Discovering the Beauty of Sardinia on your Luxury Yacht Charter! – Part 1

Located only 200 miles from the French Riviera and sitting right in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is often overlooked as a yachting destination. Yet it has so much to offer and is one of the most beautiful places to charter a yacht in Europe. It truly is a unique environment having been shaped so much by both man and nature. Thousands of years of sea currents and winds coupled with centuries of domination by conquerors such as the Phoenicians, Romans, Pisans and Moors have made this spectacular island so unique and such an alluring destination to charter a yacht!

This series of blogs will focus on the highlights of Sardinia; from the UNESCO World Heritage site of la Maddalena, the Neptune Caves near the beautiful port of Alghero to the Emerald coast and the stunning seaside towns that pocket the coast. There will be food, culture and many beautiful pictures, but for a taster see the Sardinia Yacht charter guide!

Why not check out CHIMERA – an Azimut 86S Open and one of our suggestions for a great yacht to charter in Sardinia! Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins she is beautifully designed with plenty of space on the large and luxurious aft deck to soak up that all important sun! What better way to explore Sardinia!

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Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

And They Keep on Coming – More Water Toys for Your Luxury Yacht Charter!

With more and more new water toys available for luxury yacht charters, they are increasingly more important as a deciding factor in the choices that people will make for their charter. Loved by all ages, they are plenty of fun for everyone! This time around, the water toys seem to be more about getting across the water, rather than in to it!

The Flying Fish Marlin II Platinum Black hovercraft was released at this year’s London Boat Show. Aimed at the superyacht tender market, it surely is an innovative way to get from your luxury yacht and on to the land! The build is ultra lightweight, constructed with Kevlar and carbon fibre, and with a shimmering faded black hull, the sparkle will catch anybody’s eye! With blue lighting and chrome and teak deck fittings, this is a hovercraft with style. With a 50bhp ‘Rampage’ engine, be prepared to reach speeds up to 50mph as you fly from land to water.

If you’re looking for a more compact form of transport, the MiniCat is for you! This ultra light, inflatable catamaran is small enough to fit in
your car – so you will have no problem storing it on board a yacht. Even if you’re out on a super yacht, there are plenty who still want to try their hand at sailing, and the MiniCat is a fun and exhilarating means to give it a go! It can pack down in to just one bag for storage, and can be easily built and ready to use in just 30 minutes – perfect!

Are you interested in a fun-filled charter? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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The Latest Luxury Charter Yacht Release from Oceanco!

Oceanco are renowned for being one of the leading luxury shipyards in the world and with the recent release of ST PRINCESS OLGA, is is clear to see why. The 85.6m luxury super yacht has made its maiden voyage from the Alblasserdam yard in Holland to Gibraltar, before being delivered to its new owner. There has been a great deal of secrecy around the production of this yacht, which looks set to break into the Top 100 largest yachts in the world at 56th place. ST PRINCESS OLGA’s exterior was designed by Igor Lobonov, whilst Alberto Pinto took charge of the interior. Get ready to expect lavish accommodation with a stunning master suite, as well as a beauty salon with hammam and a whirlpool.

Are you looking to charter a super yacht for a special celebration? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams
a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Chartering a Luxury Yacht in the Charming Port of Saint-Florent, Corsica

Chartering a yacht in Saint-Florent is a superb destination for your summer vacation in the Mediterranean. Saint-Florent is a port town located in the northwest of Corsica. Originally a commercial fishing port, today it is a stunning yachting destination because of it’s architecture and monuments such as the citadel built in 1440.

Along the coast you will see some beautiful ancient towers like the towers of genoese and a bit further you will see some amazing bays with breathtaking long sandy beaches including Saleccia beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean sea. There is a beautiful contrast between the Corsican Maquis hills, the sea and the city of Saint-Florent.

If you charter a boat in Saint Florent, you can put it on anchor in the bay or negotiate a berth in the port. There are plenty of excellent local restaurants in the port, we recommend the restaurant in Hotel d’Europe.We also recommend a day trip to the port of Centuri to eat what some people call the best lobster of Corsica. If this is too far for you, you can go to one of the nearby bays and have swim in the beautiful sea, lay down and get a tan in the nice sandy beach or go snorkelling and discover the underwater world of Corsica.

For more information on Chartering a Yacht in Saint-Florent click here. At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

The Exciting New Hanse 575 Setting The Trend Once More!

The new Hanse 575 is a fantastic piece of engineering. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co, the world’s most successful yacht designers, it is the fastest cruising yacht in its class. This new Hanse is right at the forefront of yacht design, combining the most modern of technologies currently available with age old techniques, painstakingly learnt over hundreds of years.

Its gorgeous lines and efficient use of space are clear to see, or not as the case may be with the ingeniously hidden, jet powered dingy in the longitudinal electrical garage! You can even sail this 16.7 meter luxury sail boat by yourself if you wish thanks to the Hanse ‘easy sailing concept’, meaning you can tack and reef all from the helm.

If you like the Hanse 575 why not try the fantastic Hanse 470, available for charter immediately! She is a favorite of ours here at Boatbookings and is ideal for sailing all around the world in luxury and style, be it, on the French Riviera, Greece or even the spectacular waters of Grenada. There is not better way to get a taste of adventure than chartering this boat; you can do as much or as little as you like with a friendly local skipper on hand to ensure you have the best possible charter!

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