Corsica, fusion of French and Italian Rivieras, makes the perfect luxury yacht charter destination

Corsica is a beautiful island with imposing mountain ranges, luscious pine forests and crystal clear waters. Located southeast of the French mainland and north of Sardinia, Corsica is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution. The island has prospered for over 3000 years from grape cultivation, creating great French and Italian inspired vineyards and wine.

There is nothing more spectacular in Corsica than the ports of Ajaccio, Calvi and Bonifacio. Set against imposing cliffs, these ports provide a great setting for dinner with delicious delicacies such as cured sausages, cheeses and lamb seasoned with wild herbs.

The ports of Ajaccio, Calvi and Bonifacio provide a great starting point for exploring Corsica’s stunning coastline on a luxury yacht charter. You will find a great selection of yachts, motorboats and sailing boats in Corsica, due to the very close proximity of the French Riviera.

One of our favourite luxury yachts for weekly charter is LEILA LINA, a luxurious Cantieri di Pisa, perfect for chartering around Corsica, Sardinia and the French and Italian Riviera’s. She combines great looks, natural colours, dark wood and leather throughout, providing great comfort on the water. For luxury day charters, we recommend OUR LIFE, a beautiful Princess V53 motorboat. She matches luxury, performance and comfort and guests can enjoy her great outdoor space to soak up thesummer rays or for alfresco dining. She is a beautiful modern day motorboat, which would integrate into the most prestigious ports on the Riviera.

If you would like to experience things a little slower, then why not try a weekly charter on one of our luxury catamarans. Our Luxury Catermaran : Lagoon 500 would be an ideal choice for a relaxing week charter, giving guests time to relax on the wet bar whilst enjoying the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Jazz attracts celebrities & Luxury Yacht Charters in Juan les Pins, French Riviera

This July, Juan-les-Pins will welcome the 52^nd edition of its world famous jazz music festival, ‘Jazz à Juan’. The festival will play host to some of the biggest acts in the Jazz world, including Sir Tom Jones, Kool & The Gang and Norah Jones. Juan-les-Pins is one of the most popular destinations on the Riviera, with close proximity to Port Vauban, Antibes, as well as having a great selection of boutiques, restaurants and beach clubs.

The festival has a great backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and there would be no better way to arrive than in style on a luxury yacht. A full day luxury yacht charter from Antibes down the Riviera towards St Tropez and finishing at the festival would be a trip of a lifetime.

Yacht rental on the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 — Sunseeker Manhattan 74

We would highly recommend the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 for a luxury day charter. She offers great outdoor space, perfect for enjoying the views of the Riviera and its climate. Renting this boat and cruising down to St Tropez Club 55, Brigitte Bardot’s favourite beach club, would be a great way to explore the natural beauty that the South of France has to offer.

Motor yacht the Riva Domino 86 in the French Riviera — Riva Domino 86

However, if you were looking for a more luxurious, modern yacht then the Riva Domino 86 would be your ideal choice. She offers the very best in luxury yacht design and speed, yet glides smoothly along the French Riviera and would not look out of place in the most prestigious ports around the world. Based in Antibes, we would highly recommend a full day charter followed by dinner at the fantastic Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc.

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Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Design Awards and Monaco inspire the very best luxury Yacht day charters

The Monaco Opera House played host to the annual Showboat Design Awards in June, celebrating the very best in luxury yacht design. The prestigious ceremony is presided over by yacht and motorboat specialists and designers, presented this year by Annabel Croft, the former British tennis champion. Every year, the quality presented by the nominees is truly exceptional.

One of our design favourites was Michael Leach’s Hemisphere, similar to our luxury yacht, motor yacht : ZALIV III, a truly spectacular motorboat, offering the very best in contemporary living. She is the perfect weekly yacht charter for sailing the Aegean Sea, with the very best modern fixtures and fittings.

The Monaco Opera House is one of many architectural delights in the principality; also home to the royal palace of Prince Albert II and stunning port. We offer day charters from Monaco along the French Riviera to the famous ports of Antibes, Cannes and St Tropez. We highly recommend a full day charter on one of our favourite luxury motorboats, luxury yacht charter Outside Edge IV, offering the best in luxury and comfort.

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Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

Don’t miss out on Riviera hotspot, Club 55 on a luxury day charter to St Tropez

St Tropez is synonymous with glamour and luxury, especially in July with celebrities from all around the world flocking to the famous Club 55. Club 55 is renowned for being a celebrity hot spot, with Kate Hudson and Victoria Silvstedt recently choosing to holiday in St Tropez, thanks to the natural beauty of the Riviera, including its impeccable weather.

There is no better way to arrive in style at Club 55, than a luxury yacht charter, departing from prestigious ports such as Cannes or Antibes.(Recently demonstrated by Cristiano Ronaldo) One of our most popular choices for a day charter to St Tropez is the Cranchi Zaffiro 32, or for a more luxurious day on the water, VIBE Sunseeker Predator 74 offering vast spaces to relax, as well as a great selection of water sports.

Club 55 oozes quality in all that it does. Whether you are soaking up the rays on the golden sand of Pampelonne beach or enjoying the very best in local seafood and the famous Rosé wine, Club 55 is the place to be. A luxury yacht charter and a full day at Club 55 will provide a truly unforgettable and unique experience that can only be sampled by a the Luxury Yacht charter in the French Riviera.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

Top Spots : Boat Rental Cannes to Explore on Your Luxury Cote D’Azur Yacht Charter

We’re often asked to recommend itineraries around the French Riviera for boat rental Cannes and surrounding areas, taking in the best bays and islands this golden stretch of coast has to offer. You can find an exclusive list of boat rental Cannes at boatbookings, but if you are looking for some hidden secrets please read our recommendations below.

From the glamour of a lunch at St Tropez’s Club 55, to the tranquil swimming spots off the Lerins Islands, the Cote d’Azur is a paradise for anyone looking to charter a yacht for a day. Below we’ve listed our personal top go to spots to take in if you’re chartering from Cannes, St Tropez, Antibes or any of the other popular French Riviera ports.

Iles de Lérins

The Iles de Lérins, made up of Ile Sainte-Marguerite and Ile Saint-Honorat, are found just off the coast of Cannes and are a popular choice for those who prefer to anchor their boat and spend a few hours swimming in turquoise waters before indulging in a relaxing lunch at one of the restaurants on Sainte-Marguerite, or sampling the local wine produced on Saint-Honorat.
Mooring your yacht between the Iles de Lérins is one our our hot spots for a Sunday afternoon, relax in the tranquil waters. This is recommended early on in the season as after June the narrow stretch of water becomes overcrowded with a variety of yachts.

St Tropez + Club 55

Made famous by Brigitte Bardot in ‘And God Created Woman’, St Tropez is now recognised worldwide as one of the most extravagant and spectacular summer resorts. Aside from the A-listers and nonstop summer events, the town itself is set in stunning surroundings, with views across the bay to the Maures mountains. The bustling Pampelonne beach is home to perhaps the most famous restaurant on the whole of the French Riviera, St Tropez’s Club 55, where you can enjoy the local Rose wine before checking out the hedonistic lifestyle of Nikki beach later in the evening.

Port Grimaud

On the north shore of the Golfe de Saint-Tropez lies Port Grimaud, a truly unique village in a Venetian style designed so that each house could have it’s own personal boat mooring at the end of their garden. The village is made up of four islands, linked by canals and bridges, and visitors to this charming and popular town can explore it by barge or by chartering a small day boat. With it’s own sandy beach looking out over St Tropez, this is a fantastic destination for day charters.

Antibes

Home to the Chateau Grimaldi which houses the Picasso Museum, Antibes is a thriving port town with all sorts of attractions for day visitors. From the impressive Fort Carre to the charming winding streets of restaurants and bars, Antibes is a fantastic destination for those wanting to spend a day soaking up the sun on the sandy beach before enjoying a pastis in the bustling weekend market square.

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Posted on June 25, 2012 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓