The Festival de la Plaisance or Cannes Boat show is now in full swing, the Boatbookings team have been checking out all that the show has to offer. The highlight of Thursday morning was going on board and being showed around KOJI, a striking 34m Leopard, she is utterly unique and finished beautifully throughout. KOJI feels, modern spacious and exotic, her three cabins are luxurious and there is even a large cinema room on board! The fore and aft deck spaces make relaxing and socialising effortless and enjoyable, both deck spaces can be shaded if the sun gets too strong!
The last appointment of the day was a drinks party on board the beautiful sailing yacht NORTHERN SPIRIT, berthed at Port Canto for the duration of the show. A speciality cocktail made by the crew was the perfect way to end the day. We were lucky enough to be shown around NORTHERN SPIRIT by the Captain Richard, needless to say we all fell in love with the elegance and charm of this majestic sailing yacht. As we chatted with other guests and the brilliant crew, we sipped our cocktails and watched the sun go down over the bay of Cannes. NORTHERN SPIRIT couldn’t be more different than KOJI, but we realised that there is something unique and truly special about sailing yachts. Either KOJI or NORTHERN SPIRIT would be perfect for families or friends looking to book luxury yacht charter vacationsin the Mediterranean . With only a couple more days to go we are heading back out to discover some more stand out yachts from the show, stay tuned!
The Cannes Boat Show 2012 came to a conclusion this weekend after another successful yachting exhibition. The Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto played host to over 500 luxury motor yachts, sailboats and catamarans. Here at Boatbookings.com, we spent all day on Friday at both ports to visit yachts from some of the most prestigious yachting brands, such as Sunreef, Sunseeker, CRN, Baglietto and Couach.
Two of our favourite contrasting yachts on show were KADIMO’S and AQUALIBRIUM. KADIMO’S is a luxurious 37 metre Couach Motor Yacht with 5 beautiful staterooms. On board, we enjoyed the combination of dark wood and cream furnishings, as it created a sense of luxury and comfort, whilst remaining light and airy. She has a great saloon, which would be a fantastic room for entertaining friends and family. The saloon includes large windows, which provide natural light all around the yacht. Our favourite part of KADIMO’S was her top deck, which provides great space and comfort, as well as a Jacuzzi. She has a great crew of individuals from all around the world. In particular, a lovely head stewardess from South Africa, as well as an Irish chef who provides some of the best gastronomy on the water. We would not be able to recommend her highly enough for a week long charter in the Mediterranean.
AQUALIBRIUM, CRN Ancona 40m Motor Yacht
AQUALIBRIUM, contrastingly is an older yacht but equally as special. We would describe her as elegant, classy and somewhat regal. She has been kept in fantastic condition and we particularly enjoyed the touches of laurel green throughout. This CRN Ancona 40m luxury motor yacht enjoys great proportions and offers guests with the very best home comforts on the water. All of her staterooms are a great size and include the finest touches, such as luxurious linen and gold taps. She has great entertaining spaces, both internally and externally, making her a great choice for entertaining friends or family. AQUALIBRIUM has no permanent berth and is available from many ports along the French Riviera, including Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. We would love to help organise a charter of a lifetime on board AQUALIBRIUM!
The Cannes Boat Show 2012 was one of the best so far with many new products launched. For example, the Frauscher 1017 LIDO, a very elegant and modern day motorboat, which would not look out of place at the most prestigious ports on the Riviera. She can accommodate up to 10 guests and is surprisingly spacious for a 10m motor yacht. Frauscher now only produce hybrid boats, proving their innovative nature, especially providing the same performance as their petrol rivals. Her aesthetics, design, comfort and green credentials make her one to watch out for!
Frauscher 1017 LIDO
Another boat that caught our eye in the news was the Luxury MIG 675, a 22 foot vessel which runs solely on hydrogen, reaching speeds of up to 70 knots. She is constructed in Aluminium and only weighs 1300kg, despite including a bathroom and a leather/teak interior.
We now move onto the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the worlds most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. We are very excited about the products on offer so watch this space for the latest news and gossip!
Boat BookingsThe Cannes Boat Show is an annual yachting exhibition which this year will showcase 583 of the leading yachts in the world, including 173 which will be on show for the very first time.
Vieux Port de Cannes
The Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto, which are located at both ends of the world famous Croisette are perfect for hosting the leading in-water boat show. The Cannes Boat Show brings together the key players in pleasure boating and international luxury yachting. The show is very useful for prospective buyers, who will gain valuable knowledge and experience before making the ultimate purchase.
We would highly recommend a multiple day or week charter on a luxury motor or sail yacht before you buy. You can read every review that there is but nothing compares to first hand experience on a luxury yacht charter. We offer a very large range of yachts, from motor to catamaran to sail. We would highly recommend a luxury yacht charter on AQUA BLUE IRELAND, a 2011 Sunseeker Predator 74.
AQUA BLUE IRELAND, Sunseeker Predator 74
She offers the very best in modern luxury yacht design, with great decks and comfortable living areas. She is available for charter out of Cannes, but also Antibes and Monaco with delivery fees. She has a great captain and crew who will do everything in their power to make sure you have a great day.
A luxury day charter to St Tropez and Club 55 would make for a memorable day.Boat rental Cannes
This year, the show will celebrate its 35th anniversary and runs from the 11th to the 16th September. We would highly recommend going down to this truly unique event to get a glimpse of the very best luxury yachts.If you would like to find out more about yacht chartering along the French Riviera, please do enquire via our website.
Alternatively, please send an enquiry email to [email protected], where one of our specialised brokers would be delighted to assist you.
