Another reason to Charter a Luxury Yacht!

Yesterday, we published our first blog trying to convince you that chartering a luxury yacht was one of the best experiences in the world. Today – we will show you another reason, especially if you’re a ‘foodie’, why you should charter a luxury yacht in 2013! We were recently inspired by the food on show at the Antigua Yacht Show 2012, having experienced some of the best gastronomy that would match the food in top European kitchens! No matter whether you were on a 60ft Monohull or a 60m Super Yacht and sampling homemade breads and cupcakes to poached lobster and champagne, the food at this years show was truly stunning.

Do you prefer a light lunch? Two of our favourites were a stunning carpaccio of wahoo with a soy dressing and a very simple prawn salad with fresh herbs and bulgar wheat tabbouleh.We were also very impressed with the poached lobster, served on a timbal of mango and cilantro salad with a lobster claw tempura. Charterers with a sweet tooth would have loved the banana cake, which was served with flambeed bananas and homemade vanilla ice cream. The food on board was truly scrumptious!

If you are looking for Luxury Crewed Catamaran with great food, look no further than the Privilege 75, MATAU. This crewed catamaran features 4 cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests with a fantastic can-do crew. The master cabin is quite something and offers incredible space for a Catamaran of this size. There is nothing better after a relaxing days sunbathing than to enjoy a cocktail and canapes whilst watching the sunset before a private lavish dinner. She is in great condition and the open-plan layout makes her a very sociable yacht and therefore, one of the finest in the Caribbean.

Do you need some inspiration where to charter? One of the most popular destinations is the BVI, using Tortola as a start destination. Many people choose to charter in the BVI for the following reasons:

1) There are plenty of islands to explore
2) The weather around Christmas makes for the perfect destination.
3) The water is crystal clear and tranquil
4) Great choice of yachts, including some of the worlds best crewed catamarans.
5) Easily accessible from the U.S.

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 December 12, 2012 by admin

Charter a Luxury Yacht in Newport, Rhode Island

Well known as one of America’s hottest Summer destinations, Newport has always been one of the biggest yachting destinations on the East Coast. It is also extremely well known for the Newport Mansions, Newport is located 61 miles (98km) from Boston. Nearby, the commercial hotspot of Thames Street, bustling with restaurants, shops and bars. Frequently inundated with national and international tourists, we highly recommend chartering out of Newport.

If you’re thinking of chartering in Newport, Rhode Island, why not have a look at NORTHERN LIGHTS, a stunning Westship 132. She has 5 sumptuous cabins accommodating for 10 guests. She is fantastically well appointed, with lots of water toys to enjoy and plenty of additional entertainment equipment. She has a fabulous jacuzzi on her deck, where guests can enjoy a drink or two in the luxury that NORTHERN LIGHTS provides.

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.

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Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Why should you charter a Luxury Yacht?

Chartering a Luxury Yacht is one of the best experiences on this planet. There is nothing that can beat the feeling of exploring the natural beauty of the world on board a luxury yacht with the ones that you love. A yacht provides privacy, comfort and space that you cannot always get on a vacation without booking into a private resort, making a luxury yacht charter a truly viable option for your next holiday. We believe that there is a yacht out there for everyone, no matter what your age, hobbies, taste or budget.

WHISPER is one of the most stunning luxury crewed monohulls available for charter. Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 stunning cabins, this luxury yacht is perfect for couples who want to escape the stresses of everyday life and soak up the natural beauty and tranquility of the Caribbean Sea. Available for charter in the Virgin Islands, WHISPER would be the ideal choice for exploring the coves and private beaches of the BVI.

Thousands of people get married every year and toil about where to go on their honeymoon. A honeymoon is often represented by a paradise island with a newly married couple laying on the beach to themselves. Does this really ever happen without renting a private island in the Indian Ocean? With your own luxury yacht charter, you have the whole ocean at your beckoned call and can choose when and who you want to spend your time with. There is nothing more personal than being treated and looked after by a great crew who will do everything in there power to ensure you have the very best experience possible on board.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

David Beckham’s Speedboat Fails to Sell at Auction

The Bladerunner RIB 35 used by David Beckham to enter into the London 2012 Olympic Games carrying the Torch, has failed to reach its reserve at auction, we can confirm. The vessel was expected to fetch somewhere around £250,000 at auction, something which did not, unfortunately, take place.

The Bladerunner was used by David Beckham, soccer player of LA Galaxy and advocate to London 2012, to carry the torch down the River Thames and under Tower Bridge, on its journey from London City Hall. The RIB was manufactured by Hampshire based Ice Marine.

The bidding of the vessel, for such Olympic paraphernalia, was expected to reach £250,000 (around $400,000) at auction, but that price only managed to reach around £180,000.

Spokesman Julian Roub said, “It was a very busy sale but the item was fairly highly priced and there was insufficient interest on the day.

“It may sell in a post-sale deal.”

If you’re looking to charter something similar, why not go for the fantastic Wally Tender 45, a great motor boat for day charters out of St Tropez and Cogolin. She is sleek and powerful with two 320 CV engines. She charters for between €2,200 and €2,500 per day.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Charter a Luxury Yacht in the Maldives

The Maldives are an atoll of 1100 islands 400 miles south of India in the Indian Ocean. 202 of these are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands. These islands form an amazing sailing area, with unlimited secluded anchorages and diving spots. The Maldives are very close to how one might define paradise… clear blue skies, warm turquoise sea and endless white sandy beaches. Underwater you will fine around 3000 coral reefs, and water so clear that you can see fish fifty metres away. If this sounds exciting, why not charter a luxury yacht to the Maldives and explore the waters yourself.

Diving in the Maldives is extremely popular, and it is understandable why! Take the chance to discover over one thousand species of fish and other water-dwelling creatures, from schools of colourful fish to manta rays and sharks which are all lured in to the Maldives by its monsoon tides and abundance of food. Plunging in to these warm waters will surely be an experience of a lifetime; even when you are still on your yacht it’s amazing enough to know that thousands of tropical fish are swimming just beneath you, inviting you to explore their own underwater world. You may even get to try night diving, when the coral comes to life searching for its food, as do the creatures that live within it.

If this has enticed you to charter a luxury yacht in the Maldives, how about THE SULTANS WAY 007, an Azimut 103S. She is a perfect luxury charter yacht, based in Male, and has inclusive use of scuba diving equipment; she also comes with snorkel gear if you fancy exploring the shallower waters and jet skis if you feel the need for some speed. After spending the day exploring the waters, sit back and relax on board, whether dining inside or chilling on deck with a few drinks, THE SULTANS WAY 007 will provide you with an unforgettable holiday.

If you would like to receive more information with regards to booking your luxury 2013 charter yacht in the Maldives, please enquire through our website, www.boatbookings.com, where one of our Charter Specialists will be happy to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and one of the team will get back to you shortly with some proposals.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin