Nieves at 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, 2013

Our specialist Caribbean charter broker Nieves, attended the 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, and was thoroughly impressed! Read here her positive report on this year’s show and see her fabulous choice of favorite yachts!

“The 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show took place for second consecutive year at Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola between 7th and 10th November. Both the number of participating boats and the attending brokers have been a great success. The BVI Yacht Charter Society organized various events such as the “Travel the Nations Yacht Hop” and the Croker (Crew/Broker) Beach Olympics, which was excellent for enhancing the interaction between Brokers and Crews. Also, the CYBA Annual General Meeting took place on 8th November with a satisfying number of attendees according to the organization.”

Nieves has also selected her favorite yachts featured in the 2013 show from all the amazing boats that were present.

Luxury crewed motor yacht SYRENE!

“(Christensen 1986 refit 2011) – SYRENE is a spacious and and comfortable charter yacht. Features two master cabins and 2 guests with ensuite private bathroom. Tasteful decoration – nice fabrics and carpets including Egyptian cotton linens. The crew is 4 with her chef. She is the perfect boat for family charters in the Caribbean aboard a motor yacht!”

Luxury crewed sailing yacht LORI B V!

“(Jeanneau 53 2013) – LORI B V is brand new with a distinctive blue hull. She offers speed, elegance and pleasure. Leather seats and sofas, three spacious cabins with private heads – the forward cabin can be converted into a stateroom with “his” and “her” bathroom. 2/3 double cabins. Captain Berth and Chef/Steward Emily will ensure safety, comfort and super tasty dishes. They love Spanish wines! – there was a bottle of Ramon Bilbao (Rioja wine) in the middle of the table of the boat! And the food they prepared for the Travel the Nations Yacht Hop was delicious, representing the US ’deep south’.”

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Luxury crewed sailing yacht ORION!

ORION, a 90 ft Catana catamaran, was a clear winner with our brokers attending the 2013 BVI Charter Yacht Show. The favorite boat on show of both Lambros and Nieves, she is a true luxury crewed catamaran now available for charter with Boatbookings.

Watch this space for a comprehensive run down on ORION and see for yourself what has amazed our brokers about her!

Contact Nieves directly for more information on anything Caribbean, or fill out our Boatbookings enquiry form to help us find the perfect luxury yacht charter for you!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discover the Caribbean Wonders of Tortola on GYPSY PRINCESS this Winter

With summer drawing to a close, Tortola is a fantastic destination for those wanting to chase the sun. Chartering GYPSY PRINCESS is a stylish way to visit the awesome array of attractions the island has to offer. Since Christopher Columbus named this idyllic setting “Tortola”, meaning “Land of the Turtle Dove”, the island has encountered a rich and exotic history which can be experienced through its smorgasbord of attractions – many of which are directly accessible by boat.

For a 10 day itinerary in the BVI, why not visit Smuggler's Cove, an oasis at the western tip where Blackbeard and Captain Kidd used to reside? Or combine surfing in the day with night-time full moon parties for the adventurous among you? Listen to live local music and sample fantastic delicacies on Cane Garden Bay, or swim with the sea's most intelligent creatures at Dolphin Discovery. Further inland, you can trek through the island's beautiful natural park or meander through a maze of trails in the northeastern enclave which leads you through a bat cave. The Rum factory is a fun place to involve yourself with the local drinking culture, while the African Church – the first of its kind for freed African slaves – is steeped in historical significance. Tortola will keep you busy for at least a week, is family friendly and centrally located in the BVIs, allowing for day excursions to other islands and reefs.

GYPSY PRINCESS is a brand new and award-winning Lagoon 450, providing accommodation for up to 6 guests. She combines comfort and elegance as well as brilliant sailing performance, and her crew of 2 have had great feedback on their hosting, cooking and professionalism. Her entertainment system, rib with outboard and range of toys will keep the kids occupied while parents can relax on the stunning Flybridge's padded deck. With a hard-working crew and beautifully furnished catamaran at your disposal, this charter will be a trip to paradise you'll never forget!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by admin

Charter the Luxury Sailing Yacht SILENCIO!

Are you interested in chartering in the Caribbean? SILENCIO has it all and will provide guests with a once in a lifetime charter. Accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 large and spacious State Cabins, there is no better way to truly relax and get away from your worries than by chartering this luxurious sailing yacht!

SILENCIO is the third of a fantastic series of 50m luxury sailing yacht designed by Perini Navi in 2001 and extensively refitted in 2012. Her dark black hull contrasted with the brilliant white of her superstructure creates the picture of elegance and quality craftsmanship. She also boasts stunning custom interior by the award-winning designer Christian Liaigre. Available to charter from €134,500 per week she is worth every cent!

Inside, the wooden paneling, cherry joinery and elegant upholstery combined with the crew of 9 to look to your any need will ensure you bask in luxury. The Master cabin even has an owners study for that work that really can’t wait and a lounge that converts into a fifth cabin if necessary.

With the enormous array of water toys at your disposal there is no end of fun available on board for guests! There are paddle boards, sea bobs, kayaks, diving equipment for 9, extensive fishing gear, wakeboards, waterskis, the list goes on! If you are interested in SILENCIO get in touch with us at Boatbookings.com!

We are constantly trying to improve in every department. Whether it is discovering new yachts available for charter, getting to know a crew or exploring our charter destinations, we strive to be the very best so that we can pass on our valuable experience to our clients. Our expertise, professionalism, guidance and willingness to go the extra mile ensures that our customers have the very best time possible on their luxury yacht charter!

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Posted on March 7, 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 ↓

BVI Luxury Yacht charter around the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean!

The British Virgin Islands (commonly called BVI) is an archipelago to the East of Puerto Rico, made up of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, amongst many other smaller islands.

Tortola is a lush mountainous island, which is also the vibrant hub of the financial and government sectors with Road Town as its capital. Tortola also provides the main port of entry for a growing mega yacht and cruise tourism industry. Charming guesthouses dot the hills and sleek resort hotels border some of the most beautiful beach expanses on the island. Beef Island (just a short bridge span away from Tortola on its eastern tip) is the site of the BVI’s International Airport and adjacent to it is sailboat-filled Trellis Bay, a unique cultural village with craft shops and restaurants.

Virgin Gorda is another of the BVI’s larger islands, of which Spanish Town is the main business and financial centre. Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, a major port for ferries and visiting yachts, flanks it. The harbour has an array of gift and clothing shops, banks, provisioning markets and outdoor cafes.

If endless white sand beaches are what you’re looking for, Anegada is your island. It is the only all-coral atoll in the BVI at a mere 28 feet above sea level. Surrounded on one side by the infamous Horseshoe Reef, a watery graveyard for many an unsuspecting wind-tossed ship, it is known to have over 300 wrecks in its waters, some of whose artifacts can be seen in a local nautical museum.

Finally, Jost Van Dyke, named after a famous Dutch pirate, has been a sailor’s haven for years. Great Harbour, it’s main port of entry, is always bobbing with sailboats and sailors coming ashore to the charming West Indian village that lines the beach with gift shops and restaurants.

One of the many beautiful beaches on Virgin Gorda

Gastronomy in the BVI includes Caribbean favourites, such as rice and peas, fish and salt fish, mutton and goat, “ground provisions” such as tania, sweet potatoes and plantains, and an array of soups: fish soup, bullfoot soup, goat head soup, pea soup, and pumpkin soup. The majority of the food is highly seasoned, and soups are commonly served with dumplings. A favourite local dish is fungi (cornmeal and okra) and fried fish; favoured beverages are drinks made from local fruits, and include Limeade, Soursop, Mauby, and Passion fruit. Other Caribbean foods, such as Jerk Chicken, Roti (a curry-filled pancake), and Patties (meat and fish-filled dumplings) are becoming a very popular staple in the BVI.

One of our favourite yachts for chartering in the BVI is SCOTT FREE, a magnificent 120ft luxury motor yacht. She has 4 fantastic cabins, as well as a spacious saloon with the latest technology and a large flybridge.

If you wished to take things a little slower, then we would highly recommend CATSY, an elegant Sunreef 62 Catamaran. She also has 4 cabins but her real beauty lies with her exterior. She has a fantastic flybridge as well as al fresco dining areas, perfect for entertaining friends or family. If you would like to enquire about either of these luxury yachts, please do so via our website. If you would like some advice and help to plan your BVI yacht charter, please send us an email to [email protected], where one of our Brokers would be delighted to assist you.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓