Portofino, Capri, Sicily and Sardinia make Italy the perfect luxury yacht charter destination!

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Italy is a diverse yachting destination with charming old towns in the north and beautiful islands in the south. The Italian Riviera and the yacht charters amalfi coast encompasses the beauty of the French Riviera, yet is less developed and maintains a strong link to its heritage. Charterers will find towns with the traditional orange and red facades, historic churches and fishing ports presenting the very best in local cuisine. One of our most popular charter destinations is Portofino, the St Tropez of the Italian Riviera with its beautiful harbour and the presence of the worlds most luxurious super yachts. One of our favourite crewed week charter yachts is SNYERGY. She encapsulates luxury, space and comfort, making her perfect for multiple day charters exploring the gems of the Italian Riviera.

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The area around Naples has become a popular holiday destination, with great local cuisine and natural beauty. Positano is a stunning village on the Amalfi Coast, and one of the most popular destinations for sailing and motor charters in Italy thanks to its glorious coastal views and natural beauty. Attractions in this undisturbed fishing village include the Church of Santa Maria Assunta which is home to the 13^th century Byzantine icon, the Madonna di Positano. A full day charter from Positano on a yacht such as this fantastic Raffaelli Mistral, would typically include visiting the island of Capri and its famous grottos, or cruising along the Sorrento Coast.

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Sicily’s climate, cuisine, history and architecture attract tourists from mainland Italy and beyond every year. Sites such as the famous active volcano, Mount Etna, sandy beaches and the cities of Palermo and Catania provide popular tourist hotspots. A full day luxury yacht charter on LULU would allow guests to make the most of the sun, offering fantastic outdoor seating areas, with panoramic views of the coastline. She is also a great choice for longer charters, providing modern accommodation for up to 6 guests.

Sardinia is without a doubt the most popular yachting destination in Italy. This island of stunning white beaches and picturesque coastal towns has retained its authenticity, unspoiled by tourist development and boasting a rich cultural history. It is also a paradise for food lovers, with local produce ranging from fresh seafood to pecorino cheese to elaborate handmade pastas.

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The most popular areas are Cagliari and the Costa Smerelda, but for those keen to discover the heart of Sardinia there is plenty more to explore away from these cosmopolitan spots. An Italian yacht charter on a classic motor yacht such as this Aquariva is the ideal way to visit the smaller coastal towns and to take full advantage of the island hopping on offer.

If you would like to enquire about any of the yachts listed above, please contact us via the relevant link. Alternatively, you can contact us on [email protected] and we would be delighted to assist you with your charter and itinerary.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

The worlds most luxurious super yachts take centre stage at the Monaco Yacht Show

F1 Monaco Yachts chartered with boat bookings — The Monaco Yacht Show

On the 19^th September, Monaco will play host for four days to the worlds most luxurious and prestigious pleasure boat exhibition, the Monaco Yacht show . Boatbookings specialises in organising your yacht charter for the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix , for more information please click on the following link for your F1 Monaco Yachts . Home to 100 of the world’s finest super and mega yachts, the show will host the glitterati of the yachting world as well as over 28,000 visitors. Guests will have the opportunity to see some of the most prestigious yachting brands, such as San Lorenzo, Benetti and Couach, ranging from 25 to 100m in length. The show provides a great meeting place for brokers, designers and manufacturers with fantastic facilities, including restaurants, bars and meeting rooms.

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Visitors to the show are bound to see some amazing yachts and our Monaco Yacht Charter Super Yacht TITANIA would not look out of place at the exhibition. This Lurssen 72m super yacht provides luxurious accommodation for up to 12, as well as having her own beach club, sauna and theater. Berthed in Monaco, she would be ideally situated for weekly charters along the French or Italian Riviera.

If you were looking for something a little larger or more extravagant, another Yacht hire Monaco Grand Prix; the O MEGA may be the perfect yacht for you. She has 15 staterooms and can host up to150 guests, making her perfect for prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival or the Monaco Grand Prix. She offers the very best in interior design, with luxurious furnishings, handmade fabrics, mahogany paneling and custom made linens and carpets.

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The Monaco Yacht Show is a unique day out, which is extremely fitting for the most prestigious principality in the world. There would be no better way to spend a weekend in September than starting in Monte Carlo at the Hotel de Paris. Then why not spend the Saturday at the Monaco Yacht Show, before shopping on the Avenue de Monte Carlo and drinks at the Café de Paris.

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Having experienced some of the most luxurious yachts at the exhibition, you could spend your Sunday on the water, with a day charter to Antibes, Cannes or the Lerins Islands. We would highly recommend lunch at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes, then a swim between the Lerins Islands and back to Monaco. For a luxury day charter from Monaco, we could propose the Riva Rivale 52, a modern yacht accommodating up to 9 passengers.

Check out our other great Monaco yacht hire / boat charters to book your charter for entertaining and exploring the natural beauty of the French Riviera.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Turkey Gulet charters and Blue Cruise holidays make the perfect summer combination!

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Our Gulet charter : Blue Cruise charters in the Aegean Sea provide guests with a trip of a lifetime aboard our gorgeous, luxurious Gulets. Gulets were originally designed as fishing trawlers in Southern Turkey, but they have been transformed into modern motor-sail boats, renowned for their build quality and space. These qualities provide guests with amazing comfort on the water for sunbathing and al fresco dining, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy amazing vistas of the Aegean.

Gulet fishing boat lit up at night — SERENITY 86

, an exclusive yachting centre which caters for the ever-changing tastes of true boating enthusiasts. Within twenty-five minutes’ reach of Dalaman Airport and unspoilt by mass tourism it is an ideal place to start your holiday. Dotted with islands and indented by coves, it has many anchorages with stunning scenery – Cleopatra’s Bay (where Cleopatra entertained Anthony and actually had a sandy beach built for her), Wall Bay and 22 Fathom Bay – to name just a few.

Luxury turkey gulet : serenity 86 — GETAWAY

SERENITY 86 is one of our favourite Gulets, offering fantastic accommodation for 8 guests. She is designed for both luxury, comfort and safety, incorporating large terraces and plenty of space for entertaining friends and family. GETAWAY Luxury Gulet is another of our favourite luxury Gulets, possessing great decks and an unbeatable saloon, with 360 degree panoramic views. She has 4 magnificent state rooms, including a master with a Californian king sized bed.

Either of these luxury Gulets would be the ideal choice for your summer vacation in the Aegean.

If you would like to find out more information about any of these Gulets or a luxury yacht charter in Turkey, please enquire via our website or send an email to: [email protected].
We look forward to talking to you to create the perfect holiday.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

A Day in the Life of an Intern, Part II

Internships provide great opportunities to acquire business acumen in a variety of fields, including sales, retail, marketing and HR. Our philosophy at Boatbookings.com, is to provide our Interns with the very best guidance and hands on experience. Our interns do not spend all day photocopying or copying notes, but rather are in touch with real clients, who want to charter luxury yachts all around the world!

So, what does a typical day in the life of an Intern entail?

Our internship is based in Sophia-Antipolis, the business hub of the Côte d’Azur. This provides the opportunity of a lifetime, as interns generally live in prestigious towns, such as Antibes, Nice and Cannes. A typical day could include meeting suppliers to discuss and negotiate rates, as well as viewing their yacht portfolio, to viewing yachts to generate new business. For example, Izzy and Ben recently visited LADY LUCK, a fantastic San Lorenzo 100, accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins. Our interns have also met clients and recently experienced a days luxury yacht charter to St Tropez, including a visit to the world famous Club 55.

Depending on your dates, Interns will have the opportunity to visit famous boat shows, such as the Antibes Boat Show (April) and the Monaco Yacht Show (September)

Boatbookings.com is the leading online luxury yacht chartering company. We receive enquiries via our website and then we delegate the leads between our permanent brokers and interns. This empowers our interns, giving them great responsibility, as Krisha recently showed with the sale of a day charter from Cannes on Mistral 55, worth €16,000. Interns will therefore develop great negotiation skills and learn business French. Moreover, interns will learn to understand the use of SEO [Search Engine Optimisation] and the effect of technology and social networks for internet based companies.

Boatbookings.com provide a truly unique Internship program and there is no better place to learn about one of the worlds most luxurious sectors than in the South of France. If you are interested about enquiring about our internships or would like to apply, please contact our Managing Director, Capucine De Vallée: [email protected]

Posted on July 27, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Corsica, fusion of French and Italian Rivieras, makes the perfect luxury yacht charter destination

Corsica is a beautiful island with imposing mountain ranges, luscious pine forests and crystal clear waters. Located southeast of the French mainland and north of Sardinia, Corsica is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution. The island has prospered for over 3000 years from grape cultivation, creating great French and Italian inspired vineyards and wine.

There is nothing more spectacular in Corsica than the ports of Ajaccio, Calvi and Bonifacio. Set against imposing cliffs, these ports provide a great setting for dinner with delicious delicacies such as cured sausages, cheeses and lamb seasoned with wild herbs.

The ports of Ajaccio, Calvi and Bonifacio provide a great starting point for exploring Corsica’s stunning coastline on a luxury yacht charter. You will find a great selection of yachts, motorboats and sailing boats in Corsica, due to the very close proximity of the French Riviera.

One of our favourite luxury yachts for weekly charter is LEILA LINA, a luxurious Cantieri di Pisa, perfect for chartering around Corsica, Sardinia and the French and Italian Riviera’s. She combines great looks, natural colours, dark wood and leather throughout, providing great comfort on the water. For luxury day charters, we recommend OUR LIFE, a beautiful Princess V53 motorboat. She matches luxury, performance and comfort and guests can enjoy her great outdoor space to soak up thesummer rays or for alfresco dining. She is a beautiful modern day motorboat, which would integrate into the most prestigious ports on the Riviera.

If you would like to experience things a little slower, then why not try a weekly charter on one of our luxury catamarans. Our Luxury Catermaran : Lagoon 500 would be an ideal choice for a relaxing week charter, giving guests time to relax on the wet bar whilst enjoying the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Check out our other great boat charters to book your charter for entertaining and exploring the natural beauty of the French Riviera.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓