PIMEX 2014 – Boatbookings broker is currently attending the greatest Phuket International Boat Show yet!

Our specialist broker in Thailand is currently attending the legendary Phuket International Boat Show! Hosted in January every year, this esteemed boat show features some of the most luxurious, high-end yachts on the charter market and is a key national event for the industry, bringing in over 8 billion THB revenue for the exotic location of Thailand!

PIMEX 2014

PIMEX 2014 is set to be the most impressive show yet!

The 2014 show is unprecedented in number of boats and their size! Asia’s largest yachting show will feature more boats than ever in the 70 to 95-foot range, as well as two superyachts over 100-foot!

Azimut 105

The amazing Azimut 105 is the largest yacht to be presented at PIMEX 2014!

We at Boatbookings are eager to hear our broker’s feedback from the show – we’re sure it is going to be more impressive than ever!

Watch this space for a full update next week including favorite yachts, new releases and perhaps even some itineraries!

HARLE – Luxury super yacht oozing some serious sex appeal!

Few yachts currently cruising in the Caribbean can match the allure of luxury charter yacht HARLE. This 45m Feadship combines a truly luxurious interior with a great stand-out hull which catches the eye of any spectator! Boasting VSAT, Zero-speed stabilisers and an extremely skilled captain and crew, you can rest assured that a luxury yacht charter aboard HARLE would be a magnificently exciting yet comfortable experience.

Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht HARLE - Feadship 146 - 6 Cabins - French Riviera - Monaco - Antigua - Windward Islands - Leeward Islands

And the appeal of HARLE doesn’t end there! De Voogt Naval Architects have designed a particularly unique guest stateroom layout featuring the master and guest accommodations on the main deck with an impressive sixth convertible stateroom located on the bridge deck. Beautiful panoramic windows slide open and the rear aft doors fold away on the bridge deck to create a convertible al fresco area. Typical of Feadship yachts, ingenious efficiency of space usage and an innovative layout makes HARLE an outstanding choice of motor boat for a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean this Winter.

Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht HARLE - Feadship 146 - 6 Cabins - French Riviera - Monaco - Antigua - Windward Islands - Leeward Islands

HARLE is certainly not lacking on fun! In fact, she has an unbelievable range of water toys including 2 Seabobs, waverunners, paddle boards and a enormous swim platform into which the crew is able to create you own luxury private beach club! Captain Tim Rowland and his welcoming, professional crew of 8 are ready and waiting to ensure that your charter is a vacation to remember!

For more information about HARLE, feel free to contact one of our expert charter brokers or submit an enquire here!

BLUE PETER – 3 fantastic 10 day Caribbean charters available for €10,000 this Spring, book her now!

We blogged about BLUE PETER recently after Tom from the Boatbookings.com team spent an amazing afternoon sailing on board her. We’re delighted to say that she has some availability in the Caribbean this Spring! Here are 3 mouth-watering propositions for charters on this classic yacht in the Caribbean.

Sailing at Full Tilt!

The Blue Peter sailing at Full Tilt!

Option 1: 10th  – 19th March 2014

Itinerary: Antigua, Barbuda, St Barts, Anguilla, St Maarten.

These are said to be amongst the most beautiful Caribbean islands and that’s saying something! Mat and crew will take you on this fantastic Caribbean tour in style, effortlessly travelling from island to island, anchoring off beautiful white sandy beaches, allowing you and your guests to swim to shore, snorkel, or just relax whilst the crew prepares some delicious fresh food for you and pours out the rum punch! It doesn’t get much better than that!

Beautiful Jost Van Dyke

Beautiful Jost Van Dyke

Option 2: 27th March – 5th April 2014 – Time to race!

Itinerary: St Maarten – St Barts – BVI

In contrast to Option 1, Option 2 is all about racing (without too much pressure). You’ll be picked up in St Maarten on the 27th March from where you will be taken to St Barts to watch ‘The Bucket’, a world famous Superyacht racing event around this stunning Caribbean Island, this is not to be missed! From St Barts Captain Mat will take you on a 100 mile downwind sleigh ride to the BVI. In the BVI you will take part in the BVI Sailing Festival. This would be a couple of great days of racing around the BVI during the day time and some great parties in Nanny Cay at night. To finish off this fantastic charter, you and the BLUE PETER will cruise to the fabulous Joss van Dyke island and Virgin Gorda Sound to relax before cruising back to St Maarten for the 5th April – what an incredible trip!

The incredible Maltese Falcon at last years "Bucket" in St Barts

The incredible Maltese Falcon at last years “Bucket” in St Barts

Option 3: 25th April – 5th May 2014

Itinerary: Antigua – BVI

Much like Option 1, Option 3 is all about relaxation and taking in the endless beauty of the Caribbean. The sail from Antigua to the BVI is a fantastic downwind sail. On the way, Captain Mat will navigate past a handful of islands allowing you to take them in and enjoy the beaches and crystal clear water that surround them. You’ll arrive in Tortola where you will be sad to leave on the 5th May.

It's time to go sailing!

It’s time to go sailing!

If one of these options looks like your dream holiday, then get in touch with us today at Boatbookings.comhere!

The top three Mediterranean locations and yachts for your summer 2014 holiday – book now!

In a wet and cold January the summer can seem a million miles away, but don’t panic it will be here soon enough! It’s time to give you and your family something to look forward to and start planning a summer holiday, on a yacht of course!

Cannes-Islands-2

Avoid the crowded beaches and escape to the Cannes Islands!

Whether you’re a sailor or prefer a motor yacht , or perhaps you don’t know and are looking for some impartial advice…Boatbookings.com is the place to start. Our experts are based all over the world with a particually strong representation in the Mediterranean. Not only do we know all of the yachts here, many of their crews and Captains, we also know the coastlines, islands and best places to spend an unforgettable day, a week or more!

Monaco harbour - Stunning by night

Monaco harbour – Stunning by night

 Our top 3 recommendations for an unforgettable Mediterranean charter this summer:

1. The French Riviera:

The South of France still remains one of the most popular holiday destinations for families, couples, celeb hunters (and the celebs themselves!) in the world and it’s easy to understand why…This stretch of hallowed coastline still conjures up images of times gone by, effortless elegance, an abundance of glamour and wealth, all thats changed is the yachts, they’re even bigger now! We fully appreciate that not everyone is a Premiership footballer or film star, at Boatbookings.com we cater for all budgets, groups and tastes.

EMOTON and RHINO, two of our favourite luxury yachts based in the South Of France:

Charter the superb Super Yacht EMOTION - recently visited by the Boatbookings team

Charter the superb Super Yacht EMOTION – recently visited by the Boatbookings team

RHINO is a sleek and sexy motor yacht perfect for the glamour of the French Riviera

RHINO is a sleek and sexy motor yacht perfect for the glamour of the French Riviera

2. Sardinia: 

We’ve been talking about Sardinia for a while now, we can’t fault it, great boats, breathtaking scenery and friendly people. With two airports Sardinia is easily accessible from mainland Europe with regular connecting flights from Rome. Crystal clear waters, gorgeous mediterranean weather and a yacht to match, whats not to like?

Sardinia’s proximity to Italy the Italian and French Rivieras and Corsica make it a great place to start a charter, why not combine all three destinations. In a week or longer a trip to the glamorous French Riviera to visit St TropezCannes or Monaco could be something to consider whilst taking advantage of the lower rate of Italian VAT.

BALTHAZAR and LADY CAROLA, two of our top picks for Sardinia:

Gorgeous Sunseeker Predator 92 BALTAZAR ready for charters in Sardinia this summer

Gorgeous Sunseeker Predator 92 BALTAZAR ready for charters in Sardinia this summer

LADY CAROLA - recently visited by the team, great for families with an exceptional Captain

LADY CAROLA – recently visited by the team, great for families with an exceptional Captain

Greece:

With several different islands to visit, Greece is an extremely versatile charter destination.Why not check out Mykonos in the Cyclades Islands, Corfu or Kefalonia in the Ionian Islands or Rhodes in the Dodecanese Islands. ‘Island hopping’ can be a fantastic way to see the sights, history and sample all that Greek Island culture has to offer, including the fantastic cuisine! For a sample 14 day sailing itinerary in the Cyclades islands click here!

NOVA and XTREME, two great yachts for experiencing Greece:

Luxury catamaran NOVA - perfect for seeing the Greek Islands

Luxury catamaran NOVA – perfect for seeing the Greek Islands

 

XTREME - packed with water toys, great for thrill seekers!

XTREME – packed with water toys, great for thrill seekers!

To secure your first choice yacht in your preferred Mediterranean destination, enquire today and one of our experts will be in touch with you to discuss your charter and to ensure that you get on the best yacht at the best price,

All-New Sunseeker 75 and James Corden Star at the London Boat Show!

It’s the 60th anniversary of the prestigious London Boat Show, but 75 was the number that everyone was talking about today. The all new Sunseeker 75 was the star of the show. With sprawling decks, sleek lines and new technology this yacht creates a sociable and light space for all to relax, entertain or unwind in a beautiful secluded bay.

Sunseeker75And how better to celebrate this iconic British design than with a British icon? James Corden, king of comedy and Gavin & Stacy star was on hand to welcome guests and open the Sunseeker stand with this beautiful new luxury yacht. Corden said he was “thrilled” to be given the opportunity to open Sunseeker’s stand at the London Boat Show.

Sunseeker751The Sunseeker 75 boasts three spacious cabins, 34 knots, wetbar to the aft, sun pads to the fore and aft and a vast flybridge. Some say you can’t have it all, Sunseeker would beg to differ!

Contact us for more information on chartering Sunseeker yachts!