The World is Your Oyster! The First Ever World Rally for Luxury Oyster Yachts.

After two years worth of planning, the first ever Oyster World Rally has set sail on its 16 month adventure around the world. The rally was started in Fort Charlotte, Antigua by cannon fire, to celebrate Oyster’s 40th Anniversary. The fleet of 28 prime examples will visit 31 magical locations on its journey around the world. These destinations include the Galapagos Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Bali and Brazil; the expedition will be unforgettable for the sailors taking part. One of the sailors is Eddie Jordan of Formula One, who is generally found more at home at the Monaco Grand Prix.

If you’re looking to charter a luxury Oyster sailing yacht, SPIRIT OF PHANTOM is a perfect choice. New last year, this Oyster 725 accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins which are beautifully decorated. The interior design is simple yet classy, and it is spacious and bright. SPIRIT OF PHANTOM has a range of water toys and plenty of deck space if you want to make the most of the outdoors. Or venture inside to cool off, as she is fully air conditioned and has a great range of films and music if you want to chill out. SPIRIT OF PHANTOM is available to charter this summer on the French and Italian Rivieras, so if you’re looking for your holiday charter yacht, she is ideal.

Are you interested in chartering? 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.

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Posted on January 8, 2013 by admin

Chartering a Luxury Yacht in Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui is a beautiful paradise island, located off the Gulf of Thailand. Samui is one of the countries most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its beautiful beaches, spa reports and local hospitality. However, the island offers much more than your average beach resort, from both a cultural and social perspective. Whether you want to visit the islands largest Buddha or learn how to master Thai cookery, Samui has it all. If you have a keen interest in wildlife and are an adrenalin junkee, you will be amazed by the endless opportunities present here.

The island has a coastal road which covers around 55km, which can be slow and tiresome. The truly spectacular way to explore the island, including all of its natural coves and diving hotspots, is by boat. We have a host of yachts that would be perfect for charters around this gorgeous island, no matter whether you are looking for a sleek motor yacht to take you to Koh Tao or a spacious catamaran to explore the islands vast coral reefs. Take the Bilgin 97 luxury motor yacht, which can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She would be the perfect choice for charters around Samui and to the paradise island of Koh Nang Yuan, where you can snorkel or scuba dive around the beautiful Japanese Gardens.Have you never chartered before? 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 January 8, 2013 by admin

ANDREAS L, a Luxury Yacht Available for Charter this Summer around the French Riviera

ANDREAS L is a gorgeous Benetti 160. She has 6 staterooms and a beautifully decorated interior – you will definitely feel at home when you step on board. She can accommodate up to 12 guests who will be greeted by her crew of 15, dedicated to making your charter experience unforgettable. She also has a great range of water toys, so if you are looking for some fun, ANDREAS L is an ideal choice.

She is available to charter around the French Riviera and Monaco, but if you are looking to go somewhere a bit further afield, she can also be chartered around Italy and Turkey.

Looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at[email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

Princess Yachts Release Brand New 56 Model

Having been so successful with the 54 model, Princess Yachts have recently released the new and fantastic 56. On first inspection, these two models look extremely alike, but the new Princess 56 is actually 4ft longer, and has had 7in added to it's beam. This makes it a 60ft yacht, spacious inside and on her flybridge, which is now much longer.

The interior space is extraordinary for a yacht of this size; in each of her cabins and heads she has 6ft 2in of headroom. Each of her 3 cabins is spacious and this is down to the fact that on this new model, the galley area has been placed at deck level. This may slightly impose upon the saloon area, but Princess have not taken anything away from the seating area.

The master cabin is much brighter than its predecessor, as Princess have replaced three small windows with two, much larger, one pane windows, looking out onto the beauty of the waters and destinations where you are moored. The master has an en suite, while the two guest cabins share one head between them.

An absolutely brilliant feature of the new Princess 56 is the seating area on her flybridge. The base of the seat pulls away and once an infill cushion has been placed, the “seat” has now become a little sunpad.

For those looking to buy a yacht, this Princess 56 is available at around £1,000,000, and will provide you with luxury and stability in a stunning yacht for years to come.

For charter on the other hand, we have lots of Princess yachts available. One of our favourite of these is the wonderful SORANA, a 67 foot Princess with a flybridge. She has a fun yet professional crew and is perfect for a charter in the Caribbean.

Don't fancy a Princess, but looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

Who said all Yachts look the same?

The JOLLY ROGER, designed for Benetti byPalomba Serafini, is an innovative concept for a 65m motor yacht. The aim of the concept, presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2012, was to design a yacht to resemble a super car, built with sleek and powerful lines.

“We started from the idea of ‘high-powered car of the sea'. Aristocratic and futuristic. An automotive DNA that is in the structures, which release the decks from visual obstruction by giving back the relation with nature and the sea. As a result, large windows and a long deck that looks like a terrace overlooking the water have been created,” as stated by PS+A Palomba Serafini.

Superyacht A has caused a stir since her launch in 2008. Designed by Starck, A is an unconventional superyacht, 119m long and truly unique exterior aesthetics. Not only is she so different in style to all other yachts, she is also rather high on the list of the longest superyachts – which definitely adds to her appeal!

A's interior is a modern and masterfully designed environment, and inside she has not one but three swimming pools – one room has a glass ceiling which looks up to one of these swimming pools. She accommodates up to 14 guests, but also has enough space for 37 crew members as well!
Are you looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly. Watch this space for the latest industry show releases, news and gossip in the yachting world. If you liked the content on this page and our previous posts, please become a fan and like our Facebook page to receive up to date information on our publications.

Posted on December 26, 2012 by admin