Oceanco builds in Alblasserdam in the Netherlands, and the yard has made a name for producing technically ambitious custom yachts defined by innovative hull forms, advanced propulsion systems and interiors that push the boundaries of what is possible at sea. The vessels coming out of Alblasserdam in recent years have consistently collected design awards and attracted owners who want their yacht to reflect a genuine design vision rather than a conventional brief. Acklins and Crooked Island, with their combination of exposed passages and sheltered inner anchorages, are well-matched to the capability of a modern Oceanco.
Six Oceanco yachts operate in Bahamas and Caribbean waters, each a distinct design statement in the 70-to-90-metre range. These are large, technologically sophisticated yachts with professional crew teams of sixteen or more, dynamic positioning systems for anchorages without room to swing, and tender garages that carry expedition-grade equipment as standard. The stabilisation systems make overnight passages genuinely restful.
Charter rates for Oceanco yachts begin at approximately 350,000 euros per week before expenses and rise significantly for the largest custom builds. The advance provisioning allowance of around thirty percent covers fuel, food, drinks, berthing and local fees. Specialist provisioning brokers are typically engaged. High season runs December through April with significant premiums at Christmas and New Year.
The approach to Acklins and Crooked Island on an Oceanco is itself a statement. Colonel Hill on Crooked Island provides the sheltered arrival anchorage. Landrail Point offers Atlantic reef diving in settled conditions. The Bight of Acklins shelters uninhabited cays with beaches that no Oceanco guest has visited before. Castle Island, at the southern tip of Acklins, marks the end of the Bahamian chain and the beginning of open Caribbean.
