Christensen Shipyards, based in Vancouver, Washington, produced a series of full-custom motor yachts in fibreglass-composite construction across several decades before ceasing operations in 2012. The yard s output was characterised by flowing exterior profiles, generous beam and interior arrangements that maximised volume within the composite hull. Three Christensen yachts charter in Antigua and Barbuda, each a finished and distinct vessel from a yard that no longer produces new commissions. The Caribbean winter season suits Christensen yachts well. The trade winds of Antigua, December through April, provide steady conditions for a motor yacht built to cross open water comfortably. English Harbour provides the operational support: fuel, provisioning and berth infrastructure built for serious superyachts. The combination of Christensen s American design tradition with the Leeward Islands sailing ground gives guests a distinctive charter experience. Interiors on Christensen yachts typically reflect the design preferences of American owners of the period: generous social spaces, well-appointed master suites and the kind of entertainment-oriented layouts that suit a relaxed Caribbean week with family or a group of close friends. Weekly charter rates for Christensen yachts in Antigua and Barbuda typically run from 80,000 to 200,000 euros, with an advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, provisions, crew and port costs.
