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 19^th 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Impressive Competition Among Perini Navi Superyachts Today in Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Today the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup begins. Porto Cervo, Sardinia provides the spectacular backdrop for this event in which eighteen Perini Navi sailing yachts will compete. The event is only open to yachts built by the renowned Viareggio shipyard and is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The regatta is both a race and a rendezvous for owners in the “Perini family”. Racing courses of up to 40 miles are set against the breathtaking scenery of the La Maddalena archipelago.

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The fleet of superyachts includes the new

56-metre ketch FIDELIS, designed in collaboration with Ron Holland. Other sailing legends assembled in Porto Cervo are SALUTE, with the tallest aluminum mast in the world, and the MALTESE FALCON, the largest Perini Navi sailing yacht in the world and winner of the last two editions of the Perini Navi Cup.

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Owners, guests and crews will be kept busy after racing on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September with a complete social program that includes a Pommery champagne reception, a cocktail competition between participating yachts, the Rolex gala dinner and the Quadrivio regatta party at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s Clubhouse.

Following the Perini Navi Cup the YCCS sporting calendar continues in Porto Cervo with the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (5-10 September), the Veteran Big Boat Rally (12-15 September) and the Audi TP52 World Championship (2-8 October). The YCCS will then organize the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta departing from Tenerife in the Canaries on 21st November and arriving at the Club’s new winter base in Virgin Gorda in December.

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Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Dockwise Yacht Transport and Floating Life: A Match Made in Heaven

Some unions are meant to be, and when Floating Life, an international yacht management and service company, was introduced to Dockwise Yacht Transport a year and a half ago, it seemed a match made in heaven. Floating Life bears responsibility for some of the world’s most prestigious yachts and demands the highest degree of professional competence from those involved with the coordination of countless technical, administrative and logistical details. In the case of transporting Floating Life’s three 131- foot Norman Foster-designed luxury superyachts back and forth between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Floating Life entrusted Dockwise Yacht Transport.

MY Ocean Emerald, MY Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire are the basis of Floating Life’s unique fractional ownership program, by which 24 families have owner access to the yachts for a specified number of days per year. With fractional ownership, these families are able to reserve their cruise dates, are assured safety and first class service, and significantly reduce cruising costs.

The yachts will be berthed in Greece, Sardinia and the south of France this summer. Toward that end, both Ocean Emerald and Ocean Pearl completed a voyage in March from Martinique to Toulon aboard Dockwise Yacht Transport’s Super Servant 4.

Dockwise owns a total of four yacht carriers, including the 686-foot (209 meter) super ship Yacht Express, and operates on a regular schedule to deliver yachts around the world. The ships, looking something like giant moving marinas when they come to town, use their unique loading method to allow yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. The carriers submerge themselves by pumping nine million gallons of water into their ballast tanks; the vessels are floated into place one-by-one, then sea-fastened before the ship pumps dry to prepare for boat transport. Once the ship reaches its final destination, the process is reversed so the yachts can safely disembark with captains, owners and/or crews aboard to take them by their own power to new adventures. Dockwise Yacht Transport also orchestrates lift-on/lift-off arrangements with third-party carriers for clients wanting a more flexible shipping schedule or to explore destinations where the float-on/float-off ships are not scheduled to go.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings Onboard Mi Sueno: Trinity 190 ft. Ready to Charter

At a recent open house in Fort Lauderdale, Boatbookings was invited to tour 190-foot Mi Sueno, launched last month from Trinity Yachts and available for charter in the Western Mediterranean. Mi Sueno incorporates all of the elements of style and design that continue to distinguish Trinity yachts as a very desirable charter brand.

Stewart Bridges of Patrick Knowles was pleased to show us around the spectacularly luxurious yacht. Classically sophisticated interiors integrate an abundance of exotic Honduras Mahogany, Wenge, Maple Burl and Lace Woods. The entry flooring is sumptuously laid out in Cosmos granite with Sahara Gold inlaid border. The entry way also features special storage for close to 500 bottles of wine.

Mi Suenoo features accommodations in six generously proportioned ensuite staterooms with an optional smaller seventh cabin, regularly configured as the gym, that is equipped with four Pullmans suitable for staff, nanny or body guards. A two-person wheelchair accessible elevator conveniently services three interior decks.

The split level, full-beam master suite, located on the main deck, measures a voluminous 800 square feet.The king bed, positioned on the upper level, faces an arc of panoramic windows for spectacular 180 degree views. A lounge area with TV is just a couple of steps down and there`s a private office area off to the starboard side.

The yacht is designed with voluminous deck spaces and the flybridge is equipped for touch and go helicopter operations. On the upper level a large Jacuzzi, a small cold water pool and a bar entertainment area beckon outdoor fun. A maximum of 14 guests will enjoy being totally pampered by the expert crew of 16, dedicated to providing the perfect charter experience.

Length Overall: 190 ft

Beam: 33 ft

Draft: 8 ft

Max Speed:19 Cruise Speed: 17 Range: 4,000

Fuel Capacity: 22,002 Gal Water Capacity: 3,500 Gal

Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3516-CHD

Quantum XT Zero Speed Stabilizer

Posted on June 19, 2010 by admin — No Comments ↓

Genoa MYBA Charter Show – New Luxury Destination Recommendations

The main lecture at the MYBA Yacht Charter Show on Tuesday featured knowledgeable captains discussing some of their favorite destinations. Their recommendations:

Corsica to Sardinia.

Corsica Luxury Yacht Charter By capt James Pitman, HEAVENLY DAZE

These two amazing mediterranean islands offer great beaches, chic and glamorous restaurants and nightlife for where celebrities and the rich and famous hang out. They also offer incredible beauty and solitude. And, because they are in close proximity to the French and Italian Coasts, they are easy to get to and offer a full array of luxury yachts.

See our Corsica Yacht Charter Guide and our Sardinia Yacht Charter Guide for further information and itinerary ideas.

Greece – Kalamaki to Kithira

Kalamaki Yacht Charter Everyone has heard of Santorini, but for a different experience featuring ancient history and quiet beaches, try Kalamaki to Kithira. Simplicity is the key word says captain Berdos Evangelos, SUNCOCO, meaning relaxation, beauty, and calm.

We have an excellent itinerary for this area starting in Kalamaki.

Turkey

Turkey has vast shoreline and charter areas. Here’s an extended luxury yacht tour of the highlights.

Istanbul and the famous Bosporus is great for larger yachts. Atakoy marina is just 8km from airport.Make sure you have some time to spend exploring famous Istanbul.

Cesme offers white beaches nightlife.

Bodrum on the southwest tip of Turkey is hot spot for charterers, especially luxury Gulets for Blue Cruises. It offers nightlife, good restaurants and history. Bodrum features a classic wooden Gulet regatta 19 – 24 Oct 2010 – Bodrum cup – a sight to behold!

Delikada has mud baths and sea turtles only local tenders are allowed in the area.

Gocek quiet unspoilt 12 islands in the area. Simple local restaurants for essence of Turkish culture.

Fethiye. Rafting and river fishing as well as the Butterfly valley

Kalkan. Three ancient sites to visit.

Kas. Fishing village. Best diving in the region.

Kekova. Sunken city take a boat drop anchor. Glass bottom boats take you to see the sunken city. No diving or snorkeling without escort.

Finike. Home of St Nicholas. Santa claus.

Ending Antalya. Beautiful resorts. 40 mins from marina to city. Preserved antique theatre for 1500 people.

Boatbookings has experts on all of the above charter regions, and shares the captain’s love for them! We’d be happy to discuss a luxury charter in any of these regions.

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓