Christensen Shipyards of Vancouver, Washington, has built a reputation over three decades for quality composite motor yachts in the 40 to 60 metre range, with construction that prioritises hull integrity, interior finish and systems reliability for extended charter operation. The yard’s fibreglass and carbon construction creates vessels that are lighter and more fuel-efficient than steel equivalents of comparable volume, a meaningful advantage in Caribbean conditions where fuel costs form a significant part of the charter budget.
Three Christensen Shipyards yachts are available for charter from the US Virgin Islands, typically accommodating eight to twelve guests in four to six en-suite cabins. Professional crews of six to nine handle all aspects of the voyage and on-board service, and comprehensive watersports equipment is carried for the USVI’s anchorages and protected swimming areas.
Weekly charter rates for Christensen Shipyards yachts run from around 60,000 to 160,000 euros depending on vessel size. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, provisions, marina fees and drinks. Caribbean peak weeks from December through April are the most in-demand period, and the USVI’s US customs framework makes it a convenient embarkation point for American guests.
From the US Virgin Islands, these yachts access the full USVI island group and cross into the BVI without complication, making a combined two-territory week entirely achievable within a single charter contract.
