Abeking & Rasmussen yachts bring the open-ocean capability and onboard quality that the southern Caribbean rewards. The ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, sit outside the hurricane belt, making year-round charter possible with consistent trade winds and flat southern swells that suit extended passages and sustained watersports use on a Abeking & Rasmussen vessel.
The Abeking & Rasmussen yachts available across the ABC Islands include mid-size crewed motor yachts and large superyachts built for blue-water voyaging with luxurious interior appointments. Bonaire’s UNESCO-protected reef system, Aruba’s sheltered western anchorages and Curacao’s deep, character-rich harbour are all within easy range.
Charter rates for Abeking & Rasmussen yachts in the ABC Islands range from 235,000 to 1,150,000 euros per week plus expenses, with an advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covering fuel, provisions, port taxes and crew gratuities. Low seasonal congestion outside December to April means better availability and negotiating room.
A typical ABC Islands itinerary begins in Aruba, anchoring off Eagle Beach and exploring the protected reefs on the island’s western tip. The route moves east to Bonaire, whose shore-accessible dive sites rank among the best in the Caribbean, and Klein Bonaire for snorkelling above an undisturbed reef. Curacao’s Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage port, provides the itinerary’s cultural contrast, and Klein Curacao, a remote uninhabited island, closes the loop with open-water diving and a deserted beach.
