Another reason to Charter a Luxury Yacht!

Yesterday, we published our first blog trying to convince you that chartering a luxury yacht was one of the best experiences in the world. Today – we will show you another reason, especially if you’re a ‘foodie’, why you should charter a luxury yacht in 2013! We were recently inspired by the food on show at the Antigua Yacht Show 2012, having experienced some of the best gastronomy that would match the food in top European kitchens! No matter whether you were on a 60ft Monohull or a 60m Super Yacht and sampling homemade breads and cupcakes to poached lobster and champagne, the food at this years show was truly stunning.

Do you prefer a light lunch? Two of our favourites were a stunning carpaccio of wahoo with a soy dressing and a very simple prawn salad with fresh herbs and bulgar wheat tabbouleh.We were also very impressed with the poached lobster, served on a timbal of mango and cilantro salad with a lobster claw tempura. Charterers with a sweet tooth would have loved the banana cake, which was served with flambeed bananas and homemade vanilla ice cream. The food on board was truly scrumptious!

If you are looking for Luxury Crewed Catamaran with great food, look no further than the Privilege 75, MATAU. This crewed catamaran features 4 cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests with a fantastic can-do crew. The master cabin is quite something and offers incredible space for a Catamaran of this size. There is nothing better after a relaxing days sunbathing than to enjoy a cocktail and canapes whilst watching the sunset before a private lavish dinner. She is in great condition and the open-plan layout makes her a very sociable yacht and therefore, one of the finest in the Caribbean.

Do you need some inspiration where to charter? One of the most popular destinations is the BVI, using Tortola as a start destination. Many people choose to charter in the BVI for the following reasons:

1) There are plenty of islands to explore
2) The weather around Christmas makes for the perfect destination.
3) The water is crystal clear and tranquil
4) Great choice of yachts, including some of the worlds best crewed catamarans.
5) Easily accessible from the U.S.

Have you never chartered before? 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 December 12, 2012 by admin

Charter a Luxury Yacht in Newport, Rhode Island

Well known as one of America’s hottest Summer destinations, Newport has always been one of the biggest yachting destinations on the East Coast. It is also extremely well known for the Newport Mansions, Newport is located 61 miles (98km) from Boston. Nearby, the commercial hotspot of Thames Street, bustling with restaurants, shops and bars. Frequently inundated with national and international tourists, we highly recommend chartering out of Newport.

If you’re thinking of chartering in Newport, Rhode Island, why not have a look at NORTHERN LIGHTS, a stunning Westship 132. She has 5 sumptuous cabins accommodating for 10 guests. She is fantastically well appointed, with lots of water toys to enjoy and plenty of additional entertainment equipment. She has a fabulous jacuzzi on her deck, where guests can enjoy a drink or two in the luxury that NORTHERN LIGHTS provides.

Looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.

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Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

David Beckham’s Speedboat Fails to Sell at Auction

The Bladerunner RIB 35 used by David Beckham to enter into the London 2012 Olympic Games carrying the Torch, has failed to reach its reserve at auction, we can confirm. The vessel was expected to fetch somewhere around £250,000 at auction, something which did not, unfortunately, take place.

The Bladerunner was used by David Beckham, soccer player of LA Galaxy and advocate to London 2012, to carry the torch down the River Thames and under Tower Bridge, on its journey from London City Hall. The RIB was manufactured by Hampshire based Ice Marine.

The bidding of the vessel, for such Olympic paraphernalia, was expected to reach £250,000 (around $400,000) at auction, but that price only managed to reach around £180,000.

Spokesman Julian Roub said, “It was a very busy sale but the item was fairly highly priced and there was insufficient interest on the day.

“It may sell in a post-sale deal.”

If you’re looking to charter something similar, why not go for the fantastic Wally Tender 45, a great motor boat for day charters out of St Tropez and Cogolin. She is sleek and powerful with two 320 CV engines. She charters for between €2,200 and €2,500 per day.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

New Luxury Yacht Charter Destinations: Costa Rica

The Caribbean is one of the most popular winter holiday destinations, thanks to its reliable climate, beautiful beaches and relaxed way of life. The BVI, Grenadines, Antigua and St Maarten (St Martin) are four of the most popular destinations over the Christmas period, thanks to their paradise like appearance. Moreover, the close proximity to the United States, as well as only a 10 hour flight from mainland Europe make these islands very accessible. However, people are becoming more adventurous and want to try new destinations with Costa Rica hot on the radar. Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is a diverse country, which is said to be similar to Switzerland for its peaceful democracy and extremely high living standards. Moreover, it is very accessible from both Europe and the States.

Costa Rica offers something for the whole family, ranging from trekking through the beautiful jungles to visiting temples, or you can simply make the most of its great climate. Costa Rica is therefore becoming one of the most talked about holiday destinations and with its climate and tranquil seas, is becoming a very exciting destination for the yachting enthusiast. Although surrounding countries like Columbia and Panama may be in the news for all of the wrong reasons, Costa Rica is often referred to as the “Land of Peace” and we cannot recommend visiting highly enough.

Costa Rica is the perfect yachting destination with crystal clear waters, perfect for diving and snorkeling, as well as having some great beach clubs. Moreover, you will never grow tired of her picturesque coastline from your luxury super yacht. If you would prefer a smaller option for your charter in Central America, there is no better choice than the crewed monohull DORA. She is stopping in Central America on her exciting journey to the South Pacific, giving you potentially many unforgettable experiences on board. There is no better way to cruise around French Polynesia than on a crewed monohull yacht, taking each day as it comes with an extremely knowledgeable crew.

If you would like to receive more information with regards to booking your luxury 2013 charter yacht on the French Riviera, please enquire through our website, www.boatbookings.com, where one of our Charter Specialists will be happy to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and one of the team will get back to you shortly with some proposals.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

DENIKI – Luxury Super Yacht of the Week

The vast portfolio of Luxury Super Yachts that are available for charter makes the choice of picking a weekly favourite extremely difficult. However, DENIKI is quite stunning in every regard so that is why she is this weeks choice! Currently on show at the 2012 Antigua Yacht Show, DENIKI is a 52.3m Amels Super Yacht, accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins. She combines both sleek lines and contemporary styling with a bold use of colour, making her extremely striking.

Each of the cabins are decorated with a different colour scheme, and the master suite is decorated with an African theme, which is such a unique feature of the yacht and adds to DENIKI's character. She also has on board a steam room, gym and sauna, decorated beautifully with mosaics. The contemporary art décor is bright and colourful, and shows off the attention to detail in DENIKI's design.

An all-important factor of a charter is of course the food, and DENIKI's chefs Ben and Gareth produce super food throughout the day! When our Managing Director and Charter Director spent a day out on DENIKI, they dined on Kobe beef carpaccio with a truffle dressing and grilled mahi-mahi with sweet peppers. She has 11 crew who will attend to your every need to ensure that you have the best experience possible. Some of her best features are her water toys, including Tenders, Jet Skis, Water Skis, Wakeboards and towable toys – which are bound to keep both the adults and children entertained for hours. She also features a gym with all of the latest cardiovascular equipment and weights.

The reason why she is this weeks favourite is due to her incredible outdoor space. She offers multiple sunbathing areas with large cushions to ensure maximum comfort. There are also beautiful areas to sip cocktails, such as their espresso martinis, whilst watching the sunset and outdoor al fresco dining areas, perfect for sampling the gastronomic treats from the chef.

She is available for charter in the Mediterranean in the summer, and the Caribbean during the winter season. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and our brokers will be delighted to provide you with more information.

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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Posted on December 6, 2012 by admin