Jazz attracts celebrities & Luxury Yacht Charters in Juan les Pins, French Riviera

This July, Juan-les-Pins will welcome the 52^nd edition of its world famous jazz music festival, ‘Jazz à Juan’. The festival will play host to some of the biggest acts in the Jazz world, including Sir Tom Jones, Kool & The Gang and Norah Jones. Juan-les-Pins is one of the most popular destinations on the Riviera, with close proximity to Port Vauban, Antibes, as well as having a great selection of boutiques, restaurants and beach clubs.

The festival has a great backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and there would be no better way to arrive than in style on a luxury yacht. A full day luxury yacht charter from Antibes down the Riviera towards St Tropez and finishing at the festival would be a trip of a lifetime.

Yacht rental on the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 — Sunseeker Manhattan 74

We would highly recommend the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 for a luxury day charter. She offers great outdoor space, perfect for enjoying the views of the Riviera and its climate. Renting this boat and cruising down to St Tropez Club 55, Brigitte Bardot’s favourite beach club, would be a great way to explore the natural beauty that the South of France has to offer.

Motor yacht the Riva Domino 86 in the French Riviera — Riva Domino 86

However, if you were looking for a more luxurious, modern yacht then the Riva Domino 86 would be your ideal choice. She offers the very best in luxury yacht design and speed, yet glides smoothly along the French Riviera and would not look out of place in the most prestigious ports around the world. Based in Antibes, we would highly recommend a full day charter followed by dinner at the fantastic Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc.

Check out our other great boat charters to book your charter for entertaining and exploring the natural beauty of the French Riviera.

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

Design Awards and Monaco inspire the very best luxury Yacht day charters

The Monaco Opera House played host to the annual Showboat Design Awards in June, celebrating the very best in luxury yacht design. The prestigious ceremony is presided over by yacht and motorboat specialists and designers, presented this year by Annabel Croft, the former British tennis champion. Every year, the quality presented by the nominees is truly exceptional.

One of our design favourites was Michael Leach’s Hemisphere, similar to our luxury yacht, motor yacht : ZALIV III, a truly spectacular motorboat, offering the very best in contemporary living. She is the perfect weekly yacht charter for sailing the Aegean Sea, with the very best modern fixtures and fittings.

The Monaco Opera House is one of many architectural delights in the principality; also home to the royal palace of Prince Albert II and stunning port. We offer day charters from Monaco along the French Riviera to the famous ports of Antibes, Cannes and St Tropez. We highly recommend a full day charter on one of our favourite luxury motorboats, luxury yacht charter Outside Edge IV, offering the best in luxury and comfort.

Check out our great boat charters to book your charter for entertaining and celebrating on one of our luxury motorboats in the South of France.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter a Yacht in St Tropez for the ‘Voiles de St Tropez’ Regatta

For anyone looking ahead to plan a yacht charter on the French Riviera at the end of the summer, what could be better than chartering from St Tropez during one of the most distinguished Regattas of the season? Les Voiles de St Tropez is the final yachting event of the high season on the Cote d’Azur. It is truly a spectacular culmination of a summer packed with exciting seasonal events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

For one week in October the port of St Tropez draws yacht enthusiasts from all corners of the world to marvel at the hordes of traditional sailing yachts which fill the marinas. St Tropez is the perfect port for this one-off gathering of the finest in classic sailing boat design. Famous for being a playground for jetsetters and millionaires, St Tropez is a beautiful and historic location and a fitting setting for this prestigious event.

The visual spectacle of so many stunning sailing yachts lined up in this world-renowned port is truly a site to behold. From the 1st – 5th October 2012, St Tropez is the place to be for anyone interested in both classic and modern yachts. Soak up the excitement in the air during this festive week by chartering a yacht from St Tropez, and enjoying the best the town has to offer with a gourmet meal at the famous Club 55 restaurant, or a day relaxing on Pampelonne Beach.

If you would like to charter a yacht from St Tropez please see our St Tropez yacht charter guide or see the Yachts for charter in St Tropez.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

Our Top Five Day Boat Rentals Cannes and the French Riviera

Boat Rentals in Cannes and the French Riviera during the summer 2012: one of our most popular requests is for Day Charters off the French Riviera. Whether you want to explore the beautiful Lerins Islands from Cannes or soak up the St Tropez atmosphere at Club 55, a day charter is the perfect opportunity to explore the hidden bays and islands that this area of coast has to offer.

A typical itinerary might include stopping off for a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, indulging in some water sports in the sun, then heading back for cocktails and watching the sunset after an unforgettable day on the water. Yacht s Cannes itinerary for your day charter from Cannes to St Tropez taking in all the must see spots along the way!

We’ve put together a list of our most popular day boats, recommended time and time again by clients who have wanted to share their unique experiences with us.
From cocktail cruises to ski boats we have the perfect day boat for everyone! Here are our top 5: LADY PACA
A fantastic boat for event charters on the French Riviera. She can take up to 28 passengers and has been specifically designed for group events, with features including a barbecue, a bar, a plasma TV screen, kayaks and DJ equipment.

PRINCESS V50
The Princess V50 is a firm favourite among our clients thanks to her sleek and spacious appearance. With two state rooms, a comfortable saloon and accommodating up to 10 passengers, it’s easy to see why she is so popular for a relaxing but adrenaline filled day cruise around the Cote d’Azur.

SAILING YACHT FIRST 47.7
We often get requests for day charters aboard a sailing yacht, and this First 47.7 is guaranteed to satisfy the requirements of both experienced sailors and novices. Brand new to our site, she offers luxurious accommodation, and is also available to charter in the Caribbean.

PRESTIGE 34
This stunning Prestige 34 is ideal for a more intimate day charter with friends or family. Relax on the large sundeck whilst your children take advantage of the swimming platform at the stern. The enthusiastic feedback we’ve had for this yacht shows just how well suited it is to cruising the top spots on the French Riviera!

VIBE
A truly exciting yacht (and one of our personal favourites!) Vibe’s attentive crew are on hand to ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable cruise. With both watersports and Bar + BBQ on offer, there’s something to suit everyone on this versatile yacht!

If you are interested in everything to do with yachts please do not hesitate to use our online form to request information on boat rentals cannes or any other worldwide location. Our experienced team at boatbookings look forward to talking to you.

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

What are the favorite yachts of our Brokers?

Our Brokers inspect hundreds of luxury yachts yearly, but end up recommending a small percentage of those over and over again. Why? Because they know that the combination of Yacht quality, Captain, Crew and Value are sure to give you a fantastic charter. Every time.

So we’ve created pages for each of our Brokers, so that you can see immediately their favorite yachts. We’ll start with Mimi Andain’s favorites below. She focuses on luxury yacht charter ‘s in the Mediterranean. A few the yachts she loves to put clients on:

Vibe Luxury Charter Yacht VIBE – Sunseeker Predator 74 out of Antibes. Fantastic Captain, perfect yacht for cruising the French Riviera

REHAB – Sunseeker Predator 68. Great value, excellent crew, perfect for day charters and long weekends!

IRAKLIS L – Gulet/Motor Sailor – 6 Cabins. Probably the most luxurious motor sailer currently in the Greek market.

WILD THYME – 120ft Benetti – 5 Cabins. Beautifully Maintained, great crew. If you want to experience all that is classic Benetti, she’s the perfect choice.

CALLISTO – Swan 77 extended – 3 Cabins. A beautiful Swan sailing yacht for cruising the magical Greek Islands.

O MEGA – 83 meter mega yacht – 15 Cabins. Great yacht for Corporate/Entertainment yacht charter – many versatile areas with an attentive crew.

And more! You can see her entire list of favorite luxury yachts here.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓