The Advantages of Chartering a Luxury Gulet in the Glorious Turkish Aegean for the Perfect Family Vacation!

Turkey's Mediterranean coast, often known as the Turkish Riviera or the Turquoise Coast, is nearly 1600km long, inviting you to experience the favourable climate and warm sea with fine-sand beaches scattered with sights of old cities which have now become picturesque ruins. As you look at the coast from the sea, not only will you see the beautiful beaches, but a background lined with the Taurus Mountains, which drop right to the sea. What better way to enjoy these stunning views than from your luxury yacht?

Explore the beautiful blue south-western coast of Turkey from your luxury yacht. Experience the ‘Blue Cruise’, travelling along the idyllic coast and clear waters of the Turquoise Coast. A Blue Cruise will take you through the Turkish Riviera, at a slow speed which will allow you to relax on your holiday, as there is no rush! Visit ancient ruins,
pretty ports and secluded bays, and take the chance to soak up the rays in the Mediterranean sun, or get in to the water for a spot of swimming and snorkelling. Places visited on a Blue Cruise are very likely to involve Bodrum, Gocek and Marmaris, as these three places are often the start and finish points for a cruise around the Turkish Mediterranean Sea.

So, if you are interested in a Blue Cruise, how about chartering ARABELLA, a luxury gulet. Given gulets are the original boat for a Blue Cruise, ARABELLA, a 6* ultra luxury gulet is definitely the way to do a Blue Cruise in style. With four double cabins, she is the perfect choice for a family holiday, especially if you are two families who are looking for the chance to go on holiday together. With 6 members of crew, they will make sure that you are well looked after on your Blue Cruise, serving some of the best food available on a gulet in Turkey.

More about Gulet Charters in our Guide to Blue Cruises and Gulets in Turkey. Looking to charter a yacht? Head to Boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, and search through over 8000 yachts.

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Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

What Are Standard Procedures On a Luxury Yacht Charter?

When you charter a yacht, one of the most important things to remember is to respect the yacht. Sure, it's just as important to take good care of your crew, but the yacht is the vessel in which you spend your time for your charter, so it's crucial to keep it nice. Most yachts have a select number of “house rules”, which you should adhere to. These can change from yacht to yacht, but most remain throughout the industry. If you want to see more tips on how to get the most out of a crewed charter, click here.

– No shoes on deck or inside. Ever wondered why, at docks, there are sometimes lots of shoes lying around? Well it's because of this. A fantastically new teak deck will not take nicely to having a family of 8 walk all over it in shoes for a week! It's just the same reason that you were always expected to take your shoes off at the front door when you were younger, because your parents were insistent on the flooring in your household needing to remain clean!

– No smoking inside. Very few yachts allow smoking inside, and few allow smoking at all, even on deck. There are a few reasons for this. Starting with the fact that the yacht might start to smell inside from the fumes, and more importantly, if any ash travels inside, which can happen when sailing, it has the potential to burn furnishings. This explains why some yachts allow smoking on deck, but not if there is wind!

– Listen to your crew, and in particular the Captain! The crew on board luxury yachts know exactly what they're doing, so please do listen to them. If you have any questions, ask them. They know the best places (and worst places) to go, at all times, so discuss your itinerary plans with them, as they might have some great suggestions for you. It's important that all guests also listen to make sure they have a safe and enjoyable charter.

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Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

Cruise the Croatian Coast on your Luxury Yacht Charter!

The Croatian coast on the Adriatic Sea is well-established on the holiday scene. The coast is ideal for a boating holiday, with so many islands and ports there are plenty of places to travel around, to and from. Yet along with these, there are still plenty of secluded areas where you can escape from the rest of the world. Choosing to explore the sea on your own boat gives you a far better chance to see more, as the ferries will not stop off at every small island, whereas with your own luxury yacht you can!

The 350km worth of Dalmatian coast welcomes you with medieval towns, impressive landscapes and beaches ranging from sandy to pebbly. Add to this picturesque ports and peaceful coves, Croatia cannot help but to entice you to come and visit. With more than 1400 islands at your fingertips, many of these are still unspoiled and offer a pristine island to explore. Croatia's beaches are ranked as some of the cleanest in Europe, so it only makes sense that its seas are clean and clear too. Take the chance to cut through the waves on your luxury yacht charter today!

Chartering TUGARKA, a gorgeous Ferretti 881, is a fantastic way to explore the Adriatic Sea around Croatia. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 4 cabins, so is a great choice if you want to enjoy a Mediterranean holiday with your friends. TUGARKA has a well experienced crew, who know the Croatian waters like the backs of their hands, so they will know the best spots for tourism and the bustling beaches, but they will also be able to take you to the islands which are visited by fewer people, so you can see escape the hustle and bustle and visit the almost untouched areas of Croatia. She also has a great range of water toys, ranging from towable toys to jet skis, so you can also make the most of the warm seas.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

Chartering a Pershing Luxury Yacht!

Pershing are one of the most prestigious yachting brands in the market, renowned for their sleek lines, sporty performance and extremely high build quality. The brand has been around for the past 25 years and their three aims of innovation, passion and creativity have been the basis of their designs and success. The Italian manufacturer uses advanced construction methods,powerful engines producing 7400 MHP, surface propellers, hydrojets and gas turbines to give a distinctive style and sporty performance, reaching speeds of up to 52 knots! Pershing yachts are produced at the Mondolfo yard – a cutting edge 55,000 sq. meter site, where production meets design and technology.

One of our favourite Pershing yachts is the 90ft TIGER LILY OF LONDON, available for charter in Spain and the Balearic Islands. She is the ‘ultimate stylish charter yacht’, accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. She is perfect for charters around Ibiza and Formentera, providing guests with unadulterated luxury and some of the best lounging decks, which are perfect for sunbathing. She combines great looks and luxury with performance, traveling at speeds of up to 44 knots! She will catch the eye of everyone, no matter whether you are passing a cruise ship or a 90m super yacht. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to charter this Pershing next summer!

Another great Pershing luxury charter yacht is the 88ft hard top SPIRIT OF ZEN, available for charter in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. This Pershing has 4 well appointed cabins that will cater for even the most discerning guests and is available for events such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. She is available for day charters, accommodating up to 12 guests and would make the ideal luxury birthday present. We look forward to your enquiries!

Our top Pershing luxury yacht has to be the stunning 115ft MISTRAL 55, available for charters on the French Riviera. This is one of the most luxurious and visually impressive yachts available for charter and is arguably better looking than a Palmer Johnson! She is available for day charters from Cannes and will have you in Portofino by lunch time, reaching speeds of 50 knots with the use of a gas turbine. She is a ‘must’ to charter and we cannot recommend her highly enough!

Have you never chartered before? 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 December 13, 2012 by admin

The 2016 Vintage Yachting Games

Yesterday, 12/12/2012, the result of the bid to host the 2016 Vintage Yachting Games was announced. The Games are to be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), which has already proved itself as a fantastic venue during the summer as it is where the London 2012 Olympic Games sailing took place. The English club beat competition from German, Romanian, Swedish and French clubs to win the bid, as Weymouth demonstrated that it has the capacity to hold the predicted 650 competitors.

The first edition of the event was held in 2008, created in 2006 as a means of maintaining discontinued Olympic events; the Vintage Yachting Games offer an 'after-life' for the yachts which are
no longer used in the games and also gives former Olympic sailors the chance to return to the water and show off their skills, as they can longer compete in these classes in the Olympic Games. In 2016 the Vintage Yachting Games will celebrate over 90 years of sailing in the most recent Olympic sailing venue, which could not be a better place to host the games. The games will see the return of traditional models such as the Flying Dutchman and Tempest, and the venue can also cater for the largest of the categories, the 5.5m keelboat.

The location is also brilliant for housing all the competitors and spectators, as it is already visited by many as a popular sailing venue, with fantastic views across Weymouth bay to the small island of Portland. Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay have been accredited as some of the best sailing waters in the world, which are directly accessible from the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, host to world-class facilities. In the closing ceremony of this year's Vintage Yachting Games, held at Lake Como, Italy, they announced that the WPSNA was to be the venue for the 2016 games, and the club accepted the handover of the Vintage Yachting Games flag.

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Posted on December 13, 2012 by admin