No experience, No problem – Yacht Charter 101 from Boatbookings has arrived!

At Boatbookings.com we fully appreciate that a yacht charter may sound amazing, but that the idea can also be daunting and even intimidating, that’s why we’re proud to have organised hundreds of fantastic first time charters for clients and love welcoming them back year after year thereafter.

Our first official publication Yacht Charter 101 is now available to download for FREE from iTunes onto your iPad. In this iBook you’ll discover all you need to know about yacht charter, taking you through the process step by step. There are chapters on choosing the perfect destination, choosing a type of boat and different crewing options as well as much more

You don’t have to read our book before you get in touch, if you’re a first time charterer (or not for that matter) and would like some friendly expert advise on planning your yacht charter; whether you’re would like a week on a SuperYacht in the South of France or a family holiday exploring the Greek Islands on a catamaran with a local skipper, we’ve got a boat for you.

With yachts beginning to get booked for the summer Mediterranean season it’s time to get in touch and let us help you organise every aspect of your charter, from choosing the right yacht, to planning the dream itinerary.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

News: Price Reductions in Phuket on Luxury Motor Yacht AUSTRALIS!

Arguably one of the most luxurious yachts currently cruising Southeast Asia, AUSTRALIS now has a fantastic price reduction for charters now in Phuket or elsewhere by arrangement. Following our viewing of her at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show we cannot recommend her highly enough! Her re-fitted, cool and modern interior provides space for up to 12 guests in 5 light cabins. This combined with professional British captain and his excellent crew make for a fantastic charter experience. See more details and review of our viewing of AUSTRALIS here.

Our specialist based in Southeast Asia has second-to-none knowledge of the local cruising areas and looks forward to helping you organise your luxury yacht charter in Thailand. Australis will be back on the French Riviera next summer, awaiting your enquiries!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Eddie Jordan takes delivery of brand new £25m, 155ft Sunseeker – It’s enough to make you Blush!

F1 team boss turned F1 presenter Eddie Jordan’s brand new 155ft Sunseeker BLUSH has just been revealed to the world ahead of her delivery in the Spring. With a reported cost price of £25 million and at a very sizeable 155ft (47m) BLUSH is now Sunseeker’s flagship yacht and has already attracted a lot of attention within the industry.

After two years of hard work, BLUSH leaves the shed!

With bookings already confirmed for the Monaco Grand Prix 2014 (I think we can guess who by!) and much of the summer in the South Of France it seems Eddie’s looking to use his new toy as much as possible in her maiden year, and who could blame him!

BLUSH will be magnificent when fully complete!

BLUSH may be the largest and newest, but she’s certainly not going to be the only Sunseeker cruising the French Riviera this summer. We blogged about DEVOCEAN, a 37m Sunseeker after Cordy and Tom went to visit and were extremely impressed by her.

DEVOCEAN has some similar striking Sunseeker design features as BLUSH

DEVOCEAN is a stunning Sunseeker 37m with a contemporary, yet refined and classic interior. Excellent exterior spaces are a real feature, her top deck offers excellent lounging and seating options, as well as a jacuzzi to sit back and enjoy the wonderful views from. Her large decks also make her a suitable choice for corporate event charters, for the first time ever she is available for MIPM 2014!

DEVOCEAN’S top deck bar, perfect for a sundowner!

If you’re looking for a smaller Sunseeker there is an abundance of choice, a few months ago we also blogged about IMPULSE, another one of our favourite yachts, perfect for a weeks family holiday. However if it’s just a day of glamour on the water you want then REHAB is the Sunseeker for you!

IMPULSE front on!

Those of us in the Boatbookings.com Cannes office will be keeping our eyes pealed for BLUSH this summer and look forward to getting a closer look at her during the Monaco and Cannes yacht shows where she is expected to be exhibited. Get in touch today to discuss chartering a yacht this summer and make 2014 a year to remember!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

2 Boys In a Boat – Only hours until the end of their Atlantic Crossing!

It’s been a while since Boatbookings have written about Jamie and Luke, two intrepid young men who are currently crossing the Atlantic as team 2 Boys In A Boat. Armed with nothing but dehydrated food and a rowing boat, they are set to become the youngest pair ever to complete the crossing! The boys have been rowing continuously in 2 hour windows, for 12 hours through the day and night, come rain or shine. They have faced a mountain of setbacks – including a few injuries too gruesome to mention – not to mention waves that could easily have been casted as extras in ‘The Perfect Storm”. They are now just 55 nautical miles from Antigua – the finish line of the Talisker Whisky Challenge – the world’s hardest rowing competition which in 2006 saw Olympic rowing champions Ben Fogle and James Cracknell finish in 2nd place. During the event, no outside support is allowed and no extra supplies such as food and water are given to the teams. In an interview with the BBC, Luke said, “The days have all just blurred into one. I haven’t sat down with my knees below my hips and I haven’t eaten a meal with a knife and fork. It is uncomfortable a lot of the time but being so close to finish we don’t really care” They’ve raised over £185000 for Breast Cancer Care – well above their £150000 target – we wish them the best of luck for the final push! Do you fancy visiting Antigua yourself without the hardship of 2 Boys In A Boat? Contact us here at Boatbookings or submit an enquiry form to find a luxury yacht charter suitable for you!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Wolf of Yacht Street – NAOMI’s Little Sister

If you’ve been to see The Wolf of Wall Street recently you’ll have experienced the lavish lifestyle of Jordan Belfort. A fantastic film based on the true story of the American dream, the rise of a wealthy stockbroker who lives the high life and then falls into crime, corruption and dodgy deals. Like any millionaire Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, enjoys fast cars, first class flying and of course luxury yachts.

Named after the love of his life Naomi (Nadine in reality), the film features a 44.8 metre Intermarine super yacht known in the real world as LADY M. Belfort is seen onboard in the beautiful Italian Riviera town of Portofino, surrounded by his deck jacuzzi and lavish flowers.

If you’re looking to live the luxury lifestyle of Jordan Belfort, we too have a fantastic Intermarine creation for you. BALAJU is the pinnacle of luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean. Sprawling deck spaces resemble a Floridian beach house, whilst inside sumptuous furniture with splashes of colour creates an energising but comfortable space to relax and unwind. She’s currently cruising the Caribbean basin, but will be back on the Rivieras for the summer season so you too can live the Portofino dream of Jordan Belfort.Keep up to date with all the hottest yachting news by following our Twitter account.

Posted on January 24, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓