Last minute with planning your luxury yachting vacation for Christmas this year? We may have the solution for you. This week’s super yacht of the week is BIG CHANGE II, cruising the glorious Caribbean including Antigua and St Martin and with remaining availability this festive season she is the perfect choice for your last minute getaway!
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IMPERIAL PRINCESS for a truly Royal Charter in the Bahamas or the Caribbean
Following our blog on the newly-available-for-charter NAMELESS, we are continuing our blogs along the theme of beautiful interior design matched with sleek and sexy exterior style. IMPERIAL PRINCESS is one of Princess Yachts’ largest creations at an awe-inspiring 40 metres. Rave reviews from the Antigua Yacht Show combined with an award from the 2013 Super Yacht Design Awards make her really something worth talking about, but we’ll let the pictures do the talking here…
IMPERIAL PRINCESS has stunning contemporary design with a neutral theme running throughout to create a calm and relaxing environment for your vacation. She accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 beautifully executed cabins, including a special “his” shower room and “hers” bathroom on the master. She has 8 crew to guarantee every need is satisfied.
IMPERIAL PRINCESS is available around the Bahamas during the summer season, heading south to Antigua for the winter. For more information on chartering her, contact the Boatbookings team today.
2 Boys In a Boat – Only hours until the end of their Atlantic Crossing!
It’s been a while since Boatbookings have written about Jamie and Luke, two intrepid young men who are currently crossing the Atlantic as team 2 Boys In A Boat. Armed with nothing but dehydrated food and a rowing boat, they are set to become the youngest pair ever to complete the crossing! 
The boys have been rowing continuously in 2 hour windows, for 12 hours through the day and night, come rain or shine. They have faced a mountain of setbacks – including a few injuries too gruesome to mention – not to mention waves that could easily have been casted as extras in ‘The Perfect Storm”. They are now just 55 nautical miles from Antigua – the finish line of the Talisker Whisky Challenge – the world’s hardest rowing competition which in 2006 saw Olympic rowing champions Ben Fogle and James Cracknell finish in 2nd place. During the event, no outside support is allowed and no extra supplies such as food and water are given to the teams. 
In an interview with the BBC, Luke said, “The days have all just blurred into one. I haven’t sat down with my knees below my hips and I haven’t eaten a meal with a knife and fork. It is uncomfortable a lot of the time but being so close to finish we don’t really care” They’ve raised over £185000 for Breast Cancer Care – well above their £150000 target – we wish them the best of luck for the final push! 
Do you fancy visiting Antigua yourself without the hardship of 2 Boys In A Boat? Contact us here at Boatbookings or submit an enquiry form to find a luxury yacht charter suitable for you!
The Blue Peter – The Number One Yacht for Regatta Charters!
On Sunday, Tom from the Boatbookings Team was lucky enough to get out on the water for an afternoon of sailing on board THE BLUE PETER. Built in 1930, she has been under the ownership of owner/skipper Mat for 13 years. THE BLUE PETER and the ocean are evidently two of Mat’s greatest passions in life! He has nurtured her and restored her into the beautiful condition that she is now in – a true labor of love! THE BLUE PETER is currently undergoing a comprehensive refit following the installation of a completely new mast. Her new mast is 2.5m taller than her previous one and, with a larger mainsail, this makes her even faster and more spectacular than she was before!
She has had many successful regatta outings over the years, this year being no different. She has consistently been one of the top competitors with strong performances in the Monaco Classics Week, Regatta Royales in Cannes and Les Voiles de St Tropez. Mat and First Mate Gary welcome guests on board to join them for exciting Regatta Charters, their comprehensive packages ensuring that you will truly experience classic regatta racing on one of the most successful and prestigious boats in her class.
Mat, Gary and their crew are about to embark on a transatlantic crossing via Barcelona and the Seychelles before crossing the Atlantic to Antigua where she will be based over Christmas. In the New Year, THE BLUE PETER will sail to Barbados, Grenada, St Maarten, St Barths and the BVIs, entering regattas along the way, before returning to the Mediterranean in May for another exciting summer of racing on the Riviera!
Inquire today with one of our Charter Experts at Boatbookings who will be delighted to organize a regatta charter and this experience of a lifetime for you!
Antigua Yacht Show 2012 – 2nd December – 8th December
The Antigua Yacht Show is one of the most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. Every year, hundreds of charter brokers rain down on the beautiful shores of Antigua to inspect yachts available for the upcoming season.
This year, in the 51st annual show, the dates have been extended by a day. The dates of the show are:2nd December – 8th December.
The yachts will be available across Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina both located in Falmouth Harbour.
Please click here for more information.
Below we have a list of all the yachts available to see at the show, so if you’re interested in chartering any of them in particular, please do let us know at [email protected] and we’ll be sure to stop by on your behalf and have a look around!
If you’re going to be in Antigua next week, please do let us know and we would love to meet you out there!
| Yacht | Length | Type | Dock | |
| 1 | 4YOU | 180 | M/Y | Y |
| 2 | ABUELO | 70 | CAT | F |
| 3 | AMARULA SUN | 130 | M/Y | D |
| 4 | AMITIE | 101 | M/Y | Y |
| 5 | ANDROMEDA LA DEA | 154 | S/Y | D |
| 6 | ANJILIS | 161 | M/Y | Y |
| 7 | ARCHANGEL | 70 | S/Y | F |
| 8 | ARIANNA | 164 | M/Y | Y |
| 9 | ARIOSO | 130 | M/Y | D |
| 10 | AURELIUS | 76 | S/Y | F |
| 11 | BAD GIRL | 186 | M/Y | F |
| 12 | BAIURDO VI | 112 | S/Y | D |
| 13 | BATON ROUGE | 205 | M/Y | F |
| 14 | BERZINC | 146 | M/Y | Y |
| 15 | CAPERCAILLIE | 80 | S/Y | F |
| 16 | CARINAE IX | 125 | S/Y | D |
| 17 | CLEVELANDER | 82 | S/Y | D |
| 18 | CROCODILE DADDY | 62 | CAT | D |
| 19 | DAMRAK II | 70 | CAT | F |
| 20 | DARLINGS DANAMA | 196 | M/Y | Y |
| 21 | DENIKI | 172 | M/Y | F |
| 22 | DESTINY | 70 | S/Y | F |
| 23 | DHARMA | 96 | S/Y | D |
| 24 | ELYSIUM | 62 | CAT | D |
| 25 | EWHALA | 60 | CAT | F |
| 26 | FLOW | 59 | CAT | F |
| 27 | FOUR WISHES | 144 | M/Y | D |
| 28 | GO | 95 | M/Y | Y |
| 29 | HARBOUR ISLAND | 180 | M/Y | Y |
| 30 | HARLE | 146 | M/Y | D |
| 31 | HELIOS | 148 | S/Y | F |
| 32 | HEMISPHERE | 145 | CAT | F |
| 33 | HURRICANE RUN | 175 | M/Y | Y |
| 34 | IL SOLE | 147 | M/Y | Y |
| 35 | IN THE WIND | 58 | CAT | F |
| 36 | INUKSHUK | 82 | S/Y | Y |
| 37 | IPHARRA | 102 | CAT | F |
| 38 | ISLAND LADY | 72 | S/Y | F |
| 39 | JUST ENOUGH | 140 | M/Y | Y |
| 40 | KANGA | 86 | M/Y | Y |
| 41 | KEALOHA 8 | 72 | S/Y | F |
| 42 | LADY ALLIAURA | 75 | CAT | D |
| 43 | LADY B | 147 | S/Y | D |
| 44 | LADY J | 142 | M/Y | D |
| 45 | LADY LEILA | 132 | M/Y | F |
| 46 | LADY LINDA | 187 | M/Y | F |
| 47 | LADY S | 225 | M/Y | |
| 48 | LAZY Z | 168 | M/Y | Y |
| 49 | LUSKENTYRE | 72 | S/Y | F |
| 50 | MAITAI | 74 | CAT | D |
| 51 | MARY JEAN | 167 | M/Y | Y |
| 52 | MATAU | 75 | CAT | F |
| 53 | MATELOT | 80 | S/Y | F |
| 54 | MATHILDA SOUND | 82 | S/Y | F |
| 55 | MELINKA | 80 | S/Y | F |
| 56 | MIA ELISE | 164 | M/Y | Y |
| 57 | MILO | 150 | S/Y | Y |
| 58 | MIMU | 113 | M/Y | Y |
| 59 | MOJITO | 64 | S/Y | F |
| 60 | MORE MAGIC | 67 | S/Y | D |
| 61 | MUSE | 70 | CAT | D |
| 62 | MUSTANG | 83 | S/Y | Y |
| 63 | MY COLORS | 130 | M/Y | Y |
| 64 | NASSIMA | 161 | M/Y | F |
| 65 | NATITA | 217 | M/Y | F |
| 66 | NATITA II | 142 | M/Y | F |
| 67 | NORTHERN LIGHTS | 132 | M/Y | D |
| 68 | OASIS | 194 | M/Y | Y |
| 69 | PARTY GIRL | 146 | M/Y | D |
| 70 | PLAN B | 164 | M/Y | Y |
| 71 | PRIVATE LIVES | 120 | M/Y | Y |
| 72 | RED DRAGON | 167 | S/Y | Y |
| 73 | REE | 112 | M/S | F |
| 74 | ROSE OF JERICHO | 84 | CAT | D |
| 75 | ROSEHEARTY | 184 | S/Y | D |
| 76 | SCHEHERAZADE | 155 | S/Y | F |
| 77 | SEANNA | 213 | M/Y | F |
| 78 | SEAS THE MOMENT | 85 | M/Y | F |
| 79 | SEJAA | 83 | S/Y | F |
| 80 | SHERAKHAN | 229 | M/Y | Y |
| 81 | SILVER CLOUD | 135 | CAT | Y |
| 82 | SKYLARK | 73 | CAT | F |
| 83 | SLIPSTREAM | 197 | M/Y | F |
| 84 | SOLEMAR | 201 | M/Y | Y |
| 85 | SPIRIT | 178 | M/Y | Y |
| 86 | STOP THE PRESS | 106 | M/Y | Y |
| 87 | SYMPHONY II | 112 | M/Y | Y |
| 88 | TALISMAN MAITON | 178 | M/Y | F |
| 89 | TARANI | 62 | CAT | D |
| 90 | TILLY MINT | 67 | S/Y | F |
| 91 | TIVOLI | 90 | M/Y | D |
| 92 | TROYANDA | 165 | M/Y | Y |
| 93 | VICTORIA | 142 | S/Y | F |
| 94 | VOO DOO | 70 | S/Y | F |
| 95 | WATERSHED II | 87 | M/Y | D |
| 96 | WORLDS END | 65 | S/Y | F |
| 97 | Y NOT | 80 | S/Y | D |
Key:
F = Falmouth Harbour Marina
D = Nelson’s Dockyard
Y = Antigua Yacht Club Marina
If you’re interested in chartering a yacht, please go to www.boatbookings.com or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.