Lürssen is Germany’s oldest and largest superyacht builder, operating from Bremen since 1875. The yard builds yachts from 60 metres upward, each a fully bespoke commission requiring years of engineering, design, and construction. In Antigua and Barbuda, which attracts some of the most experienced charter guests in the Caribbean each winter, a Lürssen sits at the very top of the market. Four Lürssen superyachts operate in this cruising ground, ranging from 60 to over 90 metres, each supporting a crew of fifteen or more and carrying pools, beach clubs, gymnasiums, spas, cinemas, and a complement of tenders and water toys numbered in the dozens. At this scale, the yacht becomes the destination as much as the islands. Weekly base rates range from approximately 150,000 to 350,000 euros, reflecting size, specification, and crew. The advance provisioning allowance runs at roughly 30 percent of the base rate, covering provisions and berthing at a scale appropriate to the vessel. These yachts are typically booked a year or more in advance for Caribbean high season; early engagement with a specialist charter broker is essential. Antigua and Barbuda suits the Lürssen’s scale well. Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour accommodate superyachts, and the passage to Barbuda’s Pink Sand Beach and Codrington Lagoon, just over an hour at cruising speed, provides a fittingly private finale to a week at the highest level.
