Chartering a Luxury Azimut Yacht!

Azimut’s are some of the most eye catching and visually stunning yachts available to buy or charter. It would be incorrect however to think that an Azimut is just an aesthetically pleasing yacht, as the levels of technology, build quality, comfort and safety features would match any other leading yachting marque. The true brilliance of the Azimut motor yacht is its ability to never look old. The philosophy behind the brand is to produce the highest quality product possible, with the help of skilled tradesmen, technology and the very best core components.

One of the largest Azimut’s available for charter is the stunning SULTANS WAY 007, available for charter in the Maldives. This motor yacht accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 sumptuous cabins, which have been designed to provide the ultimate comfort and luxury on board. She does not have a minimum charter length, which is quite unusual for a yacht of this size, providing great flexibility for potential clients. She is the perfect yacht for exploring the natural beauty of the Maldives and includes all of the latest Jet Skis and water toys to keep the whole family entertained for days!

If you are looking for something a little smaller but still has lots of deck space and luxurious accommodation, crewed motor yacht WILJIM is definitely a great choice for you! This Azimut motor yacht accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, available for charters from the St Tropez area. She would be the ideal choice for slow cruises along the Riviera and maximising your suntan, as she has a spacious Flybridge, as well as multiple sunpads! Why not start your charter in St Tropez and head down to the world famous beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach? Book your charters early to avoid disappointment!

Our final suggestion for an Azimut charter would be the gorgeous BIG BABA, available for charter from Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Accommodating up to 4 guests in 2 cabins, BIG BABA is the ideal choice for shorter charters, especially multiple days around the beautiful Maddalena National Park. She is a wonderful choice for those who want a visually stunning yacht, which provides elegance, practicality and comfort!

Have you never chartered before? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

Sleek and Sexy – The Joys of Chartering a Luxury Sunseeker Yacht

Sunseeker is one of the world’s pre-eminent yacht builders and one of the truly global brands in the yacht business over the past 40 years. This luxury yachting marque employs the most talented team of designers and craftsmen and this really shows in the product. Sunseeker state that owning one of their products has “become an aspiration for many” and that “owning a Sunseeker is the ultimate lifestyle statement.” You know that the British company are doing something right when they are the yacht of choice for the ultimate British hero, James Bond! The range of Predators, Manhattans and Super Yachts have become iconic symbols in the yachting world and can be found in the majority of the worlds most prestigious ports!

REHAB, a luxurious Sunseeker Predator 68 is the perfect day charter yacht, available from Antibes in the South of France. This yacht is a Boatbookings favourite, thanks to her incredible can-do crew of Michael who has great knowledge of the local area and Emma, who knows exactly how to make sure that her clients have the very best time possible on board. She would be the ultimate Christmas present for your partner and we look forward to your enquiries in the New Year.

The Sunseeker Predator 84 luxury motor yacht ALVIUM is one of the most iconic yachts that is available for charter in Ibiza. She has 4 modern and visually gorgeous cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests. Her styling is bold and striking, yet elegant. Make sure to make the most of her water toys, which will keep the ‘big kids’ and children entertained for hours. Her decks incorporate sun pads, large tables, a wet bar and a BBQ, perfect for those long summer days in the sun!

JEEL II is one of our favourite luxury charter yachts on the French Riviera, accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 stunning cabins. Her decks are incredible and include a spacious Flybridge which provides the ultimate sunbathing space for your closest friends and families. She has a great can-do crew who will attend to your every need to ensure that you have the very best experience possible on board.

Have you never chartered before? At Boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin

Luxury Lürssen Super Yacht OCTOPUS comes to the rescue, again!

Lürssen 126.2m OCTOPUS has come to the rescue yet again for a second time in 2012, with its crew helping a stricken sailor who had come into danger after damaging its sails. They came across the 11.6m sailing yacht, Sequel, whose crew had activated a 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) 645 miles south-west of San Diego, California. Octopus’ crew had earlier in the year conducted a search for a missing plane, whilst cruising in the Pacific Ocean. Lürssen yachts are normally associated with cutting edge design, luxury and elegance and not sea rescue!

S/Y Sequel was on its way to Catalina when its sails were damaged, rendering it helpless and prompting the US Coast Guard to request Octopus to assist the damaged yacht, as an Amver participating vessel. Amver is a US Coast Guard-sponsored ship reporting system for the assistance of vessels in distress. According to the Amver blog, Octopus arrived on the scene within three hours. The blog continued:

‘Octopus’ embarked a 37 year old passenger from the sailboat and transferred 80 litres of fuel, food, and water to the skipper of the ‘Sequel’ who was refusing to abandon his sailboat. The sailboat was only making four knots but the skipper insisted he could make the voyage to California.??The passenger embarked on 'Octopus' was complaining of stomach pains and was treated by nursing staff on-board the megayacht. ‘Octopus' disembarked the survivor in Honolulu.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

Chartering a Pershing Luxury Yacht!

Pershing are one of the most prestigious yachting brands in the market, renowned for their sleek lines, sporty performance and extremely high build quality. The brand has been around for the past 25 years and their three aims of innovation, passion and creativity have been the basis of their designs and success. The Italian manufacturer uses advanced construction methods,powerful engines producing 7400 MHP, surface propellers, hydrojets and gas turbines to give a distinctive style and sporty performance, reaching speeds of up to 52 knots! Pershing yachts are produced at the Mondolfo yard – a cutting edge 55,000 sq. meter site, where production meets design and technology.

One of our favourite Pershing yachts is the 90ft TIGER LILY OF LONDON, available for charter in Spain and the Balearic Islands. She is the ‘ultimate stylish charter yacht’, accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. She is perfect for charters around Ibiza and Formentera, providing guests with unadulterated luxury and some of the best lounging decks, which are perfect for sunbathing. She combines great looks and luxury with performance, traveling at speeds of up to 44 knots! She will catch the eye of everyone, no matter whether you are passing a cruise ship or a 90m super yacht. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to charter this Pershing next summer!

Another great Pershing luxury charter yacht is the 88ft hard top SPIRIT OF ZEN, available for charter in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. This Pershing has 4 well appointed cabins that will cater for even the most discerning guests and is available for events such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. She is available for day charters, accommodating up to 12 guests and would make the ideal luxury birthday present. We look forward to your enquiries!

Our top Pershing luxury yacht has to be the stunning 115ft MISTRAL 55, available for charters on the French Riviera. This is one of the most luxurious and visually impressive yachts available for charter and is arguably better looking than a Palmer Johnson! She is available for day charters from Cannes and will have you in Portofino by lunch time, reaching speeds of 50 knots with the use of a gas turbine. She is a ‘must’ to charter and we cannot recommend her highly enough!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by admin

Another reason to Charter a Luxury Yacht!

Yesterday, we published our first blog trying to convince you that chartering a luxury yacht was one of the best experiences in the world. Today – we will show you another reason, especially if you’re a ‘foodie’, why you should charter a luxury yacht in 2013! We were recently inspired by the food on show at the Antigua Yacht Show 2012, having experienced some of the best gastronomy that would match the food in top European kitchens! No matter whether you were on a 60ft Monohull or a 60m Super Yacht and sampling homemade breads and cupcakes to poached lobster and champagne, the food at this years show was truly stunning.

Do you prefer a light lunch? Two of our favourites were a stunning carpaccio of wahoo with a soy dressing and a very simple prawn salad with fresh herbs and bulgar wheat tabbouleh.We were also very impressed with the poached lobster, served on a timbal of mango and cilantro salad with a lobster claw tempura. Charterers with a sweet tooth would have loved the banana cake, which was served with flambeed bananas and homemade vanilla ice cream. The food on board was truly scrumptious!

If you are looking for Luxury Crewed Catamaran with great food, look no further than the Privilege 75, MATAU. This crewed catamaran features 4 cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests with a fantastic can-do crew. The master cabin is quite something and offers incredible space for a Catamaran of this size. There is nothing better after a relaxing days sunbathing than to enjoy a cocktail and canapes whilst watching the sunset before a private lavish dinner. She is in great condition and the open-plan layout makes her a very sociable yacht and therefore, one of the finest in the Caribbean.

Do you need some inspiration where to charter? One of the most popular destinations is the BVI, using Tortola as a start destination. Many people choose to charter in the BVI for the following reasons:

1) There are plenty of islands to explore
2) The weather around Christmas makes for the perfect destination.
3) The water is crystal clear and tranquil
4) Great choice of yachts, including some of the worlds best crewed catamarans.
5) Easily accessible from the U.S.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin