Christensen Shipyards, the Washington State builder of custom fibreglass composite motor yachts, produced a distinguished fleet of charter vessels and many of these remain among the most actively chartered American motor yachts in the Caribbean. In St Lucia, a Christensen Shipyards charter brings the Pacific Northwest tradition of practical, voluminous and well-built motor yachts to the dramatic scenery of one of the most scenically extraordinary islands in the eastern Caribbean.
Christensen Shipyards yachts in the active charter fleet run from approximately 40 to 60 metres in fibreglass composite, with interior layouts that prioritise living volume and entertainment space. The construction standard reflects the ambition of the yard during its most active period: the fibreglass composite hulls are robust, the interior fitout is consistently to a high custom standard and the deck layouts are configured for warm-water entertaining.
Weekly charter rates for a Christensen Shipyards vessel in St Lucia run from approximately 85,000 to 190,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel for the leeward coast circuit, anchorage or Rodney Bay Marina fees, provisions from the island and crew gratuities. Peak Caribbean season runs from December through April.
St Lucia is a natural fit for these yachts: the practical, robust character of the build suits the warm Caribbean environment and the interior volume supports the groups that the island attracts.
