Lurssen of Bremen, Germany, is the builder of some of the world’s largest and most technically accomplished private yachts, with a history of superyacht construction spanning more than a century. Charter vessels from the Lurssen fleet are typically 60 to 100 metres or more, with crews of 20 to 35 and interior programmes by the foremost names in superyacht design. Freeport’s deep-water harbour makes it one of the few Bahamian ports capable of accommodating the largest Lurssen vessels comfortably. Port Lucaya Marina provides the provisioning and clearance services, while the yacht’s own tender fleet, beach club and watersports programme make it entirely self-sufficient at anchor. Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park, UNEXSO’s world-class dive operation and the blue holes at Ben’s Cave are all accessible by tender from a Freeport anchorage. A Lurssen’s support vessel can operate ahead to Gold Rock Beach and have towels, cold drinks and shade arranged before the main party arrives. Charter rates for Lurssen yachts start at approximately 400,000 euros per week and can exceed 1,000,000 euros for flagship models during peak season. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 per cent covers fuel, provisioning, dockage and crew gratuity. December through April is peak Bahamas season. Specialist brokers with direct Lurssen relationships handle all logistics from positioning to final accounts.
