Our survey of charter operators in the BVI shows that many are already fully booked for New Years 2008 and 85% booked up for Christmas.  So if you’re planning on chartering for the holidays in the BVI, we recommend you book soon!

Many of the charter boats for the America’s Cup in Valencia are offering specials to try fill all of their boats for the Finals of the Luis Vuitton Cup as well as the finals.  Contact Boatbookings.com for special deals to see these amazing races!

This just in…

Trinity Yachts LLC expands its services and announces the planned acquisition of International Yacht Collection

Friday, May 18, 2007: Trinity Yachts, LLC (Trinity) and International Yacht Collection (IYC) have announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent for Trinity to acquire IYC. This acquisition will expand Trinity’s capabilities and enable it to offer its clients the entire range of yachting services: new construction, repairs, brokerage, charter management, retail charter, yacht management, and crew placement. It is expected that the purchase should be completed by July 1, 2007.

Here are some pictures of what the Cannes Film festival looks like from our favourite view – the water!

We have unconfimed reports that the 105 meter Lady Moura is aground off the entrance of Port Canto in Cannes. She has a port list of about five degrees and is leaking fuel. Local authorities have been trying to disperse the diesel using boats with outboard engines but are now deploying a boom. Guests and luggage are being off-loaded.  More when we hear it.

The 50 meter 5 cabin, stunningly new and beautiful SENSATION from Sensation Yachts in New Zealand, is right now cruising to Monaco and is available for charter this summer. It has everything – WIFI, player grand piano, jacuzzi, owners office, outside dining for 12, and a light, airy interior.  Click here to see the first pictures and description of Sensation.

Here’s a list of the boats shown at the MYBA show in Genoa last week

S/Y Aglaia – 23 meter

M/Y Alila – 31.5 meter

M/Y Andiamo – 36.6 meter

M/Y Ariete Primo  -45 meter

M/Y Atalanti – 29 meter

M/Y Baron B – 26.6 meter

M/Y Bel Mare – 26.45 meter

M/Y Calaf – 37.79 meter

M/Y Celebration – 34.44 meter

M/Y Charisma – 46.63meter

S/Y Concerto – 21.9 meter

M/Y Copia 3 – 34.95 meter

M/Y Distraction – 34.95 meter

M/Y Dry Spirit – 35.4 meter

M/Y Ellichia – 32 meter

S/Y Farewell – 30 meter

M/Y Golden Eagle – 23.58 meter

S/Y Holo Kai – 22.77 meter

S/Y Hyperion – 47.42 meter

M/Y  Ionian Princess – 45.72 meter

M/Y Jackie One – 23.9 meter

M/Y Lady Luck – 30.5 meter

M/Y Lady Sheridan – 57.9 meter

M/Y Ladyship – 41.04 meter

M/Y Le Popotine – 23.99 meter

M/Y Loria – 22.5 meter

S/Y Lulworth – 46.3 meter

M/Y Mablu – 23.99 meter

M/Y Magna Grecia – 58.5 meter

M/Y Metsuyan IV – 36 meter

M/Y MITseaAH – 47.5 meter

M/Y Mr Incredible II – 27.8 meter

M/Y Mr White – 23.9 meter

M/Y Najade – 28.04 meter

M/Y Nanou – 30.23 meter

M/Y Nautonnier – 27 meter

M/Y NewVida – 48.77 meter

S/Y Ofelia -36 meter

M/Y Oscal 2 – 32 meter

M/Y Osiana – 24.8 meter

M/Y Princess Iolanthe – 45.7 meter

M/Y Prometej – 45 meter

M/Y Romanza – 45 meter

M/Y Romola – 25.7 meter

S/Y Rusalka – 23.9 meter

M/Y  Sea Dream – 43 meter

M/Y Seagull II – 54 meter

S/Y Selene – 56 meter

M/Y Solaia – 40 meter

M/Y Spirit – 35 meter

S/Y Wave Wave – 39 meter

M/Y Where dreams have no end – 23.47 meter

If you would like more information on any of them, or would like to charter, please contact boatbookings.com.