Amels, the Dutch yard part of the Damen Group with its facility in Vlissingen, builds large motor yachts in steel and aluminium across its Limited Editions semi-custom series and fully bespoke commissions above 55 metres. The yard is known throughout the charter market for dependable systems engineering, well-considered crew spaces, and interior finishes that prioritise material quality and longevity over trend. Chartering an Amels in Saint Martin places one of the most reliable names in Dutch shipbuilding in one of the Caribbean’s most cosmopolitan anchorages.
Saint Martin is divided between France and the Netherlands, producing a destination unlike any other single island in the Caribbean. The French side holds Grand Case, widely regarded as the gourmet capital of the region, where restaurant tables run along a single main street above a small beach. Marigot, the French capital, has a waterfront market, cafes, and a daily rhythm that feels genuinely Parisian in the tropics. The Dutch side holds Simpson Bay Lagoon, the Caribbean’s largest protected lagoon, where marinas accommodate hundreds of charter yachts and provisioning infrastructure is among the best in the Leewards. Amels charter rates run from 95,000 to 350,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance adds roughly 30 percent.
Anse Marcel on the French north coast and Oyster Pond on the east coast provide alternative anchorages with good protection and quieter approaches than the Simpson Bay main entrance.
