Christensen Shipyards is an American builder based in Vancouver, Washington, producing steel and fibreglass motor yachts in the 40 to 55 metre range. The yard has earned a following among private owners and charter brokers for the quality of its joinery, the cleanliness of its deck lines, and an interior finish standard that matches European competitors at the same length. Around 40 yachts have been delivered since 1982.
Three Christensen vessels are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Lengths in service run from around 40 to 55 metres, with guest capacities of eight to twelve in four to six cabins. Aft beach clubs, flybridge entertaining areas, and watersports equipment suited to Caribbean use are consistent across the fleet. Crew sizes of eight to ten provide full service throughout.
Weekly rates for Christensen yachts in the Bahamas range from approximately 100,000 to 300,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance covers fuel, food, berthing, and crew gratuity, adding around 30 percent to the base. Peak season runs December through April. With only three yachts to choose from, availability tightens quickly around the Christmas and New Year period, and early booking, typically six months out, is the standard approach.
Inagua suits the Christensen size range precisely. The island anchorages are accessible to moderate-draft vessels, and the crossing from Nassau, around 400 miles, is within comfortable reach for a 14-knot motor yacht. A week at Inagua combines flamingo watching in the national park, diving the southern reef walls, and bonefishing the Union Creek flats with a level of solitude that few Bahamian destinations can match.
