The Yacht of the Future has already arrived!

At Boatbookings.com we love Palmer Johnson Yachts so we’re excited to see the first shots of the brand new SuperSport model being released from the yard. This 48m SuperYacht doesn’t disappoint, her exterior lines and hull design are breathtaking giving her the appearance more of a something from a Science Fiction movie rather than a yacht!

The 48m SuperSport is the largest carbon composite SuperYacht ever built, her stunning gold hull and black Superstructure are a truly awesome combination.

The revolutionary hull design gives this yacht a 32 knot top speed ? yet 50% more fuel efficient than any other yacht comparable yacht on the market!

To charter your own Palmer Johnson, such as BLUE ICE , get in touch with our team of experts today and start planning your dream yacht charter vacation!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Sold! 47m Super Yacht, Project Hé

Dutch shipyard, Heesen yacht has announced the sail of 47m super yacht, Project Hé. The full displacement yacht, sporting the restyled, elegant exterior lines designed by Omega Architects, cruises smoothly thanks to her round bilge hull while zero speed stabilisers ensure maximum comfort at anchor.

The elegant interior is designed around the concept of ‘simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication’. The marvellous interior is lit beautifully as natural light filters in through venetian blinds while concealed LED strips create a unique atmosphere on board.

The contemporary décor continues in the staterooms where simple yet beautiful furnishings stand on hardwood floors and plush carpets.

Whilst it is unlikely that Project Hé will be available to charter in the foreseeable future, the stunning 37m Heesen, AURELIA, is amply equipped to fill the void in the meantime. Finished in stunning orange and blue and with striking, sporty lines, she is sure to turn heads amongst the finest yachts in the South of France.

Styled with contemporary magnificence, similar to that of Project Hé, and beautifully lit to create a light and airy atmosphere, AURELIA truly is a stunning yacht. Above deck, the vast flybridge is the perfect place to lie back, relax, soak up some sun or dine al fresco under the stars.

If you are interested in chartering AURELIA or any of our stunning yachts in the South of France, don’t hesitate to contact the Boatbookings team.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Cutting Edge Technology Unveiled in Monte Carlo

Racing is as much a part of Monaco as tennis is a part of Wimbledon. Earlier this year, thousands of spectators watched as Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton furthered Mercedes domination at the Monaco Grand Prix in a season which has seen a huge step forward in the engineering in the cars and a move to hybrid engines. The racing in Monaco is far from over however and the boating world is certainly not being left behind in terms of innovation as the Solar1 cup came to Monte Carlo.

29 teams from 11 different countries arrived with their entirely solar powered boats for a weekend of racing. The President of Solar1, Sergei Dobroserdov, sees Solar1, “As a great opportunity to animate and excite a new generation.” The likes of Mangusta are as popular as ever in the yachting industry but, just as the Toyota Prius has come to rival V8 powered sports cars, so we might anticipate a new range of luxury yachts in the near future.

For those of you who are worried that a new era of fuel efficient yachts will come at the expense of design, luxury and comfort, look no further than M OCEAN. She showcases fine Italian design with every conceivable comfort whilst 8 solar panels power all of the electrics on board and the hybrid engine allows her to travel up to 8 knots in total silence.

On board, the stunning aft deck is vast and merges seamlessly with an elegant and airy, open-plan salon. Those looking to work on their tan can happily spent hours on large sun pads on the flydeck or soaking in the jacuzzi on the forward main deck.

Below deck the saloons are magnificently lit by large windows offering panoramic views but pull the blinds down and enjoy an intimate cosy atmosphere in which to enjoy a film in the evening.

M OCEAN is available to charter in the South of France. If you are interested in chartering her or any of our extensive range of yachts, please don’t hesitate to contact the Boatbookings team.

Posted on July 18, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Southeast Asia – The winds they are a changing

The predominant weather pattern in Southeast Asia is the monsoon winds. Broadly speaking, the winds are southwesterlies from May to October, and northeasterlies from November to April. This leads to different ‘high seasons’ for sailing in different countries in the region, and some yachts moving destinations to follow the high seasons.

Two of our favourite yachts have just finished their charter season in Phuket and Myanmar, and are heading southeast to more almost unexplored sailing areas in Borneo, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Stunning scenery in Indonesia, best explored by yacht!

Sailing yacht ASIA is currently heading to the Komodo National Park of Indonesia, and will be available there from mid-July, then heading further east to Raja Ampat for October and November.

Phinisi RAJA is available initially in Borneo and Palawan, before heading east to Komodo and Raja Ampat. If you want exploration sailing and diving in the most biodiverse waters on earth, Raja Ampat is the place to go.

You can read a little about the climates in Thailand and Indonesia on these pages:

https://www.boatbookings.com/yachting_content/thailand_phuket_pattaya_yacht_charter.php

https://www.boatbookings.com/yachting_content/indonesia_bali_java_yacht_charter.php

To speak with our Southeast Asia expert, Kevin, get in touch today and start planning your dream yachting vacation!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Best of the BVI!

The freedom to explore in supreme luxury and comfort is what sets yacht charters apart from other types of holiday. Whether you are on a 30 foot sailing yacht or a 100m super yacht, you are free to cruise around and visit as many places as you wish. A great place to take advantage of this freedom is in the BVI. You will have to return to this beautiful corner of the Caribbean more than once to experience all that is on offer but that is not to say that a week is not enough time to explore and enjoy this slice of heaven.

Who hasn’t dreamed of having their own desert island. On Sandy Spit, just off Jos Van Dyke, indulge your dream, if only for a few hours. A beautiful place to stop for lunch and with terrific snorkelling in the coral reef, this tiny island is perfect for a day trip.

Once you’ve escaped the outside world for long enough, head over to Willy T’s to cool off with a cocktail. This old schooner off the coast of Norman Island serves simple food for lunch and dinner before the party starts in the evenings.

LA MANGUITA is a superb yacht to enjoy the best of the BVI on. She is spacious and comfortable on board and, with a top speed of 24 knots, you’ll get wherever you want to be in a hurry.

Below deck, the contemporary finish with deep leather sofas and hard wood floors is wonderfully elegant and cool. The cabins are spacious, well-lit and indulgently comfortable.

Above deck, dine al fresco on the beautiful aft deck and relax in the sun on the flybridge. LA MANGUITA has everything that you need to enjoy an unforgettable charter in the Caribbean.

If you are interested in chartering in the Caribbean, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Boatbookings team.

Posted on July 15, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓