Alloy Yachts was a New Zealand boutique shipyard that built some of the finest custom sailing yachts produced in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Operating out of Auckland, the yard used high-grade aluminium construction and a commitment to detailed craftsmanship, producing vessels that remain highly sought after on the charter market. In Saba, an island where the trade winds funnel reliably around the volcanic peak of Mount Scenery and the sailing approaches are dramatic, an Alloy yacht is a fitting companion.
Three Alloy Yachts vessels are available for charter in Saba through The Yacht Collection. These are performance sailing yachts, typically sloops or ketch-rigged vessels in the 30 to 50 metre range, with layouts that make the most of the Caribbean wind patterns. The island’s volcanic profile and clear Caribbean waters create a memorable backdrop for a sailing charter, particularly on the approach from Sint Maarten to the north or from the Leeward Islands to the south.
Charter rates for Alloy sailing yachts near Saba range from around 50,000 to 100,000 euros per week. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel for the genset and tenders, provisioning, port fees, and beverages. Caribbean high season is December through April. May and June offer excellent sailing with reliable trade winds and softer rates across the fleet.
Saba rewards curiosity. Arriving under sail, with Mount Scenery rising 887 metres above the anchorage, is one of the more memorable approaches in the entire Caribbean.
