Cannes Film Festival, Day 10 – The Immigrant – Our Yacht Nominee: Prestige 46!

Day 10 of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of James Gray's 'The Immigrant.' James Gray will be bringing his fourth film to the Cannes Film Festival in the hope that he will recieve the highly coveted Palme d'Or trophy for his efforts. The film stars the truly talented Marion Cotillard, who plays a Polish immigrant in 1920's New York City. Marion swiftly falls under the spell of a small-time pimp played by Joaquin Phoenix, a regular in Gray's cinematic masterpieces. As the plot thickens, Marion seeks out the help of magician, Jeremy Renner, to rescue her from these dark times. 'The Immigrant' partially mirrors the story of James Gray's grandparents when they arrived in New York as immigrants from Eastern Europe. This hugely anticipated film premieres on Friday 24th at 8:30, 15:00 and 19:30, 2013.

In keeping with the Eastern European theme of James Gray's eagerly awaited Cannes Film Festival entry, why not charter this luxurious Jeanneau Prestige 46 Fly in Croatia.

She boasts 3 grand and well-designed cabins that can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. She is one of the finest in her class that is available to charter without a skipper on the beautiful Croatian coast. The interior of this Prestige 46 oozes style and elegance thanks to her cherry wood furnishings, sprawling leather sofas and spacious open plan.The adjoining 3 bathrooms provide ample room for the guests and are fully fitted with all the latest bathroom accessories.

She has a beautifully constructed flybridge that overlooks the crystal blue sea, an ideal spot to marvel at the rugged Croatian coastline. The performance of the 2 x 500 Cummins engines combined with the superb fiberglass hull shape provides an extremely smooth cruise. Charter this luxury Jeanneau Prestige 46 Fly in Croatia and you will not be disappointed.

At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 8 – Only God Forgives – Our Yacht Nominee: Azimut 43

Now that we have reached day 8 of the Cannes Film Festival, we are happy to announce that the sunshine is back and here to stay!

On Day 8, the film of the day is Only God Forgives, by Danish director, screenwriter and producer, Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows Julian, played by one of the most popular men of the moment, Ryan Gosling, who runs a boxing club in Bangkok. An American fugitive who uses his boxing business as a cover for his family's drug-smuggling business, Julian is well respected in the criminal underworld. Only God Forgives portrays the complications of his life when his mother, portrayed by Kristin Scott Thomas,
compels him to hunt down, and kill, his brother's murderer.

One of the themes within the film is the colour red. Reports say that there is often a reddish hue to the scenes in the film, and scenes set both inside and outside feature many red lanterns. The most obvious use of red is, of course, blood. Of which there is a lot!

So, our yacht nominee to go with Only God Forgives, is this Azimut 43. Based in Phuket, in keeping with the Thailand theme, this Azimut has an eye-catching splash of red on its hull, so keeping within the red theme of Only God Forgives. This crewed luxury motor yacht is available for both day and week charters. Accommodating up to 4
guests in one double and one twin cabin, you can spend a week exploring the Andaman sea, or she is fantastic for a group of 8 on a day towards Phang Nga Bay and Krabi or cruising around the Phi Phi Islands.

Looking for your Thailand boat rental? At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other subtle aspects that make your charter so special.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 6 – Shield of Straw – Our Yacht Nominee: Ferretti 680!

Day 6 of the world famous Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of Takashi Miike’s ‘Wara No Tate,’ ‘Shield of Straw.’ The film is set in Tokyo and evidently lives up to Takashi Miike’s dark and sadistic nature with plenty of violence and gore throughout. It begins with a convicted child rapist and murderer who has recently been released from prison committing a cruel murder of an innocent young girl. Consequently the girl’s wealthy and powerful grandfather, Tsutomu Yamazaki seeks immediate revenge by offering a sum of 1 billion Yen to anyone who manages to kill the prime suspect. Realising he is a dead man walking, the child killer, Kunihide Kiyomaru turns himself in to the police. As the plot thickens, five elite cops are assigned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to escort Kiyomaru back to Tokyo for his trial. A dilemma unfolds; whom can they trust, can they trust themselves? Will human nature take its course and who will reap the reward? This film by Takashi Miike pushes varying boundaries of physical and mental emotions. Many questions are asked and as the body count of the innocent rises, it becomes more and more difficult to justify the suspects’ protection. This highly anticipated film will be showcased on Monday 20th at 8:30 and 22:30, 2013.

In keeping with the authentic oriental theme, why not charter the luxurious and elegant Ferretti 680 with 6 berths and an impressive 24 cruising capacity for day charters. Her design is faultless and her interior is seductive, she is a true jewel of the Andaman Sea.

This Ferretti 680 is a top of the range luxury motor yacht that boasts enormous power and maneuverability. The 3 cabins are comprised of a VIP double cabin, 1 double cabin and 1 cabin with 2 single beds. The cabins are spacious and beautifully decorated with finely polished oak furniture and silk upholstery placed neatly around the room.

The adjoining bathrooms are classic, tasteful and kept immaculately clean. Enter the main salon to be greeted by the sprawling leather couches and plasma screen TV’s. Everything on board this Ferretti luxury charter yacht is conceived to make your sailing vacation in Phuket extremely enjoyable. Charter this Ferretti 680 today!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 5 – Inside Llewyn Davis – Our Yacht Nominee: Riva Aquarama

Day 5 of the Festival International de Film, and the film of the day is Inside Llewyn Davis. Directed and written by both Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis recounts the story of a singer-songwriter who navigating New York’s folk music scene in the 1960s, struggling to make his name. The film stars Justin Timberlake, John Goodman and Carey Mulligan, star of The Great Gatsby which also premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on opening night.

So in keeping with the era, the traditional style of folk music and the decade of the ’60s, our yacht nominee in this Riva Aquarama, available for charter on Lake Garda, Italy.

This classic build keeps with the traditional style of the runabout boat, used for short trips here and there – though the luxury design is a bit indulgent compared to the idea of the folk music coming from the working classes! This Riva Aquarama is an original build, from
1968 of which there were only 281 built – so the chance to be able to charter this model is rare. Return to the good old days of the Sixties with this original model, a truly delightful way to explore the towns that surround the Italian Lake Garda.

And, keeping with the theme of a classic style yacht, we know that Justin Timberlake is no stranger to these gorgeous runabouts! In the popular movie Friends With Benefits he was taken for a ride across New York on a classic wooden runabout, so not only does our choice suit the ’60s decade, it also is a ‘favourite’ of one of the film stars!

Justin Timberlake on board a yacht by the statue of liberty

Stay tuned to see what Day 6 of the Festival de Film will bring us, and what yachts we have in store for you…

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Cannes Film Festival, Day 2 – The Bling Ring – Our Yacht Nominee: DB9!

Day 2 of the world famous Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of ‘The Bling Ring,’ a highly anticipated American crime-drama film that is based on true events. The film was directed, written and produced by Sofia Coppola, who previously won an Academy Award for the Best Original Screenplay for ‘Lost in Translation’ and who became the first American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.

The film is set around a group of celebrity obsessed teenagers who cunningly use the Internet and social media to track celebrities’ whereabouts and then steal all their personal possessions. The group called themselves the ‘Bling Ring Gang’ and stole continuously from celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Orlando Bloom. The groups’ ringleader was sentenced to 180 days in jail after stealing an estimated 3 million dollars worth of designer goods and jewellery.

The film stars Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga and Leslie Mann, as well as newcomers Israel Broussard and Katie Chang. It will open the ‘Un Certain Regard‘ section of the 2013 Cannes film Festival. This section was introduced in 1978 by Gilles Jacob. Each year it presents a selection of films with varying visions and style that seek international recognition.

The International Cannes Film Festival is an extremely glamorous affair. It is the perfect time to charter a luxury yacht of your choice on the gorgeous French Riviera.

Our nominee for “Blingy” Yacht? DB9 – Palmer Johnson 36 meter – offers lavish furnishings an an amazing jacuzzi!

In keeping with the blingy, celebrity induced and luxurious theme of the ‘Bling Ring;’ why not charter DB9, a modern and elegant Palmer Johnson 36m super yacht. She boasts lavish accommodation for 9 guests with 4 spacious cabins. The attention to detail is exquisite with all the furnishings complimenting each individual room perfectly.

DB9 has an extremely well designed salon with a fabulous seating area. Here enjoy a freshly prepared 5-course evening meal or simply let one of the very welcoming and experienced crew members rustle up an exotic cocktail for you. Each of the en suite cabins are faultless, with king size beds and beautiful ornate decorations scattered neatly around the bedroom.

The spacious upper deck provides ample room for sun bathing and admiring the breathtaking French Riviera. Why not relax in the boat’s ultra sleek Jacuzzi or let yourself loose with a spot of water skiing. DB9 is a luxury super yacht that will wow you.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓