Perini Navi is an Italian yard founded in 1983 by Fabio Perini, producing some of the largest and most technically advanced sailing yachts in the world. The yard aluminium ketch and sloop designs in the 40 to 80 metre range are recognised for combining powerful sail plans with full motor yacht interior standards, allowing extended bluewater passages under sail without compromising guest comfort. Seven Perini Navi yachts charter in Jamaica, a significant number that reflects the island appeal to sailing enthusiasts and the quality of the northeast trade wind sailing found across the Greater Antilles. Jamaica position downwind of the Lesser Antilles trade wind corridor means reliable reaching and running conditions for a Perini Navi ketch heading west from Martinique or Barbados, and the island north coast anchorages suit a deep-keeled sailing yacht at anchor. Weekly charter rates for Perini Navi yachts range from approximately 75,000 to 280,000 euros per week, reflecting the scale and specification of these vessels. An advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, food, dockage and drinks. Sailing yachts use less fuel than comparable motor yachts, which moderates APA costs on wind-favourable passages. High season runs December through April, aligning with trade wind reliability and the Caribbean regatta calendar. Port Antonio deep harbor suits the Perini Navi draft, and the north coast headlands generate the thermal and trade wind conditions these sailing yachts are built to exploit.
