Superyacht summers whether cruising around the spectacle of the rich Mediterranean or sailing beneath the rising chasm of the Norwegian mountains, are all about taking time to rest and rejuvenate. One of the best things about traveling onboard a luxury superyacht is the fact that not a second gets wasted. Even when you are out to sea, gliding towards your destination you can take these moments to swim, snorkel, enjoy a spa massage, dine in style or to simply grab hold of a good book and curl up on the deck beneath billowing white canopies and read to your heart’s content.
My Starfire offers the perfect environment for getting tangled in the pages, on sun glazed days you can sit out all afternoon on the deck, as the attentive crew bring you another salt tang lime soaked margarita and delectable fresh crab canapés to keep you satiated. On stormy nights or when the chill of the sea closes in then retire to the lounge where you can curl of on a sink down soft sofa, pull a cashmere blanket closer and nurse a scotch or homemade hot chocolate as you lose yourself in anoanother world. Take a look at these incredible books to bring a little joie de vive to your next superyacht summer.
The Talented Mr. RipleyA fast paced thriller can be the perfect summer read and this Patricia Highsmith churner certainly takes you for a ride. Set in the sweeping allure of the Italian Riviera, you can see the scenes come to life particularly when you are only a stone’s throw from the Amalfi Coast or dropping anchor close to the quarters of Venice. A case of mistaken identity, wealth, and a devilish downward spiral takes you following closely in the footsteps of Tom Ripley on a journey that will leave your pulse racing.
Moby DickFor something long and lingering and resounding of the blue environment which surrounds you, Moby Dick is the perfect choice for those who wish to dream of what lies below. The tale of Captain Ahab and his chase to the ends of the Earth for the enigmatic and monstrous White Whale is certainly a tale well told. Bursting at the seams with maritime magic, myth and philosophy this is without a doubt one of the greatest novels ever crafted, especially when you are out in the midst of the deep blue sea.
A Game of ThronesWhether it’s treading softly through ice and fire, dancing with dragons or throwing down a feast for crows these fantastical fantasy books are sure to keep you hooked. A world of wonder comes to life and takes you to the heart of the seven kingdoms where everyone is playing a dangerous game in their fight for the iron throne. Fans of the hit HBO series can also immerse themselves in the landscapes where the popular series was filmed, pick up the books and dream of Kings Landing when passing through Croatia or when gliding through the fresh balmy breezes off the coast of Malta.
The Old Man and the SeaWho doesn’t love to escape the world by spending an afternoon with Hemmingway? This tale of obsession and the fight for life is painted beautifully and especially resounds when you are anywhere near a fishing vessel or watching the locals set sail in the morning to haul in their nets. Ask the chef to prepare you a platter of gourmet Mexican goodies and sip the tallest frozen margarita you can find as you breeze through these stunning pages falling love with every second.
