure you have the very best experience.

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.
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Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

David Beckham’s Speedboat Fails to Sell at Auction

The Bladerunner RIB 35 used by David Beckham to enter into the London 2012 Olympic Games carrying the Torch, has failed to reach its reserve at auction, we can confirm. The vessel was expected to fetch somewhere around £250,000 at auction, something which did not, unfortunately, take place.

The Bladerunner was used by David Beckham, soccer player of LA Galaxy and advocate to London 2012, to carry the torch down the River Thames and under Tower Bridge, on its journey from London City Hall. The RIB was manufactured by Hampshire based Ice Marine.

The bidding of the vessel, for such Olympic paraphernalia, was expected to reach £250,000 (around $400,000) at auction, but that price only managed to reach around £180,000.

Spokesman Julian Roub said, “It was a very busy sale but the item was fairly highly priced and there was insufficient interest on the day.

“It may sell in a post-sale deal.”

If you’re looking to charter something similar, why not go for the fantastic Wally Tender 45, a great motor boat for day charters out of St Tropez and Cogolin. She is sleek and powerful with two 320 CV engines. She charters for between €2,200 and €2,500 per day.

Looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin