Our Playlist of the Best Sailing Songs to play on your charter!

Nearly all charter yachts allow you to plug in your iPod and play your favorite tunes while chartering. Over the years, we’ve compiled a playlist of nearly 8 hours of music that all go well while sailing. It contains lots of songs from the “must haves” such as Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley, plus lots of classic rock songs that are great to sing along with while sailing (or at happy hour).

Here are a few of our selections:

Back In the High Life Again – Steve Winwood
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Blue Sky – Allman Brothers
Boat Drinks – Jimmy Buffett
The Boys of Summer – Don Henley
Bright Side of the Road – Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Caribbean Blue – Enya
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes – Jimmy Buffett
Cheeseburger in Paradise – Jimmy Buffett
Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley & The Wailers

Click here to see our sailing music playlist and make sure you have great tunes on your next charter!

You may also be interested on our article about technology and yacht charters to understand what to bring and how to use them on a charter, and our list of great sailing and boating iphone apps.

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Tom Virden — 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

The Best of British Yachting in Miami

We already know Miami is the place to be this winter, why not enjoy the best of British but with better weather?! TUONO is a Sunseeker Manhattan 74, embodying and exuding the sleek and sporty but spacious style associated with her manufacturer. Charter TUONO and you can enjoy a yacht from famed the British manufacturer, combined with the party atmosphere of Miami’s coastlines. Take a day trip to Nikki Beach or a long weekend and head to the Bimini islands in the Bahamas for some incredible fishing opportunities.

She’s more than equipped for families and big groups, with not one but two jet skis, kayaks and other water toys to keep yourselves entertained as you cruise the golden coasts of Florida. Her spacious flybridge provides a magnificent vantage point to enjoy a barbecue al fresco or under the shade of the bimini.

The crew of 3 will ensure your charter is unforgettable in the famed American customer service style. Do not miss this opportunity to escape to the sunny climes of Miami this winter and enjoy our range of fantastic boats available for day and week charters!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by admin

Charter Luxury Yacht WILD THYME for a Vacation to Remember on a classic Benetti

If you are looking for a WILD THYME then this is the yacht for you! There is a fantastic opportunity to charter her this Friday 23rd August for one week only, in what is a gap in her booking that could provide potential clients with a charter of a lifetime!

Why not charter this magnificent yacht from the South of France on 23rd August to Bonafacio in a one way charter that showcases the very best the Mediterranean has to offer? WILD THYME is a stunning Benetti 120ft accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 beautifully appointed en-suite cabins (3 doubles and 2 twins) and would be a perfect way to celebrate a friend or love ones birthday or anniversary in supreme luxury.

Depart from Cannes and cruise past the Illes de Lerins towards Saint-Florent in the northern tip of Corsica where you can use the extensive water toys off Saleccia, one of the most beautiful beaches around. From there you have the rest of the week to cruise past other jewels of the Mediterranean such as Calvi, Girolata, Propiano and even perhaps La Maddelana and Porto Cervo in Sardinia before returning to Bonafacio on 30th August.

Charter Broker Cordelia here at Boatbookings said “it is a rare and fantastic opportunity to do a one way charter to Bonafacio, to see the whole of the west cost of Corsica that one of the most spectacular and picturesque coast lines in the Mediterranean.”

WILD THYME combines elegance and performance with practicality to create a unique yacht available to charter in the Mediterranean. On deck she provides large amounts of deck space on which to soak up the sun or have cocktails under the stars, she is perfect for entertaining guests or celebrating with friends and family alike. Inside, she is sumptuously appointed and what with the attentions of the diligent and dynamic crew, you will be sure to have a superb charter!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by admin

TIGER LILY OF LONDON – Spend September in the Excitement of Ibiza

If you are still looking to book your summer getaway but don't want to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the height of the season, then September is the time for you. Head to one of the most well-known of the Balearic Islands, for your Ibiza yacht charter on board the fantastic Pershing 90, TIGER LILY OF LONDON. Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, with a converting bed for 2 more in the cinema room, she has a first-class crew and is of course a first-class yacht. The quality of the fixtures and fittings on this yacht are second to none, with no expense spared on the maintenance and upkeep. You would think she has just come out of the factory! Her decks are simply superb, with a sunbathing area on the bow, dining area to the aft, as well as a private area on her flybridge.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by admin