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!
Aptly named ‘boat drinks’ from the song of the same name by Jimmy Buffet and his songs of sailing the Caribbean seas, these mixtures of rums and fruit juices will go hand in hand with your yacht charter! Also known as tiki drinks or exotic cocktails (though boat drinks definitely works best for yacht charters!), if you’d like to go where the pace of life’s slow, head to our Boat Drinks page to see all of our yachting cocktails.
Here are a couple suggestions to whet your appetite:
Mai Tai:
A sweet, tropical rum drink. The original cocktail is a mix of light rum, lime juice, orange curacao and orgeat syrup. The pineapple version is a mix of light rum, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice and a dash of grenadine to finish. Shake well and top each version with dark rum.
Piña Colada:
If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain… You know the song! This creamy concoction is a blend of pineapple juice, light rum and cream of coconut. Top with a wedge of pineapple as a garnish, and you will be transported to tiki land!
Head to Boatbookings for all of our favourite Boat Drink Recipes.
Are you interested in chartering in the Caribbean? SILENCIO has it all and will provide guests with a once in a lifetime charter. Accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 large and spacious State Cabins, there is no better way to truly relax and get away from your worries than by chartering this luxurious sailing yacht!
SILENCIO is the third of a fantastic series of 50m luxury sailing yacht designed by Perini Navi in 2001 and extensively refitted in 2012. Her dark black hull contrasted with the brilliant white of her superstructure creates the picture of elegance and quality craftsmanship. She also boasts stunning custom interior by the award-winning designer Christian Liaigre. Available to charter from €134,500 per week she is worth every cent!
Inside, the wooden paneling, cherry joinery and elegant upholstery combined with the crew of 9 to look to your any need will ensure you bask in luxury. The Master cabin even has an owners study for that work that really can’t wait and a lounge that converts into a fifth cabin if necessary.
With the enormous array of water toys at your disposal there is no end of fun available on board for guests! There are paddle boards, sea bobs, kayaks, diving equipment for 9, extensive fishing gear, wakeboards, waterskis, the list goes on! If you are interested in SILENCIO get in touch with us at Boatbookings.com!
We are constantly trying to improve in every department. Whether it is discovering new yachts available for charter, getting to know a crew or exploring our charter destinations, we strive to be the very best so that we can pass on our valuable experience to our clients. Our expertise, professionalism, guidance and willingness to go the extra mile ensures that our customers have the very best time possible on their luxury yacht charter!
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Having been so successful with the 54 model, Princess Yachts have recently released the new and fantastic 56. On first inspection, these two models look extremely alike, but the new Princess 56 is actually 4ft longer, and has had 7in added to it's beam. This makes it a 60ft yacht, spacious inside and on her flybridge, which is now much longer.
The interior space is extraordinary for a yacht of this size; in each of her cabins and heads she has 6ft 2in of headroom. Each of her 3 cabins is spacious and this is down to the fact that on this new model, the galley area has been placed at deck level. This may slightly impose upon the saloon area, but Princess have not taken anything away from the seating area.
The master cabin is much brighter than its predecessor, as Princess have replaced three small windows with two, much larger, one pane windows, looking out onto the beauty of the waters and destinations where you are moored. The master has an en suite, while the two guest cabins share one head between them.
An absolutely brilliant feature of the new Princess 56 is the seating area on her flybridge. The base of the seat pulls away and once an infill cushion has been placed, the “seat” has now become a little sunpad.
For those looking to buy a yacht, this Princess 56 is available at around £1,000,000, and will provide you with luxury and stability in a stunning yacht for years to come.
Don't fancy a Princess, but looking to charter a yacht? Head towww.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected]and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.
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Chartering a luxury catamaran, motor or sailing yacht has never been so simple, thanks to our dedicated team of charter brokers who will help you plan the trip of a lifetime anywhere in the world. Here at Boatbookings, we pride ourselves on customer service and we will not stop until we find you the perfect yacht. There are 10 simple steps from turning a dream into a reality.
Step 1 – Most importantly, guests must decide where they would like to start their charter and what sort of yacht they would like. We offer charters from all around the world, including the United States, the Caribbean, French & Italian Riviera’sand the Far East. We have access to a vast amount of motorboats, sailboats and catamarans in each of these destinations.
The natural beauty of the BVI
Step 2 – Once you have decided where and how you want to travel, contact us. Please enquire via our website or send an email to [email protected]. Once we have received your enquiry, one of our brokers will assist you and start searching for suitable yachts.
Step 3 – We ask guests to provide the following information, so that we can gain a clearer idea of what you really want. Are you looking for a bareboat or a crewed charter? Are your dates flexible and how long would you like to charter for? Do you have a particular budget in mind for your charter? If you are looking for a sailboat, please be aware that you must start on a Saturday for a weeks duration.
The stunning VanDutch 40, PURE DUTCH
Step 4 – Once we have received this information, our brokers will then start the search for possible yachts that meet your criteria. We will then find which yachts are available for your charter dates and propose at least three options which are suitable for you to review and compare.
Step 5 – Once you have reviewed and compared the yachts that you have been sent, our broker will then arrange the charter for you. For example, you have chosen to charter M/Y MOSKING, a stunning Mangusta 108 from Antibes, France for 4 days.
M/Y MOSKING, Mangusta 108 Luxury Motor Yacht
Step 6 – Our broker would then reserve this for you and start preparing the charter agreement and invoice. Once all the paperwork has been signed and the invoice has been paid by either bank transfer or credit card, we can start to make some final itinerary plans.
Step 7 – Our broker will arrange all the meeting details, can arrange restaurant reservations and help to organise an itinerary. For example, guests wills depart from Antibes and spend one day cruising slowly towards Monaco, enjoying a long lunch in St Jean Cap Ferrat. Then guests could head towards Portofino and along the Italian Riviera before heading back to Antibes.
The magnificent Italian Riviera town of Portofino
Step 8 – We will send a preference sheet to you to note down all the provisions you would like on the yacht. This can cover anything from champagne and wine, to food and flowers. All provisions will be bought before you step foot onboard and therefore ready for you to enjoy immediately.
Step 9 – The final meeting place and timings will be sent for your embarkation. You will be given the captains details for any last minute requests or discussions on itinerary.
The end to a perfect day onboard a Luxury Yacht
Step 10 – Guests will board and start their charter. The crew will do everything that they can to make sure that you have a successful charter. They will be able to arrange any emergency provisions and last minute restaurant reservations, leaving guests to relax fully and enjoy the natural beauty that is the French and Italian Riviera.
