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.

 

 

Don’t miss out on the beauty of the Amalfi Coast on a luxury yacht charter

Luxury Yacht charter on the Amalfi Coast : one of the worlds most beautiful coastlines, spanning 50 km along the Sorrentine Peninsula. Positano, Amalfi and Salerno provide stunning postcard destinations, with traditional markets, medieval fortresses and crystal clear waters. Although the cities of Venice and Rome are famous for being romantic hotspots, the Amalfi Coast is a popular tourist destination for couples seeking romance.

Luxury yacht charters in the Amalfi Coast
POSITANO

Positano is the jewel in the Amalfi Coasts crown, with elegant boutiques, hotels and restaurants. It is the most expensive and photogenic town on the coasts, but still remains humble to its roots, in terms of architecture and artwork. Similarly, Hiring a yacht on the Amalfi Coast is a very popular tourist hotspot with a fascinating history. The city possesses very few historic buildings in comparison, due to a destructive earthquake in 1343, where most of the old city fell into the sea. Ravello, another iconic landmark was a bohemian centre, with the likes of DH Lawrence and Virginia Woolf having been inspired from its natural beauty. The town enjoys glorious views over Amalfi, with great vistas of the rocky cliffs and deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

hire one od the sunseekers predators along the amalfi coast
GIGIOLE – Sunseeker Predator 82

There is no better way to truly enjoy the scenery than from the sea. We offer fantastic daily and weekly yacht charters from these prestigious towns along the Amalfi Coast. One of our favourite luxury yacht day charters is GIGIOLE, a stunning Sunseeker Predator 82. She has a great flybridge, which makes the perfect coastal viewing platform. We would highly recommend a day trip to the majestic island of Capri, with the blue cave [Grotta Azzurra] being a very popular destination of choice.

If you would like to find out more about yacht chartering along the Amalfi Coast, please enquire via our website.

Alternatively, please send an enquiry email to [email protected], where one of our specialised brokers would be delighted to assist you.

Portofino, Capri, Sicily and Sardinia make Italy the perfect luxury yacht charter destination!

The Italian Riviera

Italy is a diverse yachting destination with charming old towns in the north and beautiful islands in the south. The Italian Riviera and the yacht charters amalfi coast encompasses the beauty of the French Riviera, yet is less developed and maintains a strong link to its heritage. Charterers will find towns with the traditional orange and red facades, historic churches and fishing ports presenting the very best in local cuisine. One of our most popular charter destinations is Portofino, the St Tropez of the Italian Riviera with its beautiful harbour and the presence of the worlds most luxurious super yachts. One of our favourite crewed week charter yachts is SNYERGY. She encapsulates luxury, space and comfort, making her perfect for multiple day charters exploring the gems of the Italian Riviera.

SYNERGY

The area around Naples has become a popular holiday destination, with great local cuisine and natural beauty. Positano is a stunning village on the Amalfi Coast, and one of the most popular destinations for sailing and motor charters in Italy thanks to its glorious coastal views and natural beauty. Attractions in this undisturbed fishing village include the Church of Santa Maria Assunta which is home to the 13th century Byzantine icon, the Madonna di Positano. A full day charter from Positano on a yacht such as this fantastic Raffaelli Mistral, would typically include visiting the island of Capri and its famous grottos, or cruising along the Sorrento Coast.

LULU

Sicily’s climate, cuisine, history and architecture attract tourists from mainland Italy and beyond every year. Sites such as the famous active volcano, Mount Etna, sandy beaches and the cities of Palermo and Catania provide popular tourist hotspots. A full day luxury yacht charter on LULU would allow guests to make the most of the sun, offering fantastic outdoor seating areas, with panoramic views of the coastline. She is also a great choice for longer charters, providing modern accommodation for up to 6 guests.

Sardinia is without a doubt the most popular yachting destination in Italy. This island of stunning white beaches and picturesque coastal towns has retained its authenticity, unspoiled by tourist development and boasting a rich cultural history. It is also a paradise for food lovers, with local produce ranging from fresh seafood to pecorino cheese to elaborate handmade pastas.

Aquariva

The most popular areas are Cagliari and the Costa Smerelda, but for those keen to discover the heart of Sardinia there is plenty more to explore away from these cosmopolitan spots. An Italian yacht charter on a classic motor yacht such as this Aquariva is the ideal way to visit the smaller coastal towns and to take full advantage of the island hopping on offer.

If you would like to enquire about any of the yachts listed above, please contact us via the relevant link. Alternatively, you can contact us on [email protected] and we would be delighted to assist you with your charter and itinerary.

The worlds most luxurious super yachts take centre stage at the Monaco Yacht Show

 

F1 Monaco Yachts chartered with boat bookings
The Monaco Yacht Show

On the 19th September, Monaco will play host for four days to the worlds most luxurious and prestigious pleasure boat exhibition, the Monaco Yacht show . Boatbookings specialises in organising your yacht charter for the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix , for more information please click on the following link for your F1 Monaco Yachts . Home to 100 of the world’s finest super and mega yachts, the show will host the glitterati of the yachting world as well as over 28,000 visitors. Guests will have the opportunity to see some of the most prestigious yachting brands, such as San Lorenzo, Benetti and Couach, ranging from 25 to 100m in length. The show provides a great meeting place for brokers, designers and manufacturers with fantastic facilities, including restaurants, bars and meeting rooms.

 

TITANIA

Visitors to the show are bound to see some amazing yachts and our Monaco Yacht Charter Super Yacht TITANIA would not look out of place at the exhibition. This Lurssen 72m super yacht provides luxurious accommodation for up to 12, as well as having her own beach club, sauna and theater. Berthed in Monaco, she would be ideally situated for weekly charters along the French or Italian Riviera.

If you were looking for something a little larger or more extravagant, another Yacht hire Monaco Grand Prix; the O MEGA may be the perfect yacht for you. She has 15 staterooms and can host up to150 guests, making her perfect for prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival or the Monaco Grand Prix. She offers the very best in interior design, with luxurious furnishings, handmade fabrics, mahogany paneling and custom made linens and carpets.

 

O MEGA

The Monaco Yacht Show is a unique day out, which is extremely fitting for the most prestigious principality in the world. There would be no better way to spend a weekend in September than starting in Monte Carlo at the Hotel de Paris. Then why not spend the Saturday at the Monaco Yacht Show, before shopping on the Avenue de Monte Carlo and drinks at the Café de Paris.

 

RIVA RIVALE 52

Having experienced some of the most luxurious yachts at the exhibition, you could spend your Sunday on the water, with a day charter to Antibes, Cannes or the Lerins Islands. We would highly recommend lunch at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes, then a swim between the Lerins Islands and back to Monaco. For a luxury day charter from Monaco, we could propose the Riva Rivale 52, a modern yacht accommodating up to 9 passengers.

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

 

 

Top Spots : Boat Rental Cannes to Explore on Your Luxury Cote D’Azur Yacht Charter

Boat Rental Cannes and the French Riviera

We’re often asked to recommend itineraries around the French Riviera for boat rental Cannes and surrounding areas, taking in the best bays and islands this golden stretch of coast has to offer. You can find an exclusive list of boat rental Cannes at boatbookings, but if you are looking for some hidden secrets please read our recommendations below.

From the glamour of a lunch at St Tropez’s Club 55, to the tranquil swimming spots off the Lerins Islands, the Cote d’Azur is a paradise for anyone looking to charter a yacht for a day. Below we’ve listed our personal top go to spots to take in if you’re chartering from Cannes, St Tropez, Antibes or any of the other popular French Riviera ports.

Iles de Lérins

The Iles de Lérins, made up of Ile Sainte-Marguerite and Ile Saint-Honorat, are found just off the coast of Cannes and are a popular choice for those who prefer to anchor their boat and spend a few hours swimming in turquoise waters before indulging in a relaxing lunch at one of the restaurants on Sainte-Marguerite, or sampling the local wine produced on Saint-Honorat.
Mooring your yacht between the Iles de Lérins is one our our hot spots for a Sunday afternoon, relax in the tranquil waters. This is recommended early on in the season as after June the narrow stretch of water becomes overcrowded with a variety of yachts.

St Tropez + Club 55

Made famous by Brigitte Bardot in ‘And God Created Woman’, St Tropez is now recognised worldwide as one of the most extravagant and spectacular summer resorts. Aside from the A-listers and nonstop summer events, the town itself is set in stunning surroundings, with views across the bay to the Maures mountains. The bustling Pampelonne beach is home to perhaps the most famous restaurant on the whole of the French Riviera, St Tropez’s Club 55, where you can enjoy the local Rose wine before checking out the hedonistic lifestyle of Nikki beach later in the evening.

Port Grimaud

On the north shore of the Golfe de Saint-Tropez lies Port Grimaud, a truly unique village in a Venetian style designed so that each house could have it’s own personal boat mooring at the end of their garden. The village is made up of four islands, linked by canals and bridges, and visitors to this charming and popular town can explore it by barge or by chartering a small day boat. With it’s own sandy beach looking out over St Tropez, this is a fantastic destination for day charters.

Antibes

Home to the Chateau Grimaldi which houses the Picasso Museum, Antibes is a thriving port town with all sorts of attractions for day visitors. From the impressive Fort Carre to the charming winding streets of restaurants and bars, Antibes is a fantastic destination for those wanting to spend a day soaking up the sun on the sandy beach before enjoying a pastis in the bustling weekend market square.

Boat Hire from Fort Carre Antibes

 

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