Turquoise Yachts, building in Yalova on Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, has established a reputation for large custom motor yachts with significant beam, generous interior volumes and a finish quality that compares well with European yards at a more competitive price point. Four Turquoise-built vessels operate in Cuban waters through The Yacht Collection, each commissioned individually and reflecting the owner’s preferences in layout and interior design.
The Turquoise fleet in Cuba carries between ten and fourteen guests across a mix of cabin configurations. The yard’s preference for full-beam master suites and large salons means guests experience a sense of space that belies the stated dimensions. In Cuba, where a charter week often involves a mix of overnight passages and extended anchorages, the large social spaces on Turquoise yachts provide a comfortable base for both modes of the itinerary.
Charter rates for Turquoise yachts in Cuba range from approximately 70,000 to 200,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance runs to around 30 percent of the base rate. Cuba’s peak season is December through April. The four Turquoise yachts in the Cuban fleet give guests a genuine choice of vessel personalities within a consistent standard of build quality and interior ambition.
A Turquoise itinerary in Cuba typically begins in Havana before heading east along the northern coast. Varadero and Matanzas Bay are comfortable day passages. The southern crossing to the Jardines de la Reina rewards the overnight journey with exceptional reef diving, while Cienfuegos Bay and Trinidad complete a comprehensive loop of the island’s most distinctive destinations.
