It’s not too late to be in pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix 2014!

We at Boatbookings love the month of May when the South of France comes alive and summer officially begins! With the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix 2014 overlapping this year, it really is the time to see and be seen on the French Riviera!

Monaco comes alive in May to the sound of F1 engines and flying Champagne corks!

Due to cancellation, the ever popular state-of-the-art superyacht M OCEAN is available for static charter at the Monaco Grand Prix 2014 – this is a fantastic opportunity to be on board a great yacht in a prime berth for the whole weekend. With permission for up to 70 guests aboard, M OCEAN is perfect for a large group. Why not entertain your valued clients or reward the hard work of your employees with a weekend of glamour, excitement and Champagne?

M OCEAN – a yacht for the future, available now!

Monaco Grand Prix 2013 was truly an event to remember! Check out this video of some of the best highlights of last year’s event!

M OCEAN’s basic charter rate is €98,000 per week and the owner is keen for this cancellation to be filled – so bring your offers and enquire today!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

RIVA and LAMBORGHINI – a match made in heaven!

RIVA is one of the oldest and best known names in yachting!

Carlo Riva’s most famous creation is without doubt the RIVA Aquarama. Famous for its speed, beautiful appearance and craftsmanship, the RIVA Aquarama quickly became known as the Ferrari of the boat world, a symbol of wealth on the fashionable French Riviera during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. However it was another giant of the Italian motor industry that first teamed up with RIVA in the 1960s when Ferruccio Lamborghini commissioned a custom Aquarama for himself. This amazing boat was fitted with twin 4.0 litre V 12 engines taken directly from a Lamborghini 350 GT, each producing 350hp giving a top speed of 48 knots! LAMBORGHINI was finally delivered to Ferrucio in 1968.

After Ferrucio’s death in 1993, the boat was left untouched for many years until recently when a Dutch collector tracked it down and asked the team at Riva World to restore her to the great working condition she had been in for decades previously. The results are truly astounding! As the video below shows, LAMBORGHINI is looking as good as she ever has. Three years of hard work and devotion from the highly skilled team at Riva World, led by Sandro Zani, has led to the resurrection of a masterpiece of engineering.

At Boatbookings.com, we have an appreciation of both the old and new. We take pride in matching our clients to the best yacht for them, whether that be an ultra modern super yacht such as M OCEAN or a classic sailing yacht like the BLUE PETER.

Enquire with our team of experts today for perfectly tailored charters to match your needs!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Concorde may be gone but MISTRAL 55 is ready to take its place!

On this day, 10 years ago, Concorde touched down at Heathrow Airport after its final transatlantic flight from New York. The world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde represented the pinnacle of luxury travel catering to the rich and famous worldwide. With a record flight time of a mere 3 hours 30 minutes between New York and London, Concorde truly dominated the skies as the fastest airliner in existence.

You may no longer be able to experience the full thrill of Concorde’s speed in the air however, there is one alternative…MISTRAL 55! At a maximum speed of 50 knots, she truly is the Concorde of the seas! Yet MISTRAL 55 is not just all about speed. She boasts a super stylish interior and plenty of deck space. She is an astonishing machine, utilising the most up-to-date sailing technology to produce breath-taking results whilst simultaneously maintaining an impeccable standard of comfort to warrant her classification as a luxury crewed motor yacht. Sexy, sleek and seductive, MISTRAL 55 is available for charter in the French Riviera. Inquire now – she moves quickly!!

To see a complete description of this exquisite charter yacht, visit MISTRAL 55 or contact our broker team here for more information!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Incredible Hulk on the French Riviera!

In the magnificent world of yachting there’s stand-out and then there’s BIBICH TOO. She’s a stunning new addition to the Peri Yachts range, at a spacious 41 metres she has an incredibly contemporary range of inside space combined with 3 secluded decks. All fairly standard for a luxury super yacht on the Riviera then, until you see the unusual colour combination to the exterior! Her emerald green hull mixed with shades of gold looking upwards is a completely original look, not seen on any other boat.

BIBICH had the same eye-catching green hull, however the new model dwarfs this boat by a game changing 13 metres. This difference is amplified by her unusually curvaceous behind, exuding a super-modern look unrivalled by any other. Then there’s the speed. BIBICH TOO is among the sportier large yachts, capable of churning out a very respectable 21 knots cruising.

Following a successful charter season, BIBICH TOO is available for charters on the French and Italian Rivieras. Not only this, but her registration means you can visit the golden isles of the Balearics too!

Flexible, fascinating and flamboyant – this stunning luxury yacht is available at the rate of €140,000 per week. Contact us or visit www.boatbookings.com for more information!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

The best of the best at Cannes Boat Show – Day 2

Friday at the Cannes Boat Show was another exciting day meeting with our great industry partners and checking out great boats currently on the charter market! The day began being whisked out by tender to visit two sublime luxury motor yachts based on the French and Italian Rivieras, safe to say we were not disappointed. First on the list was VANQUISH, a stunning and extensively refitted Palmer Johnson 120. On approach to this absolutely stunning yacht we noticed how she stood out from all others in the bay of Cannes with her flawless cream hull and distinctive Palmer Johnson lines. On embarkation everything only improved, we were welcomed warmly by the captain who is both enthusiastic about the boat and making sure everyone on it has a great charter experience! The international crew on this boat speak over 6 languages between them, meaning they can accommodate guests of all nationalities. VANQUISH continued to impress with three light, spacious, modern and luxurious double cabins and fully convertible en-suite pullman cabin. As well as this, she has a massive range of water toys including a large twin engined tender, sea doos, water skis, diving equipment, wakeboard, fishing gear, inflatable pool and a whole range of towable toys too! We left this gorgeous boat wondering what was missing… and realised it really does have everything!

Next was the completely different but equally mesmerising ABILITY, an eye-catching monochrome Mangusta 130. We were again warmly welcomed by a fantastic crew and a wonderful range of refreshing drinks before being shown the stunning, luxurious interior of this performance cruiser. The saloon was sexy and exciting with its range of black and white furnishings, heading downstairs the boat becomes warm and woody with a full-beam master cabin and 3 spacious guest cabins. Outside we were shown the huge foredeck, full of flexible outside areas to soak up the sun and enjoy this fantastic boat. The excitement isn’t just on the eyes, this sporty motor yacht has a cruising speed of 28 knots! We’ve only had fantastic responses from charterers onboard ABILITY, her reputation on the French Riviera means berths in the hottest parts of the coast are not a problem. Perfect for the image-conscious getaway!

The Cannes Boat Show is drawing to a close this weekend, but this year has been another resounding success, showing why Cannes is truly a hub of yachting excellence!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓