It’s Turkey week – time to think about chartering a Gulet for next summer in Turkey

In honor of Thanksgiving, it’s Turkey Week at Boatbookings.com. Turkey as in Blue Cruises, Gulets, Bodrum, Fethiye, Gocek, Marmaris, Aegean Sea! If you have never been on a Gulet or a Blue Cruise, it’s a charter experience not to be missed.

If you’re not familiar with a Gulets, they were originally wooden fishing boats used in Southern Turkey. The Turks have always been expert boat builders, and have evolved these boats from spartan fishing boats into luxury sailing yachts with private cabins, ensuite bathrooms, huge sunning decks and all of the amenities. They are perfect yachts for a relaxing sail around the alluring and historical ports of Southern Turkey

We have a great Guide to Gulet Chater to get you in the mood – and there are “early bird” discounts up to 15% available if you book before the end of the year.

Hot Yachts from the Monaco Yacht Show – LADY IN BLUE

Lady In Blue Luxury Charter YachtWe visited LADY IN BLUE at anchor during the Monaco Yacht Show, and received VIP treatment from the fabulous young Crew! She is a little bit older but has a certain style, and a lounge bar feel. The yacht has unusual artwork and some quirky touches making her very contemporary. Even the bathrooms have a club feel about them.

This is a fun yacht where clients can enjoy water sports by day and a party atmosphere at night, equipped with a great sound system and a relaxed and modern ambiance.

Specifications:

171ft Amels, 5 Cabins (Master, 2 doubles, 2 twins)

1981/ Refit 1998

Length: 43m

Guests: 8/10

Crew: 11

Crusing speed: 13 knots

Equipment:

Satcom

Satellite TV/ Video

Stereo music system

18ft Speedboat

12ft Zodiac

2 Waverunners

Water Skis and tows

Gymnasium

LADY IN BLUE is available in the Caribbean in the Winter and South of France in the Summer.

Please click here for more information on LADY IN BLUE

Thailand Charter Update – High Season availabilities, new yachts and luxury yachts in Thai waters this year

Our Southeast Asia office reports that the charter season in Thailand and Phuket is in full swing now that the rainy season is over.  Some of the big luxury sailing yachts that spend the summer months in Bali, Indonesia have made their way back up to Phuket and Langkawi in preparation for the high season  in the Andaman Sea. Here are four of our favourites:

ASIA – 5 Cabin 100 ft luxury sailing yacht
SILOLONA – 5 Cabin Phinisi Schooner
RAJA LAUT – 6 Cabin gaff rigged Schooner
QUEEN OF ANDAMAN – 4 Cabin luxury sailing yacht

High Season Availability

With respect to availability of our charter yachts in Phuket, availability starts to get tighter as Christmas approaches, especially on catamarans.  There are still some left however – you can see our selection of yachts on our Phuket Charter Yachts page.  Please contact Kevin in our SE Asia office for specific availability.

New Yachts

Kevin further reports that there are a few new yachts this season, including a Lipari 41 bareboat  catamaran and two new bareboat power catamarans:

Leopard 37 Power Catamaran
Leopard 47 Power Catamaran

Super Yachts

And finally, some of the world’s most gorgeous Super Yachts are making it to the Andaman Sea this year!

AXIOMA –  47 Meter ISA luxury motor yacht
MY SPACE – MY SPACE 34 Meter Baglietto

Click here to see our full range of SE Asia Luxury Yachts and if you need further information on any Thailand Yacht Charters, see our Thailand Yacht Charter Guide.

New “Yacht Compare” Feature now on Boatbookings.com

It’s common during the process of chartering a yacht to want to do a side by side comparison of several yachts to make sure you know the basic specifications of the yachts (cabins, length, beam, heads, etc.) and their amenities, such as which ones have air conditioning, scuba gear or internet.  We have a great new feature where you can now select the yachts you’re most interested in chartering, view all of their features side by side, and then send brochures or make enquiries on all of them. It’s a called “My Yachts” and is simple to use on the Boatbookings.com site – just click on “Add to My Yachts” when you’re viewing a boat, and it will show up in the left navigation bar so you can easily find it.

We love technology when it makes yacht charter easier!

Yacht compare

Corsica – Rugged Beauty, Excellent Chartering

Corsica is France’s great vacation secret – this fabulous island has so much to offer just about anyone.  Amazing Corsica charter itineraries include dramatic rock formations and cliffs, quaint ports with excellent food and markets, gorgeous sandy beaches with stunning mountains as a backdrop, and wild, unspoiled coastline.  And of course Corsica, being French, has amazing cuisine and local produce such as it’s storied wines and cheeses.

A Corsica Yacht charter vacation is highly recommended – you can spend the entire time on Corsica, or combine it with Sardinia or the French Riviera to see the best that the Mediterranean can offer!

See our Corsica Yacht Charter Guide for more information and lots of inviting pictures!