CRN, the Ancona-based yard of the Ferretti Group, builds fully custom motor yachts at the larger end of the superyacht spectrum, with a fleet that spans 40 to 90 metres and a design philosophy that favours exterior volume, wide-beam proportions and interior programmes that push against the limits of the vessel’s geometry. The yard has a long history of building for exacting Italian owners and a technical reputation that draws on Ferretti’s substantial engineering resources. For a charter in Freeport, a CRN superyacht of 40 to 80 metres uses Port Lucaya Marina as its base, benefiting from the marina’s full facilities for large vessels. The yacht’s beach club and tenders open the surrounding waters to excursions: Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park is a 20-minute tender run to the east, one of the finest beaches in the Bahamas. UNEXSO’s dive centre at Port Lucaya organises reef dives at Theo’s Wreck and blue hole sessions at Ben’s Cave, arguably the most impressive underwater experience in the northern Bahamas. Charter rates for CRN yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 100,000 to 500,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 per cent for fuel, provisioning, dockage and crew gratuity. December through April represents peak Bahamas season. A specialist broker can advise on available CRN vessels and arrange positioning from the Caribbean or Florida.
