Christensen Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington has spent over four decades building custom fiberglass motor yachts for the charter market, developing a reputation for structural reliability and layouts that reflect genuine understanding of how charter groups use yachts over the course of a week. A Christensen Shipyards charter in the Windward Islands offers this accumulated experience in one of the Caribbean’s most rewarding and varied cruising regions.
Christensen Shipyards yachts available in the Windward Islands charter market are typically in the 35 to 55 metre range. Their construction prioritises durability alongside guest-facing quality, and the deck and interior layouts reflect the builder’s observation of how charter groups actually spend their time rather than how designers imagine they might. These are practical yachts in the best sense.
Weekly charter rates for Christensen Shipyards yachts in the Windward Islands generally range from approximately 70,000 to 140,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 percent for fuel, provisioning, marina fees and crew gratuity. December through April is the core Caribbean season, with the Windward Islands offering consistent trade wind conditions and a varied island programme that suits groups of most configurations.
The Windward Islands reward the Christensen Shipyards approach. The region’s inter-island distances are well within daily range; the anchorages offer natural variety; and the provisioning infrastructure at St Lucia and Grenada supports extended charter programmes.
