The Antibes Yacht Show 2013!

Taking place this year from April 18th – 21st, the Antibes Yacht Show is once again kicking off the yachting season in style. With 13,380 visitors attending last year from all around the world, the show is only getting bigger and better. It will lay down the marker for the year to come and is crucial for developing business relationships and for that all important networking in the industry.

This year the prerogative of the Antibes Yacht Show is to ‘create optimal conditions for a pre-season market for yachts and super-yachts, giving buyers a unique opportunity to purchase or book their dream yacht for the upcoming summer season.’ However, even if you are not looking at buying a yacht it is still a fascinating event to visit. There is everything from stands showing the newest in interior yacht design to the latest water toys and accessories available today. This year, the Antibes Yacht Show is focusing on yachts of 20 metres and over and so it is the perfect opportunity to go and oggle, admire and appreciate some of the best and biggest yachts the industry has to offer!

This year bidders have already registered in numbers for the auction that is taking place on Saturday 20th April, why not go down and see how much some of the mega yachts are sold for! On auction this year is:

the 253-foot (77-meter) Lone Ranger
the 180-foot (55-meter) Turquoise
the 115-foot (35-meter) Paradigm
the 98-foot (30-meter) Matanthar
the 85-foot (26-meter) Nick of Time
a Pershing 76 called Elixir

As always it is taking place in “Quai des Milliardaires” – offering unique facilities and the largest capacity for super-yachts in Europe. Antibes itself is both an ancient Greek and Roman fortified town, originally the only large town between Italy and Marseille and today a bustling French Riviera port town and yachting center that offers a bit of everything to the visitor.

For more information on Antibes or for chartering a yacht on the French Riviera see here! At Boatbookings.com, we are constantly trying

to improve in every department. Whether it is discovering new yachts available for charter, getting to know a crew or exploring our charter destinations, we strive to be the very best so that we can pass on our valuable experience to our clients. Our expertise, professionalism, guidance and willingness to go the extra mile ensures that our customers have the very best time possible on their luxury yacht charter!

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Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

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

Welcome to the second part in 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. Playa Flamenco on the Spanish Virgin Island of Culebra has been voted in the Top 10 beaches of the world for many years. The Spanish Virgin Island’s are found west of the US Virgin Islands and are relatively unknown, ensuring charter guests with unrivaled tranquility, privacy and relaxation.

The islands of Vieques and Culebra are easily accessible from either Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands and provide guests with a unique charter experience. Whether you like to dive, snorkel or simply sunbathe, the opportunities around these islands take some beating! The waters of the Caribbean Sea are warm, amazingly clear and perfect for sailing! Hard and soft corals are found in the shallows and magnificent reefs encircle the island where tropical fish and other sea life abound. This island offers tranquil evenings in quiet bays and the occasional local beach bar for a soothing evening drink to watch the sunset.

If you have never sailed in this region before, you are bound to have an incredible charter experience. We have an extensive range of luxury monohull and catamaran charter yachts. We would recommend one of our fantastic Lagoon catamarans from Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Whether you want an owners addition or need the extra space of a 4+2 cabin setup, we have the right boat for you! The Lagoon catamaran is a very popular choice for performance, comfort and

elegance.We can also arrange for you to start in the BVI / USVI and finish in Puerto Rico, providing you with great flexibility, as well as a great itinerary! We look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable experience!

At Boatbookings.com, we are constantly trying to improve in every department. Whether it is discovering new yachts available for charter, getting to know a crew or exploring our charter destinations, we strive to be the very best so that we can pass on our valuable experience to our clients. Our expertise, professionalism, guidance and willingness to go the extra mile ensures that our customers have the very best time possible on their luxury yacht charter!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

New French Riviera Luxury Charter Yachts for Summer 2013!

We are delighted to be able to offer our clients the fantastic Mangusta 92 luxury motor yacht SCRATCH this summer, available for charters from Cannes along the beautiful French Riviera. She has 4 stunning cabins, which combine modern design features with ultimate luxury and comfort. SCRATCH really comes into her own with her decks, providing guests with sunpads on both the aft and bow to sunbathe. She cruises at 27 knots and will easily reach speeds of up to 40 knots, giving you the opportunity to explore the whole French Riviera in no time at all! She is an exceptional yacht in every regard and she will definitely attract the attention of everyone you pass! Not sure how many days you need to cover where you want to go? Check out the post below with a great range of ideas for charters on the French Riviera. We would recommend booking her soon to avoid missing out!

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 March 6, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Possible Changes to Taxation on Your Luxury Yacht Charter

The French VAT application to charters is about to change – this is due to the Bacino decree, which now specifies that any ‘pleasure’ charter has to be taxed. In France, the VAT to be applied to charters is 19.6% of the charter fee; however this can be reduced, depending on the amount of time the yacht spends in French waters. There can be a 50% VAT reduction based on how long the yacht spends in international waters. So, a charter which starts in France, but spends a certain amount of time in international waters, will only have a taxation of 9.8%.

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The application of VAT to charters is currently under discussion, and depends on the boat’s ‘International Waters’ qualification. To define this qualification, the following criteria have been proposed in order to define the yachts:

– More than 15 metres in length
– Registered as a commercial vessel
– Permanent crew on board
– Spend more than 70% of its charters in international waters – this is classed as more than 12 nautical miles from the coast.

A vessel qualified as a ‘High Sea Vessel’, one that travels in to international waters, will have 0% VAT, whereas a vessel without this qualification will have a payment and recovery system for VAT.

These proposals are only proposals; they still have to be agreed by French authorities and the European Commission. If accepted, they shall be applied in June 2013. It has been requested that any charter contract signed before this date will not be affected by the new tax regulation.

So, are you looking to book your summer charter on the French Riviera? 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 March 5, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the Brilliance of Bodrum!

Bodrum is not well known as a chartering destination, but it can easily compete with the best there is to offer through out the rest of the Mediterranean! It is a district and a port city in Mugla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey and has a truly fascinating melange of history, beauty and culture.

It would serve as a magnificent starting point from which to set out and explore the many delights that the Turkish coast offers; be it Marmaris and Knidos or Gocek and Antalya for example. Bodrum itself is famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (though it was unfortunately destroyed by the Crusaders to build Bodrum Castle). Some of the other spectacular sights you can see are the Myndos Gate and City ruins and the Cevat Sakir and Zeki Muren museums to name but a few. Bodrum is a beautiful cosmopolitan and sophisticated city where something is always going on.

The peninsular itself, and the coast around Bodum also houses a wealth of beaches, coves, and islets and there are a huge number of festivals happening through out the year; from ballet to camel wrestling. Why not look to charter PAPA JOE, a traditional Turkish GULET that provides guests with plenty of space as well as luxury. If you are looking for a week or two to transport yourself away from the cares of home or even to celebrate a marriage then look no further. Let PAPA JOE take you on an idyllic tour of Turkey and wash your worries away!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓