Charter a Luxury Catamaran in the Seychelles – Part 1

The Seychelles are a veritable jewel in the Indian Ocean sitting 1,500 kilometers East of mainland Africa and consisting of an archipelago of 115 islands. They are one of the most spectacular destinations in the world to charter

a yacht and count nearly 50% of its land as under natural conservation containing a plethora of secluded beaches, coves, coral reefs and places to visit.

After arriving at Mahé you might first want to explore the 43 inner islands that cluster mainly around the principal islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Mahé itself being a prefect place to find your feet and begin your adventure with 44 miles of safe anchorages and over 64 beaches to explore.

You can be sure to have a prefect charter on the Lagoon 450 that accommodates up to 10 guests in 6 cabins. It’s low draft and layout mean guests are afforded easy access to those spectacular lagoons and great views from it’s wide and spacious sundeck. It is a perfect stable platform from which to explore and here at Boatbookings it is one of our favorites.

From Mahé you can head where ever the wind takes you, be it to Praslin and the fabulous Vallée de Mai, one of Seychelles’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette that have both featured on the top-10 list of world’s best beaches. Or perhaps to La Digue and the famous Anse Source d’Argent and then the numerous surrounding islands, including Félicité, Marianne and Grand Soeur, all within easy reach and all offering safe anchorages.

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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Exploring the Unknown, a Luxury Yacht Charter around Vieques, Part II

Following on from our recent post on exploring the relatively unknown Spanish Virgin Islands of Vieques and Culebra, this addition seeks to demonstrate a few more reasons why you should try this gorgeous destination for your next vacation. We have already seen that Vieques has one of the best bioluminescent bays in the world, but what else does this small island have to offer? If you’re are interested in looking for your very own private beach, Vieques is the island for you.

To the west of the typical Caribbean town of Esperanza, you will find a stretch of beaches that would make the perfect postcard. The beaches at Sun Bay provide guests with white sandy beaches, excellent snorkelling conditions and if you’re lucky, you will have the opportunity to see one of the islands wild horses. However, we thought that the beaches past Navio in the National Reserve were some of the best on the island. Take a luxury picnic down to Caracas Beach and spend all afternoon soaking up the Caribbean rays!

If you prefer to

keep active on your vacation and think of yourself as an explorer, Vieques has so much to offer. From the old sugar mills to the forests which stretch into the former military areas, you are bound to find a host of exciting wildlife and walking trails which will fascinate you for hours. Why not head down to the Vieques’ version of Stonehenge and see the islands most famous archaeological site. The site is located opposite Sun Bay and was the source of a corpse which is said to be around 4000 years old!
There is so much on this majestic island to keep you intrigued and fascinated for days and makes a great stop on your charter around the Caribbean. If you are looking for a vacation that includes fantastic weather, beaches, snorkelling and history, you really should try Puerto Rico. We recommend flying into San Juan and exploring the forts of Old San Juan. Then you can head down to the eastern coastal town of Fajardo and pick up a stunning monohull or catamaran for your charters around Vieques, Culebra and beyond.

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Charter a Beautiful Sailboat Out Of Golfe Juan – Part II

Golfe Juan has an excellent harbour, which, as a start point for your charter, opens up a whole world of opportunities along the French Riviera. From here, you can reach Cannes, Monaco, St Tropez… The world is your oyster! For more information on Golfe Juan, please see our blog on her here.

The sailboats available in Golfe Juan are fantastic. We have a range of models for bareboat charter, which are all in immaculate condition. If you are a large group looking to charter, one of the best we can offer is the Hanse 470. We have both a 2007 and 2010 model, which can sleep up to 7 guests in 3 cabins. The interior is bright and airy, with plenty of light coming in, and with clean-cut and classy furnishings. Furthermore, as this model is longer, there is more deck space for any sun worshippers, so you can relax while sailing down the French coast. Starting from 2,500 € per week, a Hanse 470 is a great choice for a group of friends looking to sail the seas!

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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.

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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.

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