Alloy Yachts was a New Zealand yard based in Auckland that produced aluminium sailing superyachts of exceptional quality from 1990 until its closure in 2015. The vessels the yard completed during that period are now among the most sought-after sailing charter yachts in the world, carrying a reputation for build quality, seakeeping ability and interior finish that has only improved with the passage of time. Three Alloy yachts charter in Puerto Rico, representing a genuinely rare opportunity to experience some of the finest sailing yachts ever built. These vessels were typically commissioned to the highest possible specification, with rotating carbon masts, advanced sail handling systems and interior programs by leading yacht designers. Guest accommodations run from four to six staterooms with full standing headroom, and the rig performance allows these yachts to sail closer and faster than most charter sailing yachts of similar length. Puerto Rico trade wind conditions from December through April are ideal for Alloy sailing performance: the northeast trades provide consistent 15 to 25 knot reaching conditions between San Juan, Culebra and Vieques, and the protected waters of the Spanish Virgin Islands offer settled overnight anchorages. Weekly charter rates for Alloy yachts in the Caribbean range from approximately 60,000 to 150,000 euros per week, with the advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covering operational costs. Fuel costs are lower than motor yachts of equivalent guest capacity, as these yachts sail extensively under canvas.
