Gulf Craft is among the most prolific shipbuilders in the Middle East, producing motor yachts under the Oryx and Nomad brands, valued for reliability, practical interiors, and competitive pricing relative to European builders of comparable size. In the sheltered waters around Antigua and Barbuda, Gulf Craft yachts perform well, moving calmly between anchorages and handling the short Caribbean passages that characterise a Leeward Islands week. Three Gulf Craft yachts are available in this cruising ground, suited to parties of up to eight guests. Interiors are practical rather than custom, finished to a consistent standard that prioritises usable space. A crew of two or three is familiar with Antigua’s anchorages, reef passages, and provisioning stops, ensuring the logistics run smoothly each day. Weekly rates typically range from 30,000 to 70,000 euros, among the more accessible options in the Leeward Islands charter market. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 percent for fuel, food, berthing, and drinks. Caribbean season runs December to April, with peak demand over Christmas and New Year. November and late April offer better availability at similar or reduced rates. Based from Falmouth Harbour, a Gulf Craft charter takes guests easily into Dickenson Bay, south to English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, east to the reefs off Green Island, northward to Great Bird Island and the Dog Islands, and across to Barbuda’s Pink Sand Beach on a settled crossing day.
