The One Best Way to keep Everyone Entertained in the South Pacific

The ultimate combination of luxury and adventure – BIG FISH! She’s in South East Asia this winter following successful expeditions even as far as the Antarctic, now offering the opportunity to snorkel the most dramatic reefs in the world from the safety and comfort of your luxury motor yacht.  Containing every amenity of a 60m super yacht, she has a toy list as impressive as her panoramic cabins from kite board sets to extensive fishing gear and a tender to match!

Big FishThe deck spaces have been designed with the views you’ll experience in mind. Enjoy champagne in your jacuzzi whilst anchoring in a tranquil tropical bay, taking in the sights as you unwind after a day filled with thrilling activities. For the spontaneous, the active and the dynamic there is no boat that offers quite so much as BIG FISH. Her 5 cabins very comfortably accommodate 10 guests with 3 king and 2 queen beds, perfect for 5 couples or convertible beds to fit large families.

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The crew are fun-loving, professional and focus entirely on your safety and pleasure throughout your charter. This boat offers a once in a lifetime experience like no other, contact us or visit www.boatbookings.com for more information.

The Sleekest and Sexiest Sail Boat in the Caribbean!

BLISS is our boat of choice for the Caribbean this winter, our Charter Director Lambros saw her at the European Committee for Professional Yachting meeting in Nice and described her as having “superior build quality and a knowledgable and welcoming crew.” She’s available in Antigua and the Bahamas this winter, heading between South America and the South Pacific for summer 2014.

Her exterior is beautifully executed with a clean contrast between the sleek black hull and the pristine white deck spaces. She’s fully equipped with all the best toys for the Caribbean including kayaks and extensive diving equipment! Her deck spaces are perfectly thought out, with a popular mix of shaded and sunny seating areas and a jacuzzi. She’s comfortable and quick under sail, meaning you can experience fine performance whilst making full use of the most space.

Inside, the clean cut monochrome theme continues. Her salon is light and airy but thoroughly luxurious, with a well equipped kitchen to best utilise the fantastic chef on board. Her cabins are brilliantly adaptable meaning she’s perfect for three couples or a family charter of up to 10.
We can very safely say she’s the best choice for a luxury sailboat for winter 2014, contact us for more information on Luxury Sailing Yacht BLISS and see www.boatbookings.com for more great boats around the world!

The 10 Best Boats for Summer 2014 Charters on the French Riviera!

Dreaming of your charters next summer already? We can’t wait to get started planning your vacations for you. The following 10 boats are a selection that we are most excited about, take a look and contact us for more information.

IMPULSE, Sunseeker 901. IMPULSE is a Sunseeker 90 beautifully maintained by her welcoming and knowledgable British captain. She has spent this summer cruising the French RivieraCorsica and Italy. Her seafaring qualities and spacious areas mean she’s perfect for longer cruises.

top10blogINDULGENCE2. INDULGENCE OF POOLE is our favourite great value boat, from €30,000 per week plus VAT and expenses she has an array of toys and even a jacuzzi on the flybridge! Her crew have received exemplary reviews from charterers this summer and look forward to welcoming you next year!

top10blogMOSAFA3. MOSAFA is a sexy and sporty Azimut 86S. She’s based in Antibes and her Italian styling is perfect for charterers wanting see the quaint towns of Portofino and the Italian Riviera. She’s fast, well-equipped and perfect for the thrill-seeker.

top10blogGRANDBLEU4. GRAND BLEU VINTAGE, fully re-fitted in 2013, is a beautifully elegant sailing yacht with a well-established and can-do crew. Her beautiful decks are perfect for catching the rays and her neat swim platform is a great addition to a sailing boat of this type.

top10blogSIROCCO5. SIROCCO is a super luxurious 47m model from esteemed Dutch builders Heessen. Her spaces both inside and out ooze luxury and opulence. She’s absolutely perfect for a large family looking to charter to Corsica in ultimate comfort.

top10blogVANQUISH6. VANQUISH, a personal favourite of the Boatbookings Team at the Cannes Boat Show. She has every toy you can possibly imagine combined with a captain who loves to let you experience them to their highest potential. She truly offers something for every taste, from spacious entertaining areas to a private flybridge for more romantic charters.

top10blogABILITY7. Ever-popular in the south of France, ABILITY is our favourite boat for hanging out in the coolest spots of St Tropez, where she always gets a berth in the hottest spot of the port. Her sexy monochrome interior is perfect for the image-conscious.

SCRATCH, Mangusta 928. Want the thrills Mangusta but want to stand out from the crowd? SCRATCH is a stunning stand-out model with a super cool flawless grey paint job. She’s dark and mysterious and perfect for checking out the best spots from St Tropez to Monte Carlo.

AQUA BLUE IRELAND, Sunseeker Predator 749. Continuing the theme of sexy and stand-out, if you’ve been in the south of France you’ll no doubt have noticed AQUA BLUE IRELAND sitting majestically in the corner of the old port of Cannes. She was popular with charterers this year who loved Jérome’s can-do attitude!

KOJI, Leopard 3510. Why not save the best until last? Seeing is believing when it comes to KOJI, her super-modern interior and three 2400HP engines mean she’s a thrill-seeker’s paradise. She’s covered the West Mediterranean this summer and will do it again next year, this is one to book early to avoid disappointment. The crew love her and you will too!

These are our favourites for charter next year in the south of France but we’re working all over the world this winter to check out www.boatbookings.com for charters in the British Virgin IslandsPhuket and Sardinia!

Top luxury yachts in Northern Sardinia – get the inside track for summer 2014

Northern Sardinia offers some of the best scenery in the Mediterranean, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches and there’s only one way to see it all…by boat of course! This is why Sardinia has become our fastest growing Mediterranean destination.  Tom and Charles have recently returned from inspecting yachts for next summer (or earlier if you wish to beat the crowds!) so that we propose only the best to you.  See below for our top picks below.

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A view of the famous Costa Smeralda

SAFRA is our first recommendation, she is a gorgeous and sporty Azimut 86S. A top speed of 45 knots ensures that even the most demanding thrill seeker will be kept entertained! But don’t be mislead by her speed, SAFRA is spacious and extremely comfortable, she has 4 spacious staterooms to accommodate up to 8 guests in total comfort and luxury.

Captain David and his fantastic friendly crew will welcome you on board and look after you so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday on this beautiful yacht in a truly beautiful place.

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Stunning SAFRA

LADY CAROLA is our other top pick for Sardinia. Her berth is on the gorgeous La Maddalena island, a protected paradise just North of mainland Sardinia, easily accessible from Olbia. La Maddalena is the perfect place to start your charter from before heading south towards Cagliari,stopping off at the tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful port of Cannigione.

Captain Gianpaolo is one of the friendliest Captains Tom and Charles have ever met, his passion for the sea and for LADY CAROLA were clearly evident as he showed us around, he even let us sample some of his fantastic Italian cooking from his extensive menu full of fresh local ingredients!

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Elegant LADY CAROLLA

We have an extensive guide to planning your Sardinia Yacht Charter, including suggested itineraries, hot spots and weather patterns.  Please check it out, or contact our experts directly for further information.

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Sunset in Sardinia

Sardinia Trip Report – Great Yachts and Itineraries for Summer 2014

The Boatbookings team have returned to the office today after an unforgettable trip, exploring Sardinia and inspecting yachts and crews for charter next year. We cannot recommend Sardinia’s coasts highly enough, they truly offer everything a charterer could ask for, whether you charter in the north or the south you are guaranteed to see beautiful unspoilt coastline and turquoise waters. Cannigione, Sardinia

From the beautiful sights of Nora Beach on the south coast you will see stretches of golden beaches and island groups each with their own personality, perfect for anchoring your boat and enjoying the delicious Sardinian cuisine. Teulada is a beautifully quaint and quiet port boasting clear water as far as the eye can see and a great starting point for viewing the breathtaking beaches of Carloforte.

La Maddalena, Sardinia

The north also gives you plenty of options of places to see and do, from the hustle and bustle of trendy Porto Cervo to the quaint alpine village of Cannigione. There you will see flat water resembling a tranquil lake and a sharp contrast between precarious rock formations and colourful coastal towns.

Capo d'Orso, Sardinia

We couldn’t fault Sardinia, and we can’t wait to help you organise your charters there! Contact us, and look out for upcoming blogs on our favourite boats.christmas inflatables