Alloy Yachts, the New Zealand yard that built some of the most admired sailing superyachts of its generation, produced aluminium vessels notable for structural integrity, sailing performance and the quality of their custom interior fit-outs. Three Alloy-built yachts operate in Dominican Republic waters through The Yacht Collection, each well-suited to the consistent Caribbean trade wind that prevails along the country’s northern and eastern coasts.
The Dominican Republic is an excellent sailing destination. The northeast trade wind between November and April provides consistent conditions along the northern coast and around the Samana Peninsula, while the eastern coast from Cap Cana south past Saona Island offers the classic downwind Caribbean sailing that showcases the performance of a large Alloy yacht. The country’s two major marina bases, Cap Cana and La Romana, provide well-equipped starting points.
Charter rates for Alloy yachts in the Dominican Republic range from approximately 60,000 to 180,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance runs to around 30 percent of the base rate. December through April gives the most consistent trade winds. Early booking is essential for these well-regarded sailing yachts, which are in consistent demand during the Caribbean winter season.
A sailing itinerary in the Dominican Republic from Cap Cana runs south past Saona Island before doubling back north toward the Samana Peninsula. The Las Galeras anchorage at the eastern tip of the peninsula offers calm protected water and access to the beach at Playa Rincon, while the Los Haitises National Park is accessible by tender from an anchorage in Samana Bay.
