A Day in the life of an Intern, Part IV

This blog continues the series describing one day, and in my case a rather special one, in the life of an intern at Boatbookings. On 7th May I was lucky enough to be invited, along with Charter Director, Mimi and Charter Broker Cordy, on a day’s viewing of 4 luxury sailing yachts.

The day starting at about 12 o’clock after being picked up from the new port in Cannes in a gorgeous tender. Although both Mimi and Cordy were dropped at ALPINA, a lovely 3 cabin Swan 82, I carried on, and was dropped off at WALLY ONE. WALLY ONE is the original WALLY, the very first to be built and an absolute gem. Constructed in 1991, she was designed well before her time and having been refitted in 2009 she can compete with the best around, as well as having that added class and style as the first in a line of celebrated yachts.

Once on deck she has far more space than it might seem from pictures. The smooth teak deck is perfect for relaxing, with an assortment of comfortable cushions and bean bags. As I was introduced to the Captain, Nounou, an energetic and smiling man who placed a drink in my hand, he promptly whisked me off for a tour of his yacht. Below deck, the dining room and salon with its nice blend of woods has space to relax, watch a film or entertain guests. Further on, the cabin arrangement also stands out; in 4 cabins, there are 11 berths which make WALLY ONE a fantastic yacht for a family holiday.

The early afternoon was spent getting to know the yacht and its Captain while tucking into the delicious meat and cheese platters, the salmon canapés and an assortment of salads, which all went well with a glass of rosé. They were so good in fact that we did not even realise that these would be followed by a main course, which consisted of a fantastic tortellini and feta dish. Soon after, along with the other yachts SHAMLOR, ALPINA and WORLDS END, we set off sailing around les Iles des Lérins for a magical finish to the day.

Boatbookings.com provide a truly unique Internship Program; there is no better place to learn about one of the world’s most luxurious sectors than in the south of France.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

Boatbookings.com now has greatly improved yacht images!

Today, the yachts on Boatbookings.com got a makeover! Head over to the website to see our new photo layout, which shows off the boats in all their glory. This layout makes it even easier to navigate the photographs and gets all the yachts at their best angle; we know it's the photos that you want to see, so the photos you shall get.

MOSAFA, Azimut 86S, in all her glory!

We think that RHINO, a Riva Domino 86, and MOFASA, Azimut 86S, both look particularly good in this new format, and it really shows off just how fantastic all these yachts we have to offer you are.

At Boatbookings.com we can help you! We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are all extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and yachts; they will leave no stone unturned in order to bring together your charter of a lifetime.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

Three New Luxury Catamarans for Charter in the BVI – ALETHEIA, FLOW and ALEGRIA

As the summer draws closer and closer with every day that passes, so Christmas nears too. Similar to every year, one of the most popular destinations worldwide for Christmas and New Year charters is the British Virgin Islands. The yacht of choice out of Tortola and the British Virgin Islands is a crewed catamaran, and this year we have three beautiful new Fountaine Pajots to offer.

The first of the three new stunning crewed catamarans is ALETHEIA, a Fountaine Pajot 70. She accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 gorgeous cabins. On board, there is ample space for charter guests to enjoy, and on deck and on the flybridge, yet more space can be enjoyed. She has a fabulous crew of 3, including Captain Donald, who is a PADI Diving Instructor. This means that charter guests of ALETHEIA will be given the opportunity, should they want, to go diving straight off the yacht.

More information about ALETHEIA can be found here.

ALETHEIA has two smaller sister boats, 'twins' if you like, as they are of the same size. The first of the two is FLOW, that is also new to the charter market, and available in the British Virgin Islands. FLOW is a 59 foot crewed catamaran, that also accommodates for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She too has brilliant outdoor space, that offers guests a chance to dine al fresco every day. As with her two sister catamarans, FLOW has on board a small plethora of water toys, that can always be made use of.

Please click here for more information about FLOW.

The third of these brand new Fountaine Pajots is ALEGRIA, also 59 foot catamaran, with 2 crew members. She is identical to FLOW, both on the exterior and interior, meaning both of them are fantastic options for your charter.

If you're considering a charter out of Tortola, but would like to have a look at a full itinerary, why not consider looking at our full 7 day itinerary, that can be found here.

Check out our website, www.boatbookings.com, and start searching for your luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean for this winter. 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.

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Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 12 – Zulu – Our Yacht Nominee:CALLISTO!

The glamour and excitement of the Cannes Film Festival is such that the final day is already upon us! The most prestigious film festival in the world has passed in a whirlwind of celebrities, fast cars, and flashing sequins. Yet it is also never one to go out with a whisper. The final day of the 66^th Festival de Cannes will close with a screening of the thriller Zulu by Jerome Salle featuring acting heavy weights Orlando Bloom who we know from films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Ghost Dog).

It is an adaptation of the fantastic novel of the same name by Caryl Ferey which was awarded the Grand prix de litterature policiere in 2008. This powerful film sees cops, Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker team up in an attempt to bring the murderer of an 18 year old girl to justice in a South Africa still rife with racial and social tensions from the apartheid.

Taking inspiration from Orlando Blooms Pirates of the Caribbean, our yacht nominee for Zulu is CALLISTO! With William Turners affinity for sailing we thought that this stunning Nautors Swan 80 would be the perfect way to relax and unwind after two weeks of attending the hectic Cannes Film Festival.

Click here for more information and pictures on luxury sailing yacht CALLISTO!

She accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and is available to charter around Greece and the islands of Paros and Mykonos. Her gorgeous interior, hand-crafted in teak, leather upholstery and multiple award-winning chef would be fit for kings let alone pirates!

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 26, 2013 by admin

Cannes Film Festival, Day 11 – Only Lovers Left Alive – Our Yacht Nominee: ALVIUM

Now that we're drawing to the end of the Cannes Film Festival, it is the time for our penultimate selection for our yacht to fit the film of the day.

Day 11 brings us Only Lovers Left Alive, written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, which stars big names such as Tilda Swinton and John Hurt. Only Lovers Left Alive is the story of two vampires who have been in love for centuries, but their love is interrupted, tried and tested by the changing human society and those around them.

So, in keeping with the dark but romantic theme, our yacht nominee for Only Lovers Left Alive is this sleek and sexy Sunseeker
Predator 84, ALVIUM. The design has a 'vampy' edge, with dark woods, rich reds and plush fabrics; she really gives off the theme of deep brooding love. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is available to charter from €41,000 per week in Ibiza. A powerful choice for your charter, she has sporty styling and is perfect to relax in luxury.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by admin