Antibes is the crowning jewel and luxury yacht charter capital of the world. This resort town is nestled in southeastern France on the Mediterranean Sea in the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera). Port Vauban is the main port of Antibes and with over 2400 berths, it is the largest pleasure port in Europe. A stroll through the Marina shows an insight into a wide variety of luxury yachts. The name ‘Benetti’ is synonymous with ‘luxury yachts’ and boasts a yacht building history of over 100 years in Italy.
This small Mediterranean town has a long seafaring history which spans thousands of years. With a naturally protected port, Antibes has been the focus for trading and has become an important trading centre. Although Antibes is now within the borders of France, it has a colourful history of rulers. Following the fall of the Greek Empire, Rome incorporated it within its boundaries and built Antibes or Antipolis as it was called, into one of the biggest and thriving towns in the region. Many roman artifacts can be still seen today.
The Benetti yacht range of world class luxury yachts span from 30-85 meters. These prestigious superyachts are available for luxury yacht charter throughout the world, although Mediterranean yacht vacations and South of France yacht vacations, especially Antibes, are very popular destinations. The classic Mediterranean climate is enjoyable with long summers and relatively mild winters.
The most recent Benetti yacht (2008) is the Amnesia 60m which is expected to be launched in Spring. The Amnesia at 60 meters in length has luxurious accommodation including a main cabin, VIP cabin, two double guest rooms and two twin rooms. With a total of 6 cabins, the Amnesia can accommodate 12 guests. To ensure an enjoyable yacht charter vacation, a charter yacht crew of 15-16 is supplied. Cruising along at 15 knots or mooring in an exotic setting, it is luxury yacht charter vacation at its best.
Moored at Antibes, ‘Wild Thyme’ is a Benetti Classic 120 yacht (2006). At 36.6 meters, Wild Thyme is a tri-deck classic megayacht and offers luxurious accommodation in 5 beautiful en-suite staterooms. Ten guests can enjoy satellite TV or the sundeck Jacuzzi and Barbecue. With seven luxury yacht crew onboard, you can enjoy the Mediterranean yacht charter at its best. Leisure activities available include Jetski, kayaks, waterskiing, wakeboard, dive sets and snorkeling giving guests maximum enjoyment and entertainment.
Over 200 Yacht Charter companies are based in the Côte d’Azur, however Blue Water Yachting stands out from the competition by offering a renowned and exclusive service. Specializing in luxury yacht brokerage, luxury yacht charters, yacht crew training, yacht management and crew placement services, Blue Water Yachting is an industry leader based in Antibes and Palma.
If you decide to stay awhile at Antibes, take a stroll through this quaint town. The tiny harbor full of fishing boats alongside pleasure craft lies as a backdrop to the town which has retained much of its fishing village lifestyle. Alongside this traditional setting is Antibes-Juan-les-Pins, a modern playground with its beaches and nightclubs. The traditional and modern elements exist in harmony offering an appealing and stimulating mix for both tourists and residents.
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