Abeking and Rasmussen of Lemwerder, Germany, builds both motor and sailing superyachts in the 30 to 90 metre range, with an engineering pedigree stretching back to 1907. The yard is known for aluminium construction of exceptional precision, producing vessels that are light, fast and sea-kindly in conditions that larger steel builds handle less elegantly. Charter from the US Virgin Islands places these accomplished open-ocean vessels in one of the Caribbean’s most varied sailing grounds.
Three Abeking and Rasmussen yachts are available for charter from the US Virgin Islands, typically in the 35 to 55 metre range and accommodating six to twelve guests across three to six cabins. Professional crews of five to ten maintain the yard’s engineering standard throughout the charter week, and full watersports equipment is carried for the anchorages of St John, St Thomas and the accessible BVI.
Weekly charter rates for Abeking and Rasmussen yachts run from around 80,000 euros for a 35-metre vessel to 200,000 euros and above for the larger examples. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina fees and drinks. The USVI charter season runs from October through April, and these vessels attract guests who value engineering quality and genuine offshore capability alongside the comfort of a crewed charter.
From the US Virgin Islands, Abeking and Rasmussen yachts can cover ground across the USVI island group and cross into the BVI for the second half of the week, combining two distinct sailing cultures within a single charter itinerary.
