Your 2014 To-Do list from Boatbookings

The Boatbookings team would like to send everyone a very Happy New Year and best wishes for 2014! With so much to look forward to it’s never too early to be thinking about your holiday plans for the year. We’ve compiled a very simple list of things to ensure an unforgettable year of memories with family and friends.

1. Visit Sardinia!

Following a visit to Sardinia in 2013, Charles and Tom from our team cannot recommend it enough. Whether you’re looking to sail the beautiful east coast and experience the breathtaking National Park of La Maddalena, see the picturesque turquoise waters of Carloforte or enjoy the buzzing hot spot of Porto Cervo there’s something for you! If you’re stuck for where to see this summer, we guarantee Sardinia will provide you with an unforgettable charter holiday.

SAFRA is a sleek and sexy Azimut 86S, perfect for seeing Sardinia in style!

2. Book your Spring Break and Winter Vacations to get the top picks in the Caribbean!

With an ever-growing demand for yachts over the two busiest holiday periods in the Caribbean, the Boatbookings team recommend getting in early to gain access to the best yachts available. Whether you’re looking for a bareboat charter, crewed catamaran or luxury motor yacht someone on the team has the best knowledge and experience of cruising grounds and boats to help you fully experience the magic of this area.

There’s no better way to experience the Caribbean that by catamaran, and there’s no better catamaran than Lagoon 52 FREEDOM!

3. Try somewhere new!

Whether it be Thailand, the Maldives, Belize, Greece, Croatia or the beautiful Balearics we have someone who can help you organise the holiday of a lifetime. There really is no better way to see these beautiful locations than by water. From bareboat sailing vacations to luxury motor yacht charters we have the boat for you.

Contact us today, happy sailing awaits!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings Charter Broker Lambros at the BVI Yacht Show

Lambros, one of our specialist Caribbean charter brokers, attended the 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show from the 7th to the 10th of November this year! He was very impressed with the turnout at this year’s show as well as the quality of yachts present. Read on to see his comments and favorite yachts!

“As last year, the annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, organized by the BVI Charter Yacht Society, took place in Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI. The 2013 show has been the biggest show so far with a record number of 77 participating boats. In this year’s show, the foremost display was clearly of crewed catamarans which, in an area where crewed cats reign supreme, is definitely on the up… Overall, the level of boats was rather impressive with lots of new entries in the area including many modern boats with professional crews. Also, the existing boats were in pristine condition.“

Lambros was particularly keen on the brand new Fountaine Pajot range including ALETHEIA and ALEGRIA!

Luxury Crewed Catamaran ALEGRIA!

“Particularly interesting were the new Fountaine Pajot catamarans! These are 3rd generation design models, with an excellent use of space and so many amenities that it would take me forever to mention them all!

Some notable points are:

– They are super eco-friendly boats, incorporating powerful solar panels that render them power-sufficient (when no A/C is used of course!)

– They both feature 5 very spacious interior cabins

– They boast a very clever “tender garage” in the stern, with huge sunbathing areas on top”

Gorgeous Fountaine Pajot Catamaran ALETHEIA!

Contact Lambros directly for more information on anything Caribbean, or fill out our Boatbookings enquiry form to help us find the perfect luxury yacht charter for you!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Nieves at 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, 2013

Our specialist Caribbean charter broker Nieves, attended the 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, and was thoroughly impressed! Read here her positive report on this year’s show and see her fabulous choice of favorite yachts!

“The 32nd Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show took place for second consecutive year at Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola between 7th and 10th November. Both the number of participating boats and the attending brokers have been a great success. The BVI Yacht Charter Society organized various events such as the “Travel the Nations Yacht Hop” and the Croker (Crew/Broker) Beach Olympics, which was excellent for enhancing the interaction between Brokers and Crews. Also, the CYBA Annual General Meeting took place on 8th November with a satisfying number of attendees according to the organization.”

Nieves has also selected her favorite yachts featured in the 2013 show from all the amazing boats that were present.

Luxury crewed motor yacht SYRENE!

“(Christensen 1986 refit 2011) – SYRENE is a spacious and and comfortable charter yacht. Features two master cabins and 2 guests with ensuite private bathroom. Tasteful decoration – nice fabrics and carpets including Egyptian cotton linens. The crew is 4 with her chef. She is the perfect boat for family charters in the Caribbean aboard a motor yacht!”

Luxury crewed sailing yacht LORI B V!

“(Jeanneau 53 2013) – LORI B V is brand new with a distinctive blue hull. She offers speed, elegance and pleasure. Leather seats and sofas, three spacious cabins with private heads – the forward cabin can be converted into a stateroom with “his” and “her” bathroom. 2/3 double cabins. Captain Berth and Chef/Steward Emily will ensure safety, comfort and super tasty dishes. They love Spanish wines! – there was a bottle of Ramon Bilbao (Rioja wine) in the middle of the table of the boat! And the food they prepared for the Travel the Nations Yacht Hop was delicious, representing the US ’deep south’.”

*SPECIAL MENTION*

Luxury crewed sailing yacht ORION!

ORION, a 90 ft Catana catamaran, was a clear winner with our brokers attending the 2013 BVI Charter Yacht Show. The favorite boat on show of both Lambros and Nieves, she is a true luxury crewed catamaran now available for charter with Boatbookings.

Watch this space for a comprehensive run down on ORION and see for yourself what has amazed our brokers about her!

Contact Nieves directly for more information on anything Caribbean, or fill out our Boatbookings enquiry form to help us find the perfect luxury yacht charter for you!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin — 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

Luxury Crewed Yacht FREEDOM – Available to Charter in Grenada

FREEDOM is a brand new Lagoon 52 luxury sailing catamaran and a result of close collaboration between the architects at Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost, the Italian Nauta Design agency and the Lagoon design department. They have yet again succeeded in creating that which embodies everything charterers could want from a catamaran – luxurious on board living, comfort, safety, user friendliness and performance under sail.

The soft shades, fluent lines and luxurious materials give both the interior and exterior of this fabulous yacht a generous and open feel. FREEDOM boasts a fantastic aft deck with plenty of space for al fresco dining and provides a wonderful platform from which to use the yachts many water toys. Inside, her calm exterior offers a tranquil space to relax after an invigorating days sailing.

FREEDOM accommodates up to 6 guests in three queen guest cabins and is available to charter in beautiful Grenada and the Caribbean Windward Islands.

She is a firm favourite here at Boatbookings and comes highly recommended with Charter Broker Adam says that “the owner barred no expense in the production of this yacht. It provides guests the finest of luxuries through out and the captain on board is one of the very best around.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by admin