Our Top Five Day Boat Rentals Cannes and the French Riviera

Boat Rentals in Cannes and the French Riviera during the summer 2012: one of our most popular requests is for Day Charters off the French Riviera. Whether you want to explore the beautiful Lerins Islands from Cannes or soak up the St Tropez atmosphere at Club 55, a day charter is the perfect opportunity to explore the hidden bays and islands that this area of coast has to offer.

A typical itinerary might include stopping off for a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, indulging in some water sports in the sun, then heading back for cocktails and watching the sunset after an unforgettable day on the water. Yacht s Cannes itinerary for your day charter from Cannes to St Tropez taking in all the must see spots along the way!

We’ve put together a list of our most popular day boats, recommended time and time again by clients who have wanted to share their unique experiences with us.
From cocktail cruises to ski boats we have the perfect day boat for everyone! Here are our top 5: LADY PACA
A fantastic boat for event charters on the French Riviera. She can take up to 28 passengers and has been specifically designed for group events, with features including a barbecue, a bar, a plasma TV screen, kayaks and DJ equipment.

PRINCESS V50
The Princess V50 is a firm favourite among our clients thanks to her sleek and spacious appearance. With two state rooms, a comfortable saloon and accommodating up to 10 passengers, it’s easy to see why she is so popular for a relaxing but adrenaline filled day cruise around the Cote d’Azur.

SAILING YACHT FIRST 47.7
We often get requests for day charters aboard a sailing yacht, and this First 47.7 is guaranteed to satisfy the requirements of both experienced sailors and novices. Brand new to our site, she offers luxurious accommodation, and is also available to charter in the Caribbean.

PRESTIGE 34
This stunning Prestige 34 is ideal for a more intimate day charter with friends or family. Relax on the large sundeck whilst your children take advantage of the swimming platform at the stern. The enthusiastic feedback we’ve had for this yacht shows just how well suited it is to cruising the top spots on the French Riviera!

VIBE
A truly exciting yacht (and one of our personal favourites!) Vibe’s attentive crew are on hand to ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable cruise. With both watersports and Bar + BBQ on offer, there’s something to suit everyone on this versatile yacht!

If you are interested in everything to do with yachts please do not hesitate to use our online form to request information on boat rentals cannes or any other worldwide location. Our experienced team at boatbookings look forward to talking to you.

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

What are the favorite yachts of our Brokers?

Our Brokers inspect hundreds of luxury yachts yearly, but end up recommending a small percentage of those over and over again. Why? Because they know that the combination of Yacht quality, Captain, Crew and Value are sure to give you a fantastic charter. Every time.

So we’ve created pages for each of our Brokers, so that you can see immediately their favorite yachts. We’ll start with Mimi Andain’s favorites below. She focuses on luxury yacht charter ‘s in the Mediterranean. A few the yachts she loves to put clients on:

Vibe Luxury Charter Yacht VIBE – Sunseeker Predator 74 out of Antibes. Fantastic Captain, perfect yacht for cruising the French Riviera

REHAB – Sunseeker Predator 68. Great value, excellent crew, perfect for day charters and long weekends!

IRAKLIS L – Gulet/Motor Sailor – 6 Cabins. Probably the most luxurious motor sailer currently in the Greek market.

WILD THYME – 120ft Benetti – 5 Cabins. Beautifully Maintained, great crew. If you want to experience all that is classic Benetti, she’s the perfect choice.

CALLISTO – Swan 77 extended – 3 Cabins. A beautiful Swan sailing yacht for cruising the magical Greek Islands.

O MEGA – 83 meter mega yacht – 15 Cabins. Great yacht for Corporate/Entertainment yacht charter – many versatile areas with an attentive crew.

And more! You can see her entire list of favorite luxury yachts here.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

A Champagne Welcome and Gourmet Treats on board Luxury Motor Yacht O MEGA in Greece.

O MEGA super yacht is an 83m Mitsubishi Mega Yacht designed to deliver the luxury vacation of a lifetime. Last week we visited her in Greece to find out whether she does indeed live up to her reputation as one of the finest and most indulgent luxury event yachts charter in the world, and we certainly were not disappointed with what we found!

After being immediately greeted with a glass of champagne, the attentive crew continued to ensure that the utmost care was taken to guarantee us an unforgettable experience. It soon became clear that this yacht would be ideally suited to parties and corporate events; the flexible layout creates plenty of areas for entertaining and socialising as well as more intimate spaces to relax in privacy. This also makes it perfect for holidays amongst families. While the children can take full advantage of the generous games room and 65 inch home cinema, the adults can get away from it all by enjoying the stunning view from the top deck Jacuzzi, indulging in a treatment in the spa room or hitting the machines in the state of the art gym.

Every feature of this magnificent yacht is designed to create the most idyllic and indulgent surroundings imaginable. Accommodating up to 32 guests in 15 luxury ensuite cabins, the ambience of O MEGA Super Yacht is one of glamour and splendour while simultaneously retaining a very tasteful décor with her gold gilded chairs and elegant marble staircase. After starting with cocktails in the piano bar, we moved on to the lavish dining room (capacity for up to 70 seated guests) where the two fantastic chefs gave us an exclusive taste of their gourmet cuisine with an exquisite seafood risotto. With the deck space and main saloon area there is easily enough room to hold events for up to 250 guests, and with such a warm and accommodating crew on hand to cater to your needs everything is in place for a once in a lifetime experience on board a luxury yacht charter.

Chartering from both Greece and the French Riviera, this yacht would be perfect for an event such as the Monaco Grand Prix or Cannes Film Festival, or for exploring the beautiful spots Greece has to offer by choosing a luxury yacht charter in the Cycladic Islands .

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

Charter a Yacht to Club 55 for the Ultimate St Tropez experience!

May is without a doubt the most glamorous month in the calendar for the Cote d’Azur. With both the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival taking place in the same month, the coast is packed with the world’s elite, drawn there by the atmosphere of luxury that these events are renowned for.

Perhaps the most exclusive and chic of all the Riviera ports, St Tropez is the destination of choice for those who wish to revel in the intimate luxury of Club 55 St Tropez and other attractions. A luxury yacht charter from this famous port is a once in a lifetime experience of the best that the French Riviera has to offer: the golden sands of Pampelonne beach, tranquil waters, Michelin star cuisine and limitless shopping opportunities.

The many perks of choosing a St Tropez boat hire range from the fabulously decadent; such as soaking up the atmosphere at the famous Club 55 restaurant, to the quaint and quirky, for those who prefer to pass their time exploring the celebrated flea market or taking a stroll in the old port town.

Yacht charterers are spoilt for choice with the huge selection of classic and luxury yachts on offer in the port itself. Choose from a variety of sailboats, catamarans and motorboats, available from St Tropez or nearby ports such as Cogolin, and spend the day indulging in the relaxing and extravagant atmosphere of this unique destination!

Luxury cruising in St Tropez! — Luxury cruising in St Tropez

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

A day in the life of an intern in the Yachting Industry – Antibes Boat Show 2012

Well, not just any day, last Friday, the 13th April, and the 2nd day of the Antibes Yacht Show. Having been invited to an exclusive ‘Yacht Hop’ event, which involved a four-course meal, each course on a different yacht, I knew from the outset that I was in for a treat.

It kicked off with a champagne reception with appetizers on the sleek Sunseeker, NEW BEGINNINGS OF LONDON, where we were able to admire the elegant decoration of this beautiful charter yacht. Next was starters aboard D5, where we experienced the chef’s delightful gazpacho and cheese biscuits and then it was on to LADY SOFIA for mains, salmon cooked to perfection with asparagus wrapped in parma ham…simply delicious!

BoatBookings Team with Captain Phil on Sunseeker Vibe at the Antibes Boat Show 2012

However, it was the fourth and final sunseeker vibe (VIBE) where the party really started with chocolate mousses, fruit and chocolate fondue, strawberry daquiris and Pimms. sunseeker VIBE itself is a

fantastic vessel, sporty, sleek and modern with a great minimalistic interior and fabulously spacious cabins. Captain Phil was certainly the life and soul of the party and it’s evident that with his expert mixologist stewardess Melissa, anyone would be

guaranteed endless fun on a charter on this 23m Sunseeker.

Next we continued on into the actual Antibes Yacht Show where hundreds of beautiful yachts were all open to the visitors to explore their interiors and meet their captains and crew. We also had the opportunity to walk around the stalls and talk to businesses from all aspects of the industry. Overall, it was a fascinating experience not only to go on board some stunning yachts, but also to discover all the industries related to yachting too.

As part of the BoatBookings Editorial Team I would just like to add a note to Krisha’s article : Krisha has started new trends in the yachting industry by adding her special touch to the boating world!

Mimi and Capucine from Boatbookings sharing a laugh on Vibe

Click here to learn more about the Boatbookings Luxury Yacht Charter Intern Program.

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