The MYBA Charter Show 2014 in Genoa – The Hottest in the Port!

The MYBA Charter Show is one like no other, the key yachts on the charter market for the upcoming season are exhibited for brokers worldwide to see. The show is famed for signalling the start of the Mediterranean season, with many of the exhibited yachts zipping away from the show and welcoming clients on board. Genoa is a show where every aspect of the yacht is exhibited, offering the chance to show off the most professional captains, talented chefs and the craziest new water toys. Everything kicks off today, and we have a couple of favourites in the port.

ALEXANDRA V is a stunning Princess 95, she returns for the 2014 charter season following an extensive re-fit leaving her in “like-new” condition. She offers huge exterior and interior volume with her large flybridge and full-beam master cabin, her layout is perfect for families and friends alike.

Captain Jason Maxwell is an experienced professional and as such will show you the hottest ports and the most beautiful anchorages of the Mediterranean and beyond! The chef on board has a large portfolio of specialities, and loves cooking the finest food and loves tailoring menus to specific dietary requirements and prepares only organic, locally-sourced delights.

Our other favourite is NASSIMA! She’s an absolutely stunning 2012 creation from Acico Yachts. She offers a huge master suite on the top deck, providing incredible views when sleeping at anchor. As well as this her incredibly equipped sundeck provides the ultimate in luxury hangouts. NASSIMA truly provides the perfect combination modern design, unparalleled luxury and contemporary class. Enjoy wellness onboard this stunning yacht with her fully equipped gymnasium, designed by a professional trainer and stocked with cutting edge equipment.

For more information on the yachts exhibited at the Genoa MYBA Charter Show or luxury crewed yacht charters around the Mediterranean, contact us today.

Posted on April 28, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Antibes Yacht Show 2014 – Riva Steals the Show

The Antibes Yacht Show kicked off yesterday on the very sunny French Riviera. The show this year sees the attendance of some our favourites – from DEVOCEAN to AVELLA and more! The highlight of our show was finally getting to see the very exciting and highly reputable Riva Domino 86 RHINO. We saw RHINO around the French Riviera last summer, ever-popular on charter she regularly frequented the hottest spots of Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez.

Spanish sundowners last night provided excellent refreshment on a beautiful evening in Port Vauban, Antibes. The boat itself feels large beyond its size with huge outside space at the rear, flybridge and dining on the bow. She’s highly specced with beautiful tan leather upholsteries outside, sumptuous tweed soft furnishings in the cabins and a full-beam master suite which offers space otherwise never found on yachts of this size.

RHINO is the most stylish yacht around. Her calendar for this season is starting to fill so we highly recommend ceasing this opportunity to charter this one-of-a-kind yacht! Contact our team in Cannes today for more information.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Kevin’s Favourites at the Singapore Yacht Show 2014

The yachting industry in Asia is bigger than ever and well on its way to booming. With ever more yacht enthusiasts looking to explore the Far East in search of something new and exciting, more of the world’s most impressive yachts are making their way east. This was abundantly evident at the recent Singapore Yacht Show last week. Whilst not yet as big as some of the yacht shows in Monaco and Antibes for example, the Singapore Yacht Show is a great place to get aboard some truly amazing yachts with many yachts offering guided tours; giving you the chance to see what super yachts are all about.

In our preview blog a couple of weeks ago, CLOUD 9 was touted as one of the potential highlights of the show. Boatbooking’s charter expert in Asia, Kevin, was lucky enough to look around her and reports that she most certainly lives up to the billing. Massive amounts of light streams into an indulgently spacious yacht whilst the garage stocks every water toy known to man.

Kevin has also been raving about KERI LEE III. The owner’s wife is an interior designer and, judging from the finish found on board, she won’t be out of pocket any time soon. Better resembling a grand mansion than a yacht, KERI LEE III is decorated impeccably with original artwork, French antiques as well as glorious marble linings and the most inviting of salons.

No expense has been spared in order to create a yacht which is quintessentially luxurious throughout. A magnificent spiral staircase connects the three stunning interior levels. The sky lounge is nothing short of jaw dropping, featuring everything that you could possibly want for the perfect day.

Dine al fresco, lounge in the sun, cool off in front of a film in the jacuzzi and then clear everything away, turn the music up and dance the night away. KERI LEE III has it all and sums up what luxury yachting is all about.

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

Join the Online Leader in the Yacht Charter Market!

Boatbookings.com has been a leader in the online yacht charter market since 2005 and we have created a unique opportunity for a bright, motivated University graduate to join our team and learn the yacht chartering business.

We are looking for a recent graduate to join our growing bareboat charter team for a minimum of 18 months. Based in Athens you will be responsible for organizing bareboat Greek yacht charters for clients from around the world.

The successful candidate will be need to fulfil the following requirements:

– Have fluent spoken English and excellent written English with a minimum of BA education level

– Strong numeracy skills (to be able to negotiate on the phone)

– Keen to work in sales and have a flair for dealing with the commercial aspect of negotiating with both the client and the suppliers

– Demonstrate a natural customer service set of skills

– Available to meet & greet the key clients chartering from Athens on a Saturday during the summer months

– Minimum 6 months work experience

– An understanding and interest in the yachting and sailing industry

While working with us, you will learn the following:

– Selling & communication skills

– How to manage charter operations and customer service

– How to work with fleet managers

– How we apply social media and other technology to the art of chartering a yacht

– What it feels like to be in an energetic, startup organization that is run like a Silicon valley company.

You will be required to be available for face to face interviews in May and then start working in early June.

Further information on the intern program can be found here:

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

Please send your CV and a short covering letter to the following email address: [email protected]

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

Don’t miss out on the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix!

The 2014 Formula 1 season has got off to a flying start with Mercedes dominance, new rules and exciting wheel to wheel racing being the main talking points so far, all indications are that Monaco 2014 is a race not to be missed!

Here’s some of what is still available, it’s not too late to secure a yacht!

LEILA LINA:

LEILA LINA is classic and elegant and is keen to secure a charter for the Monaco Grand Prix. She has expansive deck spaces for a yacht of her size and can host groups of up to 40 guests whilst in port. With a charter rate of €28,664 plus expenses she provides an excellent value opportunity to experience the glitz and glamour of the Grand Prix this May.

NAMELESS:

We’ve blogged about NAMELESS before, she is a stunning new 41m Mondomarine and has a confirmed berth for this year’s race! Cordy from the Boatbookings.com South of France team recently visited her and was full of praise for ever aspect of this ‘gleaming’ yacht, particularly the designer interior that features pieces from Luca Dini Design, Stefano Ricci and Fendi. Cordy also commented on the very large Jacuzzi and fantastic views that can be enjoyed from the all over the sun-deck! NAMELESS can accommodate up to 60 guests at dock and is available for €25,000 per day, plus expenses.

APACHE II:

APACHE II is a striking and sporty yacht that matches with the appeal of the Monaco Grand Prix perfectly. Her interior spaces are excellent, but it is her extraordinary 18m sun-deck and large aft deck that make her perfect for entertaining, watching the Grand Prix or simply admiring the whole spectacle in her zone 2 berth. APACHE II is available for €23,000 per day, plus expenses with a minimum 4 day booking.

Get in touch with us today and secure your places at the must see event on the French Riviera this summer!

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