Christensen Shipyards is a Washington State builder with a strong record of custom fibreglass composite motor yachts in the 30 to 55 metre range, known for delivering semi-displacement designs that combine efficient hull lines with the high build specification that North American charter guests expect. The yard has operated continuously for more than four decades, building a repeat client base among owners who value practicality and craftsmanship over novelty. In the Bahamas, the Christensen Shipyards charter fleet delivers that combination of performance and comfort across a well-established winter cruising ground. Composite hulls and semi-displacement naval architecture allow these yachts to cruise at twelve to fifteen knots with moderate fuel burn, which matters in the Bahamas where anchorages are spread across a large area and daily passages frequently span 30 to 60 nautical miles. Outdoor deck space is generous, with large aft decks suited to water sports, beach barbecues, and sundowner gatherings at remote island stops. Charter rates for Christensen Shipyards yachts in the Bahamas run from around 75,000 to 130,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, fresh provisions sourced in Nassau, berthing fees, and drinks on board. December through March is peak season, aligned with high demand from Florida-based clients crossing the Gulf Stream for winter. A well-planned itinerary runs from Nassau south-east through the Exuma Cays, stopping at Compass Cay for nurse shark encounters and Staniel Cay for the famous swimming pigs at Big Major Spot. Head north-east to Eleuthera for pink sand beaches and the Glass Window Bridge, one of the narrowest land strips in the Atlantic, before returning to Nassau to close the week.
