Our Top 3 Crewed Catamarans of the BVI Yacht Show 2012!

Having recently returned from the BVI Yacht Show, one of our Senior Brokers, Lambros Tsolakis, let us know exactly what he thought of the yachts on offer. He ranked them based on the yachts themselves and the crew – to bring you a Top 3 which we couldn’t recommend highly enough!

Our Number 3 was TIGER LILY, a 66ft Gunboat, with a clean cut and modern interior. She has 3 cabins accommodating for 6 guests, and has a fantastic crew of 2. Lambros loved the crew, and the build of the yacht. He mentioned how there were plenty of water toys – brilliant for a family or a group of friends keen to have an adventure! It was not by chance that TIGER LILY was voted the Best Multihull over 55ft.

Number 2 is GYPSY PRINCESS, a stunning Lagoon 450, and winner of the Best Catamaran Under 55ft. She has 3 great cabins also accommodating for 6 passengers. She has a fantastic crew of 2, Achilleas and Cleo, who have always received fantastic feedback for their hosting, cookery and professionalism. Lambros loved her fly bridge, from which you have plenty of space to soak up the sun, and thought that the Captain was very knowledgeable and would be great for charterers of all ages and group sizes.

Our Number 1 of the BVI Yacht Show 2012 is the stunning BARBUDA BELLE. She is a 2011 Lagoon 620, offering ample space in 5 cabins for 10 guests with a crew of 2. She has another fantastic fly bridge and loads of water toys for guests to enjoy. She has a bright and spacious interior, which we absolutely love. Lambros added that the Captain was excellent and that the French chef had an excellent menu on offer for guests!

For the rest of our Top 10, please click here. If you’re interested in chartering a yacht, please see boatbookings.com or email us at [email protected] and one of our charter specialists would be delighted to help you with your enquiry.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Chartering a Crewed Catamaran in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

St Thomas is one of the most popular destinations to begin a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean. As it is part of the USA, the island is well connected with the US mainland, making it the perfect place to start exploring both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

Charlotte Amalie, the largest city and capital of the USVI, is home to more than half of the island’s 51,000 residents. The city is famous for its deep-water harbor that was previously home to many pirates but is now a popular destination for cruise ships and charter yachts. Cyril E. King Airport, just outside the city, is connected to numerous destinations along the east coast of the United States.

Charlotte Amalie lies at the base of several steep hills, with specially constructed walkways leading up the hillsides of Government Hill. The 99 Steps is the most famous of these walkways. Built in the 18^th century using bricks sent over from Denmark, this trail offers panoramic views over the harbour in St Thomas and of the stunning Caribbean scenery. It can be found between Government House and Hotel 1829.

St. Thomas is a sport-lovers paradise. The beautiful crystal-clear and turquoise waters surrounding the island are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing and waterskiing (just to name a few!), while the renowned Mahogany Run Golf Course attracts thousands of visitors each year.

St Thomas also offers miles of white sandy beaches, perfect for those simply seeking rest and relaxation. Located on the North side of the island, the beach at Magens Bay stretches for nearly three quarters of a mile and is one of the most frequented tourist beach destinations on the island. It is thought that Sir Francis Drake used Magens Bay as an anchorage while he was waiting for other ships to ransack.

One of our favourite charters on offer in the Caribbean is BARBUDA BELLE, a lagoon 620 crewed catamaran with accommodation for 10 guests in five ensuite cabins. BARBUDA BELLE offers a wide range of water toys and is an ideal for families and friends. She was recently chosen as one of our top 10 catamarans at the 2012 BVI Yacht Show.

For more information on yachts available in the US Virgin Islands, please have a look at our St Thomas Yacht Charter Overview or email us at [email protected].

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter Luxury Yacht CAPRI for Christmas 2012!

What are you doing over Christmas and New Year? Celebrate New Year in style on board CAPRI in the Maldives or Seychelles. CAPRI is one of our favorite crewed motor yachts available for charter in the Indian Ocean this winter.

For more information on how to charter your very own luxury yacht, please enquire via the link above or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. We would be delighted to help you to organise your winter vacation! Watch this space for more destination information, yachting news and gossip.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Corporate Entertainment in Singapore Onboard a Luxury Yacht Charter

Singapore is well known as one of the most exciting and busy cities in the Far East. Home to a great marina, and some fantastic sights, a charter to host a corporate event is not only a great idea for the experience, but a great idea for your company as you can show your colleagues and clients some extraordinary sights whilst enjoying a meal and drinks from the splendour of the seas.

Events held on luxury yachts are far more impressive than just hiring another hotel meeting room. Luxury yachts are a fantastic way to entertain clients and to make a brilliant impression. During the day, yachts can act as an office and conference venue for meetings and presentations. In the evening, yachts are perfect for cocktail parties, formal dinners and other events. Not only do they give your corporate event that extra great feel, but it relieves stress on the client, as we organise the placement of the yacht, and help you to organise a smoothly run charter.

Singapore is well known for its cultural diversity, colonial history, world-class shopping and fantastic beaches, especially those found on Sentosa Island. It is also home to numerous high-class restaurants and the world’s only “Night Safari”, which houses more than 1,000 wild animals. A sailing cruise around the southern islands of Singapore, which offer spectacular views of the city skyline, is ideal for a corporate event yacht charter. Luxury yachts also offer a range of activities such as fishing, snorkelling, swimming and diving.
Chartering a yacht for corporate entertainment at the Singapore Grand Prix is becoming very popular. Many of the greatest yachts in Asia make their way to Singapore just for the race. The race circuit is just over 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) long, running adjacent to the harbour in the Marina Bay area. Only three other races in Formula One (the Monaco, Abu Dhabi and Valencia street circuits) run past a marina. However, Singapore stands out as the first night race in Formula One history. The timing of the race means that it can be broadcast live at a convenient time for European audiences.

Conclusion
Singapore is the perfect destination for a corporate entertainment event on a yacht, whether you want it during the Singapore Grand Prix, Chinese New Year, or just during the year for a conference meeting or to meet and greet with your colleagues and clients. To see the yachts we have listed for corporate entertainment in Singapore, please see here.

If you’re interested in chartering a yacht, please go to boatbookings.com or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists would be delighted to help you.

Posted on November 16, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Chartering a Luxury Event Yacht for the Chinese New Year in Singapore

Chartering a yacht in Singapore during Chinese New Year is a fantastic opportunity and promises to be a fascinating experience for everybody involved. Whether you are interested in large fireworks displays, street festivals, carnivals, live music, or the lighting of thousands of Chinese lanterns, Chinese New Year on a luxury yacht is an experience not to be missed.

Chinese New Year (also know as Lunar New Year) is one of the biggest events celebrated by the Chinese community in Singapore. Around 75% of Singapore’s resident population are of Chinese origin, making them by far the largest ethnic group in Singapore. The next New Year (which will bring in the year of the snake) comes in on February 10^th 2013.

The festivities begin on first day of the first month of the new Lunisolar calendar and last for 15 days. The Reunion dinner on the eve of the New Year is arguably the most important part of the celebrations. All of the family members will come together for a lavish meal with multiple courses, and the streets of Singapore come alive with parties and traditional music. During the festival, Chinatown and Boat Quay are full of street decorations, night markets, parties and dazzling lights. There are also plenty of dragon and lion dancers, and female dance groups in the main Kreta Ayer Square.

Check out one of our favourite Luxury Catamaran Corporate Event yachts for charters in Singapore is the Lagoon 450, which can take up to 27 guests. She would be the perfect companion to take your close friends and family on a day charter and to celebrate the New Year in style. Her exterior is second to none, providing lots of space to relax and take in all that Singapore has to offer. She offers great flexibility to her guests and can do half day, as well as full day charters.

The Chingay Parade is the largest carnival in Singapore, with fantastic floats and thousands of dancers. Since 2009, it has been held in the pit area of the Marina Bay Grand Prix circuit, which is right on the marina waterfront, This allows the parade to accommodative maximum spectators in the Formula One grandstands and to include a long waterway that allows performers to show off their spectacular aquatic stunts. An estimated 150,000 spectators attended the Parade in 2009.

The River Hongbao, which takes place on the floating platform at Marina Bay and the Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, is another extremely popular event. This event is famous for being one of the largest displays of Chinese lanterns in Southeast Asia, and includes performances from both foreign and local artists. It is suggested that the lanterns symbolize the people letting go of their past selves and starting fresh for the New Year.

Watch this space for more information on upcoming events, destinations and itineraries. If you would like to look at our other corporate event charter yachts and enquire about them, please follow the links above or send an email to [email protected].

Posted on November 16, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓