Lürssen, the Bremen-based German shipyard founded in 1875 and now building the largest and most complex private superyachts in the world, represents the pinnacle of custom yacht construction. Their builds routinely exceed 80 metres and frequently exceed 100 metres, produced to a standard of naval architecture, structural engineering, and interior finishing that has no peer in the private yachting world. Chartering a Lürssen in Curacao gives guests access to this extraordinary level of capability in a destination that offers the kind of varied itinerary such vessels are built for. Curacao’s southern coast provides protected anchorages for large vessels, while Willemstad’s harbour channels accommodate superyachts of appropriate draft. The crossing to Bonaire and the further passage to Aruba give a Lürssen itinerary real range within the ABC island group. Lürssen charter yachts in the fleet are fully custom commissions, typically ranging from 80 to over 120 metres, with accommodation for twelve to twenty guests across eight to twelve cabins. Onboard amenities regularly include swimming pools, cinemas, gyms, dive centres, and helicopter decks. Crews number from twenty to forty professionals. Weekly charter rates for Lürssen yachts begin at approximately 500,000 euros and can reach 2,000,000 or more for the very largest contemporary flagships in peak season. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent applies to these figures. Caribbean high season is December through April. Curacao’s Dutch heritage adds a culturally resonant dimension to a Lürssen itinerary for those who appreciate the connection.
