Boatbookings.com Luxury Yacht Charter onboard REHAB, Sunseeker Predator 68

Luxury Yacht Charter VIBE, a Sunseeker Predator 68.

September is a great month in the South of France. It is much quieter than July and August, as well as offering the same great weather as the high season summer months, making it the perfect time to charter a luxury yacht. Here at Boatbloggings.com, we recently experienced our very own day charter onboard REHAB.

She is a stunning Sunseeker Predator 68 with 2 crew, Michael and Emma. This combination has proved a real success, having had 37 days of charter this summer. Michael is an experienced Irish captain, who is very professional and insightful on the local area. Emma is the chief stewardess and fantastic at her job, making guests feel comfortable onboard as well as being very attentive to the needs of the charterers.

We started the day from Port Vauban, Antibes and were greeted with a lovely selection of breakfast pastries from a local patisserie. Once everyone had embarked, Emma delivered a safety demonstration, highlighting that safety onboard is paramount. I was very impressed by the teamwork between Captain and Stewardess, shown by the implementation of a new itinerary by 9 am, due to bad weather in Saint-Tropez.

The natural beauty of the French Riviera

We departed Antibes and went for a swim between the Lerins Islands, where the water can only be comparable to that of the Caribbean. It was truly breathtaking, as there were very few yachts in the water and it felt as if we had the place to ourselves. Once everyone had been in the water, we headed towards Cannes and the view of the Croisette from the water is spectacular. Michael then turned the yacht around and we started to head towards Beaulieu sur Mer and St Jean Cap Ferrat, where we would be dining at Paloma Beach. REHAB was the perfect companion for our day charter. She was sleek, spacious, elegant and most importantly comfortable. Once we had passed the airport, the views of the Riviera were picture postcard material.

We arrived in St Jean Cap Ferrat for our lunch reservation at Paloma Beach, a restaurant specialising in local seafood and Provencal cuisine. Guests enjoyed appetisers; a Seafood Trio of prawn, crab and salmon, along with a delicious Fritto Misto. Main courses of Steak Tartare, Sole Meunière and Grilled Sea Bream were enjoyed by all, along with a very nice House Rosé. The seaside setting of Paloma Beach, with view s along the Cap and the Riviera were the secret ingredients for what was a great lunch.

We all boarded REHAB and began our return to Antibes. She, in my opinion, is the perfect day charter yacht, due to her spacious bow and aft lounging areas. There were at least 6 of us who laid comfortably on her bow, soaking up the last rays of the day. Captain Michael took us to some of the most beautiful and secluded bays of Villefranche on our return and it was his knowledge, as well as Emma’s service, which provided us with a unique experience on the water. We returned to Antibes to see the sun set over Fort Carre, which was a fitting conclusion to what only can be described as the perfect day.

If you would like additional information on how to charter this yacht or any others on our website, please do enquire via the yachts page or send us an email at [email protected]. We would be delighted to assist you with organising the experience of a lifetime.

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

10 Simple Steps to Luxury Yacht Charter!

Chartering a luxury catamaran, motor or sailing yacht has never been so simple, thanks to our dedicated team of charter brokers who will help you plan the trip of a lifetime anywhere in the world. Here at Boatbookings, we pride ourselves on customer service and we will not stop until we find you the perfect yacht. There are 10 simple steps from turning a dream into a reality.

Step 1 – Most importantly, guests must decide where they would like to start their charter and what sort of yacht they would like. We offer charters from all around the world, including the United States, the Caribbean, French & Italian Riviera’s and the Far East. We have access to a vast amount of motorboats, sailboats and catamarans in each of these destinations.

Beautiful Beaches of the BVI — The natural beauty of the BVI

Step 2 – Once you have decided where and how you want to travel, contact us. Please enquire via our website or send an email to [email protected]. Once we have received your enquiry, one of our brokers will assist you and start searching for suitable yachts.

Step 3 – We ask guests to provide the following information, so that we can gain a clearer idea of what you really want. Are you looking for a bareboat or a crewed charter? Are your dates flexible and how long would you like to charter for? Do you have a particular budget in mind for your charter? If you are looking for a sailboat, please be aware that you must start on a Saturday for a weeks duration.

Van Dutch 40 — The stunning VanDutch 40, PURE DUTCH

Step 4 – Once we have received this information, our brokers will then start the search for possible yachts that meet your criteria. We will then find which yachts are available for your charter dates and propose at least three options which are suitable for you to review and compare.

Step 5 – Once you have reviewed and compared the yachts that you have been sent, our broker will then arrange the charter for you. For example, you have chosen to charter M/Y MOSKING, a stunning Mangusta 108 from Antibes, France for 4 days.

M/Y MOSKING, Mangusta 108 Luxury Motor Yacht

Step 6 – Our broker would then reserve this for you and start preparing the charter agreement and invoice. Once all the paperwork has been signed and the invoice has been paid by either bank transfer or credit card, we can start to make some final itinerary plans.

Step 7 – Our broker will arrange all the meeting details, can arrange restaurant reservations and help to organise an itinerary. For example, guests wills depart from Antibes and spend one day cruising slowly towards Monaco, enjoying a long lunch in St Jean Cap Ferrat. Then guests could head towards Portofino and along the Italian Riviera before heading back to Antibes.

The magnificent Italian Riviera town of Portofino

Step 8 – We will send a preference sheet to you to note down all the provisions you would like on the yacht. This can cover anything from champagne and wine, to food and flowers. All provisions will be bought before you step foot onboard and therefore ready for you to enjoy immediately.

Step 9 – The final meeting place and timings will be sent for your embarkation. You will be given the captains details for any last minute requests or discussions on itinerary.

Sunset — The end to a perfect day onboard a Luxury Yacht

Step 10 – Guests will board and start their charter. The crew will do everything that they can to make sure that you have a successful charter. They will be able to arrange any emergency provisions and last minute restaurant reservations, leaving guests to relax fully and enjoy the natural beauty that is the French and Italian Riviera.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

The highlights of the Cannes Boat Show 2012!

KADIMO'S, a luxury Couach 37m Motor Yahct — KADIMO’S, a luxury Couach 37m Motor Yahct

The Cannes Boat Show 2012 came to a conclusion this weekend after another successful yachting exhibition. The Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto played host to over 500 luxury motor yachts, sailboats and catamarans. Here at Boatbookings.com, we spent all day on Friday at both ports to visit yachts from some of the most prestigious yachting brands, such as Sunreef, Sunseeker, CRN, Baglietto and Couach.

Two of our favourite contrasting yachts on show were KADIMO’S and AQUALIBRIUM. KADIMO’S is a luxurious 37 metre Couach Motor Yacht with 5 beautiful staterooms. On board, we enjoyed the combination of dark wood and cream furnishings, as it created a sense of luxury and comfort, whilst remaining light and airy. She has a great saloon, which would be a fantastic room for entertaining friends and family. The saloon includes large windows, which provide natural light all around the yacht. Our favourite part of KADIMO’S was her top deck, which provides great space and comfort, as well as a Jacuzzi. She has a great crew of individuals from all around the world. In particular, a lovely head stewardess from South Africa, as well as an Irish chef who provides some of the best gastronomy on the water. We would not be able to recommend her highly enough for a week long charter in the Mediterranean.

AQUALIBRIUM, contrastingly is an older yacht but equally as special. We would describe her as elegant, classy and somewhat regal. She has been kept in fantastic condition and we particularly enjoyed the touches of laurel green throughout. This CRN Ancona 40m luxury motor yacht enjoys great proportions and offers guests with the very best home comforts on the water. All of her staterooms are a great size and include the finest touches, such as luxurious linen and gold taps. She has great entertaining spaces, both internally and externally, making her a great choice for entertaining friends or family. AQUALIBRIUM has no permanent berth and is available from many ports along the French Riviera, including Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. We would love to help organise a charter of a lifetime on board AQUALIBRIUM!

The Cannes Boat Show 2012 was one of the best so far with many new products launched. For example, the Frauscher 1017 LIDO, a very elegant and modern day motorboat, which would not look out of place at the most prestigious ports on the Riviera. She can accommodate up to 10 guests and is surprisingly spacious for a 10m motor yacht. Frauscher now only produce hybrid boats, proving their innovative nature, especially providing the same performance as their petrol rivals. Her aesthetics, design, comfort and green credentials make her one to watch out for!

Another boat that caught our eye in the news was the Luxury MIG 675, a 22 foot vessel which runs solely on hydrogen, reaching speeds of up to 70 knots. She is constructed in Aluminium and only weighs 1300kg, despite including a bathroom and a leather/teak interior.

We now move onto the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the worlds most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. We are very excited about the products on offer so watch this space for the latest news and gossip!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

The 2012 Monaco Yacht Show Opens Tomorrow!

Tomorrow marks the start of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, the most exclusive event on the luxury yachting calendar. There will be over 500 exhibitors and 100 superyachts on display, ranging between 25 and 90 meters. Over the course of the four-day event which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, 19-22 September, an expected 30,000 visitors will visit the show to see the latest trends, technology, designs and yachts in the luxury yacht industry.

Boatbloggings.com will of course be at the show and will keep you up to date on the hottest yachts and news from the show.

Below the super yachts on display at the show this year. You can also read more about the show and see a map of the port on our Monaco Yacht Show page.

Yacht Name	Brand/Shipyard	Length Overall	Type	Year
2 LADIES	Rossinavi	46.30 m	Motor Yacht	2012
60 YEARS	Royal Tuzla – Istanbul	44.70 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
ACHILLES	Sanlorenzo	46 m	Motor Yacht	2012
ALLOYA 40	Sanlorenzo	40.80 m	Motor Yacht	2012
ALMAGORES II	Southern Wind Shipyard	31.42 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
ALTER EGO	WGB Werft Berlin	34 m	Motor Yacht	1992
ANDIAMO	Feadship	42.56 m	Motor Yacht	2003
ASLEC 4	Rossi Navi	45 m	Motor Yacht	2012
ATHENA	Royal Huisman	90 m	Sailing Yacht	2004
AUDACIA	Feadship	48.50 m	Motor Yacht	1987
Auspicious	Leopard	46.2 m	Motor Yacht	2009
AXANTHA II	JFA Yachts	42.98 m	Motor Yacht	2011
AZIMUT GRANDE 100	Azimut Benetti	31.04 m	Motor Yacht	2011
B30	B YACHTS SRL	8.88 m	Sailing Yacht	2011
BEL ABRI	Amels	52.30 m	Motor Yacht	2010
BELLE ANNA	ISA – International Shipyards Ancona	50 m	Motor Yacht	2012
BETTER PLACE	Wally	49.90 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
BLACK & WHITE	Sunseeker	33.91 m	Motor Yacht	2010
Bluegame 40	BLUEGAME	11.95 m	Motor Yacht	2012
CANDYSCAPE II	Viareggio Superyachts	61.80 m	Motor Yacht	2009
CAPE ARROW	Southern Wind Shipyard	30.26 m	Sailing Yacht	2011
COMO	Alloy Yachts International	41.14 m	Sailing Yacht	2007
CONTINENTAL 50 S	CNM	16 m	Motor Yacht	2012
CUOR DI LEONE	Benetti Spa	50 m	Motor Yacht	1999
DALFA	Ferretti Spa Custom Line	29.50 m	Motor Yacht	2008
DARLINGS DANAMA	CRN	59.50 m	Motor Yacht	2011
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER	Benetti	60.95 m	Motor Yacht	2011
DOMANI	Benetti	44.20 m	Motor Yacht	2004
FAR AWAY	Canados International	36.22 m	Motor Yacht	2012
FARIBANA V	Amels	54.40 m	Motor Yacht	1998
GALAXY	Benetti	56 m	Motor Yacht	2005
GARCON	DAMEN	67.15 m	Motor Yacht	2012
GO	Feadship	39 m	Motor Yacht	2010
GRAZIADIU	Italyachts	43.12 m	Motor Yacht	2012
GRENADINES III	Gulf Craft	38.40 m	Motor Yacht	2010
HAMILTON	Wally	30.48 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
HAMPSHIRE II	Feadship	78.50 m	Motor Yacht	2012
HANA	CRN	43 m	Motor Yacht	2008
HARBOUR ISLAND	Newcastle Shipyards	55 m	Motor Yacht	2011
I AMSTERDAM	OY Nautor AB	25.08 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
IDOL	Austal	58.90 m	Motor Yacht	2007
ILLUSION	Benetti	45.60 m	Motor Yacht	2010
IMAGINATION	Benetti	47 m	Motor Yacht	2010
IMPERIAL PRINCESS	Princess Yachts	40.16 m	Motor Yacht	2012
INCLINATION	Maiora – Fipa Italiana Yachts	38.60 m	Motor Yacht	2010
INEVITABLE	Feadship	49.80 m	Motor Yacht	1990
INFINITI YACHTS	Danish Yachts	10.98 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
ITHAKA	Jongert	26.70 m	Sailing Yacht	2007
JBH	Lubeck Yacht Trave Schiff	35.50 m	Motor Yacht	2011
KAI	Benetti	36.58 m	Motor Yacht	2008
KANGA	Wally	26.23 m	Motor Yacht	2012
KARIA	RMK MARINE	45 m	Motor Yacht	2011
KISMET	Luerssen Yachts	68 m	Motor Yacht	2007
LA PELLEGRINA	CNC – Couach	49.50 m	Motor Yacht	2012
LADY ALLISON	Feadship, C Van Lent & Zonen	45.70 m	Motor Yacht	1991
LADY LINDA	Trinity Yachts	56.90 m	Motor Yacht	2012
LADY PETRA	Heesen Yachts	46.70 m	Motor Yacht	2012
LARISA	Benetti	44.20 m	Motor Yacht	2006
LAUREL	Delta Marine	73.15 m	Motor Yacht	2006
LAZY Z	Oceanco	51.40 m	Motor Yacht	1997
LE CAPRICE IV	Pershing	33.23 m	Motor Yacht	2011
LITTLE FISH	Heesen Yachts	39.80 m	Motor Yacht	2001
LYANA	Benetti	60 m	Motor Yacht	2011
M OCEAN	Arcadia Yachts	35.02 m	Motor Yacht	2012
M&M	Bilgin Yachts	48.70 m	Motor Yacht	2012
MAKIRA	Italyachts	43.10 m	Motor Yacht	2010
MARGHERITA	Costruzioni navali Tigullio	33 m	Motor Yacht	2009
MARIPOSA 3A	Vitters	28.90 m	Sailing Yacht	1994
MARY JEAN	Campanella Motor Yachts	48.82 m	Motor Yacht	1981
MISUNDERSTOOD I	Overmarine Group	39.65 m	Motor Yacht	2010
MOGAMBO	Nobiskrug	73.51 m	Motor Yacht	2012
MONDANGO	Alloy Yachts	51.70 m	Sailing Yacht	2008
MONI	Vicem	32.60 m	Motor Yacht	2012
NASSIMA	Acico Yachts	49 m	Motor Yacht	2012
NILO	Moonen Shipyards	28.90 m	Motor Yacht	2007
NIRVANA	Oceanco	88.50 m	Motor Yacht	2012
OKKO	Mondo Marine	40.80 m	Motor Yacht	2012
OURANOS	Admiral Tecnomar Group	44.50 m	Motor Yacht	2012
PAMELA V	Hakvoort Shipyard	44.90 m	Motor Yacht	2011
PAOLYRE	Ocea	32.70 m	Motor Yacht	2008
PASSE PARTOUT	Jongert	42 m	Sailing Yacht	2001
PASSION	Swedeship	52.75 m	Motor Yacht	1986
PRINCESS TOO	Feadship	47.55 m	Motor Yacht	1999
PROJECT 12	Cantieri Di Pisa	46.57 m	Motor Yacht	2012
RAHIL	Mariotti Yachts	53.80 m	Motor Yacht	2012
RAINBOW	Holland Jachtbouw	40 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
RED DRAGON	Alloy Yachts	51.77 m	Sailing Yacht	2008
RENAISSANCE	Castagnola	39 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
Revolver		13 m
ROMA	Viareggio Superyachts	61.80 m	Motor Yacht	2010
Sacs strider 15		15.5 m
SATORI	Heesen	49.80 m	Motor Yacht	2011
SHOOTING STAR	Danish Yachts	38 m	Motor Yacht	2011
SILENCIO	Perini Navi	50 m	Sailing Yacht	2001
SIROCCO	Heesen Yachts	47 m	Motor Yacht	2006
SMERALDA	Hanseatic Marine	77 m	Motor Yacht	2012
SMILE	Benetti Vision 145	44.20 m	Motor Yacht	2006
SMILING T	Jade Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.	28.22 m	Motor Yacht	2012
SNOWBIRD	Hakvoort Shipyard	39 m	Motor Yacht	2011
SOLEMAR	Amels	61.50 m	Motor Yacht	2003
STELLA	Sunseeker	34.50 m	Motor Yacht	2011
STEP ONE	Amels	55 m	Motor Yacht	2012
STIG	Baltic Yachts	24.35 m	Sailing Yacht	2012
STREAMLINE	Mondo Marine	49.30 m	Motor Yacht	2009
TIARA	Alloy Yachts	54.27 m	Sailing Yacht	2004
TURQUOISE	Proteksan	55.40 m	Motor Yacht	2011
VERTIGO	Alloy Yachts	67.20 m	Sailing Yacht	2011
WERE DREAMS	Amels Holland B.V.	52.27 m	Motor Yacht	2008
ZEEPAARD	JFA Yachts	37.18 m	Motor Yacht	2003

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Van Dutch 40, ROYAL I oozes elegance, performance and comfort on the French Riviera

The iconic Van Dutch 40 motor yacht is the product of the world famous Dutch design house, Vanguard. Van Dutch’s are striking avant garde creations, incorporating modern design and advanced technology. Vanguard’s aims were quite simple: to “create a lightweight yacht with longevity and economical practicality.” The V-Shaped engine configuration creates a sharpened aft to maximise balance and the Van Dutch’s centre of gravity, optimizing speed whilst reducing fuel consumption. We must pay tribute to Frank Mulder for the design of the Van Dutch, whose underwater design has made spray and slamming a thing of the past.

Reaching speeds of up to 40 knots, the Van Dutch 40 provides excellent performance and cornering. The Yanmar engine reduces engine noise and vibrations, which creates a smooth and silent ride. She also incorporates an autopilot and navigation system, making her a very simple luxury yacht to skipper.

Below deck, the Van Dutch is once again unique. There is a hydraulic table for 8 which can transform into a bed. Guests will find the latest televisions, sound systems and kitchen equipment. There is also a fully functional W/C with a hot and cold water supply. The deck is covered in a teak composite, which makes maintenance very simple. The Van Dutch 40’s cockpit is a modular solarium that extends into a great lounging area.

There are two other models in the Van Dutch portfolio: the 30ft and the 55ft. They both incorporate the exquisite design features of the 40, as well as performance and comfort. We can offer the Van Dutch 40 from a range of prestigious ports on the Riviera, including Monaco, Antibes, Golfe Juan, Cannes and St Tropez. One of our favourite Van Dutch motor yachts is ROYAL I, berthed in Monaco. She is a very popular luxury day charter motor yacht, which charters for €2,250 / Day. If you would like to charter her, please enquire online or send an email to: [email protected] where one of our brokers will assist you.

Posted on September 7, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓