Wellness and Spa Treatments – Yacht Charter with Extra Relaxation

Spa and Wellness Yacht CharterOne of the trends we’re seeing recently is the combination of a yacht charter with a variety of wellness and spa treatments.  These can be basic, such as healthy food and massage, to an elaborate regime managed by wellness specialists.  We believe this trend makes a lot of sense – there is a natural “wellness” component to just relaxing on a yacht, so adding physical and spiritual treatments and exercises such as yoga, massage, shiatsu, healthy cuisine and relaxation regimes goes along perfectly with the charter.

Next time you look for a charter, you may want to add a wellness component. Click here to find out more about spa/wellness charter yachts, and a sample listing of boats available.  Enjoy!

Where to Charter in 2009 – Thailand

A Thai Wat(The second in our series of where to Charter in 2009 to find fabulous destinations and value for money)

For those who have been to Thailand, it’s always an unforgettable experience. The culture, cuisine, friendly people and beautiful scenery can be quite addictive.  Add a charter yacht to the experience, so you can easily reach deserted beaches, avoid the crowds, and see the amazing rock formations in Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea, and you have one of the world’s best possible holidays.

And in these tough times, the fact that the cost of living in Thailand is inexpensive compared to home, makes it one of our favorites for 2009.

The majority of charter yachts are based in Phuket, where we have a wide range of sailboats, catamarans and motor yachts for charter – that will quickly take you away from your day to day stress, into the magic of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

There also other up and coming Thai destinations such as Koh Chang and Koh Samui. There are fewer charter yachts there, but that means even more undiscovered and pristine sailing grounds!!

To top it off, many of our charter operators and owners are offering amazing specials, throwing in free transfers, gourmet meals, wine, beer and thai massage!  If you’re interested, please contact our SE Asia office for full details.

Editors note: All through the recent problems in Thailand, Phuket operated completely
normally. Flights were diverted via Singapore, the Kings Cup Regatta and
Phuket Boat Show went ahead as normal in early December, and not a single
charter was cancelled!

Boatbookings.com offsets 25 Tons of CO2 in December

Save this penguin!Boatbookings.com ran a first-of-its-kind promotion in December 2008, where we bought carbon credits for each of its charters booked from 15 December to 31 December.  Through this program, we offset 25 tons of CO2, and most importantly, our charterers could enjoy themselves on their yachts knowing that they were not contributing to global warming.

The promotion is likely to be rerun several times throughout the year – Boatbookings.com is committed to taking the lead against climate change.

Where to Charter in 2009 – Croatia!

Hvar, CroatiaGiven the financial uncertainty throughout the world, we thought we would do a few articles on where to get the most value for your charter dollars/euros/pounds.

Croatia has steadily been growing as a key worldwide Charter Destination, for a number of great reasons. It combines a perfect coastline for chartering: hundreds of pristine islands, clear water, interesting destinations, history, cuisine, with a Mediterranean environment that is very much like it was 1000 years ago.  In short, it offers everything you’d want in a Mediterranean charter but significantly less expensive than some of the more “renowned” areas.

Click here for a guide to chartering a yacht in Croatia,  or read some of our excellent itineraries such as our 7 day Croatia Sailing Itinerary or our 7 day itinerary from Trogir to Dubrovnik.

Sharon Bahmer named Charterwave Broker of the Month

We’re proud to announce that Sharon Bahmer, our Charter Director for the Caribbean and Americas, has been named “Broker of the Month” by Charterwave – the most prestigious online charter news site. You can read the entire article here. Sharon specializes in crewed motor yachts and catamarans, and knows virtually every key yacht that charters in Florida and the British Virgin Islands. Recently, she has been also exploring charter opportunities in exciting new areas such as Brazil and Mexico.

Congrats Sharon!!