The 10 Best Boats for Summer 2014 Charters on the French Riviera!

Dreaming of your charters next summer already? We can’t wait to get started planning your vacations for you. The following 10 boats are a selection that we are most excited about, take a look and contact us for more information.

1. IMPULSE is a Sunseeker 90 beautifully maintained by her welcoming and knowledgable British captain. She has spent this summer cruising the French Riviera, Corsica and Italy. Her seafaring qualities and spacious areas mean she’s perfect for longer cruises.

2. INDULGENCE OF POOLE is our favourite great value boat, from €30,000 per week plus VAT and expenses she has an array of toys and even a jacuzzi on the flybridge! Her crew have received exemplary reviews from charterers this summer and look forward to welcoming you next year!

3. MOSAFA is a sexy and sporty Azimut 86S. She’s based in Antibes and her Italian styling is perfect for charterers wanting see the quaint towns of Portofino and the Italian Riviera. She’s fast, well-equipped and perfect for the thrill-seeker.

4. GRAND BLEU VINTAGE, fully re-fitted in 2013, is a beautifully elegant sailing yacht with a well-established and can-do crew. Her beautiful decks are perfect for catching the rays and her neat swim platform is a great addition to a sailing boat of this type.

5. SIROCCO is a super luxurious 47m model from esteemed Dutch builders Heessen. Her spaces both inside and out ooze luxury and opulence. She’s absolutely perfect for a large family looking to charter to Corsica in ultimate comfort.

6. VANQUISH, a personal favourite of the Boatbookings Team at the Cannes Boat Show. She has every toy you can possibly imagine combined with a captain who loves to let you experience them to their highest potential. She truly offers something for every taste, from spacious entertaining areas to a private flybridge for more romantic charters.

7. Ever-popular in the south of France, ABILITY is our favourite boat for hanging out in the coolest spots of St Tropez, where she always gets a berth in the hottest spot of the port. Her sexy monochrome interior is perfect for the image-conscious.

8. Want the thrills Mangusta but want to stand out from the crowd? SCRATCH is a stunning stand-out model with a super cool flawless grey paint job. She’s dark and mysterious and perfect for checking out the best spots from St Tropez to Monte Carlo.

9. Continuing the theme of sexy and stand-out, if you’ve been in the south of France you’ll no doubt have noticed AQUA BLUE IRELAND sitting majestically in the corner of the old port of Cannes. She was popular with charterers this year who loved Jérome’s can-do attitude!

10. Why not save the best until last? Seeing is believing when it comes to KOJI, her super-modern interior and three 2400HP engines mean she’s a thrill-seeker’s paradise. She’s covered the West Mediterranean this summer and will do it again next year, this is one to book early to avoid disappointment. The crew love her and you will too!

These are our favourites for charter next year in the south of France but we’re working all over the world this winter to check out www.boatbookings.com for charters in the British Virgin Islands, Phuket and Sardinia!

Posted on October 15, 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 ↓

Experience the delights of the Costa Smeralda in Sumptuous Style on Luxury Motor Yacht SKYFALL

If you’re feeling the back to work blues after a beautiful summer holiday, why not escape and enjoy the late summer sun on the stunning Sardinian coasts?

Enjoy the golden beaches and culture offered by Olbia, mingle with rich and famous in Porto Cervo, explore the unspoilt National Park of the Maddalena archipelago, see the beauty sculpted natural harbour of Santa Teresa di Gallura and even head to the beautiful south coast of Corsica where you will find mesmerising park areas and crystal clear waters to enjoy.

There’s no better way to see all the sights than by boat. And there’s no boat more stylish than the curvaceous Sunseeker Predator 84, SKYFALL! She combines the space of 4 indulgent and modern cabins with a cruising speed of 28 knots, offering you a truly exhilarating charter experience. Her vast array of toys mean that whenever you stop, you can make the most of everything this all-encompassing boat has to offer. Her welcoming and willing crew will ensure that all your expectations are exceeded.

From €40,000 per week this September, SKYFALL gives you the perfect chance to escape it all before autumn sets in. Enquire now and the Boatbookings.com team will tailor your perfect charter!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Tioman – A Jewel in the South China Sea And A World Class Chartering Destination

Tioman and the surrounding islands off the eastern coast of Malaysia provide a world-class chartering location for all sailing and motor yachting enthusiasts alike. Tioman is engulfed by the turquoise South China Sea and boasts an abundance of white sandy beaches and secluded coves. Boatbookings specializes in a whole range of luxury boats in Malaysia, Tioman and Singapore. We offer bareboat or crewed, sailboats, motorboats, catamarans and luxury yachts and we will be more than happy to find the perfect charter for you.

Thanks to its excellent climate, secluded location and crystal blue sea, Tioman is an ideal yacht chartering destination. A yacht charter in the idyllic Tioman Island provides a gateway to dozens of small beautiful islands such as Aur, Pemanggil, Tinggi, Dayang, Sibu and Besar. Each island possesses unique qualities, which makes exploring them from your yacht charter that much more enjoyable. Tioman is graced with warm sea temperatures that range from 27 to 29 degrees, making it an ideal location for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and diving enthusiasts.

The best chartering conditions are between April and September when the seas are calm, there’s plenty of sunshine and a gentle northeasterly breeze. The average yearly temperature ranges from 22-32°C and it will not disappoint. Unfortunately charter yachts are not available during November and March, due to the Monsoon wind patterns in South East Asia.

Charter the elegant and stylish Oceanfast 45 Power Catamaran. This is a stunning luxury power catamaran, accommodating up to 12 guests in unmatched luxury and comfort for a sailing cruise around Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Maldives.

Everything about this luxury power catamaran has been designed to provided the ultimate luxury yacht charter experience in an elegant and contemporary atmosphere. Guests will experience tranquility and privacy on their luxury sailing holiday thanks to a variety of living and dining areas, both indoors and on the spacious sun deck.

Please feel free to contact us on [email protected], and we shall provide you with a tailor made itinerary and a selection of luxurious yachts.

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

World Class Diving Around The Beautiful Island Of Tioman – On Board Your Luxury Yacht Charter

Tioman Island is a picturesque island located on the eastern coast of Malaysia. The dragon-like appearance of Tioman Island, with dark green sloping ridges and giant granite boulders remain engulfed by turquoise waters and golden sands. The island is located 32km off the east coast of Malaysia and is some 39km long and 12km wide.

The natural beauty of the island seduces travelers from across the world. A lush tropical jungle layers 12,000 hectares of Tioman with mountain streams snaking their way through this dense vegetation. Catch sight of some of the world`s most protected species of mammals flourishing in their natural environment. Tioman is blessed with white sands and turquoise seas. Tioman Island is indeed blessed with some world-class dive sites. The majority of these unspoilt sites are accessible by boat in less than 30 minutes. Tioman`s resident marine life includes; bat fishes, titan triggers, butterfly, bump head and parrot fishes, nurse sharks, scorpions, blue dotted stingrays, yellow striped snappers, moray eels, yellowtail fusiliers and zebra lions to name a few!

Visibility ranges from 5m to 30m, depending on the season. Generally during March until May and then again from September until November are the months that provide the diver with the best underwater visibilities. Tioman is a very safe diving destination, as divers are not exposed to any strong tidal currents. What's more, sea temperatures range from 27 to 29 degrees.

Tioman is an excellent holiday destination for every kind of holidaymaker; including families, honeymooners, scuba divers, adventurers and backpackers alike. Tioman is a breathtaking volcanic island that offers a slice of tropical paradise to everyone.

MONTIGNE is a gorgeous 57m Aegean luxury crewed charter yacht, accommodating up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious cabins, she is ideal for cruising the coast of Malaysia in South East Asia. Please feel free to contact us on [email protected], and we shall provide you with a tailor made itinerary and a selection of luxurious yachts.

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin