Abeking and Rasmussen, the German shipyard founded in 1907 on the Weser estuary near Bremen, has a charter fleet built to the standards that 115 years of continuous yacht construction delivers. Three Abeking and Rasmussen yachts are available for charter across the Greater Antilles, covering Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. These are typically 50 to 65 metre vessels, each a bespoke commission that reflects the engineering rigour and finishing quality for which the yard is internationally recognised.nnAbeking and Rasmussen yachts divide between motor and sailing types, and their charter fleet in the Greater Antilles reflects that breadth. The motor yachts tend toward the explorer or displacement profile: fuel-efficient, long-range hulls capable of crossing ocean distances between islands without the range anxiety that affects lighter vessels. The sailing yachts carry enough automated sail-handling equipment that a relatively small crew can manage a full rig comfortably.nnWeekly rates for Abeking and Rasmussen charters in the Greater Antilles range from approximately 100,000 euros for a 50 metre example to 350,000 euros and above for the largest motor yachts. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 to 35 percent. Greater Antilles charter season runs from November through April, when the trade wind system is consistent and the hurricane risk is lowest.nnPuerto Rico’s Culebra and Vieques islands offer protected anchorages and spectacular reefs within easy reach of San Juan. Jamaica’s Port Antonio and Montego Bay serve as the primary charter ports on that island. The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Bay and Casa de Campo are well placed for the Hispaniola circuit.
