Explore Phuket and Malaysia on a Luxurious Mangusta 72 Charter Yacht!

Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular yachting destinations, providing charterers with a wide variety of water sports, palm tree lined beaches and unforgettable diving and marine life. Phuket is also a very popular luxury honeymoon charter location, due to all of the above factors, as well as the countries delicious food, customs and traditions. Phuket is the hub of sailing in the Andaman Sea and the perfect starting point to explore the unspoiled beaches and amazing rock formations of Phang Nga Bay, or further southeast to Langkawi, Malaysia.

As Phuket is an established sailing destination, you may think that chartering a luxury motor yacht may not be popular. However, we have a great selection of the worlds best motor yachts, which would not look out of place in any of the worlds most prestigious ports, including this stunning Mangusta 72 crewed motor yacht. She has 3 sumptuous cabins, accommodating up to 6 guests, or she can take up to 10 for luxurious day charters. Her decor is minimalistic and modern, providing your guests with the very best in modern living throughout. She has a brilliant aft and bow decks with sunpads for the whole family.

This luxury Phuket motor yacht is available for charter all year round, and is a great way to explore Phuket and its stunning scenery. With speeds of up to 40 knots, this Mangusta is capable of taking you to Langkawi in Malaysia on your day charter! If you don’t fancy going to Malaysia, we also recommend trips north to Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island, east towards Krabi or southeast to Phi Phi. Whichever itinerary you decide to choose, you will not be disappointed as the whole country is magical!

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.

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Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

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

LA MASCARADE – Your Luxury Yacht Charter to Explore the Mediterranean!

LA MASCARADE, a fantastic Feadship 98, is available for your charter around the French and Italian Riviera. Whether you want to see the sights of St Tropez, moor in Monaco or cruise around Corsica, LA MASCARADE will take you there! Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is available to charter from 45,000 € per week.

LA MASCARADE has smooth exterior lines and comes with an air of elegance. All 4 of the double cabins are en suite, and you are sure to get a great night’s sleep! The interior is bright and spacious, with whitewashed oak and light furnishings. The large windows in the main saloon ensure that it is light and airy when you step inside. But you don’t want to spend all your time inside! The sun deck and flybridge offer great opportunities for any sun worshippers – there is plenty of space for relaxing and space to seat 12 for a spot of al fresco dining.

At Boatbookings, 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 28, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the United Arab Emirates on your luxury yacht!

Now what better way to explore the fascinating federation of States that make up the United Arab Emirates than in your very own luxury yacht? Away from the heat and the dusty sand bowls, you can choose to port at your leisure. You can dip in and out, choosing the best there is to offer and then retreat to the clear blue waters and cool breezes that you will find in over 700 km of beautiful coast. You will be able to sample its fine dining, nightlife, overflowing malls as well as experience its traditional culture as much or as little as you want.

The United Arab Emirates is made up of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain and they all provide fascinating destinations to charter a yacht. They offer a distinctive blend of traditional and modern. Their traditional Muslim culture and thousands of years of sailing heritage has combined with the modern technology of today to produce one of the most unique environments on earth. You can go from the Dubai fountains and Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world) to the Bastakia Quarter and the Jumeirah Mosque – enough to suit everyone tastes.

Why not choose PEARL – a superb Sunseeker Manhattan 50 that accommodates up to six people and is beautifully appointed. Her crew of two will look to your every need and their local knowledge will ensure you have the best possible charter.

At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of theway 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.

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

The Dubai International Boat Show 2013.

Even with forecasts for the worlds economy looking increasingly gloomy, the yachting industry is going from strength to strength. With the countdown to the 2013 International boat show in Dubai almost over, excitement is reaching a fever pitch! This year sees the largest number of countries in the history of the show with more than 750 companies and brands and tens of thousands of visitors and buyers expected to attend. There are no fewer than 30 new exhibitors across all sectors and 19 of the world’s most luxurious super yachts will be showcased, representing an impressive 40 per cent increase from last year – no surprise as 60% are owned by residents in the middle east!

H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Director General of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing said: “The Dubai International Boat Show has secured its position as the region’s leading leisure marine event. This year’s impressive line-up of global and regional launches and the large increase in international participation, serves as a true barometer of the stability and strength of the regional maritime industry. As the catalyst for the Middle East leisure marine sector, the show stimulates greater demand and encourages foreign trade and investment, highlighting Dubai’s position as a global marine gateway.”

The remnants of the United Arab Emirate’s illustrious seafaring heritage can be seen in the popularity and success of the Dubai International Boat Show. Just some of the

prize names that will be show cased in Dubai include Palmer Johnson, Lürssen, Sanlorenzo, Benetti and Sunseeker.

With many examples of yachts from this roll call of boat building royalty available to charter at Boatbookings, we have much to offer clients all around the world! At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of theway 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 25, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓