Delta Marine, built in Seattle, Washington, has produced a distinctive style of long-range displacement superyacht characterised by its pilothouse design, steel or aluminium construction and focus on range and seakeeping suited to extended offshore passages. The Pacific Northwest aesthetic is functional and purposeful, and has found a loyal following among owners who cruise far from established charter bases.
Guadeloupe is an ideal starting point for a Delta Marine charter. The island position at the heart of the Leeward chain means the fleet range advantage is immediately useful, whether guests want to explore the nearby Saintes and Marie-Galante at a relaxed pace or range further north to Antigua, St Barts and St Martin across a two-week itinerary.
Delta Marine charter yachts operating in the Guadeloupe region are generally priced between 50,000 and 180,000 euros per week, depending on vessel size and layout. The advance provisioning allowance, which covers fuel, food, port fees and drinks, adds approximately 30 percent. The pilothouse design and large fuel tanks that characterise Delta Marine vessels tend to reduce per-mile fuel costs compared to faster planing yachts.
The cultural dimension of a Guadeloupe charter adds substantial value to any programme. Beyond the anchorages, the island offers excellent Creole cuisine, weekly markets, rum distillery tours and hiking in the national park on Basse-Terre, making it a destination where going ashore enriches the experience as much as the time spent at anchor.
