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Boatbookings.com Luxury Yacht Charter onboard REHAB, Sunseeker Predator 68

Luxury Yacht Charter VIBE, a Sunseeker Predator 68.

September is a great month in the South of France. It is much quieter than July and August, as well as offering the same great weather as the high season summer months, making it the perfect time to charter a luxury yacht. Here at Boatbloggings.com, we recently experienced our very own day charter onboard REHAB.

She is a stunning Sunseeker Predator 68 with 2 crew, Michael and Emma. This combination has proved a real success, having had 37 days of charter this summer. Michael is an experienced Irish captain, who is very professional and insightful on the local area. Emma is the chief stewardess and fantastic at her job, making guests feel comfortable onboard as well as being very attentive to the needs of the charterers.

We started the day from Port Vauban, Antibes and were greeted with a lovely selection of breakfast pastries from a local patisserie. Once everyone had embarked, Emma delivered a safety demonstration, highlighting that safety onboard is paramount. I was very impressed by the teamwork between Captain and Stewardess, shown by the implementation of a new itinerary by 9 am, due to bad weather in Saint-Tropez.

The natural beauty of the French Riviera

We departed Antibes and went for a swim between the Lerins Islands, where the water can only be comparable to that of the Caribbean. It was truly breathtaking, as there were very few yachts in the water and it felt as if we had the place to ourselves. Once everyone had been in the water, we headed towards Cannes and the view of the Croisette from the water is spectacular. Michael then turned the yacht around and we started to head towards Beaulieu sur Mer and St Jean Cap Ferrat, where we would be dining at Paloma Beach.  REHAB was the perfect companion for our day charter. She was sleek, spacious, elegant and most importantly comfortable. Once we had passed the airport, the views of the Riviera were picture postcard material.

We arrived in St Jean Cap Ferrat for our lunch reservation at Paloma Beach, a restaurant specialising in local seafood and Provencal cuisine.  Guests enjoyed appetisers; a Seafood Trio of prawn, crab and salmon, along with a delicious Fritto Misto. Main courses of Steak Tartare, Sole Meunière and Grilled Sea Bream were enjoyed by all, along with a very nice House Rosé. The seaside setting of Paloma Beach, with view s along the Cap and the Riviera were the secret ingredients for what was a great lunch.

Relaxing on the bow of REHAB

We all boarded REHAB and began our return to Antibes. She, in my opinion, is the perfect day charter yacht, due to her spacious bow and aft lounging areas. There were at least 6 of us who laid comfortably on her bow, soaking up the last rays of the day. Captain Michael took us to some of the most beautiful and secluded bays of Villefranche on our return and it was his knowledge, as well as Emma’s service, which provided us with a unique experience on the water. We returned to Antibes to see the sun set over Fort Carre, which was a fitting conclusion to what only can be described as the perfect day.

If you would like additional information on how to charter this yacht or any others on our website, please do enquire via the yachts page or send us an email at [email protected]. We would be delighted to assist you with organising the experience of a lifetime.

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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.

Natural Beauty of the BVI

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.

SCOTT FREE

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.

CATSY, Sunreef 62 Catamaran

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.

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10 Simple Steps to Luxury Yacht Charter!

Chartering a luxury catamaran, motor or sailing yacht has never been so simple, thanks to our dedicated team of charter brokers who will help you plan the trip of a lifetime anywhere in the world. Here at Boatbookings, we pride ourselves on customer service and we will not stop until we find you the perfect yacht. There are 10 simple steps from turning a dream into a reality.

Step 1 – Most importantly, guests must decide where they would like to start their charter and what sort of yacht they would like. We offer charters from all around the world, including the United States, the Caribbean, French & Italian Riviera’s and the Far East. We have access to a vast amount of motorboats, sailboats and catamarans in each of these destinations.

The natural beauty of the BVI

Step 2 – Once you have decided where and how you want to travel, contact us. Please enquire via our website or send an email to [email protected]. Once we have received your enquiry, one of our brokers will assist you and start searching for suitable yachts.

Step 3 – We ask guests to provide the following information, so that we can gain a clearer idea of what you really want. Are you looking for a bareboat or a crewed charter? Are your dates flexible and how long would you like to charter for? Do you have a  particular budget in mind for your charter? If you are looking for a sailboat, please be aware that you must start on a Saturday for a weeks duration.

 

The stunning VanDutch 40, PURE DUTCH

Step 4 – Once we have received this information, our brokers will then start the search for possible yachts that meet your criteria. We will then find which yachts are available for your charter dates and propose at least three options which are suitable for you to review and compare.

Step 5 – Once you have reviewed and compared the yachts that you have been sent, our broker will then arrange the charter for you. For example, you have chosen to charter M/Y MOSKING, a stunning Mangusta 108 from Antibes, France for 4 days.

M/Y MOSKING, Mangusta 108 Luxury Motor Yacht

 

 

Step 6 – Our broker would then reserve this for you and start preparing the charter agreement and invoice. Once all the paperwork has been signed and the invoice has been paid by either bank transfer or credit card, we can start to make some final itinerary plans.

Step 7 – Our broker will arrange all the meeting details, can arrange restaurant reservations and help to organise an itinerary. For example, guests wills depart from Antibes and spend one day cruising slowly towards Monaco, enjoying a long lunch in St Jean Cap Ferrat. Then guests could head towards Portofino and along the Italian Riviera before heading back to Antibes.

The magnificent Italian Riviera town of Portofino

Step 8 – We will send a preference sheet to you to note down all the provisions you would like on the yacht. This can cover anything from champagne and wine, to food and flowers. All provisions will be bought before you step foot onboard and therefore ready for you to enjoy immediately.

Step 9 – The final meeting place and timings will be sent for your embarkation. You will be given the captains details for any last minute requests or discussions on itinerary.

The end to a perfect day onboard a Luxury Yacht

 

 

Step 10 – Guests will board and start their charter. The crew will do everything that they can to make sure that you have a successful charter. They will be able to arrange any emergency provisions and last minute restaurant reservations, leaving guests to relax fully and enjoy the natural beauty that is the French and Italian Riviera.

 

 

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The 2012 Monaco Yacht Show Opens Tomorrow!

Tomorrow marks the start of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, the most exclusive event on the luxury yachting calendar. There will be over  500 exhibitors and 100 superyachts on display, ranging between 25 and 90 meters. Over the course of the four-day event which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, 19-22 September, an expected 30,000 visitors will visit the show to see the latest trends, technology, designs and yachts in the luxury yacht industry.

Boatbloggings.com will of course be at the show and will keep you up to date on the hottest yachts and news from the show.

Below the super yachts on display at the show this year. You can also read more about the show and see a map of the port on our Monaco Yacht Show page.

 

Yacht Name Brand/Shipyard Length Overall Type Year
2 LADIES Rossinavi 46.30 m Motor Yacht 2012
60 YEARS Royal Tuzla – Istanbul 44.70 m Sailing Yacht 2012
ACHILLES Sanlorenzo 46 m Motor Yacht 2012
ALLOYA 40 Sanlorenzo 40.80 m Motor Yacht 2012
ALMAGORES II Southern Wind Shipyard 31.42 m Sailing Yacht 2012
ALTER EGO WGB Werft Berlin 34 m Motor Yacht 1992
ANDIAMO Feadship 42.56 m Motor Yacht 2003
ASLEC 4 Rossi Navi 45 m Motor Yacht 2012
ATHENA Royal Huisman 90 m Sailing Yacht 2004
AUDACIA Feadship 48.50 m Motor Yacht 1987
Auspicious Leopard 46.2 m Motor Yacht 2009
AXANTHA II JFA Yachts 42.98 m Motor Yacht 2011
AZIMUT GRANDE 100 Azimut Benetti 31.04 m Motor Yacht 2011
B30 B YACHTS SRL 8.88 m Sailing Yacht 2011
BEL ABRI Amels 52.30 m Motor Yacht 2010
BELLE ANNA ISA – International Shipyards Ancona 50 m Motor Yacht 2012
BETTER PLACE Wally 49.90 m Sailing Yacht 2012
BLACK & WHITE Sunseeker 33.91 m Motor Yacht 2010
Bluegame 40 BLUEGAME 11.95 m Motor Yacht 2012
CANDYSCAPE II Viareggio Superyachts 61.80 m Motor Yacht 2009
CAPE ARROW Southern Wind Shipyard 30.26 m Sailing Yacht 2011
COMO Alloy Yachts International 41.14 m Sailing Yacht 2007
CONTINENTAL 50 S CNM 16 m Motor Yacht 2012
CUOR DI LEONE Benetti Spa 50 m Motor Yacht 1999
DALFA Ferretti Spa Custom Line 29.50 m Motor Yacht 2008
DARLINGS DANAMA CRN 59.50 m Motor Yacht 2011
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Benetti 60.95 m Motor Yacht 2011
DOMANI Benetti 44.20 m Motor Yacht 2004
FAR AWAY Canados International 36.22 m Motor Yacht 2012
FARIBANA V Amels 54.40 m Motor Yacht 1998
GALAXY Benetti 56 m Motor Yacht 2005
GARCON DAMEN 67.15 m Motor Yacht 2012
GO Feadship 39 m Motor Yacht 2010
GRAZIADIU Italyachts 43.12 m Motor Yacht 2012
GRENADINES III Gulf Craft 38.40 m Motor Yacht 2010
HAMILTON Wally 30.48 m Sailing Yacht 2012
HAMPSHIRE II Feadship 78.50 m Motor Yacht 2012
HANA CRN 43 m Motor Yacht 2008
HARBOUR ISLAND Newcastle Shipyards 55 m Motor Yacht 2011
I AMSTERDAM OY Nautor AB 25.08 m Sailing Yacht 2012
IDOL Austal 58.90 m Motor Yacht 2007
ILLUSION Benetti 45.60 m Motor Yacht 2010
IMAGINATION Benetti 47 m Motor Yacht 2010
IMPERIAL PRINCESS Princess Yachts 40.16 m Motor Yacht 2012
INCLINATION Maiora – Fipa Italiana Yachts 38.60 m Motor Yacht 2010
INEVITABLE Feadship 49.80 m Motor Yacht 1990
INFINITI YACHTS Danish Yachts 10.98 m Sailing Yacht 2012
ITHAKA Jongert 26.70 m Sailing Yacht 2007
JBH Lubeck Yacht Trave Schiff 35.50 m Motor Yacht 2011
KAI Benetti 36.58 m Motor Yacht 2008
KANGA Wally 26.23 m Motor Yacht 2012
KARIA RMK MARINE 45 m Motor Yacht 2011
KISMET Luerssen Yachts 68 m Motor Yacht 2007
LA PELLEGRINA CNC – Couach 49.50 m Motor Yacht 2012
LADY ALLISON Feadship, C Van Lent & Zonen 45.70 m Motor Yacht 1991
LADY LINDA Trinity Yachts 56.90 m Motor Yacht 2012
LADY PETRA Heesen Yachts 46.70 m Motor Yacht 2012
LARISA Benetti 44.20 m Motor Yacht 2006
LAUREL Delta Marine 73.15 m Motor Yacht 2006
LAZY Z Oceanco 51.40 m Motor Yacht 1997
LE CAPRICE IV Pershing 33.23 m Motor Yacht 2011
LITTLE FISH Heesen Yachts 39.80 m Motor Yacht 2001
LYANA Benetti 60 m Motor Yacht 2011
M OCEAN Arcadia Yachts 35.02 m Motor Yacht 2012
M&M Bilgin Yachts 48.70 m Motor Yacht 2012
MAKIRA Italyachts 43.10 m Motor Yacht 2010
MARGHERITA Costruzioni navali Tigullio 33 m Motor Yacht 2009
MARIPOSA 3A Vitters 28.90 m Sailing Yacht 1994
MARY JEAN Campanella Motor Yachts 48.82 m Motor Yacht 1981
MISUNDERSTOOD I Overmarine Group 39.65 m Motor Yacht 2010
MOGAMBO Nobiskrug 73.51 m Motor Yacht 2012
MONDANGO Alloy Yachts 51.70 m Sailing Yacht 2008
MONI Vicem 32.60 m Motor Yacht 2012
NASSIMA Acico Yachts 49 m Motor Yacht 2012
NILO Moonen Shipyards 28.90 m Motor Yacht 2007
NIRVANA Oceanco 88.50 m Motor Yacht 2012
OKKO Mondo Marine 40.80 m Motor Yacht 2012
OURANOS Admiral Tecnomar Group 44.50 m Motor Yacht 2012
PAMELA V Hakvoort Shipyard 44.90 m Motor Yacht 2011
PAOLYRE Ocea 32.70 m Motor Yacht 2008
PASSE PARTOUT Jongert 42 m Sailing Yacht 2001
PASSION Swedeship 52.75 m Motor Yacht 1986
PRINCESS TOO Feadship 47.55 m Motor Yacht 1999
PROJECT 12 Cantieri Di Pisa 46.57 m Motor Yacht 2012
RAHIL Mariotti Yachts 53.80 m Motor Yacht 2012
RAINBOW Holland Jachtbouw 40 m Sailing Yacht 2012
RED DRAGON Alloy Yachts 51.77 m Sailing Yacht 2008
RENAISSANCE Castagnola 39 m Sailing Yacht 2012
Revolver 13 m
ROMA Viareggio Superyachts 61.80 m Motor Yacht 2010
Sacs strider 15 15.5 m
SATORI Heesen 49.80 m Motor Yacht 2011
SHOOTING STAR Danish Yachts 38 m Motor Yacht 2011
SILENCIO Perini Navi 50 m Sailing Yacht 2001
SIROCCO Heesen Yachts 47 m Motor Yacht 2006
SMERALDA Hanseatic Marine 77 m Motor Yacht 2012
SMILE Benetti Vision 145 44.20 m Motor Yacht 2006
SMILING T Jade Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. 28.22 m Motor Yacht 2012
SNOWBIRD Hakvoort Shipyard 39 m Motor Yacht 2011
SOLEMAR Amels 61.50 m Motor Yacht 2003
STELLA Sunseeker 34.50 m Motor Yacht 2011
STEP ONE Amels 55 m Motor Yacht 2012
STIG Baltic Yachts 24.35 m Sailing Yacht 2012
STREAMLINE Mondo Marine 49.30 m Motor Yacht 2009
TIARA Alloy Yachts 54.27 m Sailing Yacht 2004
TURQUOISE Proteksan 55.40 m Motor Yacht 2011
VERTIGO Alloy Yachts 67.20 m Sailing Yacht 2011
WERE DREAMS Amels Holland B.V. 52.27 m Motor Yacht 2008
ZEEPAARD JFA Yachts 37.18 m Motor Yacht 2003
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Chartering a Yacht in the Italian hotspot of Sicily aboard sailing yacht REE

Sicily is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating yacht charter destinations that we offer, thanks to its unique culture, arts, cuisine, architecture and even language. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Natural beauty of the Sicilian coastline

Sicily’s volcanic foundations create an amazing variety of terrains, producing some outstanding rock formations that can be most admired from the sea. Due to mild/warm winters and hot/dry summers, a boat charter in Sicily is truly an all year round yachting destination.

The capital of Sicily, Palermo, is a majestic city of both decay and splendour. It has so much to offer, whether that be visiting palaces, castles and churches which offer an architectural fusion of Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Renaissance and Baroque styling. Unlike Florence or Rome, Palermo’s treasures are hidden and waiting to be found and explored. Sicily is notorious for having a mafia-driven past and this is still clear to see today.

Sicily is also home to some of the world’s  most splendid gastronomic experiences. From the blend of Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman invaders, comes a luscious range of local foods, making this region a culinary paradise. Sicily is also renowned for its seafood. Seppia (cuttlefish) is served in its own black sauce with pasta.

Meat dishes are always popular. Many are traditionally made with lamb or goat. Best known outside Sicily is vitello alla marsala (veal marsala), one of many regional meat specialties.

And let’s not forget about desserts! The mouth watering Cannoli  are tubular crusts with creamy ricotta and sugar filling. Frutta di Martorana (or pasta reale) are almond marzipan pastries coloured and shaped to resemble real fruit and of course we could not forget the Sicilian gelato (ice cream)!

Chartering in Sicily

THe Luxury sailboat Ree is a perfect example of a boat rental in sicily.In order to enjoy Sicily to the fullest, we would highly recommend a sailing charter around the island, either aboard a crewed or bareboat sailboat.  As an example, we can recommend REE, one of our favourite luxury Sailboat charters. She accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 lavish staterooms, making her an ideal choice for both couples and families. She has recently had a full refit, which now offers the ultimate experience for the most discerning of guests.

Sicily is one of the finest yachting destinations in the world. If you would like to find out more about yacht chartering in Sicily, please do enquire via our website.  Alternatively, you can contact us directly and  one of our specialised brokers would be delighted to assist you.

 

 

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