The Best Beaches in the World on your Luxury Yacht Charter, Part I

Welcome to a series of blogs that will concentrate on exploring the world’s best beaches
on your luxury yacht charter. The top beaches for 2013 were carefully selected by travellers on Trip Advisor and range from South Wales to South America. They voted Rabbit Beach on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa as this years favourite, providing visitors with Caribbean coloured waters, white sand and a unique setting. We all have our favourite hangout spots, so what does Rabbit Beach offer that others do not?

Lampedusa is the largest island in the Italian Pelagie chain and belongs to the Sicilian province of Agrigento, which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione The island is found at the most southernmost part of Italy and is actually closer to Tunisia (70 miles) than it is to Sicily (109 miles). Historically, Lampedusa was used as a landing point and maritime base for the Greeks and the Romans on their conquests. Today, you will find agriculture, fishing and tourism as the islands main industries. Thanks to its geographical position, Lampedusa has hot dry summers and very little rain, with average temperatures of around 26 degrees between June and September.

Chartering a luxury yacht around Sicily towards Lampedusa would be the ultimate way to explore the region in style. We would recommend the custom catamaran BLACK SWAN, which was formally known as RAFOLY. BLACK SWAN accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 modern staterooms, which feature great design features and furnishings. Her outdoor spaces are of the highest order, with a 6 person Jacuzzi on the flybridge, as well as outdoor bar and al fresco dining areas. She has an extensive list of water toys, including wake boards, seabobs and donuts. If you prefer to take things a little slower, make the most of the on board snorkeling and fishing gear, or simply swim in the crystal clear waters. If you fancy trying a new holiday destination, the area around Sicily will not disappoint and will leave you with unforgettable memories!

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destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the Beauty of Sardinia on your Luxury Yacht Charter! – Part 5 – Cagliari

Cagliari is yet another highlight and how could it not be, having been one of the most important cities in Sardinia for over 2500 years? This bustling and energetic city is nestled in Golfo degli Angeli right on the South coast of Sardinia. It possesses a unique combination of history and culture that blends with the capitals economic and business interests to become a truly intriguing yet harmonious city. You can walk amongst the medieval alleys and beautiful porticoes to the stunning facade of the 13th-century Cathedral and then if feeling brave, climb to the Bastione Saint Remy that has wonderful views over the city. However, when done with the culture, there are also plenty of boutiques and shops

to keep even the most voracious shopper busy.

Having perhaps spent a couple of days exploring the city you could then charter a Sun Odyssey 43 to take you on a luxurious tour of the surrounding coves and gorgeous white sandy beaches that are so numerous in the South of Sardinia! There is no better way to recuperate and truly relax as you should on a holiday (especially after a few days sight seeing) than chartering a yacht! The Sun Odyssey 43 is a fantastic yacht to charter in order to properly visit the South Coast of Italy and Cagliari is a super place to start!

She accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and is beautifully designed by naval architect Daniel Andrieu and the Jeanneau Design Team. Her sleek lines and super sailing performance will make her a dream to charter and is a fun and engaging way to visit Southern Sardinia.

Interested in chartering? See here for a our guide to chartering in Southern Sardinia! 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 February 19, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the Beauty of Sardinia on your Luxury Yacht Charter! – Part 3 – The Port of Alghero and the Neptune Caves.

If you are chartering along the west coast of Sardinia, the Port town of Alghero and the Neptune caves are a must see. Alghero contains a myriad of different attractions from the cluster of spectacular historical buildings such as the Church of St. Francis (1360), the Torre del Portal and the Alghero Cathedral to the fantastic variety of
Mediterranean cuisine you will find in the old quarter. Why not stop here for lunch and stroll along the town walls that provide some wonderful views towards the cliffs of Capo Caccia before boarding your yacht and heading to the Neptune caves?

ICARUS – a Jongert 27m would be fantastic for this charter. Accommodating up to 6 guests, her sleek design and luxurious interior will make your charter a real treat. ICARUS also has a wide variety of water toys and extra features to make your charter even more fun such as a low swimming platform, snorkeling equipment, water skis, a wake board and even fishing equipment.

On your way to the Neptune caves guests can admire the beautiful Coral Riviera passing close to Cape Galera and the Punta Giglio cliffs before arriving right at the entrance of these spectacular caves. With its complex array of lakes, caverns, wells and passages extending 2,500 meters into the cliff it truly is one of the most unforgettable geological sights you will see.

Interested in chartering in Sardinia? Why not check out this Yacht Charter Guide to Sardinia? 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 February 15, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the Beauty of Sardinia on your Luxury Yacht Charter! – Part 2 – La Maddalena

La Maddalena Archipelago is one of the most spectacular highlights of Sardinia. Consisting of 62 islands and islets with 180 km of coast and covering a surface area of 5,134 hectares it provides a plethora of inlets and coves to explore on your charter. Every single island is enclosed in a cocoon of national marine conservation extending 300 – 500 meters into the ocean and makes up the national park of the archipelago, La Maddalena. This insures that La Maddalena is one of the most unique places in the Mediterranean and will continue to be so.

Why not stop off at the island, La Maddalena, the only one inhabited in this Archipelago, and dine on its fantastic Mediterranean cuisine at Locanda del Mirto? Then you could sail across to the island of Caprera where Giuseppe Garibaldi spent the last years of his life and visit his house and tomb. The lack of people you will see on your trip around this Island chain only serves to make the charter all the more special.

Budelli Island is also a must see on your charter and is just one of many examples of this areas natural beauty! The striking cliffs on Razzoli Island that supposedly resemble Henry Moore’s sculptures and La Spiaggia Rosa, more commonly known as the Pink Beach both epitomize La Maddalena National Park.

If you are interested in chartering in Sardinia why not charter CARLA – a Lagoon 400, accommodating up to 11 guests in 4 cabins, its low draft and large amounts of space make this Catamaran a perfect platform for visiting those secluded coves and sandy bays. Interested in chartering in Sardinia? Why not check out this Yacht Charter Guide to Sardinia?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the Beauty of Sardinia on your Luxury Yacht Charter! – Part 1

Located only 200 miles from the French Riviera and sitting right in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is often overlooked as a yachting destination. Yet it has so much to offer and is one of the most beautiful places to charter a yacht in Europe. It truly is a unique environment having been shaped so much by both man and nature. Thousands of years of sea currents and winds coupled with centuries of domination by conquerors such as the Phoenicians, Romans, Pisans and Moors have made this spectacular island so unique and such an alluring destination to charter a yacht!

This series of blogs will focus on the highlights of Sardinia; from the UNESCO World Heritage site of la Maddalena, the Neptune Caves near the beautiful port of Alghero to the Emerald coast and the stunning seaside towns that pocket the coast. There will be food, culture and many beautiful pictures, but for a taster see the Sardinia Yacht charter guide!

Why not check out CHIMERA – an Azimut 86S Open and one of our suggestions for a great yacht to charter in Sardinia! Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins she is beautifully designed with plenty of space on the large and luxurious aft deck to soak up that all important sun! What better way to explore Sardinia!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓