Lurssen is one of the most storied yacht builders in the world, established in Bremen in 1875 and today operating from Lemwerder in northern Germany. The yard produces full-custom steel and aluminium motor yachts from 60 metres to beyond 140 metres, with each hull engineered to the exact programme of the commissioning owner under Lloyd Register classification. Grand Bahama Island provides a viable Bahamas base for Lurssen charters, with Old Bahama Bay at West End and Freeport Harbour both capable of accommodating the deep-draft displacement hulls these vessels carry. The four Lurssen yachts available in this region span the 65-metre to 90-metre range, each carrying 15 or more crew and offering interior volumes and amenity levels that exceed those of many boutique hotels. Weekly charter rates for Lurssen vessels in the Bahamas range from approximately 500,000 to well over 1,500,000 euros, reflecting the engineering investment and staffing levels these projects represent. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent funds fuel for the displacement engines, gourmet provisioning, marina dues and the full beverage service. Peak season on Grand Bahama runs December through April when northeast trade winds and settled conditions make the Bahamas Bank ideal for large-vessel movements. Peterson Cay National Park offers a nearby afternoon reef excursion by tender, and the cave network at Lucayan National Park rewards inland exploration, while the extended range of these yachts makes Bimini and Nassau straightforward additions to any itinerary.
